The document summarizes progress toward sustainable energy goals in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) based on the Global Tracking Framework 2015. It finds that LAC has near universal electricity access but slower progress on clean cooking. Energy intensity is relatively low but improvement rates are mixed. LAC has high shares of renewable energy but increases are limited as many countries are near capacity. The report outlines regional trends, country data, and targets to double energy efficiency and renewable energy. It also outlines plans to involve regional groups in the 2017 Global Tracking Framework report.
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