This document summarizes the proceedings of a regional workshop held by MCREEE in Cairo from January 29-30, 2008. It discusses Palestine's efforts to develop renewable energy and energy efficiency through initiatives such as increasing renewable energy's share of total final consumption to 20% by 2012, reducing energy imports by 2%, implementing an energy code for buildings, and improving end-use energy efficiency. It also outlines MCREEE's role in supporting the development of solar water heating, concentrating solar power, photovoltaics, wind, biogas, and geothermal energy in Palestine and the region.