Webinars: Implementing energy efficiency through the ESCO model
Energy Efficiency is the “First Fuel” and is best implemented using the Energy Service Company model (ESCO). In June and July 2025, CEC co-hosted two webinars with the Legal Association of Trinidad & Tobago (LATT) and Caribbean Association of Banks (CAB).
Webinars
History of Financing ESCO Projects: Success and Challenges
Speakers and Panelists:
- Andre Escalante, Energy Dynamics
- Sherry Ann Dial, National Energy Company
- Avin Hardeo, Republic Bank
- Soren Lutken, UN, Global ESCO Network
- Goncalo Mendes
- Stefanie Nour, Econoler
- John O’Rourke, Sustainable Energy Finance Association (SEFA)
Panel Moderators:
- Frederik Gilkes, LATT
- Melanie Chen, CEC
- Eugene Tiah, CEC
Introduction to ESCOs and their role in the Caribbean’s energy transition
Speakers and Panelists:
- Andre Escalante, Energy Dynamics
- Avin Hardeo, Republic Bank
- Lavern McFarlane, Caribbean Development Fund / CRAF
- Goncalo Mendes
- Stefanie Nour, Econoler
- Sergio Robredo, CAF Development Bank
Panel Moderators:
- Wendy Delmar, CAB
- Melanie Chen, CEC
- Eugene Tiah, CEC
Additional Resources
CEC thanks both LATT, CAB and our speakers and panelists for their collaboration. There will be follow up webinars in the future.