Our Story – The CARILEC Resilient Energy Community

CEO Conference Puerto Rico 2024

 

A New Chapter for CARILEC: CAREC 2025 and beyond

 

Where Energy Professionals Power the Future — Together

The Caribbean is entering a pivotal era—one defined by energy resilience, sustainability, and inclusion. CAREC is evolving to meet this moment.

For decades, energy leaders across the region have called for greater collaboration. In every forum, consultation, and partnership dialogue, the message has been clear: we are stronger when we work together. CAREC is a direct response to that call.

Originally launched in 2015 as a space for knowledge exchange, CAREC has grown into a fully reimagined digital community of practice for energy professionals. Backed by regional and global partners, CAREC is now more than a platform. It is a collaborative ecosystem where professionals and organizations come together to connect, learn, and lead.

This new chapter brings enhanced tools, focused training, region-specific resources, and hands-on programs like the Strategic Training Exchange Program (C-STEP). CAREC is designed to equip utility teams, energy experts, and emerging professionals with the knowledge and support to address the Caribbean’s most pressing energy challenges.

What You Can Expect:

  • Meaningful engagement with peers and partners across the Caribbean and beyond

  • A space to share practical insights, innovations, and lessons learned

  • Region-specific training that addresses real-world energy needs

  • Strategic collaboration through working groups and site-based learning

  • Tools and resources designed for disaster preparedness, grid resilience, and clean energy

  • Opportunities for professional growth through mentorship and skills development

  • Access to exclusive research, data, and best practices

  • Hands-on experiences through utility-led learning exchanges

Local Solutions with Global Relevance

While CAREC is designed for the Caribbean, its relevance extends to island nations and territories and emerging markets worldwide. By applying lessons from the Caribbean’s unique energy context, others can accelerate their transitions with fewer risks and greater impact.

Whether you are guiding strategy, managing operations, or launching your energy career, CAREC is your place to grow, collaborate, and lead.

A Community That Drives Change

CAREC is more than a forum—it’s a movement. By coming together as a regional community of practice, we are answering a long-standing call for connection. CAREC turns conversation into action, helping us shape energy systems that are clean, reliable, and resilient.

Join CAREC and be part of the regional transformation driving a more sustainable energy future.