Energy use
The issue of sustainable development is something that Guyana will not be able to ignore going into the future. There are concerns about climate change and the impact that it could have on poverty and malnutrition simply because of what can happen to weather patterns and the adverse impact that they can have on food production and availability. Much of the consequence of climate change is linked to energy use and, if its consumption is not managed properly, efforts at controlling climate change could be a futile exercise. Oil features in all aspects of life in Guyana, including production, transportation, socialization and healthcare and from the 1970s to now Guyana was searching for a way to ease the pain from the injury imposed on its economy by the high oil prices. Guyana has considered using more alternative energy, conserving energy and is now pushing energy efficiency. This article seeks to examine the value of a focus on energy efficiency towards making economic life in Guyana much better.
Workshop
For two days in last week, participants from the public and private sectors