WIREC 2008
From 04.03.2008 to 06.03.2008
REEEP Participated
Organised by American Council On Renewable Energy / US State Departement
Location: Washington DC
Description:
REEEP was extremely active at the Washington International Renewable Energy Conference (WIREC 2008). The South African Minister of Minerals and Energy, Ms. Buyelwa Sonjica presented the consolidated findings of the regional preparatory meetings. To read more about the document see: http://www.america.gov. The Renewable Energy Regional Policy Analysis Report is attached (see document at bottom) Dr. Marianne Osterkorn, REEEP's International Director gave a ministerial speech on the value of partnerships in accelerating renewable energy and Larissa Dobriansky, Deputy Assistant Secretary, US Department of Energy mentioned REEEP in her speech. We also held a side event on accelerating deployment of renewable energy technologies. REEEP had two booths. One for the Reegle information gateway and one for REEEP's activities in policy & finance in the developing world. Our annual meeting of partners was also conducted at the WIREC event. The February 7th Southern African Preparatory Meeting documents can be found at: http://reeep-sa.org/wirec/ To read more about the statements made, please visit: www.iisd.ca/ymb/wirec2008/
Document: WIREC Renewable Energy Regional Policy Analysis Report