Ontario’s 2017 Long-Term Energy Plan was issued on October 26, 2017. This presentation provides an update on the following:
1.Overview of the LTEP Process
2.Demand and Electricity GHG Emissions Outlook
3.Key LTEP Themes
4.LTEP Conservation Initiatives
LTEP implementation and amending directives
LTEP next steps
5.Other Initiatives of Interest to MTR AG
Net metering
Turkey has significant potential to generate carbon credits through nationally appropriate mitigation actions (NAMAs) in key sectors like renewable energy, methane reduction, and forestry. Turkey's sectoral plans prioritize renewable energy development, methane reduction projects, and biological carbon sequestration. However, Turkey needs to establish an "enabling environment" by addressing gaps in its regulatory framework, developing standards and protocols, and building capacity in order to fully leverage the opportunities in carbon markets. Private sector engagement will be important to help develop the carbon market.
Vietnam is highly vulnerable to climate change and has committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions through its green growth strategy and national action plan. Key challenges include mobilizing the significant financial resources and technology needed to implement green growth projects. Solutions proposed include improving legal frameworks and establishing a climate finance task force to advise on reforms to better utilize and mobilize international climate funds. Engaging the private sector through public-private partnerships and demonstrating pilot projects are also seen as important to attract private investment for green growth.
The aim of this primer is to putforth a perspective on - how does sustainability matters in real estate sector and why it should be a prime agenda of firms in making environmental friendly decision making and operations. Real estate sector can showcase their stewardship towards environment via efficient environmental friendly policies. There are varied environmental standards which are applied at the builings or infrastructure level in real estate sector, however what it lacks is uniformity in sustainability applicability to the sector. The type of material used, the design per se, installations and retrofits all matter in real esate sustainability mission and vision. Understanding environmental and climate risks and its real implications is a intricate challenge for property investors.
This document summarizes a workshop on REDD projects in Papua, Indonesia held by New Forests Advisory Inc. It discusses New Forests' Papua REDD project, including establishing baselines and carbon accounting methodologies, governance structures, consultation processes with local communities, linking to national REDD strategies, and distributing project benefits. Key challenges included establishing evidence-based baselines in low-deforestation areas and addressing legal and technical uncertainties around REDD projects.
Ontario’s 2017 Long-Term Energy Plan was issued on October 26, 2017. This presentation provides an update on the following:
1.Overview of the LTEP Process
2.Demand and Electricity GHG Emissions Outlook
3.Key LTEP Themes
4.LTEP Conservation Initiatives
LTEP implementation and amending directives
LTEP next steps
5.Other Initiatives of Interest to MTR AG
Net metering
Turkey has significant potential to generate carbon credits through nationally appropriate mitigation actions (NAMAs) in key sectors like renewable energy, methane reduction, and forestry. Turkey's sectoral plans prioritize renewable energy development, methane reduction projects, and biological carbon sequestration. However, Turkey needs to establish an "enabling environment" by addressing gaps in its regulatory framework, developing standards and protocols, and building capacity in order to fully leverage the opportunities in carbon markets. Private sector engagement will be important to help develop the carbon market.
Vietnam is highly vulnerable to climate change and has committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions through its green growth strategy and national action plan. Key challenges include mobilizing the significant financial resources and technology needed to implement green growth projects. Solutions proposed include improving legal frameworks and establishing a climate finance task force to advise on reforms to better utilize and mobilize international climate funds. Engaging the private sector through public-private partnerships and demonstrating pilot projects are also seen as important to attract private investment for green growth.
The aim of this primer is to putforth a perspective on - how does sustainability matters in real estate sector and why it should be a prime agenda of firms in making environmental friendly decision making and operations. Real estate sector can showcase their stewardship towards environment via efficient environmental friendly policies. There are varied environmental standards which are applied at the builings or infrastructure level in real estate sector, however what it lacks is uniformity in sustainability applicability to the sector. The type of material used, the design per se, installations and retrofits all matter in real esate sustainability mission and vision. Understanding environmental and climate risks and its real implications is a intricate challenge for property investors.
This document summarizes a workshop on REDD projects in Papua, Indonesia held by New Forests Advisory Inc. It discusses New Forests' Papua REDD project, including establishing baselines and carbon accounting methodologies, governance structures, consultation processes with local communities, linking to national REDD strategies, and distributing project benefits. Key challenges included establishing evidence-based baselines in low-deforestation areas and addressing legal and technical uncertainties around REDD projects.
The European Public-Private Partnership on Energy Efficient Buildings aims to promote research and innovation to reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions from buildings. It has a budget of €1 billion from 2010-2013. The partnership includes over 150 member organizations and funds research projects through open calls. So far it has funded 72 projects totaling €290.5 million to develop new building materials, retrofitting techniques, and energy monitoring tools to advance the transition to more energy efficient buildings across Europe.
Concept and methodology of nam as development- selection creteria, mrv and te...RCREEE
This document discusses concepts and methodologies for developing Nationally Appropriate Mitigation Actions (NAMAs), including selection criteria, measuring, reporting and verification (MRV), and templates. It provides examples of selection criteria for NAMAs, such as national development policy criteria involving economic, environmental, social and indirect impacts. It also discusses technical criteria including simplicity of GHG calculations and determining financing needs. The document outlines components of MRV for NAMAs and defining support needs. Finally, it provides examples of NAMAs from Tunisia and Morocco involving renewable energy goals and estimated emission reductions.
National Context and Arrangement for Implementation of NAMAs: IndonesiaFarhan Helmy
1) Indonesia has established a framework for implementing NAMAs through its National Action Plan, which includes 70 programs across sectors to achieve emission reduction targets.
2) NAMAs can be integrated into national planning through sectoral programs, REDD+ initiatives, and proposals submitted to the UNFCCC registry. Monitoring and evaluation systems are being developed to track progress.
3) Key challenges remain around establishing robust MRV systems and attracting climate financing and private sector investment to support mitigation actions. Stakeholder engagement is ongoing to address implementation challenges.
This document discusses energy efficiency and smart communities from a European Union perspective. It provides background on climate and energy targets in the EU, the development of the Energy Union initiative, and key policy areas like secure energy supplies, completing the internal energy market, promoting energy efficiency, reducing emissions, and boosting research and innovation. It also examines the role of smart cities, sustainable buildings, and EU funding mechanisms like the Covenant of Mayors in supporting energy and climate goals at the local level.
European Union is embarked in a 2020 to 2050 energy policy journey. How could such a policy be consistent? Whar are the pitfalls to avoid? The millestones not to missed? Florence School of Regulation and the THINK project give advices to European Commission.
Energy Sufficiency Indicators and Policies (Lea Gynther, Motiva)Leonardo ENERGY
This policy brief looks at questions ‘how to measure energy sufficiency’, ‘which policies and measures can be used to address energy sufficiency’ and ‘how they are used in Europe today’.
Energy sufficiency refers to a situation where everyone has access to the energy services they need, whilst the impacts of the energy system do not exceed environmental limits. The level of ambition needed to address energy sufficiency is higher than in the case of energy efficiency.
This is the 13th edition of the Odyssee-Mure on Energy Efficiency Academy, and number 519 in the Leonardo ENERGY series. The recording of the live presentation can be found on https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jEAdYbI0wDI&list=PLUFRNkTrB5O_V155aGXfZ4b3R0fvT7sKz
The Berlin Energy Agency is a public-private partnership that facilitates energy efficiency. It provides energy consulting, contracting, and international knowledge transfer. It has helped develop innovative financing schemes like energy performance contracting that decrease the need for subsidies. Energy agencies play an important role as intermediaries between public and private sectors to support projects that increase energy efficiency. Political support and clear mandates are essential to leverage synergies across levels of government and funding instruments.
UK Catalysis: Innovation opportunities for an enabling technologyKTN
Read about how accelerating innovations in catalysis will play a vital role in enabling the UK to meet its net zero targets in the areas of hydrogen production, Power-to-X, carbon dioxide utilisation and the use of alternative feedstocks.
Energy and mobility poverty: Will the Social Climate Fund be enough to delive...Leonardo ENERGY
Prior to the current soaring energy prices across Europe, the European Commission proposed, as part of the FitFor55 climate and energy package, the EU Social Climate Fund to mitigate the expected social impact of extending the EU ETS to transport and heating.
The report presented in this webinar provides an update of the European Energy Poverty Index, published for the first time in 2019, which shows the combined effect of energy and mobility poverty across Member States. Beyond the regular update of the index, the report provides analysis of the existing EU policy framework related to energy and transport poverty. France is used as a case study given the “yellow vest” movement, which was triggered by the proposed carbon tax on fuels.
Watch the recordings of the webinar:
https://youtu.be/i1Jdd3H05t0
Presentation Fredricton September 2009 generalAngelo Mangatal
This document provides an overview of a presentation on energy efficiency opportunities for the electrical generation sector. It discusses the benefits of energy efficiency, including financial savings and environmental benefits. It identifies obstacles to energy efficiency in the sector and provides suggestions on how to increase awareness and identify opportunities. Specific energy efficiency measures and programs are outlined, and case studies provide examples of energy and emissions reductions achieved through efficiency improvements.
This document provides an outline and preliminary findings from a study analyzing barriers to solar PV investment in China. The summary is:
The study examines literature on market, technical, regulatory, and social barriers to solar PV adoption in China. Preliminary findings show that after the 2008 financial crisis, China's solar panel manufacturers faced oversupply as global demand declined. In response, China invested billions to spur domestic solar demand and set a goal of 25 GW of solar capacity by 2020. However, barriers like high upfront costs, lack of knowledge, and inconsistent policies could hamper reaching this target unless addressed. The study aims to identify solutions to barriers and determine the right policy mix to encourage sustainable PV development in China.
The State of Jurisdictional Sustainability: Synthesis for Practitioners and P...CIFOR-ICRAF
1) The document analyzes progress toward jurisdictional sustainability across 39 jurisdictions in the tropics. Deforestation has decreased in some jurisdictions like Aceh but increased in others like East Kalimantan.
2) Jurisdictions have made various commitments to reduce emissions and deforestation through international agreements. Progress implementing integrated low-emissions strategies varies across jurisdictions.
3) External support for jurisdictions has included over $2.3 billion in funding but more formal partnerships are still needed between governments and companies. The document provides recommendations to strengthen jurisdictional sustainability efforts.
The document describes the MARIE project consortium, which includes 23 partners from 9 Mediterranean countries working to develop the Mediterranean Building Energy Efficiency Improvement Strategy (MEDBEES). The consortium is led by the Government of Catalonia and includes various regional governments, universities, and agencies. The goal of MEDBEES is to identify barriers to improving energy efficiency in buildings in the Mediterranean region and develop measures and pilot projects to help overcome these barriers in order to meet EU energy targets by 2020.
The document outlines 10 recommendations for European consistency on the path to achieving climate and energy goals by 2050. It recommends (1) binding energy savings targets, (2) strengthening carbon pricing signals, and (3) creating an EU balancing market to address key challenges of energy efficiency, decarbonization, and system flexibility. It also advocates for (4) harmonizing renewable energy integration and grid regulation, (5) establishing EU infrastructure cost recovery, and (6) complementing strategic technology initiatives. Pioneering member states track progress annually or every 3 years to adapt policies towards 2050 goals.
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty SE is a key line in the Allianz Group's property and casualty insurance segment. It has around 4,400 employees worldwide from 83 nationalities operating in 31 countries. AGCS manages over 2,700 insurance programs and has strong credit ratings. It provides a full range of insurance products and services for corporate and specialty risks, including alternative risk transfer solutions. AGCS also has expertise in insuring green energy projects such as onshore wind, photovoltaic solar, and offshore wind farms.
Green Button Overview: Ceeic webinar 26 sep-2013John Teeter
The document provides an overview of the Green Button Initiative, which aims to give consumers access to their energy usage data in a standardized, easy-to-understand electronic format. This allows consumers to view and download information about how much energy they use and what it costs. It also enables the development of applications by third parties that help consumers analyze and manage their energy usage. The initiative is supported by utilities, government agencies, and technology companies, and over 30 million consumers now have access to their energy usage data through the Green Button standard.
How to Replicate solutions for the flexibility challenge? ReFlex Guidebook pr...Leonardo ENERGY
This webinar provides guidance on characteristics and specificities of replication of Flexibility Use-Cases aimed at end-user’s services, supply side services, infrastructure modifications and direct energy storage. It highlights insights from the forthcoming ReFlex Replicability-Guidebook, drawing on the learning experience form ReFlex partners’ 8 demo sites in 4 countries (AT, CH, DE and SE) and a comprehensive socio-technical replicability concept, including the levels of technical functionality, market institutions and regulation, social and political practices, social networks and micro- and macro-economy.
The ReFlex-Guidebook include 4 Use-Cases. We will outline which socio-technical context factors are to be looked at before prospective replication projects are planned and implemented. The webinar will provide a checklist and information on some tools to support demo regions and the wider group of stakeholders in smart grid and smart energy system in co-creating and advancing their smart grid initiatives and replication projects.
Development and Utilization of Alternative Energy SourcesACX
This document discusses alternative and sustainable energy sources, recent trends in renewable energy investment, and carbon markets. It outlines the development process for renewable energy carbon projects, including determining if a project is viable, additional, and the appropriate methodology. Project scale, financing options, and potential renewable energy projects in Kenya are also covered. The conclusion emphasizes identifying costs and stakeholder contributions early in development is crucial for project viability.
Success factors for CDM po a project developmentRCREEE
This document discusses success factors for CDM/PoA project development and achieving registration before the end of 2012. It notes that the average time from starting the validation process to requesting registration is over 800 days, while the average time from requesting to achieving registration is around 170 days. Due to these long timelines and falling carbon prices, most buyers are no longer signing contracts for CERs. For MENA projects, the document recommends focusing on projects that can start validation quickly, conducting thorough additionality analyses, and engaging expert advisors to help navigate new guidance from the UNFCCC. The goal is to realistically assess a project's chances of achieving registration by the end of 2012.
The European Public-Private Partnership on Energy Efficient Buildings aims to promote research and innovation to reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions from buildings. It has a budget of €1 billion from 2010-2013. The partnership includes over 150 member organizations and funds research projects through open calls. So far it has funded 72 projects totaling €290.5 million to develop new building materials, retrofitting techniques, and energy monitoring tools to advance the transition to more energy efficient buildings across Europe.
Concept and methodology of nam as development- selection creteria, mrv and te...RCREEE
This document discusses concepts and methodologies for developing Nationally Appropriate Mitigation Actions (NAMAs), including selection criteria, measuring, reporting and verification (MRV), and templates. It provides examples of selection criteria for NAMAs, such as national development policy criteria involving economic, environmental, social and indirect impacts. It also discusses technical criteria including simplicity of GHG calculations and determining financing needs. The document outlines components of MRV for NAMAs and defining support needs. Finally, it provides examples of NAMAs from Tunisia and Morocco involving renewable energy goals and estimated emission reductions.
National Context and Arrangement for Implementation of NAMAs: IndonesiaFarhan Helmy
1) Indonesia has established a framework for implementing NAMAs through its National Action Plan, which includes 70 programs across sectors to achieve emission reduction targets.
2) NAMAs can be integrated into national planning through sectoral programs, REDD+ initiatives, and proposals submitted to the UNFCCC registry. Monitoring and evaluation systems are being developed to track progress.
3) Key challenges remain around establishing robust MRV systems and attracting climate financing and private sector investment to support mitigation actions. Stakeholder engagement is ongoing to address implementation challenges.
This document discusses energy efficiency and smart communities from a European Union perspective. It provides background on climate and energy targets in the EU, the development of the Energy Union initiative, and key policy areas like secure energy supplies, completing the internal energy market, promoting energy efficiency, reducing emissions, and boosting research and innovation. It also examines the role of smart cities, sustainable buildings, and EU funding mechanisms like the Covenant of Mayors in supporting energy and climate goals at the local level.
European Union is embarked in a 2020 to 2050 energy policy journey. How could such a policy be consistent? Whar are the pitfalls to avoid? The millestones not to missed? Florence School of Regulation and the THINK project give advices to European Commission.
Energy Sufficiency Indicators and Policies (Lea Gynther, Motiva)Leonardo ENERGY
This policy brief looks at questions ‘how to measure energy sufficiency’, ‘which policies and measures can be used to address energy sufficiency’ and ‘how they are used in Europe today’.
Energy sufficiency refers to a situation where everyone has access to the energy services they need, whilst the impacts of the energy system do not exceed environmental limits. The level of ambition needed to address energy sufficiency is higher than in the case of energy efficiency.
This is the 13th edition of the Odyssee-Mure on Energy Efficiency Academy, and number 519 in the Leonardo ENERGY series. The recording of the live presentation can be found on https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jEAdYbI0wDI&list=PLUFRNkTrB5O_V155aGXfZ4b3R0fvT7sKz
The Berlin Energy Agency is a public-private partnership that facilitates energy efficiency. It provides energy consulting, contracting, and international knowledge transfer. It has helped develop innovative financing schemes like energy performance contracting that decrease the need for subsidies. Energy agencies play an important role as intermediaries between public and private sectors to support projects that increase energy efficiency. Political support and clear mandates are essential to leverage synergies across levels of government and funding instruments.
UK Catalysis: Innovation opportunities for an enabling technologyKTN
Read about how accelerating innovations in catalysis will play a vital role in enabling the UK to meet its net zero targets in the areas of hydrogen production, Power-to-X, carbon dioxide utilisation and the use of alternative feedstocks.
Energy and mobility poverty: Will the Social Climate Fund be enough to delive...Leonardo ENERGY
Prior to the current soaring energy prices across Europe, the European Commission proposed, as part of the FitFor55 climate and energy package, the EU Social Climate Fund to mitigate the expected social impact of extending the EU ETS to transport and heating.
The report presented in this webinar provides an update of the European Energy Poverty Index, published for the first time in 2019, which shows the combined effect of energy and mobility poverty across Member States. Beyond the regular update of the index, the report provides analysis of the existing EU policy framework related to energy and transport poverty. France is used as a case study given the “yellow vest” movement, which was triggered by the proposed carbon tax on fuels.
Watch the recordings of the webinar:
https://youtu.be/i1Jdd3H05t0
Presentation Fredricton September 2009 generalAngelo Mangatal
This document provides an overview of a presentation on energy efficiency opportunities for the electrical generation sector. It discusses the benefits of energy efficiency, including financial savings and environmental benefits. It identifies obstacles to energy efficiency in the sector and provides suggestions on how to increase awareness and identify opportunities. Specific energy efficiency measures and programs are outlined, and case studies provide examples of energy and emissions reductions achieved through efficiency improvements.
This document provides an outline and preliminary findings from a study analyzing barriers to solar PV investment in China. The summary is:
The study examines literature on market, technical, regulatory, and social barriers to solar PV adoption in China. Preliminary findings show that after the 2008 financial crisis, China's solar panel manufacturers faced oversupply as global demand declined. In response, China invested billions to spur domestic solar demand and set a goal of 25 GW of solar capacity by 2020. However, barriers like high upfront costs, lack of knowledge, and inconsistent policies could hamper reaching this target unless addressed. The study aims to identify solutions to barriers and determine the right policy mix to encourage sustainable PV development in China.
The State of Jurisdictional Sustainability: Synthesis for Practitioners and P...CIFOR-ICRAF
1) The document analyzes progress toward jurisdictional sustainability across 39 jurisdictions in the tropics. Deforestation has decreased in some jurisdictions like Aceh but increased in others like East Kalimantan.
2) Jurisdictions have made various commitments to reduce emissions and deforestation through international agreements. Progress implementing integrated low-emissions strategies varies across jurisdictions.
3) External support for jurisdictions has included over $2.3 billion in funding but more formal partnerships are still needed between governments and companies. The document provides recommendations to strengthen jurisdictional sustainability efforts.
The document describes the MARIE project consortium, which includes 23 partners from 9 Mediterranean countries working to develop the Mediterranean Building Energy Efficiency Improvement Strategy (MEDBEES). The consortium is led by the Government of Catalonia and includes various regional governments, universities, and agencies. The goal of MEDBEES is to identify barriers to improving energy efficiency in buildings in the Mediterranean region and develop measures and pilot projects to help overcome these barriers in order to meet EU energy targets by 2020.
The document outlines 10 recommendations for European consistency on the path to achieving climate and energy goals by 2050. It recommends (1) binding energy savings targets, (2) strengthening carbon pricing signals, and (3) creating an EU balancing market to address key challenges of energy efficiency, decarbonization, and system flexibility. It also advocates for (4) harmonizing renewable energy integration and grid regulation, (5) establishing EU infrastructure cost recovery, and (6) complementing strategic technology initiatives. Pioneering member states track progress annually or every 3 years to adapt policies towards 2050 goals.
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty SE is a key line in the Allianz Group's property and casualty insurance segment. It has around 4,400 employees worldwide from 83 nationalities operating in 31 countries. AGCS manages over 2,700 insurance programs and has strong credit ratings. It provides a full range of insurance products and services for corporate and specialty risks, including alternative risk transfer solutions. AGCS also has expertise in insuring green energy projects such as onshore wind, photovoltaic solar, and offshore wind farms.
Green Button Overview: Ceeic webinar 26 sep-2013John Teeter
The document provides an overview of the Green Button Initiative, which aims to give consumers access to their energy usage data in a standardized, easy-to-understand electronic format. This allows consumers to view and download information about how much energy they use and what it costs. It also enables the development of applications by third parties that help consumers analyze and manage their energy usage. The initiative is supported by utilities, government agencies, and technology companies, and over 30 million consumers now have access to their energy usage data through the Green Button standard.
How to Replicate solutions for the flexibility challenge? ReFlex Guidebook pr...Leonardo ENERGY
This webinar provides guidance on characteristics and specificities of replication of Flexibility Use-Cases aimed at end-user’s services, supply side services, infrastructure modifications and direct energy storage. It highlights insights from the forthcoming ReFlex Replicability-Guidebook, drawing on the learning experience form ReFlex partners’ 8 demo sites in 4 countries (AT, CH, DE and SE) and a comprehensive socio-technical replicability concept, including the levels of technical functionality, market institutions and regulation, social and political practices, social networks and micro- and macro-economy.
The ReFlex-Guidebook include 4 Use-Cases. We will outline which socio-technical context factors are to be looked at before prospective replication projects are planned and implemented. The webinar will provide a checklist and information on some tools to support demo regions and the wider group of stakeholders in smart grid and smart energy system in co-creating and advancing their smart grid initiatives and replication projects.
Development and Utilization of Alternative Energy SourcesACX
This document discusses alternative and sustainable energy sources, recent trends in renewable energy investment, and carbon markets. It outlines the development process for renewable energy carbon projects, including determining if a project is viable, additional, and the appropriate methodology. Project scale, financing options, and potential renewable energy projects in Kenya are also covered. The conclusion emphasizes identifying costs and stakeholder contributions early in development is crucial for project viability.
Success factors for CDM po a project developmentRCREEE
This document discusses success factors for CDM/PoA project development and achieving registration before the end of 2012. It notes that the average time from starting the validation process to requesting registration is over 800 days, while the average time from requesting to achieving registration is around 170 days. Due to these long timelines and falling carbon prices, most buyers are no longer signing contracts for CERs. For MENA projects, the document recommends focusing on projects that can start validation quickly, conducting thorough additionality analyses, and engaging expert advisors to help navigate new guidance from the UNFCCC. The goal is to realistically assess a project's chances of achieving registration by the end of 2012.
CDM and perspectives for carbon finance beyond 2012RCREEE
This 3-day training course will provide an overview of carbon finance mechanisms beyond 2012, including the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) and Nationally Appropriate Mitigation Actions (NAMAs). The course will cover the status of CDM projects in the 10 countries of the Regional Center for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (RCREEE), barriers to CDM development, and international agreements on new mechanisms. Participants will learn about a RCREEE study on supporting CDM projects and developing NAMAs portfolios. Sessions will address the fundamentals of CDM and NAMAs, case studies, and the roles of institutions in these mechanisms. The goal is to enhance capacities for utilizing new mitigation financing beyond
The document discusses the adoption of an Arab Energy Efficiency Guideline based on an EU directive. It notes that a study will be conducted on establishing training and certification programs for energy managers and service providers in the region. A workshop will also be held to discuss experiences with national certification programs and finalize the terms of reference for the study. The goal is to improve awareness of the guideline and help countries implement measures around energy auditing and performance contracting.
Day 2 Setting up national Energy Efficiency Agencies RCREEE
The document discusses the establishment of national Energy Efficiency Agencies in several European and Mediterranean countries as part of the Euro-Mediterranean Energy Market Integration Project funded by the European Union. It provides an overview of the general mandate of such agencies, including enforcing energy efficiency acts, promoting and monitoring recommendations, and reporting on energy efficiency activities and impacts. The document also includes examples of target consumers, marketing challenges, specific agency tasks, and options for financing the operations of an energy efficiency agency.
Rcreee regional renewable energy conference 2010 enabling the desertec_conceptRCREEE
The document discusses the Desertec Industrial Initiative (Dii), which aims to provide renewable energy from deserts in North Africa and the Middle East to those regions as well as Europe. Dii was founded by a consortium of companies to enable the DESERTEC concept of meeting 15% of European energy needs from the MENA region by 2050 using solar and wind power generated in deserts. Dii's objectives over the next three years include creating regulatory frameworks for investment, developing early reference projects, and additional studies to demonstrate the feasibility and benefits of the DESERTEC concept.
Rcreee regional renewable energy conference 2010 presentation of the policy a...RCREEE
This document summarizes a project assessing national regulations and incentives for renewable energy and energy efficiency in RCREEE member countries. The project was financed by Denmark's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and involved analyzing each country's policies and their economic, technological and environmental impacts. Country reports were produced based on interviews and research, and a regional report was also developed. The project aimed to strengthen evidence-based policy making around renewable energy and energy efficiency in the region.
Building a Green Economy - the Opportunity for RCREEE Members RCREEE
This document discusses a project analyzing the economic, technological, and environmental impacts of national regulations and incentives for renewable energy and energy efficiency in Regional Center for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (RCREEE) member countries. The project is funded by Denmark's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and involves analyzing each RCREEE country and the region as a whole. The objectives are to provide information on policy impacts, strengthen policymaking skills, and provide policy recommendations to decision makers.
Day1- session 2: RCREEE Planned Activities in Support of the Development and ...RCREEE
RCREEE has several planned activities in 2010 to support the development and implementation of the Arab EE Directive. These include workshops on topics like end use EE, an EE promotion program with work packages on policy development, technology promotion, and capacity building. The program will also involve projects on standards and labeling, mandatory audits, and a country support project to improve relations and identify priority areas. The overall goals are to enhance EE regulations and policies, build regional and national capacities, and support the evaluation and assessment of EE measures, sectors and technologies.
CCXG March 2019 Veronica Gundu Jakarasi Challenges and Opportunities for Impl...OECD Environment
The Infrastructure Development Bank of Zimbabwe (IDBZ) is a national development finance institution with a mandate to finance long-term infrastructure projects. IDBZ recognizes the importance of sustainable development and climate change issues. It seeks to fulfill its mandate by preparing and packaging projects, providing capacity building and knowledge sharing, and mobilizing resources. IDBZ values partnerships with public and private stakeholders to support sectors like energy, water, transport, and ICT that enable sustainable socioeconomic development. One of IDBZ's goals is to become Zimbabwe's first green bank by supporting the country's efforts to decarbonize power generation and meet its commitments under the Paris Agreement.
Philippine Energy Plan: Towards a Sustainable and Clean Energy Future - Felix...OECD Environment
The document summarizes the Philippine Energy Plan towards achieving clean and sustainable energy. It outlines targets to transition to cleaner sources like renewables by 2040. Total energy investments of $153 billion are required, including $94.3 billion for new renewable power plants. It also summarizes the Clean Energy Finance and Investment Mobilization Programme and highlights from technical working group meetings on renewables and energy efficiency with stakeholders. The groups recommended strategies to overcome challenges like high capital needs, unfriendly tax rules for renewables, and the perception of technologies as high risk.
This document provides background information on Papua New Guinea's FREAGER project, which aims to address increasing greenhouse gas emissions from non-LULUCF sectors by facilitating renewable energy and energy efficiency applications. It outlines the four main components of the project: developing an energy policy framework; applying renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies; financing renewable energy and energy efficiency projects; and enhancing energy awareness. It also discusses barriers to renewable energy and energy efficiency in PNG and how the project would help overcome these barriers through activities like policy reform, capacity building and technology demonstrations.
Effective green technology policies implementation: An Industry Player's pers...ZAINI ABDUL WAHAB
This document summarizes a presentation on green technology given at the 4th Annual Greentech Asia conference. It defines green technology and its key sectors such as transportation, industrial equipment, buildings, waste management, and water management. It outlines global green outlooks and energy demands through 2030, highlighting the need for improved efficiency. The document then discusses green policies and incentives in Malaysia, including various national energy policies. It identifies green business potentials and green technology's role in Malaysia's Economic Transformation Program. Finally, it analyzes common barriers to green technology development and recommends strategic actions and a sustainable way forward.
Policy Paper (advanced draft) with Recommendations to Government on Renewable...Dr. Joshua Zake
An advanced draft of a policy brief with key issues and recommendations for consideration by the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development during the process of review of the Renewable Energy Policy for Uganda. The paper was presented during the Regional Policy Dialogue on Sustainable and Renewable Energy- Mid-Albertine Graben Districts held at MIIKA Eco Resort Hotel, Hoima, 20th -21st November 2017. The dialogue was organized by Kibaale District Civil Society Organizations Network (KCSON) in collaboration with WWF-UCO and financial support from NORAD. It was attended by key stakeholders from the Northern-Albertine Graben, the Mid-Albertine Graben and the Southern-Albertine Graben regions.
The new working paper “The Empirics of Enabling Investment and Innovation in Renewable Energy” provides insights on the key policy drivers and barriers to investment and innovation in renewable power in OECD and G20 countries. Based on econometric analysis, it assesses the impacts of climate mitigation policies and the quality of the investment environment on both investment and patenting activity in renewable-power generation since 2000. The analysis also assesses how the investment environment and related policy misalignments influence the effect of climate mitigation policies in encouraging renewables investment and innovation.
www.oecd.org/daf/inv/investment-policy/clean-energy-infrastructure.htm
The document summarizes discussions from a seminar on establishing the MENA Center for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (MCREEE). Key points include:
1) There is interest in South-South cooperation on renewable energy and energy efficiency in the MENA region.
2) Existing regional organizations focus more on North-South cooperation and MCREEE could provide added value through a greater focus on initiatives between MENA countries.
3) Potential activities and target groups for MCREEE were discussed, including policy work, technology transfer, public-private partnerships, and training.
4) Criteria for the structure of MCREEE were proposed, such as regional governance, autonomy, and long
The Nigerian Energy Support Programme (NESP) is a technical cooperation programme implemented by GIZ and funded by the German government to promote renewable energy, energy efficiency, and rural electrification in Nigeria over a 5-year period. NESP provides expertise to various Nigerian partner institutions and aims to improve conditions for renewable energy and energy efficiency investments. It has four components: policy reform and renewable energy; energy efficiency; rural electrification; and capacity development. NESP recently launched and has already provided recommendations on energy policy and institutional frameworks, as well as initiating baseline studies and a training needs assessment.
This document summarizes a presentation on assessing national regulations and incentives for renewable energy and energy efficiency in the EU-Mediterranean partnership. It discusses key drivers like energy, water, demography, and macroeconomics. Case studies were conducted on various energy efficiency and renewable energy policies in different countries. In general, countries have recognized the importance of energy efficiency but priorities are moderate. For renewable energy, strategies are ambitious but financial commitments are often lacking and costs remain higher than alternatives. RCREEE could help with benchmarking, evidence-based policymaking, and developing common standards.
Rcreee regional renewable energy conference 2010 regional overviewRCREEE
This document summarizes a presentation on assessing national regulations and incentives for renewable energy and energy efficiency in the EU-Mediterranean partnership. It discusses key drivers like energy, water, demography, and macroeconomics. Case studies were conducted on various energy efficiency and renewable energy policies in different countries. In general, countries have recognized the importance of energy efficiency but priorities are moderate. For renewable energy, strategies are ambitious but financial commitments are often lacking and costs remain higher than alternatives. RCREEE could help benchmark policies and develop common standards.
Aligning Policies for the Transition to a Low-carbon EconomyOECD Environment
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Day 1 Best practices in the Region
1. Economical, Technological and Environmental Impact Assessment of National Regulations
and Incentives for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency
A project financed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark
RE & EE National Policies Evaluation Workshop
Cairo, December 19 – 20, 2010
Best Practices in the Region
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2. Economical, Technological and Environmental Impact Assessment of National Regulations
and Incentives for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency
A project financed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark
Overview of the presentation
• Policy cycle
• Classification of EE and RE technologies
• Reliance on the market mechanism
• RE & EE Policy Instruments
• Benchmarking
• RE Policy Instruments
• EE Policy Instruments
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3. Economical, Technological and Environmental Impact Assessment of National Regulations
and Incentives for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency
A project financed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark
Policy cycle
Foresight formulate Evidence
reformulate Theory Implement
Model
Indicators
evaluate monitor
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4. Economical, Technological and Environmental Impact Assessment of National Regulations
and Incentives for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency
A project financed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark
Definition of RE & EE Technologies
What are RE & EE Technologies ?
• They reduce negative environmental impacts of industrial activities
• Are using local ressources and reduce the use of fossil energies
• They create economic branches in the fields of environmental
technologies
• … and to generally base economic growth on the concept of
sustainability and
RENEWABLE ENERGIES (RE) and
ENERGY EFFICIENCY (EE)
are major elements of a green sustainable economy !
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5. Economical, Technological and Environmental Impact Assessment of National Regulations
and Incentives for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency
A project financed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark
Classification of RE & EE Technologies by Policy Instruments
Energy efficiency technologies (EE):
• Owner is user and operator
• High number of application at the user side
• High number of market actors
Renewable energy technologies (RE):
• Owner is not user
• Stand-alone investment
• Energy produced is sold in the energy market
• High capital requirements
Mixed situation:
• Direct use of RE at the user level (Solar energy, biomass)
• Energy service companies
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6. Economical, Technological and Environmental Impact Assessment of National Regulations
and Incentives for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency
A project financed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark
Reliance on the Market Mechanism
Guiding principle market based energy policy:
• Energy user decision
• Energy user knows best what to do
• Market participants have full information
• Energy prices are leading to the correct decisions at the energy
user side
• Energy prices are reflecting the social opportunity costs for the
country (value for the country)
• Market mechanism will solve demand-supply balances
• Market perticipants anticipate future developments
• Markets are reacting fast and without frictions
• Markets promote innovations (Energy service companies –
ESCOs)
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7. Economical, Technological and Environmental Impact Assessment of National Regulations
and Incentives for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency
A project financed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark
RE & EE Policy Instruments
• Similarity in the targets and instruments used in different countries
• Wide range of implementing modalities and generally somewhat
different emphasis
• Systematic comparison is difficult
General classification
• “Enabling measures”
– Create the institutional and legal basis for intervention
• “Specific instruments”
– Intervention that change behaviour of market participants
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8. Economical, Technological and Environmental Impact Assessment of National Regulations
and Incentives for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency
A project financed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark
Benchmarking
• The energy situation is in each RCREEE country different
– Priorities and their perception
• Judgement is based on individual reports for each country that describe in
detail the instruments in place, their content and the experience of their
implementation
• Judgements are those of the consulting team and are not necessarily
endorsed by RCREEE.
We have tried to maintain consistency among the interpretation of the criteria in
each country - positive and negative “smileys”
Each of three consecutive steps in the policy phase.
1. Whether work has begun on the matter
2. Instrument is operational
3. positive impacts have been obtained
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9. Economical, Technological and Environmental Impact Assessment of National Regulations
and Incentives for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency
A project financed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark
RE Policy Instruments
• Enabling measures
– Strategy and targets
– Legal reform
– RE Agency
• Instruments
– Financial incentives (capital support)
– Financial incentives (operating support)
– CDM finance
– Standards and labels
– Dissemination of information
– Industrial policy
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10. Economical, Technological and Environmental Impact Assessment of National Regulations
and Incentives for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency
A project financed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark
RE - Strategy and targets
• A renewable energy strategy seta out objectives and targets, definae the combinations
of policy instruments that are expected to achieve the targets, identify the necessary
resources and indicate how they will be provided. It is an essential first step in any
rationale planning of renewable energy investments.
• There has been much activity in this respect in the RCREEE countries.
ALG A target has been established that the contribution of renewable energy (including
cogeneration) in the primary supply of energy should reach 6% by 2015. This
appears to be an internal target of the Ministry that has not been adopted by
government as a whole.
EGY The Supreme Council of Energy in February 2008 approved a plan to satisfy 20%
of the generated electricity from renewable energy by 2020, including a 12%
contribution from wind energy.
LIB The Renewable Energy Authority of Libya or REAOL has established a target of
25% renewable energy by 2025 , but this has not been approved by the Cabinet.
Intermediate targets are 6% by 2015 and 10% by 2020.
MOR The strategy for the energy sector published in March 2008 contains specific
targets for renewable energy. It is intended that renewable energy will account for
8% of primary energy supply by 2012 and18% of the supply of electricity.
SYR The National Energy Research Centre is now renewing and extending an existing
plan to 2030. Tentative targets for the end of this period are: 1000 – 1500 MW of
wind power; 250MW of Biomass based plant; 250 MW of photovoltaic plant; 1
MTOE per annum of solar heat.
TUN Tunisia has a clearly stated strategy for renewable energy contained within the
quadrennial plan running from 2008 to 2011. The targets of the programme are to
increase the share of renewable energy in primary energy consumption (excluding
biomass and hydroelectricity) to 4% by 2011; if biomass and hydroelectricity are
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included then the proportion of total primary energy supply would be 13%.
11. Economical, Technological and Environmental Impact Assessment of National Regulations
and Incentives for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency
A project financed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark
RE – Legal reform
• Responsibilities within government, to create a specialised agency for implementation of
policy and to identify some mechanism to channel subsidy to the investments
• Subsidy may be in the form of a contribution to the capital cost or as a performance
based incentive paid through an artificially high price for electricity.
• The elevated price can be defined either through a negotiated power purchase
agreement or through a feed-in tariff.
ALG There is legal provision for direct subsidies to renewable energy, but also for
preferential rates for electricity generated from renewable energies. The
connection costs of related facilities are to be borne by the company that exploits
the transport and/or distribution network.
EGY There is no renewable energy law, but there are some important provisions of the
draft electricity law that will determine how renewable development proceeds. The
Law sets out the procedures for the construction of grid-connected renewable
generators and the compensation of EETC for purchases of power at higher prices
than alternatives.
JOR A law for the promotion of renewable energy has recently been adopted to support
achievement of the targets in the Energy Strategy. The new legislation allows
developers to negotiate directly with MEMR on price and establishment of projects.
Renewable energy projects will be required to clearly state fixed electricity tariffs in
their proposals before being approved.
LEB The electricity industry operates in a legal vacuum; a modern law is in principle in
force, but has never actually been implemented; it has no articles on renewable
energy. There is a draft of a Law for the Promotion of Renewable Energy, but the
absence of any government strategy makes it almost impossible to propose legal
form.
MOR Several laws bear on renewable energy, but they are limited in scope. There is no
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12. Economical, Technological and Environmental Impact Assessment of National Regulations
and Incentives for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency
A project financed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark
RE – Agency
• Research, prepare initiatives, draft regulations, monitor progress, ensure compliance,
• administer funds and perform other administrative activities
• promoting renewable technologies.
• There may be conflicts of interest that arise and it may be necessary to shift roles.
ALG Responsibility for various aspects of the promotion of renewable energy is
dispersed within the Ministry, APRUE, CREDEG in Sonelgaz, the High Commission
for Development of the Steppe, The Centre for the Development of Renewable
Energies. (CDER), The Unit for the Development of Solar Equipment, (UDES), The
Unit for the Development of Silicon Technology. Am ore focused effort maight be
more effective.
EGY The New and Renewable Energy Authority (NREA) was founded in 1986 as a
research institute and it has been successful in promoting development of
renewable sources of energy. There are now some conflicts in its acquired roles for
development, regulation and research.
LIB The Renewable Energy Authority of Libya (REAOL) has duties: to implement
projects based on renewable energy; to raise the contribution to 10% by 2020; to
encourage industries related to renewable energies; to propose legislation and
regulations.
TUN The Agence Nationale pour la Maitrise de 'l'Energie (ANME) has responsibility for
renewable energy. It has a wide scope and is well-resourced.
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13. Economical, Technological and Environmental Impact Assessment of National Regulations
and Incentives for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency
A project financed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark
EE Policy Instruments
• Enabling measures
– Strategy and targets
– Legal reform – energy efficiency law
– Economic pricing
– Energy Efficiency Agency
• Instruments
– Standards and labels
– Financial incentives
– Energy efficiency obligations
– Audits and support for energy service companies (ESCOs)
– Transport and spatial planning
– Dissemination of information
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14. Economical, Technological and Environmental Impact Assessment of National Regulations
and Incentives for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency
A project financed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark
EE – Strategy and targets
• Strategy sets out objectives and targets and defines the combinations of policy instruments that are
expected to achieve the targets
• Direction of change and the ambitions of government over the long-term and provides guidance as to
the type and extent of intervention and the resources that will be needed
– In Egypt it is 20% by 2022, in Jordan by 2020
– Tunisia expects to reduce energy consumption by 20% from 2004-2011
– Morocco has a less ambitious target of 15% by 2030
• Work has started in Algeria, Jordan. Lebanon, Syria and Yemen
EGY An 8.3% national energy savings target by the year 2022 has been set,
corresponding to 20% of the 2007/2008 energy consumption. An energy efficiency
unit in the cabinet of ministers has been established to coordinate energy efficiency
activities.
MOR A published strategy sets targets for energy efficiency of a 12% reduction in energy
use by 2020 and a 15% reduction by 2030. These percentages are related to the
expected energy demand at those dates in the absence of the energy efficiency
initiatives.
TUN The present strategy for energy efficiency is the quadrennial plan from 2008 to
2011. The objective is to reduce the energy intensity of the economy by 3% each
year from 2008 - 2011.
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15. Economical, Technological and Environmental Impact Assessment of National Regulations
and Incentives for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency
A project financed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark
Legal reform – Energy efficiency law
• An energy efficiency law that justifies the purpose of the activity
• Establishes a clear focus in government,
• Assigns the responsibilities of actors, and makes provision for an agency and specific instruments
• Identifying and communicating in a policy document or national plan the principles of energy
efficiency policy
• Identifying through technical analysis the potential for saving and prioritizing the sectors with highest
potential
• Defining policy interventions to promote energy efficiency e.g. fiscal and financial incentives, tradable
certificates, and regulations
ALG In general, the legal and judicial framework is consistent and comprehensive; it
covers all aspects of regulating, funding and implementing efficiency policy.
SYR The Energy Conservation Law was issued in February 2009. The law requires that
specified entities must establish an energy conservation unit headed by an Energy
Liaison Officer. The officer has extensive duties to report and implement particular
investments and operational changes.
TUN There is a substantial body of law governing EE, including provisions for: obligatory
audits; consultation over large projects; ESCOs; cogeneration; labelling of
materials, appliances and equipment, regulation of the thermal performance of
buildings, testing of car motors, transport planning.
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16. Economical, Technological and Environmental Impact Assessment of National Regulations
and Incentives for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency
A project financed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark
EE – Economic pricing
• In developing countries this may be the most important market failure
• Where energy companies, mainly gas and electricity, are owned by the state, prices may be
controlled to levels well below marginal costs
• Rational and optimal decisions by investors are therefore not rational and optimal decisions for the
community
• Only two countries have prices that largely reflect costs
• Most countries have high levels of subsidy, especially to electricity, diesel and LPG
• Work has started in Lebanon. Morocco and Tunisia
JOR Until 2003, energy prices were low, sustained by concessionary oil from
Iraq. There are now no subsidies; petroleum products are sold at
international prices plus a tax, except LPG for households which receives
consumer subsidies from the government. Electricity is not subsidised
overall, but there are cross-subsidies in favour of rural areas, water
pumping, street lighting and low-income households. The highest and lowest
residential prices are 3.1 and 10.6 euro cents/kWh.
PAL Electricity prices in Palestine are very high because almost all energy is
imported from Israel at a relatively high cost and then taxed by the
Palestinian Authority. The average selling price of electricity is 13 euro cents
/kWh. Consumer tariffs are flat, i.e. the amount per unit is not affected by the
level of consumption.
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17. Economical, Technological and Environmental Impact Assessment of National Regulations
and Incentives for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency
A project financed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark
EE – Energy efficiency agency
• Designing short-term and long-term energy efficiency programmes
• Targeted information to specific categories of users, organising training; liaison with universities and
professional bodies
• Developing energy efficiency standards, conducting or managing programmes of certification and
labelling
• Conduct of surveys; analysis of data and maintenance of database
• An many other interventions ---
JOR The National Energy Research Centre (NERC) was established in 1998 with the
objective inter alia to promote efficient energy. The National Agenda and the Law
for the Promotion of Renewable Energy has attributed new responsibilities to
NERC.
MOR The responsibilities of the Centre for the Development of Renewable Energy will
be extended to cover energy efficiency. The Centre is now in the process of
reorganisation as the Agency for the Development of Renewable Energy and
Energy Efficiency (ADEREE).
SYR The National Energy Research Centre (NERC) was created in mid 2003; it has
many duties under the energy efficiency law. This may require some reorientation
of NERC’s activities and a review of its internal priorities.
TUN An agency for both of EE and RE was created in 1986 under the Ministry of
Industry and Energy
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