David Gumbs

Anguillan. Proud father. Renewable energy enthusiast & co-director with @RMICaribbean & @RockyMtnInst supporting a more resilient future for the Caribbean.

[RMI @RockyMtnInst]

Without keeping Just Transition principles at the forefront of global #ClimateAction, we risk failing to meet our climate goals.

In honor of “Just Transition” day at #COP28, RMI breaks down this important climate term today. ⚖️⚡

Keep watching: https://t.co/VV3Su5OigA

[NYT Climate @nytclimate]

The Bahamas, on the front lines of the battle between civilization and climate change, has in recent years emerged as a leader among the nations scrambling to adapt to a hotter, more dangerous planet. https://t.co/zMg5x0agzY

[David Gumbs @DavidGumbsRE]

Four weeks after #CREF2023, where do we need to focus our attention to scale the #Energy transition in the Caribbean?

On Tuesday, May 23, join RMI's Chris Burgess alongside this stellar group of panelists to discuss this. 🏝️🙌

Register. 👉 https://t.co/KwdZH3qg7i

[David Gumbs @DavidGumbsRE]

It was an honor to be in attendance and give remarks on behalf of @RMICaribbean, highlighting how The Bahamas🇧🇸 is a great example for the region and the world of incorporating resilience, reducing energy costs and building back better. 💪

[David Gumbs @DavidGumbsRE]

Realizing climate justice involves uniting on an actionable path there.

I recently spoke with @RacMoses how loss and damage is affecting the region + what’s next.

Today, as the #LossAndDamage Committee convenes for the 1st time, we share our discussion⤵️ https://t.co/xBTFOaFJ0Z

[RMI Africa @RMIAfrica]

⚠️🇳🇬 BREAKING!

@RockyMtnInst’s Energy Transition Academy (ETA) is thrilled to introduce the first West African cohort of #ETAFellows!

The 20 energy practitioners come to us from 4 Nigerian distribution companies: 🧵

[David Gumbs @DavidGumbsRE]

Dating back to my time as CEO of Anguilla's utility & rebuilding the grid after Irma, I have seen firsthand the power of resilient, clean energy in the Caribbean.

Grateful to have sat down with @rachjuramirez of @CNN to flip the script on resilience. ⤵️ https://t.co/6qqYiyfl1V

[Rachel Ramirez @rachjuramirez]

Across the storm-battered Caribbean, the islands are tired of waiting on governments to step in with climate finance, so now they are taking matters into their own hands through grant funding.

"It’s really, at this point, a matter of survival.” https://t.co/LdbryqdrG8

[David Gumbs @DavidGumbsRE]

How can the transition to renewable energy build resilience to external shocks? I can't wait to participate in this dynamic conversation at #ClimateWeekNYC. You can participate in person or remotely. Register 👉 https://t.co/0VXmF5btxP

[BMR Energy @BMRenergy]

Coming up next week: Our CEO Bruce Levy will participate in a live, virtual Q&A session with the @ccs_accelerator. Tune in to learn more about the hurdles and successes of the Caribbean clean energy transition, along with project development, investment and BMR's own experiences.

[Raul Alfaro-Pelico @RAlfaroPelico]

We seem to be at a crossroads between #energysecurity and #energytransition but here in Flatbush this #GlobalEnergyTransition2022 event has made it clear that whether you turn left or right #cleanenergy solutions start with #energyaccess and leaving nobody behind @mchikumbo

[RMI Africa @RMIAfrica]

What does equitable #EnergyAccess look like in a post-transition global economy?⚡⚖️ What is the role of policymakers and corporate players?

@JustinLocke79 will join the discussion at the #GlobalEnergyTransition2022, June 14, 15:10-16:00 ET.

Register 👉 https://t.co/44tjvzy9np

[David Gumbs @DavidGumbsRE]

@katsciwriter @RAlfaroPelico @RockyMtnInst @RMI_Islands @soloricon Hi Kat. I'd be happy to. I'll message you.

[David Gumbs @DavidGumbsRE]

Warmest congratulations to Burlington! It's been a pleasure working alongside you 👏

Explore the impact of Ragged Island Microgrid project, providing 93% of the islands energy needs: https://t.co/Sj4xwjHkYE

[David Gumbs @DavidGumbsRE]

Happy #EarthDay ⚡️🌎

Grateful for and inspired by my community of colleagues and partners doing impactful work towards a cleaner, resilient future for people and the environment.

Now, go get outside today!

[BMR Energy @BMRenergy]

Join BMR CEO Bruce Levy with Kyle Fleming of @VIWAPA and @chrisburg023 of @RockyMtnInst to discuss the U.S. Virgin Islands' clean energy future next week at #CREFenergy.

BMR operates two solar farms on the islands of St. Thomas and St. Croix, totaling more than 11 MW.

[David Gumbs @DavidGumbsRE]

What does a modern utility look like?

I am so excited to moderate this #CREFenergy panel with phenomenal Caribbean utility and regulatory leaders on strategies for a greener, more resilient, and competitive utility.

Register today 👉https://t.co/8nkcSTUbNm

[Leonardo Beltrán @LeoBeltranR]

I had the honor of moderating an interactive boardroom session at #LAEF2022 on an equitable and balanced #JustTransition with @SENHnOficial @TTMEEI @OLADEORG @the_IDB @RockyMtnInst where it is imperative to balance the needs of the people and policy: “adapt and understand”

[David Gumbs @DavidGumbsRE]

4️⃣ Explore how #RenewableEnergy in the Caribbean can create local jobs and #Resilience through economic diversification ⤵️ https://t.co/SPQEnJQg9O

[David Gumbs @DavidGumbsRE]

What a week last week attending the Latin America & Caribbean Energy Forum #LAEF22!

Was an honor to join my esteemed co-panelists including Ministers of Energy from Trinidad and Tobago & Honduras, the energy lead from @the_IDB & a board member of @SEforALLorg.

Key takeaways👇

[David Gumbs @DavidGumbsRE]

3️⃣ Despite much of the conversation being about the opportunities for natural gas and energy exports, given today’s energy crisis and each countries' drive for resiliency, the opportunities for #RenewableEnergy energy were clear and are in high demand.