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WCC 2016 Res 089 - Activity Report

Submitted by irvina on Sun, 02/25/2018 - 00:55
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: 
Niue
In implementing this Resolution your organization has worked/consulted with...
IUCN Members: 
723FEFBD-E163-E311-A9A0-002655853524
IUCN Secretariat: 
Yes
Implementation
Indicate and briefly describe any actions that have been carried out to implement this Resolution: 
ActionDescriptionStatus
Capacity-buildingA training workshop has been conducted in partnership with Global Sustainable Energy Solutions to certify Niue Power Corporation and private electricians in Grid-Connected Solar PV design, installation, and operations. This training workshop included practical exercises resulting in an additional 5kW of solar PV capacity being installed on the Niue electrical grid.Completed
Education/Communication/Raising awarenessPoster/writing contest conducted at primary/secondary level in schools to broaden awareness of environmental impacts renewable energy/energy efficiency technology may have on the country. Prizes have been awarded to the most exemplary submissions at various grade levels.Completed
OtherA Low Carbon Fund has been established in partnership with the Niue Development Bank, resulting in over 25 successful applicants receiving subsidies for replacing old appliances with high efficiency refrigerators, freezers, and washing machines. The fund has been populated with over US$90,000 in capital, and is currently under disbursement to qualified applicants.On-going
Policy influencing/advocacyIn conjunction with the Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC), a revision of the 1960 Energy Supply Act has been financed and is now being drafted. The legislative review has been completed and considerations for RE/EE technology is now being integrated into the upcoming draft Act.On-going
Please report on the result /achievement of the actions taken: 
The Low Carbon Islands project has resulted in broadened understanding and awareness of the various environmental, socio-economic, and technical implications of investing in renewable energy and energy efficiency technology.
Identify and briefly describe what future actions are planned for the implementation of this Resolution: 
Future ActionDescription
OtherMonitoring & Evaluation of Low Carbon Fund impacts on electricity consumption reductions (and associated GHG emissions) through increased efficiency of newly replaced refrigerators, freezers, and washing machines.
Additional Information
External link(s): 
Low Carbon Islands