Join a Special Interest Group
Help us Strengthen the Energy Resilience in the Caribbean
 Connect. Collaborate.  Innovate. Lead. CAREC is exploring the development of Special Interest Groups (SIGs) to strengthen collaboration, spark innovation, and accelerate progress toward a climate-resilient Caribbean energy sector. These groups would bring together key stakeholders across the energy ecosystem to tackle shared challenges and drive impactful initiatives related to the Electric Utility Industry.Â
Weâre seeking your feedback and ideas to co-create these groupsâfrom defining their focus areas to identifying high-impact activities. The offer is that CARECâs Special Interest Groups (SIGs)  bring together a variety of energy stakeholders across to co-create resilient and sustainable energy solutions. CAREC wishes to deeply engage our  non-utility membership .Â
What are Special Interest Groups?Â
 Our CAREC Special Interest Groups targeted platforms for collaboration, knowledge-sharing, industry trends, and solution development. SIGs support learning, networking, and growthâespecially for our non-utility membersâthrough content access, project participation, and visibility.
 The majority of CARILECâs membership comprises non-utility members, including Associate and Affiliate members, such as technology providers, academic institutions, development partners, and industry experts. These members bring a wealth of knowledge, innovation, and resources to the tableâmaking them an essential part of the regional energy ecosystem. It is crucial that we leverage the strengths and expertise of this diverse group to create opportunities for collaboration, innovation, and mutual benefit.Â
As part of our ongoing advocacy and support for our members, we strongly encourage you to get involved, share your voice, contribute your insights, and explore ways your organization can collaborate with others to advance a more resilient and sustainable energy future in the Caribbean.
Explore the Groups
Collaborate. Showcase. Deliver Solutions.
The CARILEC Vendors Group brings together technology providers, equipment manufacturers, and solution developers committed to advancing resilient energy systems. Members of this SIG can:
Showcase cutting-edge technologies and innovations to utilities and other CAREC stakeholders.
Pilot and demonstrate new technologies in real-world Caribbean settingsÂ
Engage in focused discussions on procurement processes, implementation challenges, and emerging industry trends.
Participate in pilot projects to demonstrate the effectiveness of their solutions..
Support talent development by contributing to mentorship, externships, and internship initiatives.
Join to build strategic relationships, influence investment decisions, and help shape the regionâs energy future.
The R&D Council connects academic institutions, researchers, and innovators with CAREC members implementing real-world energy solutions. This SIG fosters:
Collaborative research aligned with Caribbean energy resilience priorities.
Data sharing and knowledge exchange between researchers and practitioners.
Translation of insights into policy frameworks, practical tools, and scalable technologies.
-  Support utilities with limited bandwidth to explore R&D or be an added resource for innovative projects or initiatives beneficial to the CARILEC network
Join to ensure your research drives regional relevance and real-world impact.
Catalyze Change. Invest in Resilience.
This SIG brings together donors, development partners, and financial institutions focused on climate-resilient, low-carbon energy initiatives. Members can:
Identify and support impactful, mission-aligned projects.
Co-design initiatives with implementers for scalability and responsiveness.
Gain visibility and strategic insight through active engagement in the CAREC community.
- Support the CARILEC network in navigating the funding landscape as it responds to local, regional, and global disruptions.Â
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Your investment accelerates transformation across one of the worldâs most climate-vulnerable regions.
Align Missions. Drive Collective Impact.
Strategic Partnersâincluding regional bodies, global alliances, and multilateral agenciesâare critical to enabling system-wide change. This SIG facilitates:
Alignment of goals, data, and resource sharing with CAREC members.
Scaling of successful initiatives and proven solutions through coordinated action.
Knowledge exchange across sectors, geographies, and institutions.
- Facilitating policy through dialogue and regional alignment
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Join to shape a resilient, inclusive, and sustainable energy future for the Caribbean.
Your Voice Matters
Weâre inviting all CAREC members, partners, and stakeholders to share their insights:
What should these groups focus on?
How can they add value to your work?
Are there other groups or topics we should consider?
Your feedback will help us design SIGs that are practical, inclusive, and impactful.
đ© Let us know how youâd like to get involved.
Together, we can co-create a resilient, sustainable, and inclusive energy future for the Caribbean
