Energy and Climate Partnership for the Americas
Stored: Energy and Climate Partnership for the Americas
| Type | Program |
|---|---|
| Sponsor Organization | Office of International Affairs |
| Top Organization | Department of Energy |
| Creation Legislation | None |
| Website | Website |
| Purpose | Energy and Climate Partnership for the Americas promotes clean energy and climate action across the Western Hemisphere, aiding country-led efforts for security, emissions cuts, and sustainability. |
| Program Start | 2009 |
| Initial Funding | Not publicly specified |
| Duration | Ongoing |
| Historic | No |
The Energy and Climate Partnership for the Americas (ECPA) is a Department of Energy-led initiative established to promote sustainable energy and climate resilience throughout the Americas, launched at the 2009 Summit of the Americas by President Barack Obama. Coordinated by the Office of International Affairs and hosted technically by the Organization of American States (OAS), ECPA operates as a flexible platform supporting seven pillars—energy efficiency, renewable energy, cleaner fossil fuels, energy infrastructure, energy poverty, regional integration, and research—through over 40 workshops, ministerial meetings, and projects since its inception.[1] It engages 35 Western Hemisphere countries, with recent efforts like the 2023 U.S.-Caribbean PACC 2030 highlighting its evolving role in clean energy transitions.
Goals
- Accelerate clean energy adoption through technical assistance and policy dialogues.
- Reduce greenhouse gas emissions and energy poverty via regional collaboration.
- Enhance energy security and integration, targeting milestones like the RELAC initiative’s 70% renewable energy goal by 2030.[2]
Organization
The Energy and Climate Partnership for the Americas is managed by the DOE’s Office of International Affairs, with the OAS’s Department of Sustainable Development serving as the Technical Coordination Unit. Leadership falls to a DOE Program Manager within the Office of International Affairs, overseeing multilateral efforts alongside U.S. State Department support.[3] Funding comes from DOE budgets, OAS contributions, and voluntary country inputs, supporting events like the 6th ECPA Ministerial planned for 2025 in the Dominican Republic.
Partners
- Department of Energy
- Organization of American States
- U.S. Department of State
- Inter-American Development Bank
History
ECPA was announced at the Fifth Summit of the Americas in April 2009 in Trinidad and Tobago, aiming to address energy security and climate challenges collaboratively.[4] The U.S. hosted the first ministerial in 2010, followed by Mexico in 2015, with the Western Hemisphere Clean Energy Initiative emerging from the latter. Notable expansions include the 2022 PACC 2030 launch and RELAC’s growth to 20 countries by 2022, targeting 70% renewable capacity by 2030. It remains active, adapting to regional needs with no set end date.
Funding
Initial funding in 2009 was not publicly detailed but drew from DOE and OAS resources, supplemented by member country contributions.[5] Ongoing support includes U.S. commitments like $1 billion to the Green Climate Fund in 2023 and IDB reforms, with no fixed budget or end, as funding adjusts to project demands and ministerial outcomes like the 2025 meeting.
Implementation
ECPA implements its mission through voluntary initiatives, technical workshops, and ministerial meetings, such as the 2015 Merida event spawning the Clean Energy Initiative.[6] It progresses via pillars like RELAC and PACC 2030, with tools like the OAS-hosted clearinghouse facilitating knowledge exchange. The program is ongoing, evolving with regional energy transitions and climate goals.
Related
- Renewable Energy in Latin America and the Caribbean
- U.S.-Caribbean Partnership to Address the Climate Crisis 2030
External links
- https://www.ecpamericas.org
- https://www.energy.gov/ia/energy-and-climate-partnership-americas-ecpa
- wikipedia:Energy and Climate Partnership of the Americas
Social media
References
- ↑ "ECPA Overview". Department of Energy. https://www.energy.gov/ia/energy-and-climate-partnership-americas-ecpa.
- ↑ "ECPA Home". Organization of American States. https://www.ecpamericas.org.
- ↑ "ECPA Overview". Department of Energy. https://www.energy.gov/ia/energy-and-climate-partnership-americas-ecpa.
- ↑ "ECPA Details". Organization of American States. https://www.oas.org/en/sedi/dsd/Energy/ECPA.asp.
- ↑ "ECPA Overview". Department of Energy. https://www.energy.gov/ia/energy-and-climate-partnership-americas-ecpa.
- ↑ "Clean Energy Initiative". Department of Energy. https://www.energy.gov/articles/energy-ministers-western-hemisphere-announce-new-clean-energy-initiative-second.