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2017 was a significant year for the Caribbean Electric Utiliry Services Corporation (CARIlEC). The Secretariat launched the process for the
development of a new strategie plan ta guide the work of CARILEC overthe five year period 2018-2022; hosted multiple capadty-building trainings
and events; strengthened institutional bonds through collaboration with regional partners; and mobilized resources to address the immediate
post-disaster recovery needs of the affected countries du ring the very active 2017 Atlantic hurricane season.

Strategie Plan • Re-position CARllEC as the premier Renewed Vision: To be the Premier Association
facilitator of energy solutions in the of Energy Service Providers and their partners,
CARllEC will be celebrating its twenty-ninth Caribbean region; facilitating the development of world class
anniversary during the first year of the new • Revise the CARllEC business model for sustainable electric energy solutions for ail
greater sustainability, resilience and impact; peoples of the Caribbean Region.
strategie plan period. Bath CARllEC and the world
in which it operates have undergone significant • Restructure the Secretariat and build
changes during the decades since its capacity at institutional and individual Renewed Mission: CARILEC will enhance the
levels; effectiveness of its members by providing
establishment CARllEC has grown from having
just nine {9) members, to having a combined total • Become the leading advocate and partner industry related services, creating regular
of one hundred and thirteen (113) members, and for energy solutions in the region; networking, training and knowledge sharing
an annual training output of aver one thousand • Act as a catalyst for the adoption of green opportunities; supporting mutual assistance
persans. The new strategie plan will enable and innovative business models for energy programs and accelerating the Caribbean
CARILEC to maintain its contribution to the solution providers; and Region's energy sector transition, through
regional energy industry, accelerate the transition • Enhance networking, business opportunities innovation and advocacy.
in the energy landscape and reposition it as the and engagements for our members.
leading advocate and partner for solutions and Renewed Values: Collaboration, Innovation &
resilience in the regional energy sector. Additionally, the Secretariat's vision, mission and Agility, High Ethical & Professional Standards,
values were revised as follows: Social & Environmental Responsibility.
Our strateg ic objectives for the five year period,
201 B ta 2022 are ta:

Collaboration • CANTO -The MoU articulates the agreement events as a result of climate change, as weil
between both parties to explore and as other potential hazards such as
As part of its efforts to address the strateg ic and implement initiatives focused on the earthquakes.
operational needs of utilities and to provide following areas of common interest and • ACC - The Secretariat and ACC signed a MoU
capacity building and networking opportunities, priorities in the energy and information and ta jointly certify level 1 and level 2
CARllEC signed Memorandum of Agreements communications technology (lU ) sectors: linesman training. The purpose of the
with the Caribbean Association of National Training and Capacity Building; Conferences training programme is to ensure a highly
Telecommunications Organizations (CANTO), the and Networking; Smart Grid Infrastructure ski lied, certified and dedicated team of
Caribbean Community (CARICOM), the and Applications, Business Development linesman professionals. It is a part of the
Association of Caribbean States (ACS), and the and Consulting opportunities. Secretariat's overarchi ng efforts to promote
Anguilla Community College (ACe). • CARICOM - The objective of this MOU is ta sustainability and capacity building in the
explore and facilitate initiatives for the electricity industry.
sharing of information and the exchange of
knowledge, inciuding activities related ta: (i) The Secretariat is also engaged in discussions to
capacity building; (ii) teehnology and reactivate and strengthen partnership with the
knowledge transfer; and (iii) the Edison Electrie Institute (EEI) ta jointly pursue
identification, articulation and facilitation of events, webinars and other activities leveraging
sustainable energy projects, initiatives, their diverse expertise and ensuring added value
programmes, policies and regulations that for bath EEI and CARllEC members.
are of mutual interest and in accordance with
the priorities of the respective participants, CARllEC will continue ta facilitate the
and that simultaneously support the development of sustainable electric energy
sustainable energy goals of the Caribbean. solutions, provide training and knowledge
• ACS - The MoU between the Secretariat and sharing opportunities for its members and pursue
ACS outlines a commitment for both parties strategic alliances which would enhance disaster
to work toward improving regional risk reduction and the implementation of key
resilience of electrical systems in light of the climate change mitigation and adaptation
heightened risk of catastrophic weather strategies among its members.