Press Release

UTT Focuses on Energy Efficiency

On Friday 09th December, 2016, The University of Trinidad and Tobago (UTT) in collaboration with the Energy Chamber of Trinidad and Tobago and other key stakeholders of the energy industry, hosted the Energy Efficiency Symposium at its UTT Point Lisas Campus. This Symposium, the fourth for the year, forms part of the University’s thrust to focus on the challenges and inherent solutions of the energy sector in Trinidad and Tobago.

The Symposium sought to highlight the potential for energy efficiency and energy saving measures in Trinidad and Tobago, as they are considered the fastest and least expensive ways to lessen the economic and environmental costs associated with the energy sector. Through information rich presentations and a panel discussion moderated by Dr. Thackwray Driver, Chief Executive Officer of The Energy Chamber, it was noted that energy efficiency and conservation are important steps because of their compounding effects on energy cost savings, reduced emissions and lower raw material inputs.

Speakers at the event included Mr. Chuck Faulner, Director of Services for Efficiency One  (Canada) who spoke on energy efficiency in Nova Scotia, Canada  and Ms. Shawnette Reid, Senior Engineer of the Trinidad and Tobago Electricity Commission (T&TEC), who offered insights into T&TEC’s LED Street Lighting Project, among others.

Mr. Rampersad Motilal, Director of The Energy Institute at the Point Lisas Campus, in his capacity of the Master of Ceremonies for the event noted that “we must take advantage of the opportunities for energy efficiency improvements and conservation in all stages of the energy sector including generation, transformation, distribution and energy consumption.” Also addressing the audience was Professor Kenneth S. Julien, (Emeritus) T.C. Chairman of the UTT Board of Governors.

The University continues to demonstrate its commitment to the issues surrounding the energy sector in Trinidad and Tobago through continuous dialogue and information sharing sessions with the input of key stakeholders.