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Saint Lucia, March 14, 2022<\/em>– CARILEC is seeking to add value for current and prospective members through the addition of a new Individual Membership Category. While the organization formerly offered membership under the \u2018Utility\u2019, \u2018Associate\u2019, \u2018Affiliate\u2019, and \u2018Independent Power Producer\u2019 categories, this new membership expansion strategy endeavours to increase inclusion and opportunity for potential members. As of March 14th, 2022, academics, retirees, and practitioners will now benefit from opportunities for networking and business growth in the energy sector, on an individual basis.<\/p>\n The new Membership Category offers four classes of membership designed to benefit specific groups. Reserved for senior industry leaders, the \u2018Honorary\/ Lifetime\u2019 membership will assist the Association, and the industry, in retaining valuable expertise, knowledge, and wisdom of long-standing industry leaders. This includes Ex-CEOs, General Managers, Presidents and Managing Directors of Utility Companies, CARILEC Chairmen and Directors, and CEOs of Regional and International Associations and Not-for-Profit organisations. This class of membership will allow established industry experts to continue serving on advisory boards and committees and actively participate in CARILEC\u2019s functions and events.<\/p>\n The \u2018Student\u2019 membership class seeks to welcome undergraduate and postgraduate students actively enrolled in a University, College, or a Professional Academic Institution, while the \u2018Academic\u2019 membership class caters to lecturers and researchers. Membership under these two classes will create opportunities to publish in CARILEC\u2019s Industry Journal, as well as CARILEC supported publications. The \u2018Consultant\/Industry Practitioner\u2019 class was developed to assist independent consultants, professional energy solutions practitioners, and freelancers to establish connections and participate in key forums. This membership category will also facilitate networking with colleagues to exchange and share best practice information.<\/p>\n The Individual Membership Category also provide a series of general benefits across the 4 classes. Members will receive news, updates, and industry alerts, including a monthly newsletter, as well as opportunities to attend networking sessions with energy solutions providers. They will also be able to participate in CARILEC\u2019s general conferences at a reduced rate and receive full access to utility webinar sessions or webinar hosting. Growing membership also provides data that can expand regional utility technical studies, which can be used to develop utility operations.<\/p>\n This membership expansion strategy is in keeping with the execution of CARILEC\u2019s Strategic Plan 2018-2023. Member services is regarded as the backbone of the Association and therefore, developing adequate value propositions for members remains a high priority for the Secretariat.<\/p>\n -END-<\/p>\n For further information, contact:<\/p>\n Karen C. Piper<\/p>\n Assistant Manager, Communications & Disaster Management<\/p>\n Mobile Phone: +1 (758) 728 9212<\/p>\n