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GOOD DAY AND
WELCOME TO
GREEN ARUBA VI
OVER the past six years Green Aruba confer- our utility companies, all in conjunction with
our "RAS" framework. The "RAS framework" is
ence has evolved into an excellent platform for a "map" to creating a balance between sustain-
the exchange of information and knowledge on able and reliable investments. This balance
sustainable and best practices for the desired is only achievable if energy production costs
transition from fossil fuels to cleaner, more remain the same or, even better, are reduced.
environmentally friendly energy sources and After all, it is not, Green at any Cost.
resources.
Besides showcasing Aruba's progress and Local utility stakeholders together with foreign
challenges in regard to the accelerated pen- renowned institutions are preparing for this
etration of renewable in the total energy mix, dive into the Aruba Renewable Integration
we would also like to exhibit the experiences Study (ARIS), and will present their approach
and knowledge of other institutions and island and recommendations at the upcoming confer-
nations in this field. ence. The ARIS will provide models that map
Sharing the achievements on the growth path out the road to take toward Aruba's ambitious
of the sustainability journey is the main theme renewable energy goals, while maintaining
of this year's Green Aruba conference. grid reliability and minimizing overall system
costs.
Aruba has already made great progress in
the penetration level of renewable and/or ef- Do join us in further exploring and discussing
ficiency at production level, reaching in 2015 proven and new technology, untapped op-
close to the 20% mark. With the upcoming portunities, barriers, solutions and roadmaps
planned projects, becoming operational by the to follow at Green Aruba 2015.
end of 2017, the 40% barrier will be surpassed Be part of the change, Share Sustainability,
by 2018. and let us continue moving forward together.
We have set a goal to reach 100% fuel free Green Aruba VI takes place on October 27 and
energy production. For us to surpass the 40% October 28 at Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris
level, it is necessary to make a "deep dive" into Casino. For more information please visit our
our existing energy mix. We are looking at pos- website www.greenaruba.org or contact us at
sible technologies and new business models for info@greenaruba.com
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