As Guyana’s housing sector continues to expand, industry stakeholders are being urged to prioritise energy efficiency and sustainable construction practices as a way to lower household energy costs and strengthen climate resilience. The call was made during a seminar hosted by the Central Housing and Planning Authority (CHPA) as part of the ongoing International Building Expo 2026 at the National Stadium in Providence. The session focused on strategies for transforming the country’s housing stock into more energy-efficient homes, highlighting the long-term economic and environmental benefits of sustainable building. In his address at the seminar on Saturday, Housing Minister, Collin Croal noted that energy efficiency must form part of the wider conversation on construction. He stated that housing development must go beyond the physical structure of a building.

“When you are building your home, you have to look at energy efficiency,” Croal said. He highlighted the importance of considering construction materials, design, regulations and other factors that influence the sustainability of homes.

The Housing Minister explained that with Guyana’s ongoing housing drive and thousands of allocations being made, there is an increasing need for homeowners, developers and businesses to adopt practices that improve efficiency.