Charting the Caribbean’s Net Zero Energy Future
We are champions of the Caribbean’s clean energy evolution, uniting stakeholders to unlock affordable, secure energy for a brighter future. Join us!
About the Caribbean Energy Chamber
The Caribbean islands are renowned for their sunshine, beaches, and vibrant culture. But beneath the beauty lies a complex energy landscape, often reliant on imported fossil fuels. The Caribbean Energy Chamber (CEC) is here to help change that. We aim to be the leading voice for the Caribbean’s energy sector, uniting stakeholders from renewables, energy, engineering, and related industries as well as end users under one shared vision: to ensure affordable net zero energy security for the Caribbean.
Who We Are
The Caribbean Energy Chamber (CEC) is a non-profit, non-partisan and independent organization dedicated to advancing the implementation of energy transition and security in the Caribbean region. Established to serve as a collaborative platform, CEC brings together diverse voices from across the entire energy spectrum, encompassing both public and private stakeholders (both demand and supply).
How We Work
CEC fosters collaboration through regular meetings and dialogue to advance necessary tangible actions. The Executive Board meets monthly, ensuring prompt decision-making, while the full Board convenes quarterly to provide strategic direction. By facilitating open communication and knowledge sharing, we empower our members to navigate the evolving energy landscape and create a brighter future for the Caribbean.
Our Mission
As a membership organization, we champion the interests of our members while working tirelessly to drive significant contributions to national and Caribbean development. We are committed to vigorously advocating for sustainable, efficient, and accessible energy solutions to ensure an affordable net zero future for the Caribbean.
Our Governance
There will be a founding 23-member Board for the first three 3 years of operation. In the future, CEC will be governed by a 23-member Board, ensuring broad representation of regional interests. Five members will serve on the Executive Board, providing dynamic leadership and guidance. Board elections will be held annually by our engaged membership, fostering democratic participation and accountability.
Leadership
Our leadership comprises the highest calibre Caribbean organisations and individuals from the diaspora who have extensive experience in energy, renewables, financings and policy-making amongst other attributes.
Executive Board
Eugene Tiah
President & CEOMr. Tiah is a senior business executive with in-depth knowledge and over 40 years of experience in the Oil & Gas business within the United States of America and the Caribbean region. He presently provides consultancy services to both the public and private sectors.
Mr. Tiah served in non-executive roles as President of the American Chamber of Trinidad and Tobago, Chairman of the Board of the Energy Chamber of Trinidad and Tobago, Chairman of Point Lisas Energy Association of CEOs, and Director on the Boards of Tringen Limited, Arthur Lok Jack Business School, Yara Trinidad Ltd, STOW, Habitat for Humanity Trinidad and Tobago and the Engineering Institute of Trinidad and Tobago.
Mr. Tiah holds a BSc. Degree in Mechanical Engineering, a MSc. Degree in Production Engineering and Management, MBA in Finance and is a graduate of the Conoco University of Executive Leadership Development.
Melanie Chen
ChairMelanie Chen is the founding Chair of CEC. She is the Founder of the Caribbean Initiative and Board Member at the Atlantic Council, a foreign policy think tank based in Washington DC. She was previously a Managing Director in the Global Energy Group at Morgan Stanley based out of London and has significant experience in capital raising (both debt and equity) and mergers and acquisitions. She has a MEng (First Class) in Chemical Engineering from Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine.
Verne Emmanuel
Deputy chairVerne Emmanuel is a Professional Chemical Engineer in Saint Lucia & the Bahamas. Mr. Emmanuel is the Director of the Saint Lucia Bureau of Standards, the Secretary of the Association of Professional Engineers of Saint Lucia and Member of the Engineers Registration Board of Saint Lucia.
He also serves as:
- President of the Saint Lucia Coalition of Service Industries a
- Chair of the Board of Directors – Vaughan A. Lewis Institute for Research and Innovation.
- Board Member, Saint Lucia Solid Waste Management Authority
- Board Member, Export Saint Lucia
- Member of the CROSQ Council, Current Chair
- Member Energy and Carbon Advisory Council of the International Code Council (ICC)
Ann Wallace-Elcock
TreasurerAnn Wallace-Elcock is a Certified Public Accountant with over thirty (30) years providing services to the financial and other sectors in New York, Barbados, and the Caribbean region. She is a former Partner of PricewaterhouseCoppers Barbados where she held many senior leadership roles. She currently serves on several regional corporate, philanthropic, and charitable Boards, and is involved in several community and social development initiatives in Barbados.
Our Focus
Facilitating actions across the English-speaking Caribbean initially to achieve the triple objectives of energy security, energy affordability and a competitive path to net zero through:
Join Us
Join us as we navigate the exciting energy transition, unlocking the potential of clean technologies and empowering Caribbean communities. Together, we can build a brighter future powered by innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to a thriving, sustainable Caribbean.
Membership
Join CEC!
Use the form below to submit your application or if you prefer download the application form and send it to info@caribbeanenergychamber.org.
Frequently Asked Questions
Events
Our team is excited to be presenting at these upcoming events.
Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain Expo 2024
16th Caribbean Renewable Energy Forum
Suriname Energy, Oil and Gas Summit & Exhibit 2024
TT Sustainable Conference
