Virgin Islands Selected for EDIN
The designation of the Virgin Islands as part of the pilot project of the Energy Development in Island Nations (EDIN) project was at the U.S. Department of Interior’s Conference on Business Opportunities in the Islands April in Hawaii.
EDIN is an international partnership that seeks to further the use of energy efficiencies and renewable energy technologies in island nations and territories. This project will allow the Virgin Islands to work with the U.S. Department of Energy National Laboratories to remove barriers to clean energy development, attract private capital for the development of renewable energy and energy efficiency projects, and the development of a knowledge base for industry through technical assistance and training. To go to the EDIN webpage, click here.
About the Partnership for Energy Development in Island Nations
Islands can be dependent on expensive imported fossil fuels for electricity and transportation, despite having abundant renewable energy resources.
An international partnership, EDIN aims to advance the deployment of renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies in islands across the globe.
By bringing together policy advisors, technical experts, and financial leaders, EDIN works to guide clean energy development and deployment in specific regions and islands.
Energy Resources
EDIN offers islands resources to help them develop
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Sound Policies
These policies can help remove barriers to clean energy development and create incentives for growth.
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Financing Resources
This assistance can attract private capital and project developers to islands for renewable energy and energy efficiency projects.
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Clean Energy Technologies
EDIN helps island industries develop a knowledge base through technical assistance and training, and by promoting the transfer of new renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies into the marketplace.