Electricity

Costa Rica

President Rodrigo Chaves announces major reform of the Costa Rican Electricity Institute

Ileana Fernandez - May 10, 2022

In his first hours as President of Costa Rica, Rodrigo Chaves Robles signed decrees and issued directives that imply a strong reform in the...

Costa Rica launches first electric bus route in San José

February 23, 2021

Electric vehicle adoption rate in Costa Rica remains low

December 29, 2020

Costa Rica launches plan to adopt electric buses

March 5, 2020

Costa Rica says it’s the first country in the region with nationwide electric vehicle charging grid

February 27, 2020

Electricity

Costa Rica explores using the ocean to generate electric power

The Tico Times - January 27, 2020

The generation of maritime energy is technologically viable, but it is currently not very accessible from a financial point of view.

Climate Change

Renewables, electrification and efficiency the ideal scenario to combat climate change

The Tico Times - May 27, 2019

It is becoming cheaper to invest in new solar, wind and hydroelectric plants.

Climate Change

Costa Rica inaugurates country’s largest solar park

Alejandro Zúñiga - March 31, 2019

Costa Rica on Saturday inaugurated the country’s largest solar park, which the government says will provide electricity to 5,000 homes.

Electricity

Almost all of Costa Rica’s energy has come from renewable sources since 2014

The Tico Times - July 12, 2018

Just 1.47 percent of Costa Rica’s electricity from June 1, 2014 to June 30, 2018 used fossil fuels.

Business

Power overload in Panama causes outage in Costa Rica

L. Arias - July 2, 2017

Traffic Police Director Mario Calderón reported that there were 71 accidents during the power outage throughout the country.

Costa Rica

MOPT: Half of San José’s traffic lights will be solar-powered by year’s end

L. Arias - June 22, 2017

MOPT seeks to replace all traffic lights in the Greater Metropolitan Area with solar-powered systems by 2022.

Business

Ombudsman’s Office opposes hikes in electricity rates for CNFL

L. Arias - June 13, 2017

The Ombudsman's Office called the hike petition excessive and said it would affect both households and businesses.

Electricity

New taxi cooperative plans an all-electric fleet in Heredia

The Tico Times - April 19, 2017

While the country still awaits the electric car age, one taxi cooperative is ready to go.

Business

Reduced electricity rates this year? Don’t hold your breath

L. Arias - April 8, 2017

ICE Executive President Carlos Obregón and CNFL General Manager Víctor Solís will have to appear before a Legislative Assembly committee to explain the impact of the agencies' investments on electricity rates.

Conservation

Earth Hour in Costa Rica saved more electricity than in 2016

L. Arias - March 27, 2017

During this year's Earth Hour, Costa Rica saved 32 kilowatts, 2 more than in last year's celebration.