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Events Aimed at Nudging Virgin Islanders to Renewable Sources of Energy Set For October

The VI Energy Office and the Caribbean Green Technology Center (CGTC) of the University of the Virgin Islands have announced the dates of the inaugural VI Energy Sustainability Fair aimed at empowering Virgin Islanders to transition towards energy independence and become more resilient. The events will take place at the Orville E. Kean Campus on St. Thomas on Oct. 15, and at the Albert A. Sheen Campus on St. Croix on Oct. 30. Starting at 10:00 a.m. and concluding at 5:00 p.m. each day. Activities will include workshops, live demonstrations and the chance to meet with vendors, professionals and leaders in the territory.  “The 2017 hurricanes and the recent increase in gas prices served as a wake-up call for the Territory. We realized the need to increase our energy independence, the robustness of our system, and our overall resilience,” said Greg Guannel, director of CGTC. “Fortunately, we have plenty of sun and wind, so solutions exist that can help us at all times and fit all budget...