The Latin American and Caribbean Energy Organization (OLACDE) invites applications for projects that are transforming the way we produce, manage, and use energy in Latin America and the Caribbean.
\nAdded: The Award recognizes concrete initiatives with an impact on energy efficiency, renewable energy, decarbonization, and education, with the potential to scale up and inspire the entire region.<\/p>\n
Who can apply?<\/strong> Projects implemented or in the process of being implemented between January 1, 2023 and June 1, 2026 will be accepted.<\/p>\n Categories<\/strong> Energy Efficiency:<\/strong><\/p>\n Projects implemented with or without cost, ranging from the installation of new high-efficiency equipment, to more efficient equipment operation, better preventive and corrective maintenance of facilities, management improvements, among others.<\/p>\n Renewable Energy:<\/strong><\/p>\n Projects in the process of being implemented or already implemented, with or without cost, and technologies that may range from: wind, solar photovoltaic, geothermal, biomass, mini-hydro, biogas, and energy recovery from municipal or similar waste.<\/p>\n Decarbonization:<\/strong><\/p>\n Projects in the process of being implemented or already implemented, with or without cost, and technologies that may range from the installation of new equipment, to more efficient operation of existing equipment, management improvements, among others, that have an impact on reducing CO2-equivalent emissions in the production process.<\/p>\n Education:<\/strong><\/p>\n May include courses taught, theoretical and applied research, programs for adopting measures in educational institutions or other related centers, as well as the development of training, outreach, or technology programs.<\/p>\n Each category includes subcategories based on:<\/strong> Application process<\/strong> \ud83d\udce7 Application email:<\/strong> premio.excelenciaenergetica@olacde.org Recognition and benefits<\/strong> All approved projects:<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 Will be publicized through OLACDE’s communication channels Finalist projects: Winning projects:<\/strong> An opportunity to showcase initiatives<\/strong> Applying allows you to:<\/strong> One project sparks an opportunity. Thousands of projects light up the entire region.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Public institutions (national, subnational, or local)
\n\u2022 Private companies (large, medium, and small)
\n\u2022 Educational institutions
\n\u2022 Civil society organizations<\/p>\n
\nProjects must be submitted under one of the following categories:<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Type of organization (public or private).
\n\u2022 Scale of the project or size of the entity.<\/p>\n
\nApplications must be submitted by email and include:
\n\u2022 Completed general application form
\n\u2022 Project presentation
\n\u2022 Letter signed by an institutional representative
\n\u2022 Graphic and audiovisual material about the project<\/p>\n
\n\ud83d\udcc5 Deadline:<\/strong> July 26, 2026 (inclusive)<\/p>\n
\nThe award ceremony will take place as part of OLACDE’s XI Energy Week, the leading energy event in Latin America and the Caribbean.<\/strong><\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Will gain regional-level visibility<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Will receive customized communication materials
\n\u2022 May participate as presenters at a special exchange event<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Will receive a trophy and a certificate of recognition
\n\u2022 May participate as presenters at a special exchange event<\/p>\n
\nThe OLACDE Award seeks to broaden participation and give visibility to more projects that are already making an impact in the region.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Share concrete experiences.
\n\u2022 Share lessons learned.
\n\u2022 Create opportunities for collaboration.
\n\u2022 Position initiatives at the regional level.<\/p>\n