Several public-sector officers say they have benefited significantly from the recent Energy Efficiency and Conservation Programme (ECCP) workshop, which was held in Montego Bay. The EECP is being implemented by the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ) to, among other things, enhance and promote energy efficiency, conservation and cost savings through initiatives and measures undertaken across the public sector. Its overarching...

For Arlando Dunkley, being awarded the 2018/19 Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ) Renewable Energy Scholarship to the University of Technology (UTech) will enable him to accomplish his goal of becoming a sustainable development professional. Mr. Dunkley, who attained a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from UTech in 2016, tells JIS News that his pursuit will enable him to contribute positively...

Several young entrepreneurs have been rewarded by Total Jamaica and are now being positioned to further implement their ideas for greater economic success. Under the 2018/2019 ‘Startupper of The Year’, by Total Challenge, the youth have been compensated with more than $3 million and with coaching for the innovative nature of their projects, as well as for the social and...

The Government, in 2018, launched a US$4-million Energy Management and Efficiency Programme designed to cut US$6 million per annum in expenditure on energy consumption, and reduce the country’s carbon footprint. • The phased roll-out of the project, which runs until 2023, entails installation of energy-efficient equipment and technology at 80 health and educational entities. • It will target improvement in...

Ardenne High School in St. Andrew is realising significant reductions in its electricity bill since the installation of a 15-kilowatt solar photovoltaic (PV) system and a major light emitting diode (LED) lighting upgrade at the institution. The projects were implemented by the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ) at a total cost of $7.8 million Ardenne is one of 15 schools...