The Virgin Islands SFA Program has the power to transform USVI’s residential energy landscape, addressing residents’ high electricity costs while creating new opportunities for energy resilience and reliable, affordable, clean power for communities most in need..
The Virgin Islands SFA Program has the power to transform USVI’s residential energy landscape, addressing residents’ high electricity costs while creating new opportunities for energy resilience and reliable, affordable, clean power for communities most in need..
With support from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), the Virgin Islands set a goal of reducing fossil fuel use by 60% by 2025. Five years later that goal is on target as the Virgin Islands’ fossil fuel use is down 20%, resulting in lower electricity costs for consumers, and a . .
The U.S. Virgin Islands’ Clean Energy Goals: • Reduce fossil fuel-based energy consumption 60% by 2025 • Generate 30% of peak capacity from renewables by 2025. Government and Utility Overview Government Authority Ministry: Virgin Islands Energy Office Key Figure: Elmo Roebuck, Jr. Designated Institution for Renewable Energy Virgin Islands . .
The U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI) includes the three main islands of St. John, St. Thomas, and St. Croix. The U.S. territory has a population of about 87,000 000 (U.S. Census Bureau 2022), and the primary industry is tourism (CIA 2023) . USVI is highly reliant on fossil fuel for their energy and all fuels are imported..
The U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI) is working with the Energy Department to transition from fossil fuel energy to the renewable resources that are abundant on the islands. By reducing its dependence on oil, the USVI is taking strides toward greater economic stability and a clean energy economy. [pdf]
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