In its closing stage, the PALCEE Program consolidated the development of energy efficiency in OLACDE’s Member Countries

The Program for Latin America and the Caribbean on Energy Efficiency – PALCEE, executed by The Latin American and Caribbean Energy Organization (OLACDE) with the financial support of the Austrian Development Agency (ADA), has concluded. The program was implemented since December 2018.

The Program aimed to consolidate the development of energy efficiency in the OLACDE Member Countries, by strengthening the institutional framework for energy efficiency, the development of technical and governance capacities and the reinforcement of energy efficiency initiatives already in place.

As a complement to these activities, during Phase 3 of the PALCEE Program, training programs were developed, among which the Executive Program in the Design of Energy Efficiency Initiatives, with more than 300 participants, stands out.

Within the framework of this project, specialized technical documents were developed and made freely available to the general public, including the document “Energy Efficiency Laws in Latin America and the Caribbean”, which will be published soon.

To conclude the third phase of the project, workshops were held with the Dominican Republic and Panama as beneficiary countries.  These activities were held virtually on December 8 and 9, 2021, with the participation of the Vice Minister of Energy Saving and Efficiency of the Dominican Republic, Alfonso Rodriguez; the Executive Secretary of OLACDE, Alfonso Blanco; the Director of Electricity of the National Energy Secretariat of Panama, Guadalupe Gonzalez and the Director of Studies, Projects and Information of OLACDE, Medardo Cadena.

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In its closing stage, the PALCEE Program consolidated the development of energy efficiency in OLACDE’s Member Countries

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The Program for Latin America and the Caribbean on Energy Efficiency – PALCEE, executed by The Latin American and Caribbean Energy Organization (OLACDE) with the financial support of the Austrian Development Agency (ADA), has concluded. The program was implemented since December 2018.

Capacity building & knowledge

We advance high-level technical training programs that foster experience-sharing and develop the human and institutional capacities required to drive energy transformations across our region.

Our academic programs offer executive courses, postgraduate diplomas, master’s degrees, and innovative initiatives focused on key areas such as the energy transition, conventional and renewable energy, electromobility, and regional integration.

OLACDE builds a regional network of energy expertise, connecting governments, young professionals, academics, and industry experts to foster collaborative solutions through technical cooperation and talent development to address future energy and climate challenges.

Technical cooperation & climate finance

We strengthen South-South and triangular cooperation as key drivers to accelerate energy transitions across Latin America and the Caribbean. OLACDE unites efforts among governments, multilateral organizations, academic institutions, and the private sector to mobilize financing, technical expertise, and innovative solutions tailored to our regional context.

We advance strategic initiatives aimed at directing resources toward decarbonization, conventional energy, renewables, and energy justice projects—building a more efficient, inclusive, and sustainable regional cooperation architecture.

Regional energy community

We are building a regional energy community with a global outlook, positioning Latin America and the Caribbean as a pivotal player on the international stage. OLACDE amplifies regional representation in key multilateral energy, trade, and climate forums by fostering strategic alliances and international cooperation.

Through flagship events such as Energy Week and new spaces for high-level dialogue, we champion a collective voice that attracts investment, drives technical partnerships, and unlocks sustainable development opportunities across our region

Energy transition & strategic projects

We foster a regional energy transition built on sustainability, energy security, and social inclusion. OLACDE supports Member Countries in adopting emerging technologies—such as energy efficiency, storage solutions, green hydrogen, electromobility, and grid digitalization—to accelerate the sector’s decarbonization.

Our approach promotes strategic projects that strengthen energy resilience across Latin America and the Caribbean, reducing emissions while building a cleaner, more competitive energy infrastructure. Key regional initiatives, including OEMLAC, position our region as a benchmark for climate innovation and sustainable energy development.

Energy information and data

We develop regional platforms dedicated to energy intelligence, technical analysis, and strategic data systems that empower both public and private decision-making across the sector. OLACDE drives digital transformation in energy by leveraging artificial intelligence, georeferencing, and advanced analytical tools to map regional energy trends.

The integration of systems such as SieLAC, along with new regional digital platforms, consolidates reliable, up-to-date technical data—enabling modern, interoperable, and evidence-based energy planning.

Regional energy integration

We foster cooperation across the regional energy sector by prioritizing infrastructure development, cross-border collaboration, and regulatory alignment to enhance energy security in Latin America and the Caribbean. OLACDE coordinates strategic projects in power grid interconnections, natural gas integration, and joint energy planning to build resilient, sustainable partnerships.

Working alongside the governments of our 27 Member States, regional blocs, multilateral institutions, and key public and private stakeholders, we drive initiatives that introduce innovative energy exchange mechanisms, strengthen national capacities, and accelerate a unified regional energy transition.