Renewable energy is characterized because the transformation and exploitation processes take long periods of time. Some examples of this kind of energy are hydraulic, solar, and wind power, among others. The production of this vital input in Costa Rica is based on hydraulic mechanisms, in which water is used but the water spring is not affected at all. Illumination, air conditioning, and general services for the entire population are the main consumption sources of this kind of energy.

Some responsible practices concerning the use of energy are:

• Monitoring of energy consumption.
• Complementation with systems of efficient energy use.
• Active participation in preventive maintenance programs.
• Awareness of having all computer equipment turned off when it is not in use.
• Consciousness of unplugging electrical appliances when not in use to reduce the consumption of energy.
• Promotion of the use of natural ventilation instead of using air conditioning systems.

Organizations that We Sponsor

MINAET

It contributes to the sustainable development of Costa Rica through the conservation and rational use of natural resources to improve the quality of life and the development of the country.

FONAFIFO

The National Fund for Forest Finance (FONAFIFO, for its acronyms in Spanish) executes the Program of Environmental Services Payment (PPSA, in Spanish) to benefit landlords of small and big terrains with forests or forestry potential, in order to promote maintenance and recover the country's forest coverage.