The Bahamas National Energy Policy 2013-2033.

The National Energy Policy is a national policy with a multi-sectoral approach. The timeframe of this policy is 20 years between 2013 and 2033. The goals of this Policy are (I) awareness-raising on energy conservation, rational use of energy, and energy efficiency; (II) the development of energy infrastructure for safe, reliable and affordable energy supply; (III) the development and implementation of sustainable energy management strategies in an environmentally sustainable manner; and (IV) dynamic and appropriate governance, institutional, legal and regulatory framework advancing future developments in the energy sector. This Policy lays down strategies to ensure a reliable, affordable, modern and environmentally sustainable energy sector. The energy sector will be developed to provide affordable energy supplies to all customers by enhancing the capacity to meet the long-term growth in the demand for energy. To this end, sustainable energy opportunities will be developed and implemented to increase access to energy while providing affordable energy supplies and ensuring long-term energy security. Public awareness will be raised to increase conservation and efficiency in use of energy by all sectors and by all citizens. The customers will be encouraged to generate their own energy through renewable energy sources. Energy infrastructure will be developed to improve the supply, storage, transportation, transmission, distribution, usage and the general handling of energy resources. Best practices will be promoted in efficient use and conservation of energy for the protection of the environment. The use of renewable energy and energy conservation will be promoted in the manufacturing, agricultural and tourism sectors for eco-efficiency. Climate change mitigation strategies will be integrated into energy management to reduce greenhouse gases by protecting the environment while providing an alternative energy source. Data collection will be strengthened on renewable energy technologies. Employment and entrepreneurial opportunities will be diversified in the energy sector due to the increased use of renewable energy sources.