Latin America and the Caribbean

Supporting regional governments to accelerate universal access to electricity and mobilize investment for a more inclusive energy system
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Energy transition for a resilient future

Accelerating universal energy access in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC)

A climate vulnerable region, LAC needs to deliver energy access to the remaining 18 million unelectrified people. GEAPP works with partners to mobilize funding and build capacity so countries can accelerate innovative DRE solutions in remote areas and scale BESS projects for resilient grids. By providing support to meet just energy transition goals, the region can ensure an inclusive energy system.

Solutions for LAC

Distributed Renewable Energy (DRE)

Accelerating the uptake of distributed renewable energy, to provide fast, clean, cheap power where it is needed most

Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)

Deploying Battery Energy Storage Systems to strengthen grids and enable them to rapidly adopt high levels of least-cost, variable renewable energy

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

Our Partners

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Low Carbon Energy Trust Fund for People and Planet (LCE)

It was established in November 2021 with a $25 million grant for the Inter-American Development Bank to implement clean energy projects in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). The fund aims to increase access to affordable, reliable and modern energy services to underserved communities in LAC by expanding use of DRE services and the energy transition towards net-zero energy systems in the region.

In collaboration with IDB, IDB Invest and IDB Lab, the Trust Fund currently supports 11 active projects across 13 countries in the region and has mobilized over $290 million in additional financing for clean energy projects.

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Let’s Change Energy in Haiti

Expanding access to clean energy in rural areas of Haiti has transformed communities use of electricity, enabled new businesses to grow, and improved quality of life and education. Learn how.

Meet Our Experts

  • 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 Beltran
    Vice President, Latin America and the Caribbean
    Latin America & Caribbean
  • Hali McKinley Lester
    Associate, Programs
    Latin 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.

    Eric Gay
    Deputy Chief Communications Officer
    Global
  • Gabriela Gutierrez Morales
    Partnership Manager
    Latin America & Caribbean
  • Erika Buffa
    Executive Assistant, Latin America and the Caribbean
    Latin America & Caribbean