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in fiscal year 2014. These initiatives will maintain the focus on green designs and
technologies involving pilot projects on solar powered water heating, photo voltaic
exterior lighting and a public outreach and awareness campaign. The activities carded for
the year include:
continuation of pilot projects on photo voltaic exterior lighting involving
15 community centres along with solar powered water heating and photo
voltaic exterior lighting technologies involving 25 secondary schools
conducting a Needs Assessment Study for a Solar Water Heater Test
facility
continuation of a National Energy Communication Campaign featuring
public service announcements/advertisements and articles in electronic
and print media to increase the public‟s awareness about the energy sector,
renewable energy and energy efficiency
335.
The Ministry of Energy and Energy Affairs has plans to conduct the teaching of
renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies in four (4) secondary schools in
Tobago. The curriculum will focus on solar powered water heating and photo voltaic
exterior lighting.
Electricity
336.
The Electricity Programme will continue in fiscal 2014 with an overall allocation
of $97 million to be utilised for the continued implementation of several key high impact
projects including illumination of public spaces, street lighting and illumination of
recreation grounds and for meeting bulk power requirements.
337.
The sum of $6 million has been allocated for the
National Street Lighting
Programme
to continue with the installation of street lights in new housing developments
and to continue upgrade works from 75W to 150W throughout the country. Additionally,
lighting of main roads and highways will continue with the upgraded 250W high pressure
sodium units for enhanced illumination.
338.
The lighting of Parks and Recreational Grounds along with Public Spaces will
continue to progress with a combined allocation of $16 million for fiscal 2014. The
Ministry of Public Utilities will continue to work in cooperation with Municipal
Corporations and the THA to identify parks, recreation grounds and public spaces for
illumination which will enhance opportunities for socialization and healthy outdoor
activities.
339.
Trinidad and Tobago Electricity Commission (T&TEC) will continue to meet
projected growth in load demand from 1,400 MW to 3,000 MW which is critical for the
commercial, industrial and residential development of the country. Resources totalling
