Draft CARICOM Regional Energy Efficiency Building Code (DCAD – CREEBC): Invitation to Comment
10 Nov 2025
Shape the Future of Construction: Your Input is Needed on the Draft CARICOM Energy Efficiency Building Code
The process of establishing a National Position on a critical new standard has begun, and Bahamas Bureau of Standards and Quality (BBSQ) invites the general public to comment on a Draft CARICOM Energy Efficiency Building Code. This is a crucial opportunity for industry professionals, policymakers, and interested citizens to influence building practices across the region.
BBSQ is currently seeking comments on the Draft CARICOM Regional Energy Efficiency Building Code (DCAD – CREEBC).
What is the DCAD – CREEBC?
The CARICOM Regional Energy Efficiency Building Code (CREEBC) is a model code designed to regulate minimum energy conservation requirements for new buildings. Developed with the goal of promoting efficiency and sustainable practices across the CARICOM region, this document addresses energy conservation in all key areas of a building’s design and operation, including:
- Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems.
- Lighting and electrical power usage.
- Water heating and other building systems.
The DCAD – CREEBC contains separate provisions for commercial buildings and residential buildings, ensuring requirements are tailored to the scale and use of the structure.
Your Opportunity to Shape the National Position
Your input is invaluable. We are relying on technical experts and stakeholders to review the attached draft standard and help establish a unified and robust National Position. This feedback will ensure the final code is practical, effective, and tailored to the unique climate and economic conditions of our nation.
To participate, please download the draft standard and then complete and submit the official comments form.
Key Deadline
Please ensure your completed comments form is submitted by the stipulated deadline.
Comments Deadline Period:
- From: Monday, November 3, 2025
- To: Friday, February 20, 2026
We look forward to receiving your expert comments to help finalize a standard that will drive energy efficiency and sustainability in the Caribbean’s built environment for years to come.
More about Standards
Standardisation is the process of formulating, implementing and publication of guidelines, rules and specifications (collectively referred to as standards) with the aim to address actual or potential problems. It can also facilitate for common and repeated use, aimed at the achievement uniformity in a given context.
Standards ensure that products and services are safe, reliable and of good quality and also level the playing field for developing countries and facilitate free and fair global trade.