Turks and Caicos Islands to gain greater renewable energy integration under new partnership with FortisTCI and Clinton Foundation

November 3, 2019•4 Minutes
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A new partnership will advance a regulatory framework, utility-scale energy storage, electric
vehicle integration, and the promotion of energy efficiency.
Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands (Wednesday, October 30, 2019) – On
Wednesday, October 23, following Cabinet’s approval, the Government of the Turks and Caicos
Islands, FortisTCI – the islands’ utility provider, and the Clinton Foundation signed a
memorandum of understanding (MOU) to begin implementing initiatives supported by the
country’s Resilient National Energy Transition Strategy (R-NETS). This strategy was developed
by the Turks and Caicos Islands Government, FortisTCI, and Rocky Mountain Institute in 2018
and provides a roadmap for the country’s energy future over 22 years, from 2019 to 2040.

Under the MOU, all parties have committed to accelerate the development and integration of
more clean energy sources throughout the Turks and Caicos Islands. The partnership will
advance renewable energy in a number of ways:

 Building a regulatory framework;
 Support for permitting and planning of renewable energy projects;
 Assessment of resources, including wind resources, utility-scale energy storage
capabilities, and land assessment of project sites using geographic information system
(GIS) tools;
 Implementation of renewable energy technical skills analysis;
 Integration of electric vehicles; and
 Promotion of energy efficiency.

Speaking on the MOU, the Minister of Home Affairs, Public Utilities and Transportation
Honorable Goldray Ewing, said, “TCIG is committed to developing a clean energy future for
Turks and Caicos Islands that will decrease the islands’ reliance on imported fossil fuel, reduce
the cost of electricity for households and businesses, and demonstrate the country’s willingness
to play a lead role in efforts to combat climate change. This agreement represents the first step
towards that goal.”

FortisTCI President and CEO Eddinton Powell, said, "The transformation of the energy sector in
the Turks and Caicos Islands is taking shape, and the continued collaborative approach is
critical to our success in transforming to the new energy future. By working together to advance
sustainable and resilient energy projects in the TCI, we can meet the objectives established in
the R-NETS. These objectives bring value and benefits to all stakeholders.

Mr. Powell added, "FortisTCI is pleased to continue partnerships with the Turks and Caicos
Government and the Rocky Mountain Institute, and we look forward to working with the Clinton
Foundation. Renewable energy brings with it great opportunities. There is no doubt that
together, we can create an energy-producing economy and become less dependent on
hydrocarbons. Together we can enable supply and price stability, entrepreneurship, and wealth
creation across the TCI."

Senior Project Manager, Clinton Climate Initiative Alexis Tubb, said, “The global community is
looking to the greater Caribbean region to be first responders and champions for the fight
against climate change. Replicable, scalable projects have the potential to show the world that
renewable energy is affordable, economically sound, and environmentally sustainable. To make
those projects possible, everyone needs to come to the table – the public, private, and non-
profit sector. This MOU symbolizes that in Turks and Caicos all parties have come to that
proverbial table and shown their commitment to accelerate clean energy.”

The Clinton Foundation and the Rocky Mountain Institute work together with governments and
utilities to help foster the development and integration of renewable energy by enabling
financing opportunities and providing project support. This work is made possible by the players
of the Nationale Postcode Loterij in the Netherlands and the People’s Postcode Lottery in the
United Kingdom.