CARBON WAR ROOM

Smart Island Aruba 7 May 2013

The Carbon War Room

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Accelerates entrepreneurial solutions to achieve profitable, gigaton scale reductions of carbon emissions

SMART ISLAND ECONOMIES

Smart Island Aruba

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Islands…A unique time

Our Vision: Islands inspiring the rest of the world by using their own resources to become fossil fuel free • The technologies are ready • We know that they are profitable • Island nations are ready

The Partnership

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Smart Island Vision

Using waste as a resource to generate energy Low emission transport solutions Smart Grid Electricity Generation A healthy environment that promotes well-being Efficient use of water and electricity Creation of high quality employmen t for the local community Socially and Environment ally sustainable built atmosphere Tourism sector that attracts a new category of visitors

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Smart Growth Pathways

A Commercially viable World Class Team to identify potential pathways Integrated economy wide approach making most efficient use of resources on the island Robust technical analysis increases choices for the communit y Tried and tested technology solutions Identify potential projects B Requires policy change to make Commercially viable D C Requires subsidy to make commercially viable Social or environmental improvement project that needs philanthropic input

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Why Aruba?

Good infrastructure Government owned utilities A high GDP and a highly educated workforce Low levies on green technology Green/Smart Projects already identified Strong Green Vision and leadership Attractive business climate Good Credit Rating

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THANK YOU

Contact: Peter Boyd, COO [email protected]

Maya Doolub, Operation Lead [email protected]

Paul Arends, Aruba Project Manager [email protected]