Guyana Energy Agency

01/06/2026

WATCH 🎥🇬🇾 | Chanting proudly together, ‘Our Future. Our Fight. Climate Action is Our Right,’ the Guyana Energy Agency (GEA) participated in the annual World Environment Day Green Walk and Exhibition yesterday, organised by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the theme ‘Inspired by Nature. For Climate. For Our Future,’ with a special focus on ‘Climate Change and Accelerating Climate Action.’

01/06/2026

𝟭,𝟮,𝟯... 𝗗𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱? 𝗜𝘁’𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗲𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴! 🥳🏆🇬🇾

The Guyana Energy Agency (GEA) was thrilled to participate in the annual Green Walk and Exhibition on Sunday in observance of World Environment Day, which is celebrated globally on June 05.

The event, organised by the EPA - Guyana, was held under this year’s theme, ‘Inspired by Nature. For Climate. For Our Future,’ with a special focus on ‘Climate Change and Accelerating Climate Action.’ It attracted scores of participants from various organisations and schools, all united in promoting environmental awareness and sustainability for a more climate-resilient future for generations to come.

The GEA proudly secured three awards at the event: 🥇First Place for Uniformity, 🥈Second Place for Best Banner, and 🥉Third Place for Best Environmental Chant (in the Organisations category).

Chanting with pride: ‘Our Future. Our Right. Climate Action is Our Right,’ the GEA had the opportunity to reinforce its efforts to sustainable energy transformation and promoting energy efficiency and conservation solutions.

The Agency was also happy to engage with patrons, highlighting the connection between clean and renewable energy development and environmental sustainability, as well as shed light on its work across local communities to expand access to affordable, reliable and stable energy, as Guyana continues building a cleaner, greener and low-carbon economy.

In attendance was Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret'd) the Honourable Mark Phillips, who delivered the feature address at the event.

Interested persons also enthusiastically stopped by the GEA's booth to learn more and sign up on the spot for the LCDS Grid-Connected Solar Household initiative: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScgauY884OvR3y6VoipkkSYQ-FJSkC3xnGM5zHeTamwXNwfIA/viewform

01/06/2026

28/05/2026

(Belize City, Belize) May 28, 2026 - Chief Executive Officer of the Guyana Energy Agency, Dr. Mahender Sharma, is representing Guyana at the 65th Council of Experts Meeting of the Latin American and Caribbean Energy Organization (OLACDE), being held in Belize from May 27-28, 2026.

The two-day meeting brought together energy experts and senior officials from 19 member countries to discuss key regional energy priorities and to advance preparations for the upcoming Meeting of Energy Ministers scheduled for later this year. Discussions focused on emerging energy sector developments, growing energy demand challenges across Latin America and the Caribbean, and strategies to strengthen regional cooperation and energy security. Participants also examined new initiatives aimed at increasing youth participation in the energy sector and promoting the principles of the circular economy as part of a sustainable and resilient energy transition.

The Council of Experts serves as OLACDE’s principal technical forum, providing recommendations and guidance to Ministers on regional energy policy, integration, sustainability, and innovation initiatives. Through its participation, Guyana continues to actively contribute to regional dialogue on energy development while sharing experiences from its rapidly evolving energy sector and ongoing efforts to expand access to affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy.

OLACDE comprises 27 member countries across Latin America and the Caribbean and works to promote regional energy integration, cooperation, energy security, and sustainable development.

27/05/2026

Happy Eid Al-Adha Mubarak from the Board of Directors, Management and Staff of the Guyana Energy Agency (GEA). 🇬🇾☪️🕋

26/05/2026

𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝟲𝟬𝘁𝗵 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝗿𝘆, 𝗚𝘂𝘆𝗮𝗻𝗮! 🇬🇾✨️

Across the country, we come together today, in shared cultural heritage and unity, to reflect on 60 years as a proud, progressive nation and one people, celebrating everything that makes us Guyanese.

25/05/2026

𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝘂𝘆𝗮𝗻𝗮'𝘀 𝟲𝟬𝘁𝗵 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝗿𝘆 🇬🇾🇬🇾

Staff of the Guyana Energy Agency (GEA) joined the Office of the Prime Minister and agencies under its purview, on Friday, for a cultural activity in observance of Guyana’s 60th Diamond Jubilee Independence Anniversary.

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25/05/2026

📸🇬🇾 | In the spirit of national patriotism and pride, staff of the Guyana Energy Agency (GEA) joined the Office of the Prime Minister - Guyana, along with its agencies, on Friday, for a cultural activity commemorating Guyana’s 60th Diamond Jubilee Independence Anniversary.

The event showcased Guyana’s rich and diverse heritage through performances including traditional African and East Indian dances, musical renditions, singing, drumming, and displays of ethnic cultural attire. Representing each of the ethnic groups in Guyana, agencies also offered a variety of delicious cuisines, as well as showcased various traditional artifacts, creating a vibrant celebration of the nation’s history, cultural diversity and unity.

The GEA partnered with the Confucius Institute at University of Guyana (CIUG) to provide attendees with an authentic, immersive experience of Chinese culture and arts under the slogan ‘Taste of China’. The display featured a wide-range of dishes such as wanton soup, Yangzhou fried rice, char sui pork, Wenzhou fried rice noodles, fried chicken fillet, sautéed beef and broccoli, and Chinese dumplings, to name a few.

There were also musical renditions played on the Guzheng, an ancient Chinese musical string instrument. In addition, persons also had the opportunity to play a fun chopstick game ( 筷子比赛) and win uniquely designed flat folding fans originating from China as small tokens.

Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d) the Honourable Mark Phillips delivered the feature address at the event. During his remarks, Prime Minister Phillips reflected on the strides and transformative progress achieved by our great nation as a cultural melting pot, while highlighting the invaluable contributions of Guyana’s ethnic groups to the rich cultural and social fabric that unites us and defines our national identity. He also encouraged attendees to take advantage of the many development opportunities available across local sectors to grow and thrive as a nation.

Following his address, the Prime Minister interacted with patrons and even participated in the chopstick game to test his skills with chopsticks.

Also present were Permanent Secretary Dr. Alfred King and Dr. Zhiyan Guo, Director of the Confucius Institute at the University of Guyana (CIUG).

22/05/2026

READ 🇬🇾 | CEO of the Guyana Energy Agency (GEA), Dr. Mahender Sharma, yesterday facilitated a discussion with members of the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce & Industry (GCCI) focused on the importance of businesses investing in grid-connected systems, particularly as Guyana rolls out the LCDS Grid-Connected Solar Household initiative.

He explained how local businesses can invest in grid-tied systems by installing solar panels on rooftops or other structures to generate electricity for their buildings during daylight hours. When additional energy is required, it is supplied by GPL, while any excess power is fed back into the grid, with users receiving credits on their utility bills in return.

Additionally, he noted that the LCDS Grid-Connected Solar Household initiative encourages local homeowners to adopt rooftop solar technology to harness solar energy and reduce their electricity bills. A typical 5 kWp (kilowatt-peak) rooftop solar system costs around G$1.2 million and generates approximately 7,884 kWh (kilowatt-hour) per year, reducing annual electricity expenses by an estimated G$342,402 (roughly G$28,533 per month), based on the current GPL residential tariff. The investment pays for itself in about 3.5 years and helps reduce carbon emissions by roughly 5.5 tonnes of CO₂ annually.

For business owners and enterprises, larger grid-connected solar systems offer the same benefits of significantly reducing energy and operating costs. Businesses can further enhance these benefits by integrating electric vehicle charging and adopting energy-efficient technologies, such as LED lighting, smart office equipment, inverter air conditioning units, and refrigerators, along with other energy efficiency measures.

Overall, the initiative is designed to encourage energy-saving practices, promote renewable energy development, and foster a culture of sustainability in Guyana. It will also support reducing greenhouse gas emissions, strengthening energy security, and contributing to long-term economic growth.

Click here to indicate your interest and learn more: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScgauY884OvR3y6VoipkkSYQ-FJSkC3xnGM5zHeTamwXNwfIA/viewform

22/05/2026

WATCH 🎥🇬🇾 | Kelene Benedict, who hails from Kurukubaru in Region Eight (Potaro-Siparuni), expresses her gratitude as she shares her experience as one of the women participating in the two-year apprenticeship programme in Electrical Installations and Basic Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Technology Training.

This initiative is part of the World Bank’s Caribbean Efficient and Green Energy Buildings (CEGEB) Project and is being implemented by the Guyana Energy Agency (GEA) under the Office of the Prime Minister -Guyana, in partnership with the Board of Industrial Training (BIT) and the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security.

It aims to the train women as apprentices and equip them with the skills needed for electrical installations and the design, installation, and maintenance of solar PV systems, as well as safety protocols and environmental best practices for electrical and renewable energy equipment. It also supports capacity building in entrepreneurial skills for the apprentices.