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What is the Virgin Islands Energy Office?

The Virgin Islands Energy Office (VIEO) is focused on promoting sustainable energy policies in the Virgin Islands through clean energy production and distribution, energy efficiency, transportation, and energy consumption. It achieves this through outreach, financial incentives, training, and technical assistance.

What is the cost of electricity in the USVI?

The electricity rates in the USVI are $0.47 per kilowatt-hour (kWh). This is higher than the Caribbean regional average of $0.33/kWh.

Do St Thomas and St Croix have electricity?

As of late 2014, both St. Thomas and St. John were served by one electrical grid run by the Virgin Island Water and Power Authority (WAPA). St. Croix, however, has a separate electrical grid in the WAPA service area. More than 1,000 distributed renewable energy systems were connected to the WAPA grid.

What is the cost of wind energy in St. Croix?

The cost of wind energy in St. Croix ranges from $0.08 to $0.14 per kWh. The localized cost of energy from utility-scale wind projects ranges from this amount. St. Croix has moderate potential to generate 3 MW to 5 MW of energy from biomass because the majority of the island is covered with forest. Landfill gas has an expected capacity of about the same.

How does oil affect the cost of electricity in the USVI?

The USVI, like many island nations, is heavily reliant on fossil fuels for electricity generation. This reliance leaves the USVI vulnerable to global oil price fluctuations, which directly impact the cost of electricity. Assumes an average electricity price of $0.50/kWh and consumption of 767.4 gigawatt-hours (GWh).

How much energy can St Croix generate from biomass?

St. Croix has a moderate potential to generate 3 MW to 5 MW of energy from biomass due to the majority of the island being covered with forest. Landfill gas also has an expected capacity of about the same.