ALTech ENERGY

During most recent Apple event in September 2018, it was announced that since January 2018, all of the electricity from their facilities worldwide are operated using 100% renewable energy. “In 2018, we reached a major milestone: 100 percent of the electricity we use at all of our facilities comes from renewable sources” The company achieved this through a combination of steps. Energy efficiency projects throughout all of their facilities were undertaken to reduce the consumption of power. Their facilities include all offices, stores, and data centres in 43 countries. From these projects they upgraded the facilities by using LED lighting, retro-commissioning building and lighting controls, and upgrading heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems. They were able to reduce their energy use in fiscal year 2017 by 14.7 million kWh and 22 500 mmbtu of natural gas and thanks to energy efficiency measures implemented since 2011, they are now cumulatively saving 70 mil

On Saturday 2nd June, 2018, ALTech Energy hosted a clean-up for the residents of Union Hall Gardens, San Fernando by partnering with the local community council. The clean-up consisted of 35 volunteers with majority hailing from the Union Hall Gardens community. Volunteers from other neighbouring communities were also invited to participate as we commemorated World Environment Day 2018. Group photo of volunteers after the clean-up Volunteers were separated into various groups to target different areas within the community. They were provided with biodegradable bags and gloves to assist with the cleaning. As part of the Think Green Initiative, the trash collected was sorted into plastic, glass and general waste for recycling purposes. Volunteers filling bags with trash The Think Green Initiative is a programme for young persons to offer themselves and their expertise in a range of environmentally friendly practices as we push for Trinidad and Tobago to move towar

On December 8th 2017, the Ministry of Energy and Energy Industries and by extension the Government of Trinidad and Tobago released a notice for local and foreign firms to express their interest in building, owning and operating renewable energy projects with installed capacity of 3MW or more. The notice overview reads, “The Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago (GoRTT) has recognized that the path to sustainable development of our nation should encompass low carbon development, environmental sustainability, economic viability and social inclusivity. In recognition of the critical importance of Renewable Energy (RE) and Energy Efficiency (EE) in the drive towards sustainable development, GoRTT, through the Ministry of Energy and Energy Industries (MEEI) wishes to pursue the development of utility scale power generation from renewable energy sources. The MEEI is hereby seeking Expressions of Interest from suitably qualified developers to build, own and operate renewable e