The presentation of the OLACDE White Paper on Energy Efficiency, which will take place on October 5, 2026, during the 11th Energy Week, will offer a comprehensive overview of the role of energy efficiency in Latin America and the Caribbean. The document addresses goals, indicators, regulatory frameworks, financing mechanisms, and challenges such as the lack of disaggregated data, with the aim of guiding measurable policies aligned with development and energy transition objectives.
The session will highlight priority sectors such as buildings, industry, and transportation, as well as emerging technologies related to artificial intelligence, ICT, and energy storage. It will also analyze electric mobility as an opportunity to reduce emissions, improve air quality, strengthen energy security, and promote new business models.
Another key focus will be the development of energy districts, which integrate electricity, heat, cooling, storage, and renewable energy sources through shared infrastructure. Experiences in Chile, Colombia, and the Dominican Republic demonstrate their potential to improve efficiency, utilize waste heat, and promote more sustainable cities, industries, and tourist destinations.
The meeting will allow for an examination of the regulatory, financial, technical, and institutional gaps that still limit these solutions and promote a regional roadmap based on cooperation, innovation, and sustainable energy models.
