Hosts: Supported by: CARIBBEAN ENERGY RESILIENCE WORKSHOP POST CONFERENCE REPORT 1 October 17th, 2017 JW Marriott Marquis, Miami, Florida Caribbean Energy Resilience Workshop Hosts: Supported by: Hosts: Supported by: A CK N O W L E D G E M E N TS This report is a collaborative product of the Latin America and Caribbean Unit of the World Bank’s En- 2 ergy and Extractives Global Practice and New Energy Events to enhance regional and global knowledge about energy system resilience for climate adaptation. The report was prepared by a core World Bank team consisting of Laura Berman, Mark Lambrides, Hua Du, Rahul Srinivasan and New Energy Events. The authors are grateful for the guidance provided by Antonio Barbalho (World Bank Energy Practice Manager) and for the valuable contributions made by the Caribbean Electric Utility Services Corpora- tion (CARILEC), Caribbean policymakers and power utilities, global specialists in this field, as well as the different development partners that participated in the Caribbean Energy Resilience Workshop. The financial and technical support provided by the Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery (GFDRR), the World Bank’s Climate Analytics and Advisory (GCCRA), and the Energy Sector Manage- ment Assistance Program (ESMAP) is also gratefully acknowledged. ESMAP – a global knowledge and technical assistance partnership administered by the World Bank and sponsored by official bilateral donors – assists low- and middle-income countries, its “clients,” to provide modern energy services for poverty reduction and environmentally sustainable economic development. ESMAP is governed and funded by a Consultative Group (CG) comprised of official bilateral donors and multilateral institutions, representing Australia, Austria, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, the United Kingdom, and the World Bank Group. Please note that the findings, interpretations, and conclusions expressed in this report are entirely those of the authors and should not be attributed in any manner to the World Bank, its affiliated orga- nizations, to members of its Board of Executive Directors or the countries they represent. Hosts: Supported by: FO R E W O R D 2017 was a challenging year for many islands in the Caribbean. The spate of hurricanes and their un- precedented impacts brought life to a standstill in many countries in the region. Unfortunately, these 3 types of storms are expected to become more frequent and more severe. As we now know all too well, these extreme weather events have the potential to cripple energy infra- structure and cause significant economic and social impacts. For Caribbean utilities and policy-makers, developing a robust energy resilience program is vital. Without timely action, the energy sector in many Small Island Developing States (SIDS) remains vulnerable to future climatic impacts. Against this backdrop, The World Bank convened a Caribbean stakeholder workshop in Miami in Octo- ber as part of a broader vision to help build a more resilient Caribbean region – one that can effective- ly resist, respond to, and recover from extreme weather events. Over the course of the workshop we explored ongoing resilience measures, programs, and investments in the Caribbean; we shared global experience on enhancing the resiliency of energy system; and we identified critical areas for potential future collaboration. As we look into 2018 and beyond, The World Bank’s engagement with Caribbean countries will focus on two key pillars: first, strengthening the resilience of energy infrastructure and, second, enhancing planning, rapid response, and recovery measures. The World Bank is extremely committed to this cause and calls on the regional and international devel- opment community, financial institutions, and the private sector to work together to assist the govern- ments and utilities of the Caribbean region. Together, we can help build a more resilient Caribbean region. Antonio Barbalho Practice Manager, Energy and Extractives Global Practice Latin America and the Caribbean The World Bank Photo Credits: The World Bank Photo Credits: The World Bank Photo Credits: The World Bank Hosts: Supported by: WO R K S H O P O V E R V IE W In a vulnerable region such as the Caribbean, climate resilience in the energy sector is paramount. These islands must ensure their energy systems will be able to withstand and recover from climate-re- 4 lated events and stress from rising sea level, increasing temperature, hurricanes, floods, and other hazards. The extreme weather events of 2017 – hurricanes Irma and Maria that impacted nine Carib- bean islands with 185-mph winds – threw into sharp relief the critical need for immediate action to ensure the long-term resilience of electricity grids across the region. The Caribbean has always prioritized utility resilience. However as storms worsen, many utilities find they need additional support. In a World Bank survey issued to Caribbean utilities (eight respondents in total) all respondents indicated that their generation plants and electricity grids are vulnerable to extreme weather-related events. While all surveyed utilities have emergency response plans and most have emergency recovery plans, most would welcome external technical assistance from the World Bank and others to help them achieve a more resilient power system. Without timely action, the ener- gy sector in many SIDS remain extremely vulnerable to future climatic impacts. The purpose of the Caribbean Energy Resilience Workshop – part of an ongoing World Bank initiative - was threefold. First, to understand ongoing resilience measures, programs, and investments in the Caribbean. Second, to share global experience on enhancing energy system resiliency and explore options to adopt the most appropriate strategies for the Caribbean. Third, responding to the utility resilience survey, to identify potential areas and jurisdictions where World Bank technical assistance might be deployed. The workshop gathered a variety of high-level representatives for this event. Stakeholders in atten- dance included a contingent of regional utility representatives, ministers and other representatives of Caribbean governments, regional organizations, multilaterals, international experts and other techni- cal experts. This event marked the first gathering of parties for a discussion on regional resiliency for these islands vulnerable to the effects of extreme weather. OV E R V IE W O F S E S S IO N S Introduction and Opening Remarks • Antonio Barbalho, Practice Manager, Energy and Extractives Global Practice, The World Bank • Cletus Bertin, Executive Director, Caribbean Electric Utility Services Corporation (CARILEC) The World Bank opened the workshop with Mr. Barbalho remarking on recent hurricanes and the criticality of immediate and long-term resilience in the Caribbean. The purpose of gathering stakehold- ers at the workshop was to provide support to the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) and other Caribbean utilities and policymakers, and brainstorm and plan for resiliency efforts, with the support of the regional and international community. Mr. Bertin explained CARILEC’s role in disaster relief – to fund and mobilize assistance – and that hurricanes Irma and Maria marked the largest deployment in history of the CARILEC program. Moving forward, utilities may consider revisiting their business models, and accounting for the role that tech- nology could play in a resilient energy infrastructure. Hosts: Supported by: 1. How the Caribbean Deals with Climate Resilience—Utility’s Experience and Lessons Learned • Archie Collins, President and COO, Emera Caribbean | President and CEO, Grand Bahamas Power Company (Bahamas) • Dr. Vaughn Lewis, Manager, Engineering, St. Vincent Electricity Services (St. Vincent & the Grenadines) 5 • Andre Matthais, General Manager, Antigua Public Utilities Authority (Antigua and Barbuda) • Jervan Swanston, General Manager (ag.) Nevis Electricity Company (Nevis) A panel of Caribbean utility leaders shared how utilities currently integrate resilience into planning, the impacts of recent hurricanes on their utility infrastructure, and plans for rebuilding post Irma and Maria. 2. Belize Case Study • Ambrose Tillett, Belize Public Utility Commission • Laura Berman, Energy Specialist, The World Bank Belize, located in Hurricane Alley, shared its experience of working with The World Bank to identify system vulnerabilities and then make changes to improve and strengthen the Belize electricity infrastructure. 3. Power Systems Planning—Integrating Climate Resilience Considerations a. Integrating Climate Adaptation with Power Systems Planning—A Recent Case Study in Bangladesh • Debabrata Chattopadhyay, The World Bank Bangladesh identified methods of integrating resilience measures into system planning to protect the economy from climate risk, particularly flooding, the primary risk for the region. b. Integrated Resource Planning as a way to Enhance Resilience—A Recent Case Study in St. Lucia • Justin Locke, Director, Islands Energy Program, Carbon War Room/Rocky Mountain Institute St. Lucia has an established portfolio of bankable projects that fit within the utility matrix, and this panel discussed how the island is moving forward with renewable energy projects. 4. Looking Outside the Caribbean—Global Experience: How can Utilities Better Perform Before, During, and After a Hurricane • Rod Alsop, Director of Logistics at Disaster Resource Group (formerly at Florida Power & Light Company) • Makoto Murata, Assistant Manager, International Business and Cooperation Group, Power System Division, The KANSAI Electric Power Co., Inc. Two electricity experts from extreme weather regions—Florida and Japan discussed in depth the critical importance of establishing processes and plans for weather-related system impacts, includ- ing safety requirements, proper training for all stakeholders, and making appropriate investments for utility response. 5. What does Energy Resilience mean for Caribbean Countries—Proposed Future Engagement by World Bank • Mark Lambrides / Laura Berman, The World Bank The World Bank discussed the vulnerabilities of Caribbean power systems and identified opportuni- ties for islands moving forward as they integrate resiliency into their planning and infrastructure. Hosts: Supported by: SESSION 1 How the Caribbean Deals with Climate Resilience—The Utility Experience and Lessons Learned Caribbean utilities are tasked with managing electricity systems—often small—that were not built to 6 withstand increasingly frequent and destructive weather events. These utilities, along with other stakeholders, have been making efforts to identify vulnerabilities to improve system resiliency, but options like undergrounding power lines must also be balanced with affordability. The balance can often prove difficult. Governments and utilities must work together to identify rebuilding plans and priorities. One panelist identified a need for a regional study of lessons learned, including how different standards impact re- silience. Panelists discussed readily available technologies, which could integrate into island grids, but require upfront financing that can be difficult for these small islands to secure. Panelists representing utilities from The Bahamas, Dominica, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Antigua and Barbuda, and Nevis shared their expe- “We have to be forward riences of strengthening their systems and planning following Hurricanes thinking and consider how Irma and Maria, as well as Matthew and Hugo. we can reduce the impact in the first instance.” In 2016, The Bahamas utility, GBPC, made a decision to enlist support from Canadian utility partners to rebuild as quickly as possible to mitigate CLETUS BERTIN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, CARILEC the impact on the economy. The existing rate structure could absorb the costs associated with this investment without an immediate rate increase. Dominica’s utility, DOMLEC, is moving in lockstep with the government as they define a roadmap for reconstruction. The country is taking time to redesign how the electricity grid is rebuilt across the island, with support from international agencies. St. Vincent and the Grenadines’ utility, VINLEC have made system improvements following previ- ous storms, including upgrading pipelines to undergrounded systems to prevent damage from floods and landslides. The island also received technical assistance from the Caribbean Development Bank towards the building of resilient electricity infrastructure. In Barbuda, APUA received linemen from around the region to rebuild a decimated grid. In the short term, Barbuda will repair power station buildings, purchase new generators, design underground dis- tribution, and install solar lighting. In the long term, more planning is needed, with a new power plant potentially ready in Summer 2018. Financing for restoration efforts is a large missing piece of the puzzle. Hosts: Supported by: Nevis’s utility, NEVLEC restored power quickly and supplied other islands with linemen. The island improved their resilient infrastructure following destruction from Hurricane Hugo. Response plans were established, and crews receive regular training as part of NEVLEC’s planning protocol. 7 SESSION 2 Belize Case Study Belize has the distinction of being located in Hurricane Alley, where frequent storms have taken their toll on the economy and on critical infrastructure. In this presentation, the Belize Public Utility Commission shared their experience working with The World Bank to strengthen their system against climate risk. Extreme weather events are causing increased vulnerability to losses. With the World Bank’s assistance, Belize identified system vulnerabilities, including those stemming from the network’s existing structure and lack of segmentation as well as its use of imported electricity from Mexico. How can Belize make these portions of the grid more resilient? First, they identified the history of storm events passing through Belize. Then, assessed the impacts of a number of these storms on the power system and economy as a whole, as well as the time required for the power system to fully recover from these storms. When a storm hits, what should the immediate response be and what is the long-term recovery and response? Developing long-term planning and capacity building for adaptation was the next step. Then, the group de- “The entire network in Barbuda termined measures to enhance resiliency of the energy was destroyed and, now that sector that could be demonstrated through a future in- we must rebuild, we have to do vestment project, including strengthening transmission so in a resilient manner. The networks and communication networks and looking at more resilient materials. workshop introduced us to many useful resiliency principles and The assessment led to the design of an investment proj- we look forward to deepening our ect funded by the World Bank (Global Environment Fa- collaboration with The World cility). It has also provided a solid framework that Belize Bank and other institutions in the can use to undertake similar assessments in the future to identify additional resiliency measures, and that could be Caribbean and around the world.” scaled-up and replicated across the Caribbean. ANDRE MATTHIAS, ELECTRICITY MANAGER FROM ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA’S ELECTRIC UTILITY APUA SESSION 3a Power Systems Planning: Integrating Climate Resilience Considerations Into Power Systems Planning—A Recent Case Study in Bangladesh In locations vulnerable to extreme weather events, there must be an understanding of risk that informs the infrastructure planning processes. In Bangladesh, the main source of risk is flooding. As they assess their electricity matrix and future needs, climate and weather impacts currently aren’t a factor in their planning process. A study by The World Bank identified the investment savings potential from protecting energy assets such as power plants from flooding risk. The proactive consideration of climate dependencies might lead to $1.6 billion in savings. The World Bank identified several keys steps towards planning for climate resilience: develop aware- ness of issues, develop tools and collect data, build capacity to undertake meaningful analysis, and pave the way for supply and demand options that make the system more climate resilient. Hosts: Supported by: SESSION 3b Integrated Resource Planning as a way to Enhance Resilience—A Recent Case Study in St. Lucia The government of St. Lucia and the island utility, LUCELEC, developed an Integrated Resource Plan (IRP), which aligned with the objectives of the National Energy Policy. As stakeholders developed the 8 IRP, they also created and deployed a portfolio of bankable climate resilient projects. This “de-risked” portfolio will help St. Lucia to galvanize investors who can see the projects come to fruition. While renewable energy is a new industry in St. Lucia, the country plans to create a diverse electric grid that will help increase grid reliability. Existing infrastructure could be upgraded to become more resil- ient, and complementing this with some renewables and storage could help provide immediate power during times of electricity outages. Developing IRPs that integrate climate resiliency considerations could facilitate finding the balance between enhanced resiliency and costs. Carbon War Room is looking to work with development partners to provide technical assistance to support OECS countries as they transition towards a more resilient power system via a two-pronged approach. First, assist the governments and utility as they develop an IRP, identifying the optimal ener- gy mix to meet country goals. The second phase is to identify bankable projects, particularly renewable energy ones, and move them to become development ready for investors. SESSION 4 Looking Outside the Caribbean—Global Experience: How can Utilities Better Perform Before, During, and After a “We need to think about how Hurricane to make plans as resilient and robust as possible – our lives Running a utility in a region with extreme weather requires are built around electricity – planning and investment, but what level of investment is right but the real conversation is that for the Caribbean? In this session, panelists from Japanese and Florida utilities shared their expertise in creating resil- the design standards we choose ient and efficient preventative and response measures for and level of robustness needs typhoons (tropical storms) and hurricanes and explored which to be mirrored by the resiliency measures could be scaled up for Caribbean islands. of the island economy.” ARCHIE COLLINS, PRESIDENT AND COO, In the Kansai region of Japan, 10-15 typhoons pass through EMERA CARIBBEAN annually. Typhoons cause flooding, submerged substations, wind damage to infrastructure, and the collapse of transmis- sion poles and wires. The utility in Kansai developed preven- tion measures, including creating standards for transmission and distribution infrastructure, finding new materials to make infrastructure wind and water resistant, and taking action against salt damage before and after typhoon season. Photo Credits: Courtesy David Velez Photo Credits: Tatiana Fernandez /AP Photo Credits: Adalberto Roque / AFP / Getty Images Hosts: Supported by: The Kansai Electric Power Co. created disaster and emergency response measures which are tested systematically and annually as part of a corporate-wide comprehensive emergency response drill. The utility has invested in special equipment for power restoration, including a 500-kVA generator vehicle and emergency command vehicle with beds inside, solving the problem of finding safe housing for utility first-responders. 9 In Florida, the utility, Florida Power & Light (FPL) operates on the Incident Command System (ICS) during storm restoration periods, developing processes to ensure each step is covered. Rod Alsop, formerly with FPL explained the three stages utilities can use to review and improve disaster prepared- ness plans. First, the discovery stage identifies key stakeholders across organizations for each support function. Details of plans and processes are to be examined, and then ensure that all roles and processes are easily understandable and accepted within the organization. The second stage is assessment, wherein organizations should investigate all supporting documents and plans, including safety plans, staff training, drills, operation plans, communication plans, and logis- tic guidelines. The assessment stage is an opportunity to find bottlenecks, opportunities for improve- ment, ensure restoration plans are top down, and that any training is consistent. Also key at this stage is to verify communications plans are precise and built with layers of contingency plans. The final stage is to provide results. During the results stage, organi- “When everything has a zations will develop a report of findings, highlighting the positives and improvement opportunities, and present a plan for next steps. process, you can then take care of business effectively Small island utilities with limited human resources can all utilize this and efficiently during strategy. Plans can be scaled up or down, depending on available staff. storm restoration.” Most importantly, safety must be at the top of whatever plan is devel- oped for power restoration. All utilities should run team exercises and ROD ALSOP, DIRECTOR OF LOGISTICS, AT DISASTER RESOURCE GROUP (formerly at Florida drills to be appropriately prepared for response to extreme weather Power & Light) events. In the event of a power outage, everyone must know their role, the plan, and the bottom line objectives. SESSION 5 What does Energy Resilience mean for Caribbean Countries: Proposed Future Engagement by World Bank The World Bank hosted the workshop to explore energy resiliency in the Caribbean and gauge poten- tial interest from islands to strengthen resiliency. All OECS islands present at the workshop requested external support to help them improve power system resiliency. Moving forward, The World Bank will utilize a two-phased approach to increase resiliency. Phase One will set the stage as upstream assessments are undertaken for interested Caribbean Islands using an integrated risk management framework for energy resiliency and climate adaptation (Fig. 1). Vulner- abilities exist across the value chain of the energy sector, and The World Bank will assess vulnerable energy infrastructure, gaps in disaster planning, and pathways to integrate resiliency into long-term planning. Following the assessment, each island will be presented with comprehensive and customized recommendations to enhance energy resilience and climate adaptation. Hosts: Supported by: Fig. 1 Framework for Energy Resiliency and Climate Adaptation, Source: Ebinger and Vergara. 2011. “Climate Impacts on Energy Systems.” World Bank. 10 Source: Ebinger and Vergara. 2011. “Climate Impacts on Energy Systems.” World Bank. This initiative seeks not only to identify improvement areas, but also to elevate these recommendations into investment opportunities. The World Bank will work with participating Caribbean clients to iden- tify priority technical assistance and investment activities that would help them build power networks which are resilient and become better prepared to rapidly respond and recover from future extreme weather and climate-related risks. This initiative will begin in the Caribbean, but is expected to later broaden to Small Island Developing States (SIDS) in other regions. Appendix A: Workshop Agenda 11 WORKSHOP AGENDA TU ESDAY, OC TOBER 17 1:30 – 1:45 pm 3:45 - 4:00 pm OPENING REMARKS COFFEE BREAK Welcome to Caribbean Energy Resilience Workshop Presenters: • Cletus Bertin, Executive Director, Caribbean 4:00 – 4:45 pm Electric Utility Services Corporation (CARILEC) SESSION 3: • Antonio Barbalho, Practice Manager, Energy and Power Systems Planning - Integrating Climate Extractives Global Practice, Latin America and Carib- Resilience Considerations bean, The World Bank Integrating Climate Adaptation with Power System Planning – A Recent Case Study in Bangladesh 1:45 – 3:15 pm Presenter: SESSION 1: • Debabrata Chattopadhyay, The World Bank How the Caribbean Deals with Climate Resilience – Utility’s Experience and Lessons Learned Integrated Resource Planning as a way to Enhance Resilience – A Recent Case Study in St. Lucia OVERVIEW: Presenter: Snapshot/Regional Landscape of Energy Sector • Justin Locke, Director, Islands Energy Program, Resilience in Caribbean Carbon War Room Presenter/Moderator: • Cletus Bertin, Executive Director, Caribbean Electric Utility Services Corporation (CARILEC) 4:45 – 5:45 pm SESSION 4: PANEL DISCUSSION: Looking Outside the Caribbean – Global Experience How the Caribbean Deals with Climate Resilience – Utility’s Experience and Lessons Learned How can Utilities Better Perform Before, During Panelists: and After a Hurricane • Archie Collins, President and COO, Emera Carib- Presenters: bean | President and CEO, GBPC • Rod Alsop, Director of Logistics at Disaster • Dr. Vaughn Lewis, Manager, Engineering, VINLEC Resource Group/ formerly at Florida Power & Light (St. Vincent & Grenadines) Company (FPL) • Andre Matthias, General Manager, APUA (Antigua) • Makoto Murata, Assistant Manager, International • Jervan Swanston, General Manager (ag.) Nevlec Business and Cooperation Group, Power System (Nevis) Division, The KANSAI Electric Power Co., Inc. 3:15 – 3:45 pm 5:45 – 6:00 pm SESSION 2: CLOSING SESSION Belize Case Study What does Energy Resilience mean for Caribbean Countries – Proposed Future Engagement by WB Belize’s Approach to the Integration of Climate Presenter: Resilience into its Energy System • Mark Lambrides/Laura Berman, The World Bank Speaker: • Ambrose Tillett, Belize Public Utility Commission Moderator: 6:00 – 7:00 pm • Laura Berman, Energy Specialist, The World Bank COCKTAIL RECEPTION Hosts: Supported by: Appendix B: Speaker Biographies Rod Alsop is Director of Logistics at Disaster Resource Group. Mr. Alsop retired from Florida Power 12 & Light Company (FPL) after 34 years where he was the Emergency Preparedness Manager for the Nextera enterprise. Rod gained a tremendous amount of storm logistics operations experience during his career which began in the early 1980’s. He was an integral part of the Hurricane Andrew resto- ration effort in 1992 in South Florida. For the last ten years of his FPL career, he was responsible for the logistics operations, planning, training, and the development of the operational processes. During the 2004 & 2005 storm seasons, he coordinated the set up and daily operations of over 75 major staging sites, some sites with more than 3,000 personnel on each site. He has been recognized and referred as the “God Father” of Logistics within the utility logistics arena. After retirement from FPL, Mr. Alsop joined Disaster Resource Group as the Director of Logistics. Disaster Resource Group is recognized as one of the top logistics turnkey providers throughout the United States. He is responsible for business development as well as site set up and daily operations when DRG is called into action. Antonio Barbalho is Practice Manager for Latin America and the Caribbean in the Energy and Ex- tractive Global Practice sectors at The World Bank. As Practice Manager, he leads World Bank energy sector engagements, including lending, guarantees, technical assistance and other operations in the region. Mr. Barbalho, a British and Brazilian national, joined The World Bank Group in 2009 as Sector Manager for the energy and extractive industries sectors at the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA), the political risk insurance and credit enhancement arm of The World Bank Group. Mr. Barbalho has extensive experience in the energy, utilities, and financial sectors and previously held several senior positions at Deutsche Bank (UK) and CERA. Prior to joining Deutsche Bank, Mr. Barbalho was at Eletrobras Group (Brazil) with responsibilities in energy planning and energy savings programs. Mr. Barbalho holds a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from Federal University in Brazil and a master’s degree from Strathclyde University in the United Kingdom. Laura Berman is an Energy Specialist in the Energy and Extractives Global Practice of The World Bank. She has worked throughout the Latin America and Caribbean region on the implementation of energy projects. Her expertise covers a number of key topics in the energy field including geothermal resource development, rehabilitating electricity distribution systems, designing policies and regulations for renewable energy and energy efficiency, and expanding energy access. She is currently managing the preparation of the Nicaragua geothermal resource risk mitigation project and the Caribbean energy resilience technical assistance program. She is also the co-author of several recent publications on global approaches to geothermal resource development and risk mitigation. Furthermore, she helped organize and co-host several regional energy events including the Caribbean Energy Resilience Work- shop and several GEOLAC events. Prior to The World Bank Ms. Berman was a Senior Analyst at Castalia Strategic Advisors where she managed energy sector projects for clients such as utilities, Governments, and international development institutions. This included assisting the Government with the develop- ment of the geothermal legal and regulatory framework in Grenada as well as supporting clients with renewable energy planning, legislation, and assessing the viability of energy investments. Ms. Berman holds a Masters in International Energy Management and Policy from Columbia University, New York, and a Degree in International Economics and International Relations from Wheaton College in the United States. Cletus Bertin is Executive Director at Caribbean Electric Utility Services Corporation (CARILEC). As Executive Director, Dr. Bertin leads a team of twelve, ensuring that the Secretariat’s role of advocacy on electric utilities and energy issues is effectively executed, advising the board on aspects of CARILEC’s operations and developing and maintaining good working relationships with utility executives, regional decision-makers, business community leaders, and interest groups. His accomplishments in the Public Sector, ICT and Telecommunications, Management of Change and Innovation, Institutional Strength- Hosts: Supported by: ening, Capacity Building and Research, over the last twenty years, are most relevant to the CARILEC mission and vision, particularly in light of the significant transformation of the energy sector at this time. He has delivered presentations at various regional and international seminars and conferences, worked in academia,- lecturing and authoring several articles, papers and book chapters-, and com- 13 pleted high level consultancy assignments for various organizations, including electric utilities in the Caribbean region, governments, universities, corporations and multi-lateral institutions such as the OECS Secretariat, the Eastern Caribbean Telecommunications Authority (ECTEL), United Nations De- partment of Economic & Social Affairs (UNDESA), the European Union Delegation to Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean, the Commonwealth Secretariat and The World Bank. Dr Bertin is a Saint Lucian and possesses a B.Sc. Management Studies (Hons.) from the University of the West Indies (UWI), Cave Hill Campus; a M.Sc. Management Studies (Information Systems specialization), from UWI St. Augustine Campus; and a Ph.D. Information Systems and Change Management, City University Business School, London, UK. Debabrata Chattopadhyay is a power system engineer who leads the power systems planning group in The World Bank. Deb has been in a full-time consulting role from 2000-2012 as a Director with Charles River Associates (2000-2009) and Deloitte Australia. He was an Associate Professor at Universi- ty of Canterbury until late 2000, and is currently an Adjunct Professor of Electrical Engineering (Power System) at the University of Queensland and University of Melbourne (Australia). Archie Collins is President and CEO of Grand Bahama Power Company. Archie Collins was appointed President and Chief Operating Officer, Emera Caribbean in February 2017. He was appointed Presi- dent and CEO of Grand Bahama Power Company December 1, 2016. In this role Mr. Collins draws on his more than 25 years of experience in the energy industry, and a passion for leadership to deliver regional energy solutions for Emera’s Caribbean utilities. Mr. Collins began his career at Nova Scotia Power in 1990, and held increasingly senior roles in the utility’s generating facilities, culminating in his appointment as Director of Plant Operations. He joined Emera Energy in 2010 as Vice-President Operations, and was instrumental in the growth and devel- opment of the business, including the acquisition and integration of new generation assets in 2013. He was promoted to Executive Vice-President Commercial in 2015 to also oversee the company’s gas and power Origination, Marketing, and Trading activities, as well as commercial optimization of Emera Energy’s generating assets. Mr. Collins is a Professional Engineer (Chemical), and an alumnus of both St. Francis Xavier University and Dalhousie University (DalTech). Mark Lambrides is Senior Energy Specialist with The World Bank. He has over twenty years of ex- perience as a leader in sustainable energy project promotion and development in Latin America and the Caribbean. As Senior Energy Specialist at The World Bank, Mr. Lambrides provides financial and technical assistance for renewable energy, energy efficiency, climate change and other energy sector projects. Mr. Lambrides received his M.A. in International Relations from The Johns Hopkins Universi- ty—The Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS), and his B.A. in Political Science and Spanish from Kalamazoo College. Dr. Vaughn Lewis has been employed with St. Vincent Electricity Services Limited (VINLEC) for 19 years. In September 2007, he took leadership of the Engineering Division when he was appointed Manager, Engineering. His primary role is to chart the development of the engineering functions at VINLEC. He also deputizes as head of VINLEC, in the absence of the CEO. Dr. Lewis holds a Bachelors Degree in Electro-Mechanical Power Engineering from Loughborough University in England, and completed a PhD at the University of Dundee, Scotland in 1998. Justin Locke is the Director of the Islands Energy Program at Rocky Mountain Institute-Carbon War Room. He is based in the Washington, DC Office. Justin is responsible for strategic oversight and leadership for the Islands Energy Program. The Program aims to accelerate the transition of island economies from a heavy dependence on fossil fuels to a diverse platform of renewables and energy Hosts: Supported by: efficiency while establishing a blueprint for other isolated economies. Justin previously held the posi- tion of Disaster Risk Management Specialist at The World Bank where he managed one of the largest per capita investment portfolios in World Bank history. Previous to his tenure at The World Bank, Justin worked for the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) in the Pacific Region—holding the role 14 of Development Specialist at the UNDP Regional Pacific Center based in Fiji which provides technical assistance to over 14 Pacific island countries. He holds a masters’ degree in Public Administration in International Management from the Monterey Institute of International Studies in Monterey, California and a dual-bachelors’ degree from the University of California, Davis. Andre Matthias is Electricity Business Unit Manager of The Antigua Public Utilities Authority (APUA). Mr. Matthias graduated from the University of The West Indies (Trinidad Campus) in 1989, with a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering. He started working with APUA in September of the same year as Customer Service Engineer. In 1993, he pursued a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering at The University of Waterloo, in Waterloo, Canada, and graduated in 1995. Throughout the years, Mr. Matthias held several positions, including System Control Engineer, Transmission and Distribution Manager and Chief Electrical Engineer in the Electricity Business Unit. His duties include the management of the Generation and Distribution systems on the Sister Island of Barbuda. Makoto Murata joined Kansai Electric Power Co. in 2005, working on the planning, development of distribution network and human resource development/training before being appointed assistant manager of the International Business and Cooperation Group in Power System Division. He is now responsible for investigating smart grid technologies and developing methods of using smart meter data. He obtained his BS and MS in Electrical Engineering from Kobe University. Jervan Swanston is General Manager of Nevis Electricity Company Limited; and has worked with the company for more than a decade in various departments. During his course of employment he has held various positions including Lineman, Meter Installer, Electrical Inspector, Planning Officer, and Human Resource Manager. Mr. Swanston graduated from the Gingerland Secondary School, the St Kitts/Nevis Technical College, Camuson College in Victoria B.C. Canada and American Intercontinental University in Illinois, U.S.A. He regularly attends seminars, conferences and short courses geared to- wards his continued development and operates on the motto: “It is better to be prepared and not have an opportunity than to have an opportunity and not be prepared”. Ambrose Tillett is Director of the Energy Division from the Ministry of Energy, Science, Technology and Public Utilities with the Government of Belize. Hosts: Supported by: Appendix C: List of Workshop Attendees Adam Borison 15 Ambrose Tillett Antonio Barbalho Archie Collins Cartwright Farrell Chris Burgess Cletus Bertin Dane McQueen Daniel Potash Debabrata Chattopadhyay Devon Gardner Ellsworth Dacon Emilio Contreras Emily Chessin Fitzroy Vidal Frederico Ferreira Fonseca Pedroso Guillermo Hernández González Hon. Stephenson King Hon. Troy Liburd Hua Du Jeane Nikolai Jervan Swanston Jie Li Joseph Williams Justin Locke Kanta Kumari Rigaud Keisuke Iyadomi Koffi Ekouevi Laura Berman Leighton Waterm Marc S. Forni Marina Meuss Mark Lambrides Murray Skeete Rachael Pringle Rachel Allen Rahul Srinivasan Rick Case Rodney Alsop Roy Torbert Stephen Mushegan Tessa Williams Valerie Leon Vaughn Lewis Yohannes Yemane Kesete Hosts: Supported by: 16 Hosts: Supported by: