ENERGY
Overview of Department:
The Montserrat Energy Unit is charged with the mandate of ensuring that the public is well aware of energy efficiency and conservation, developing a modern reliable and sustainable energy infrastructure, maximizing the use of indigenous energy resources and to establish governance, institutional, legal and regulatory framework to support future energy sector development. All these activities are geared at improving the island’s energy security.
Services
The core functions of the Montserrat Energy Unit are as follows:
- To advise and to make recommendations regarding measures necessary to ensure the efficient management of energy in the public interest
- To facilitate and accelerate the development and implementation of indigenous energy resources.
- To facilitate the implementation and periodic updating of Montserrat National Energy Policy and Action Plan
- Execute research into all sources of energy for the generation of energy, and securing more efficient utilization of energy and sources of energy.
- To monitor the performance of Montserrat energy sector in Montserrat
- To disseminate information relating to energy management, including energy conservation and the development and utilization of alternative sources of energy
- To collaborate with various regional and international development partners to facilitate the implementation of Energy Efficiency, Energy Conservation and Renewable Energy programs and projects.
Department News
Powering Montserrat with Wind Energy – How Far Will it Get Us?
Old wind turbines at St. George’s Hill, Montserrat are a reminder that the island once harnessed the wind to generate energy. Wind energy is one
Opportunity for Renewable Energy Scholarship
The Energy Department under the Ministry of Communications, Works, Labor and Energy is announcing an opportunity for one candidate for a Renewable Energy Scholarship with
ENERGY TASK FORCE REPORT RECOMMENDATIONS TO FAST-TRACK ACHIEVING OUR RENEWABLE ENERGY VISION
What would it take to realise the Cabinet’s recent instruction to fast-track Montserrat’s move towards 100% renewable energy by 2030? According to the Energy Task
Energy Director
Kenrick Burke
Featured Publications
Energy Task Force
Final Report – June 2021
Energy Buzz – Volume 3, Issue 1
April – June 2022
Energy Buzz – Volume 2, Issue 3
October – December 2021
Main Contact Details
Ministry of Communication, Works, Energy and Labour MSR 1110 | Tel: 664-491-2321/2322 Email: burkek@gov.ms |