OLACDE at event on energy efficiency in Ecuador

The Director of Studies, Projects, and Information at OLACDE, Fitzgerald Cantero, participated in the event “Exploring New Horizons in Energy Efficiency: Challenges and Opportunities in Ecuador,” organized by the Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral (ESPOL).

The central purpose of the event was to communicate the significant changes associated with the new energy efficiency law, as well as the currently effective regulations in Ecuador. This legal framework is crucial for our energy future and requires a deep understanding from all involved sectors. Additionally, it was an opportunity to explore the regional vision on energy and energy efficiency.

In his speech, Cantero emphasized that Ecuador is on the path toward energy sustainability. Energy efficiency has become a priority as the country seeks to reduce its dependence on fossil fuels and minimize environmental impact. The challenges are many, but so are the opportunities. One of the goals defined at COP 28 for 2030 is to triple renewable energies, he mentioned.

The event was mainly aimed at the academic and industrial sectors, with the objective of creating a space for dialogue, learning, and collaboration that promotes greater awareness and adoption of energy efficiency practices among these critical sectors, contributing not only to environmental sustainability but also to economic competitiveness and energy resilience in our country.

Department of Communication and Institutional Relations – María Josefa Corral

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OLACDE at event on energy efficiency in Ecuador

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Fitzgerald Cantero, participated in the event “Exploring New Horizons in Energy Efficiency: Challenges and Opportunities in Ecuador.”

Knowledge and Training

We promote advanced technical training programs that facilitate the exchange of experiences, as well as the development of the human and institutional capacities needed to support the energy transformations in our region.

Our academic offering includes executive programs, postgraduate diplomas, master’s degrees, and innovative initiatives focused on topics such as energy transition, conventional energy, renewable energy, e-mobility, and regional integration.

OLACDE creates a regional network focused on energy knowledge that connects governments, young professionals, academics, and sector experts to drive collaborative solutions through technical cooperation and talent development to address future energy and climate challenges.

Technical cooperation and financing

We strengthen South-South and triangular cooperation ties as drivers to accelerate energy transitions in Latin America and the Caribbean. OLACDE brings together efforts among governments, multilateral organizations, academic institutions, and the private sector to mobilize financing, technical capacities, and innovative solutions tailored to our regional reality.

We promote strategic initiatives aimed at directing resources toward projects focused on decarbonization, conventional energy, renewable energy, and energy justice, with the objective of establishing a more efficient, inclusive, and sustainable regional cooperation architecture.

Regional Energy Community

We are building a regional energy community with a global outlook that seeks to position Latin America and the Caribbean as a key player on the international stage. OLACDE strengthens its representation in major multilateral forums related to energy, trade, and climate by fostering strategic alliances and promoting international cooperation.

Through events such as Energy Week, together with new spaces for international dialogue, we promote a collective voice that helps attract financial investment and create new opportunities for sustainable development across our region.

Energy Transition and Strategic Projects

We drive an energy transition based on principles of sustainability, energy security, and social inclusion. OLACDE supports countries in adopting new technologies related to energy efficiency, energy storage, green hydrogen, electromobility, and grid digitalization to accelerate the sector’s decarbonization process.

Our approach also includes promoting strategic projects that strengthen energy resilience at the regional level, contributing to emission reductions while consolidating a cleaner and more competitive energy infrastructure. Initiatives such as OEMLAC position our region as a leading reference in climate innovation and sustainable energy transition.

Energy information and data

We develop regional platforms dedicated to energy information, technical analysis, and strategic data systems that strengthen both public and private decision-making in the sector. OLACDE promotes the digital transformation of the sector through the use of artificial intelligence, georeferencing, and advanced tools for regional energy analysis.

The integration of systems such as SieLAC, together with new regional platforms, allows for the consolidation of reliable and up-to-date technical information, facilitating modern, interoperable, and evidence-based energy planning.

Regional Energy Integration

We promote cooperation in the regional energy sector, focused on collaboration, infrastructure development, and regulatory harmonization, with the objective of strengthening energy security in Latin America and the Caribbean. OLACDE coordinates projects related to electrical interconnection, gas integration, and regional energy planning, seeking to create efficient and sustainable partnerships.

Through cooperation with the governments of our 27 member countries, regional blocs, multilateral institutions, and both public and private stakeholders, we drive strategic initiatives that promote regulatory harmonization and new energy exchange mechanisms, in order to enhance national capacities and accelerate an integrated energy transition at the regional level.

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