Saint Kitts and Nevis Revised Energy Policy.

This Energy Policy clarifies the position of the Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis regarding the nation’s energy development and provides for an appropriate legal, institutional and economic framework for enabling sustainable and sound economic energy activities and services. The Policy's vision is: an island nation with a sustainable energy sector where reliable, renewable, clean and affordable energy services are provided to all its citizens, where energy efficiency and the replacement of fossil energy by renewable energy sources will be promoted in all sectors of the economy. In order to achieve this vision, the Policy specifies its guiding principles: ensuring sustainable, affordable and secure energy supplies through diversification of energy sources and energy efficiency and conservation; accelerating deployment of renewable and clean energy sources in all sectors, and minimising the use of imported fossil fuels. The Policy's objectives include: increasing public and private investments in clean and renewable technologies; promoting regional cooperation; ensuring universal access and high quality of energy services; improving the efficient use of energy and energy conservation in all sectors, including in transport and industry.