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WCC 2016 Res 089 - Activity Report

Submitted by irvina on Thu, 11/30/2017 - 01:20
General Information
Energy efficiency and renewable energy to promote the conservation of nature
IUCN Constituent: 
Oceania Regional Office
IUCN Constituent type: 
IUCN Secretariat
Period covered: 
2017
Geographic scope: 
Oceania
Pacific Ocean
Country/Territory: 
Palau
In implementing this Resolution your organization has worked/consulted with...
IUCN Members: 
Ministry of Natural Resources, Environment and Tourism ( MNRET ) / Palau
Palau Conservation Society ( PCS ) / Palau
IUCN Commissions: 
F317E09E-5094-E611-97F4-005056BA6623
IUCN Secretariat: 
Yes
Other non-IUCN related organisations: 
National Development Bank of Palau, Palau Housing Authority, Energy Administration Office, Palau Public Utilities Corporation
Implementation
Indicate and briefly describe any actions that have been carried out to implement this Resolution: 
ActionDescriptionStatus
Capacity-buildingTraining for housing inspectors and regional development bank staff took place to broaden understanding of energy efficient design in the reduction of household operating costs over the lifespan of the structure.Completed
OtherAn Energy Efficiency Loan Programme was established between the National Development Bank of Palau and the Palau Housing Authority, resulting in the completion of over 100 new Energy Efficient Homes.Completed
Please report on the result /achievement of the actions taken: 
Over 100 houses have been constructed, utilizing energy efficient design and materials, to reduce consumption of energy by participating households projected to save over 15% on baseline energy consumption.
What challenges have you encountered in implementing this Resolution and what measures have you taken to overcome them?: 
Coordination between the Housing Authority, NDBP, and PPUC to exchange data and collect the necessary information for assessment of savings has not taken place, and further training/visitation by IUCN is needed to complete this activity.
Identify and briefly describe what future actions are planned for the implementation of this Resolution: 
Future ActionDescription
Capacity-buildingEnergy Audit/Survey training is to be conducted with NDBP, PHA, PPUC, and EAO staff to conduct surveys of households around Palau and validate average household energy consumption rates as a baseline to compare to the households constructed as part of the IUCN programme.
FundraisingThe Nationally Designated Authority for GCF (Office of Environmental Response and Coordination Office of the President of the Republic of Palau), has requested IUCN assist in development of a simplified application for GCF regarding expansion of the EELP to include private sector through a fund of up to US$10m, also addressing the present need for increased decentralized renewable energy generation.
Scientific/technical activitiesMonitoring, Reporting, and Verification activities are to take place to generate an Impact Assessment Report validating the carbon emissions avoided through the EELP housing subsidy programme.
Additional Information
External link(s): 
Energy efficiency in Palau homes : Energy Loan Programme Replication workshop report : Koror, Palau, 3rd-6th October