Erika Buffa is the Program Administrator for Latin America and the Caribbean at GEAPP, based in New York. With a decade of experience, she holds a degree in Business and Communications from Clarkson University. Fluent in three languages, Erika is passionate about advancing sustainable energy solutions and supporting GEAPP’s global mission.
Brazil
Brazil is advancing its energy transition by expanding renewable energy access, addressing decarbonization in the Amazon and driving economic development
Pathways to Tariff Justice
Pathways to Tariff Justice in the Brazilian Electricity Sector, a new report from GEAPP and PSR, draws on data and interviews from across the sector to identify the main challenges and opportunities to ensure access to electricity at fair and equitable prices.
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Brazil is making strides toward universal energy access
While millions have gained electricity over the past two decades, over a million people in the remote Amazon still live without reliable power, and more than 3 million rely on costly, high-emission diesel generation. As the country advances its energy transition, there is growing focus on scaling renewable energy, promoting the productive use of clean technologies, and ensuring energy equity. Overcoming regulatory, technical, and infrastructure challenges will be essential to improving livelihoods, supporting conservation, and delivering a just and inclusive transition.
Solutions for Brazil
Distributed Renewable Energy (DRE)
Accelerating the uptake of distributed renewable energy, to provide fast, clean, cheap power where it is needed most
Just Energy Transition
Ensuring the energy transition is just, equitable and inclusive by focusing positive impacts on women, youth and marginalised communities
Pilot Programmes
Design, test and later scale, transformative approaches including utility scale renewables, fossil fuel decommissioning, transmission and distribution, productive use of energy, green industrialization, and e-mobility
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Meet our Experts
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Isabel Beltrán is Vice President at GEAPP, leading efforts in Latin America and the Caribbean to expand energy access, foster green economies, and support the energy transition. Previously, she was a Director at The Rockefeller Foundation’s Power Initiative, working on energy resilience. With over 15 years of experience in economic development, she has worked at The World Bank and the Inter-American Development Bank, focusing on Sub-Saharan Africa and Latin America. Isabel holds master’s degrees in Economics from the Catholic University of Ecuador and Public Administration from Syracuse University, bringing deep expertise in sustainable energy solutions to her role.
Isabel BeltranIsabel BeltranVice President, Latin America and the CaribbeanLatin America & Caribbean -
Hali is the Program Associate for the Latin America and Caribbean team at GEAPP, focusing on productive energy uses for economic development. A fellow in Columbia’s Women in Energy program, she advocates for gender inclusion and Indigenous representation. Hali holds a degree in History and International Studies from the University of Florida.
Hali McKinley LesterHali McKinley LesterAssociate, ProgramsLatin America & Caribbean -
Gabriela is the Director of Partnerships for Latin America and the Caribbean at GEAPP. With over 10 years of experience in international affairs, energy policy, and diplomacy, she leads engagement strategies to enhance energy access. She holds a Master’s in Development Practice and a Bachelor’s in Business Administration.
Gabriela Gutierrez MoralesGabriela Gutierrez MoralesPartnership DirectorLatin America & Caribbean -
Roberto Estevez has 10+ years of experience in the energy sector, focusing on renewable energy and energy access across Latin America and beyond. He has led projects in Argentina, India, Brazil, Colombia, Paraguay, and Chile, and currently develops and implements GEAPP’s renewable energy, BESS, and decarbonization projects in LAC
Roberto EstevezRoberto EstevezManager, Latin America and CaribbeanLatin America & Caribbean -
Erika BuffaErika BuffaProgram Administrator, Latin America and the CaribbeanLatin America & Caribbean -
A global communications strategist with nearly two decades of experience leading teams across the energy, technology, and development sectors, Eric guides the collaborative communications of GEAPP’s 50+ partners. While building GEAPP’s communications approach he also led Communications, Policy and Advocacy for The Rockefeller Foundation’s Power initiative and launched award-winning campaigns to end energy poverty with clean energy. Prior to joining the Foundation in New York, he spent a decade in emerging markets in the Middle East and Asia. As co-founder and Managing Director of Eye On, and Regional Director of The Energy Year he led market research, editorial, and event teams across these regions, creating sector-leading content and conferences in partnership with government, the private sector, and media.
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