As part of the 13th International Construction Congress – Sustainable Infrastructure, organized by CAMICON, the Director of Studies, Projects and Information of the Latin American and Caribbean Energy Organization (OLACDE), Fitzgerald Cantero, shared regional experiences and technical strategies aimed at promoting energy efficiency in buildings, housing and urban infrastructure across Latin America and the Caribbean.
During his remarks, Cantero underscored the urgent need to build a robust institutional and regulatory framework that enables progress toward more efficient, resilient and sustainable cities. Among the key points of his presentation were:
• Strengthening regulatory frameworks and energy governance schemes that incorporate efficiency criteria from design through the operation of infrastructure.
• Implementing results-oriented fiscal and financial incentives, including mechanisms such as energy-savings rebates or preferential access to green financing.
• Generating sector-specific energy diagnostics and promoting replicable best practices in sustainable construction and urban development.
“Investing in energy efficiency generates a tangible return: lower consumption, greater competitiveness and better-quality services. The State can and should recognize that effort through technical, financial and regulatory instruments,” said Director Cantero.
At OLACDE, we reaffirm our commitment to the planning and evaluation of public policies that promote energy-efficient infrastructure, with a long-term vision, social inclusion and universal access to quality energy services in Latin America and the Caribbean.
