Who Can Join

There are three classes of membership, Full Member and Associate Member. The
classification, entitlements and dues are outlined below

ASSOCIATE MEMBER:

Reserved for companies directly providing the utilities with equipment, materials, supplies, expert knowledge and services. There are thirty-eight (35) Associate Members, made up mainly of international companies servicing the wider energy sector. Most of these companies have Sales and Service offices in the United States and the Caribbean.

This class of membership is usually reserved for suppliers of materials,
equipment and services to the power industry. The benefits of Associate
membership are:

• Attendance at general meeting without voting rights.
• Receive copies free of charge of all activity catalogues, some surveys and publications. Other surveys will be supplied at a fee.
• Registration fee at seminars and conferences at a lower price than non-members.
• Allowed to participate in all training and some joint activities coordinated by CARILEC.
• CARILEC will undertake to supply special information and investigation at a fee.
• Associate Members allowed to give short promotional presentations at conferences.

This category of membership is opened to companies providing the electric utilities with goods, equipment, materials, expert knowledge and support, and financial services.

Qualifying Companies:

Accounting, Auditing & Management Consulting

Alternative Energy Providers

Banking and Financial Services

Billing & Customer Care

Energy & Policy Consulting

Engineering & Construction

Engineering Consultants

Environmental Consulting & Services

Human Resources Consulting

Information Systems & Technology

Industry Consultants

Insurance & Risk Management

Law & Legal Services

Marketing, Advertising & Public Relations

Security

Suppliers of Lubricants and Oils

Membership Fee US$3,000.00

A. Members at this level will be entitled to:-

(1) Attend CARILEC’s Annual General Meeting

(2) Participate at a reduced rate in CARILEC’s general conferences. These conferences provide

2.1 Exposure to the Caribbean electric utilities

2.2 Networking opportunities

2.3 Marketing opportunities through sponsorship and speaking slots

(3) Receive copies of general surveys, reports and publications at a reduced rate

(4) Advertise in CARILEC publications and on the website at reduced rates

(5) Receive a free listing in CARILEC’s Membership Directory

B. Members at this level will also have:-

(1) A representative on CARILEC’s Board of Directors

(2) Voting rights at the Annual General Meeting

(3) Opportunities to contribute to CARILEC’s Industry Journal

(4) Free access to CARILEC’s website and some databases

C. CARILEC will:-

(1) Post Associate Member news releases and publish white papers on the website

(2) Give priority to Associate Members for

2.1 Conference Sponsorship

2.2 Conference Presentation

2.3 Advertising in publications

2.4 Business Opportunities

2.5 Joint Presentations with Member Utilities