Members of the public will have an opportunity to demonstrate they are smart in their use of energy and thus be called as an energy champion when they participate in the ‘Barbados Energy Champion Competition’.
A contest being conducted by the Ministry of Energy, Small Business and Entrepreneurship, it will be rolled out during the month. It is the first initiative of the Ministry’s communications campaign for the Barbados National Energy Policy 2019 to 2030 which was launched last Friday.
Project Manager in the Ministry, Keisha Reid shared greater details about the competition with the press during a recent press conference at the Ministry’s Country Road, St. Michael headquarters.
“The intention of this campaign is to encourage every Barbadian to become an “energy champion”, whether in their home, school or office. The competition will demonstrate that anyone can be an energy champion and provide specific, practical ways they can accomplish this title.”
She further stated, “November is celebrated annually as Energy Month in Barbados. Hence, this is the best time to launch this competition. Details on how to participate in the competition and the prizes that can be won will be soon be advertised in the media.”
During the press conference, the winners of the Ministry’s online energy survey were awarded. The three recipients each received energy saving LED bulbs and a shopping voucher. It was said the “prizes were selected to help the winners reduce their electricity bill and purchase items of their choice that would be useful to them.” (MG)
