This crucial four-day event will gather engineering and construction experts, energy efficiency consultants, and key stakeholders from across the CARICOM region.
Participants will include representatives from the CARICOM Regional Organisation for Standards and Quality (CROSQ), Caribbean Centre of Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency (CCREEE), the Deloitte Team (India), the World Bank, the Saint Lucia Bureau of Standards, and national standards bodies from CARICOM member states.
Meeting Objectives
The meeting will focus on reviewing and revising the Regional Energy Efficiency Building Code and Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) for buildings in the Caribbean.
This work is essential to ensure that the region’s buildings adhere to the highest energy efficiency standards, aligning with international best practices for sustainable construction.
Key tasks for the Regional Project Team and engineering experts from CARICOM will include:
– Reviewing, adapting, or revising the MEPS based on the draft standard proposed by Deloitte for public and commercial buildings in CARICOM countries.
– Updating the CARICOM Energy Conservation Code (CREEBC) for regional application.
– Managing the development of necessary IECC Application Documents for the region.
– Exploring viable implementation options for the CREEBC to promote sustainable building practices.
Why It Matters
The CREEBC meeting is a significant step toward shaping the future of energy-efficient buildings in the Caribbean. By harmonizing energy standards, CARICOM member states are working to reduce energy consumption and foster environmentally sustainable building practices throughout the region.
Saint Lucia’s role as the host of this regional meeting underscores the country’s commitment to developing regional standards and advancing a sustainable and energy-efficient Caribbean.