The region Yuma It is one of the demarcations with the greatest dependence on sources of non renewable energy for daily household activities. According to statistics from the most recent report from the National Statistics Office (ONE), 68.5% of homes use propane and kerosene lamps.
“This high dependency not only limits access to sustainable energy solutions, but also contributes significantly to greenhouse gas emissions,” the entity points out in its bulletin 9 titled “Energy and climate change: A look from electricity generation.” .
When disaggregating the data by region, it is indicated that, among the three provinces that make up the region Yuma (El Seibo, La Romana and La Altagracia), 30.17% of the houses are lit with gas lamps and 38.28% use items that run on kerosene.
The ONE carried out this information gathering with the aim of offering accurate data and, at the same time, raising awareness about the energy situation and its relationship with climate change in the country. The report describes electricity generation from both renewable and non-renewable sources intended for consumption by national economic sectors, as well as the emissions generated by the electricity sector.
Energy gap
In this context, it details that the Ozama region, with 35.46% of homes that use electricity from public lines, shows greater access to formal energy infrastructure. On the other hand, the Cibao Sur region shows a usage of only 7.53%, highlighting a significant gap in access to reliable electricity.
Although the adoption of solar panels is relatively low overall, the ONE points out that this form of electricity generation stands out in the region Yumawhere 20.23% of homes use this sustainable technology, and in Cibao Noroeste, with 12.13%. “These initiatives contribute to the reduction of emissions and move towards meeting the climate objectives established in the Paris Agreement,” the report adds.
“Renewable energies, such as wind and solar, do not emit greenhouse gases during their operation, making them key tools for mitigating climate change. In contrast, the burning of fossil fuels, such as coal, gas and oil, releases large quantities of carbon dioxide and other gases, intensifying global warming,” the entity observes.
Renewable generation
The bulletin of the ONEpublished in December of this year, indicates that, in 2022, renewable energy was generated in 19 provinces of the country, accumulating a total of close to 3,600 gigawatt-hours (GWh) nationwide. In the case of the region Yumaenergy production stands out in the few homes that use solar panels to be self-sufficient.
In this context, the National Statistics Office highlights that, to achieve the global climate objectives, which contemplate a 27% reduction in carbon dioxide emissions, it is crucial to accelerate the transition towards a 100% renewable energy system and adopt additional measures that promote energy efficiency.
According to the 2018 Greenhouse Gas Inventory, the energy and transportation sectors are responsible for 30% of polluting gas emissions in the country. In particular, the production of electricity and heat, within the energy sector, constitutes approximately 98% of the emissions of said sector, is detailed in the bulletin. These sectors are directly related to the main current environmental problems, which underlines the need for their active involvement in climate change mitigation policies.
