Latin America and the Caribbean Energy Efficiency Program. Case of Grenada. LAC IV Energy Efficiency Seminar Dominican Republic Wednesday, August 3 rd,

Energía y Ciudad: Dr. Diego Arjona Argüelles

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Latin America and the Caribbean Energy Efficiency Program.

Case of Grenada.

LAC IV Energy Efficiency Seminar

Dominican Republic

Wednesday, August 3rd, 2 011

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Presentation Overview

Introduction and Background

Activities for the Regional Consultant of PALCEE

Information for the Analysis of the Institutional Framework;

Basis for the Analysis of the Energy Efficiency Institutional Framework;

Exchange of Ideas for a Preliminary Proposal for an Institutional Framework for Energy Efficiency;

The Energy Efficiency Institutional Structure;

Agents of acceleration and implementation.

Latin America and the Caribbean Energy Efficiency Program

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Introduction: PALCEE Program in Grenada.

We wish to express our unfeign appreciation and gratitude to the Austrian Government through the Austrian Development Cooperation and the Austrian Energy Agency for their invaluable contribution of financial and technical assistance to may PALCEE a successful reality.

Equally we convey our thanks to OLADE for their usual kind consideration and unflagging support and note-worthy assistance.

Our appreciation and gratitude is also extended to the Regional Consultant , Dr. Diego Arjona, for his distinguished contributions to the advancement of this project.

Thanks to all those whose contributions may remain invisible.


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Objectives for the Regional Consultant of the PALCEE Program in Grenada.

The central objective is the strengthening of the institutional framework in the region to facilitate the implementation and operation of energy efficiency policies that guarantee long term activities and permanent results.

For Activity I of the PALCEE Program, the regional consultant developed a diagnosis of the current institutional framework in Grenada with two objectives:

The first objective is to have a complete understanding of the current situation in the energy sector and the interactions between it and other economic activities.


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Objectives for the Regional Consultant of the PALCEE Program in Grenada.

The first objective is to have a complete understanding of the current situation in the energy sector and the interactions between it and other economic activities.

The analysis of the consultant includes an assessment of public policies that have been implemented.

With all these elements the consultant will develop the proposal for an institutional structure for energy efficiency.

The second objective is to provide the other members of the team with the elements to make their contributions and evaluate the preliminary proposal.

The first draft of the document will be improved in a workshop with the participation of national and international experts.


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Activities for the Regional Consultant of the PALCEE Program in Grenada.


Activity Expected Outcome

Energy sector’s institutional framework analysis

Summary report describing the energy sector in each of the countries and the institutional framework

Energy Efficiency Institutional framework proposal

Preliminary proposal to establish the energy efficiency institutional framework

Proposal presentation and analysis national workshop

Comments and observations

Mutually agreed proposal’s preparation Final version of the proposal including comments from local consultants and international advisors and an implementation strategy.

Supporting Local Consultants Report describing the support given to local consultants with the recommendationsto continue the approval process by local authorities.

Activities in the PALCEE Program imply the coordination among different actors that may lead to a proposal that can be used by the Grenadian authorities as a planning tool for strengthening the Energy Efficiency Institutional Framework.

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Activity II: Energy Efficiency Institutional Framework Proposal.

Based on the analysis performed in Activity I of this project, the regional consultant prepared proposals for the Energy Efficiency Institutional Framework in Grenada.

The proposal took into account the European (especially

the Austrian case) and Latin American experiences, on the guidelines to be considered in the institutional framework, and the required steps for its implementation.

Austrian Energy Agency’s assistance through OLADE, will allow each consultant to be aware of the European experiences that can be applied to each country in the project.

Latin American experiences will be channeled through OLADE.


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Information for the Analysis of the Institutional Framework.

OLADE provided information from the SIEL (Energy Law Information System) which included The Grenada Constitution Order of 1973.

Beyond this information, the consultant has performed an extensive review of available information concerning the current Government Structure of Grenada, as well as information that refers to other activities that will be involved in the promotion and deployment of energy efficiency actions.

The consultant has also studied information related to the energy sector in Grenada. The main consumers of energy in the country have also been reviewed in order to target the main sectors.


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Government of Grenada.

Grenada gained independence from Britain in 1974 and is an independent nation within the British Commonwealth.

The State of Grenada comprises the main island of Grenada, and its smaller island dependencies Carriacou, and Petite Martinique.


•Governor General•The local representative of the Queen of England in the country. He is appointed by the Queen based on the recommendation of the Grenada Prime Minister.

•Prime Minister•The Prime Minister’s Office has three ministries and six departments attached to it. All fall under the directorship of Prime Minister

•The Cabinet•A department within the Office of the Prime Minister that is responsible for providing policy advice to the Prime Minister, G

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•Office of the Prime Minister•Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry & Fisheries•Ministry of Carriacou and Petite Martinique Affairs

•Ministry of Education and Human Resource Development

•Ministry of Environment, Foreign Trade, Export•Ministry of Finance, Economic Development, Energy and Foreign Trade

•Ministry of Health•Ministry of Housing, Lands and Community Development

•Ministry of Labour, Social Security and Ecclesiastical Affairs

•Ministry of Legal Affairs•Ministry of Social Development•Ministry of Tourism•Ministry of Works, Physical Development and Public Utilities

•Ministry of Youth Empowerment & Sports

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Ministry of Finance, Planning, Economy, Energy & Cooperatives.

The Minister of Finance, Planning, Economy, Energy, & Co-operatives exercises general control and direction. The administrative head of the Ministry is the Permanent Secretary.

Role of the Department of Energy & Sustainable Development are the following: Rational Use of Energy and Energy Efficiency. Petroleum Exploration and Development. Energy Information Systems. Alternative Energy Applications/ Renewable

energy. Public Awareness Activities on Energy

Conservation and Efficiency.


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Ministry of Finance, Planning, Economy, Energy & Cooperatives.

STAKEHOLDERS; Grenada’s energy sector public and private entities. Grenlec Chevron SOL EC Ltd PetroCaribe Grenada Ltd Grensol Seek Solutions Caribbean Sun Energy Limited and Caribbean Bunkers

Grenada Limited Mr. Valentine Duncan Mr. Benedict Baptiste Mr. Terrence Clarkson Mr. James Post


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Energy Sector Characteristics.


In 2006, an estimated 98.8% of all gross supply allocated to the transportation, industrial, residential, and commercial sectors’ energy needs was primarily from imported petroleum products. Biomass completed the other 1.2% of that supply.

The ongoing increase in oil prices and the continued decline of US dollar continue to put upward pressure on the fuel charge to customers. As a consequence, Grenada has to spend as much as half its export revenues on imported fossil fuels.

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Energy Sector Characteristics (Cont’d).


This imposes a burden on the country’s economy and balance of payments, especially when the price of oil rises on the world market.

In 2006 Grenada consumed about 2,043 barrels of oil per day to meet its diverse needs

Grenada Electricity Services Ltd (GRENLEC) is the sole provider of electricity for the Caribbean islands of Grenada, Carriacou and Petit Martinique. In 1994, GRENLEC became a public company.

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Energy Sector Characteristics (Cont’d).


Total installed electricity capacity (2007): 45.1 MW, with peak load running at 24 MW.

In 2006, Grenada produced 167.2 million kWh and consumed 144.2 million kWh.

National electrification rate (2008): 99.5%.

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Current Energy Institutional Framework.

The Department of Energy was established in 1982 within the Planning Division of the Ministry of Finance with the assistance of the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), with the following objectives: Ensure adequate, reliable, and economical energy services to

sustain economic development, while satisfying the current and projected demands;

Encourage and promote the use of renewable energy technologies and energy efficiency alternatives;

Promote Energy Efficiency and Energy Conservation at all levels of the economy, in order to achieve optimum economic use of renewable and non-renewable sources of energy;

Encourage the establishment of Energy Service Companies (ESCOs);

Enhance the security of energy supply and energy services for all sectors of the economy;

Promote, encourage and facilitate petroleum exploration and development in an environmentally friendly (Sustainable) manner.


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Department of Energy & Sustainable Development: Functions and Services provided.


The calculations for the prices of the petroleum products used in Grenada are computed monthly by the Division.

Data collecting, collating, monitoring and reporting on the energy sector nationally.

Liaison with regional and international organizations to satisfy stakeholders’ queries.

Attention is given to all requests for street light installations within the State of Grenada.

The doors of the Division are open to students and interested persons who seek information, data and advice about energy related matters.

The education and awareness of the public on energy conservation, energy efficiency and other related issues.

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Grenada’s National Energy Policy

National Energy Policy

Objective 1 Ensuring Energy Security

Objective 2 Achieving Energy Independence,

Objective 3 Maximizing Energy Efficiency

Objective 4 Promoting Energy Conservation,

Objective 5 Achieving Environmental Sustainability through “Green Energy”

Objective 6 Minimizing Energy Costs


A National Energy Policy has been finalized by the Working group on Energy Development based on the following objectives:

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A document presented on October 28, 2010 by the Working Group on Energy Development referred to the issue of institutional strengthening.

The National Energy Policy suggests the transformation of the Energy Division into a National Sustainable Energy Office with a structure shown below.


Director of the National

Sustainable Energy Office

Offshore Hydrocarbon Unit

Transportation Unit

Geothermal PMU-Renewable Energy and

Energy Efficiency Unit

Electricity Generation,

Transmission and Distribution Unit

Executive Secretary

General Administration & Support Services

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The Low Carbon Development Strategy is a ten year action plan that includes the energy sector: National Energy Efficiency Program Geothermal & Renewable Energy Program Offshore Hydrocarbon Program

The Government launched a public sector energy conservation program in early 2010 and has accumulated baseline data on energy consumption at the Ministry level.

The goal being to reduce energy consumption (electricity and transport) by 10% by Q4, 2012, using 2009 as a base year.


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There are some actions already developed in the energy sector, specifically related to the strengthening of its institutional framework, that will be deeply analyzed and take into consideration for PALCEE:

• Development of the Government Energy Conservation Programme

• Establishment of energy committees in various ministries.

• Establishment of a National Sustainable Energy Development Committee.

• The Anticipated Formulation and Enactment of an Energy Efficiency Bill.


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Basis for the Analysis of the Energy Efficiency Institutional Framework.

The Analysis of the Institutional Framework in Grenada has been enhanced considering the opportunities for the establishment of an energy efficiency institutional framework.

The analysis has been made considering different options for the creation of an energy efficiency authority and the programs that may be entrusted to such an structure.

The design of such entity must be based on the National Energy Policy.

The Legal and Institutional Framework must be designed so that this structure can promote and institutionalize Energy Efficiency at the level of different stakeholders in different sectors.

The model of an Inter-Agency Commission has been analyzed as an option for Grenada. This would imply the participation of various public and private partners in this effort.


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Referenced Institutional Models.


Distinct institutional models.

1. Government agency with broad energy- related responsibilities

2. Government agency focused on clean energy technologies (e.g., EE, renewable energy, sustainable energy, global climate change)

3. Government agency focused on EE only

4. Independent statutory authority (ISA) with a government-appointed board

5. An independent corporation (IC) owned by the government

6. A public–private partnership (PPP), generally in the form of a corporation with ownership by government and nongovernment entities

7. A nongovernment organization (NGO)

Source: Energy Sector Management Assistance Program (ESMAP), An Analytical Compendium of Institutional Frameworks for Energy Efficiency Implementation, 2008

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Basis for the Analysis of the Energy Efficiency Institutional Framework.

Each one of the sectors that may be considered for energy efficiency actions operates under its own institutional framework.

A energy efficiency structure should be designed so that a minimum staff could participate in several sectors and promote energy efficiency.

Committees could operate under the framework of this structure in order to support each of the sectors.

An Energy Efficiency Act in Grenada could formally create the “National Energy Efficiency Unit” as an entity that is lead by the Ministry of Finance, Planning, Economy, Energy & Cooperatives and give specific responsibilities to other Government Agencies and private stakeholders as to their participation in the Steering Committee.


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Behaviour Change and Market transformation.

As it was previously discussed, industrial, commercial and residential sectors are energy consumers and the aim of the institutional framework is to create conditions for change in the actions of the society. Change of behavior can be as simple as remembering to turn off the lights when they are not in use or as complex as the decisions that may be taken in an engineering project. The aim is to provide elements and conditions that will help all members of society to take the path of energy conservation or energy efficiency as the opportunity arises. Market transformation is a key element since most energy consumers follow patterns that are based on their specific lifestyle. Energy efficient technologies can provide energy

savings taking into consideration(or even improving) the expectations of comfort, safety and quality of the energy consumers. Transformation towards a market of energy efficient equipment and services will provide environmental and economic advantages.


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Accelerating Energy Efficiency, Behavior Change, Financing and Market Transformation.


- Standards and Labels- Equipment replacement-High efficiency processes

and equipment- Technology innovation

- Acceleration of energy efficiency deployment- Incremental costs

management

- Education- Public awareness

- Specific knowledge- Group and individual

behavior

Energy Efficienc

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Behavior Change

Financing

Market Transformati

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Three Areas of Activity.

The internal organization of the Austrian Energy Agency may teach a lesson that could be followed for the design of Grenada’s National Energy Efficiency Office.

This basic concept for the internal organization is similar to that of several Energy Efficiency both in Europe and Latin America.

A circle is created starting with data analysis and planning for energy efficiency projects and programs.

A second element is the technical consulting that enhances the quality of the actions and provides details and specifications to the projects and programs.

A third element is the implementation of energy efficiency actions.

The circle brings us back to monitoring the performance and thus data analysis and planning.


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Energy Efficiency Structure: Internal Organization Based on Three Areas of Activity.


Analysis and Planning

Consulting and Technical Support

Implementation

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Energy Consuming Sectors.

Complexity in the design of an energy efficiency institutional framework arises when you consider all the sectors that need support to improve their energy intensity. Since most economic and many social activities utilize commercial energy, resources from various sources, both private and public, must be aligned towards energy efficiency. Stakeholders that operate in various sectors must embrace energy efficiency. Promotion and implementation of energy efficiency may present its peculiarities in each sector. However, the institutional framework proposal aims can be the same for all sectors: change of behavior and market transformation, using elements to accelerate implementation. The basic cycle considered in the institutional proposal can also be repeated: analysis and planning, technical support, implementation, monitoring and back to analysis and planning


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Sectors to be considered in the design of the Energy Efficienty Institutional Framework.


Energy Efficiency

Standards and Labels

(Mandatory)

Standards and Labels (Voluntary)

Small and Medium Size

Industries

Energy Industry

(Generation, Transmission

and Distribution)

Transportation (Road and

Rail)

Government Buildings

Commercial Buildings (Offices, Hotels, Stores)

Residential Sector

Public lighting and

other services

Home builders

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Exchange of Ideas for a Preliminary Proposal for an Institutional Framework for Energy Efficiency.

The preliminary proposal could be based on an Inter–Ministry-Agency committee that will concentrate the efforts of several Ministries and Government agencies and Private sector involvement towards a national energy efficiency effort.

Each of the Ministries/Agencies that will participate in the committee will have specific functions that will be agreed by the members of the committee and then reported back.

These functions will be assigned according to the specific expertise and functions of each agency. A small functional structure will support the committee members with information and technical expertise so that actions can be enhanced. The functional structure will also support society and economic agents as they organize themselves to participate in the national energy efficiency efforts .


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Institutional Energy Efficiency Framework.


Organized Society

Functional Structure

Inter – Agency/Ministry Committee

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Exchange of Ideas for a Preliminary Proposal for an Institutional Framework for Energy Efficiency.

The functional structure appears in the following slide with the name of National Energy Efficiency Unit. The Unit’s Policies , Priorities and Program of Activities would emanate from the Energy Efficiency Steering Committee. The Board of Directors includes Agencies and Ministries in the Grenadian Government that have a direct interaction with energy consumers and, through their actions, may facilitate the implementation of energy

efficiency. Ministries may implement energy efficiency through specific projects or programs or by including energy efficiency as elements for other programs. One of the aims of the National Energy Efficiency Unit is to support society/public as it organizes for an energy efficiency effort. Examples can be given as to this support:

The Tourism Industry Energy Efficiency Sub-Committee. Just to give an example. Such Sub-Committees will promote the participation of public and private stakeholders and their effort will be reported to the Energy Efficiency Steering Committee.


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National Energy Efficiency Unit.


Technical and Consulting

Coordinator.

Implementation Coordinator.

Administrative and Financial Coordinator.


Coordinator.

Energy Efficiency

Coordinator

Energy Efficiency

Committees

Public – Private

Partnerships

Industry: Equipment

and Services Providers

Energy Efficiency

Loan Programs

and Financial Schemes

Steering or Advisory Committee

BasicStructure

Agents of acceleration and implementation

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Cost of the Functional Structure.

Due to its nature, energy efficiency can provide a considerable economic advantage to the country with a relatively low cost to the Government. To give an example, a decision made to promote compact fluorescent light bulbs or even LEDs in order to replace incandescent bulbs can be orchestrated to provide savings that will

exceed the cost. A decision made by an energy intensive industry to implement an energy efficiency program will reduce the national oil requirements. The institutional framework may start with a limitation of resources but the results that it will likely provide will help it become a more dynamic organization as it will attract public

and private participants. Energy efficiency is considered by many as a “low hanging fruit” strategy to reduce climate change and produce economic advantages.


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National Energy Efficiency Steering Committee.

The following slides present some ideas for the formation of the National Energy Efficiency Steering Committee.

The Honorary President of the Board is His Excellency the Prime Minister, while the Functional President is His Excellency the Minister of Finance.

The other Members of the Steering Committee represent various Ministries and Agencies. Specific functions and responsibilities are suggested for each Member of the Board. The following slides will underline some basic ideas on the actions that may be taken by each one.


National Energy Efficiency Steering Committee.


President of the Board.

Minister of Finance, Economic

Development, Energy and Foreign

Trade

Department of Economic Management and Planning

Grenada Bureau of Standards

Ministry of Environment, Foreign Trade,

Export

Ministry of Education and

Human Resource

Development

Honorary President of the

Board. His Excellency the Prime Minister

Ministry of Housing

Lands and Community

Development

GrenadaChamber of Industry & Commerce

Ministry of Foreign

Affairs and Tourism

Energy Efficiency

Coordinator

Minister of Works,

Physical Development

and Public Utilities

Ministry of Carriacou and Petite Martinique

Affairs

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His Excellency the Prime Minister.


Honorary President of the Board of Directors.

Energy efficiency could be included as a key element in the planning process of the Government of Grenada.

The participation of a representative of the Prime Minister Office in the energy efficiency efforts could be the inclusion of concepts in various actions taken by the Government or promoted among the social and industrial sectors.

Coordination of the design of public policy to define the actions of the Board of Directors.

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His Excellency the Prime Minister (Cont’d).


Provides guidance to all Ministries as to National Priorities.

Leads the coordination of efforts among Ministries.

His office reviews and evaluates the results and performance of energy efficiency efforts.

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The Honourable Minister of Finance, Economic Development, Energy and Foreign Trade.


President of the Board of Directors.

Guidance on Energy Policy.

Establishes Energy Efficiency Policy.

Establishes Renewable Energy Policy.

Establishes Green Energy Policy.

Coordinates Energy Efficiency Programs with other Ministries.

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Head of the Department of Economic Management and Planning


Coordination with the Ministry of Finance, Economic Development, Energy and Foreign Trade of a Public Sector Energy Efficiency Program. Government buildings. Public buildings. Government fleets. Public lighting

Design of financial schemes for the acceleration of energy efficiency. Design of energy efficiency loans program with private

and development financial institutions.

Promotion for the importation of energy efficiency equipment.

Coordination of the design of non-energy efficient equipment replacement programs.

Development of Energy efficiency programs in heavy, medium size and small industry.

Energy efficiency programs for commercial establishments.

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Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Tourism


Design, development and coordination of a Tourism Energy Efficiency Program.

Search and coordination of international assistance and development programs.

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The Grenada Bureau of Standards.


Energy efficiency standards and labels are one of the best tools for market transformation. In cooperation with the committee, such standards could become either mandatory or voluntary.

Development of standards for equipment of energy efficiency

Promotion of regulations that may limit the importation of inefficient equipment.

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Minister of Works, Physical Development and Public Utilities


Review of energy efficiency opportunities in the design of public works.

Incorporate energy efficiency in the design of physical development actions.

Analyze opportunities and deploy actions for energy efficiency in public utilities.

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Ministry of Environment, Foreign Trade, Export.


Development of a National Sustainable Energy Policy based on Energy efficiency as it is one of the first options to reduce the environmental footstep of the economy.

As energy efficiency reduces the amount of energy consumed in the production of goods and services and the lifestyle of the population, it reduces the combustion requirements and thus the carbon dioxide emissions. Environmental policy should consider energy efficiency as a key element towards a low carbon society.

Investment promotion strategy on energy efficiency.

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Ministry of Housing, Lands and Community Development


Energy efficiency in housing: Energy efficient housing designs, Bioclimatic architecture Housing constructions standards, Promotion of insulation materials, Promotion of high efficiency domestic equipment

(lighting, domestic appliances, furnaces, etc.).

Cooperation with other Ministries in the design of financial schemes to promote energy efficiency in housing.

Project to improve energy efficiency in water pumping (examples: non- efficient motors replacement, load factor correction, pressure controls, etc.).

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Ministry of Education and Human Resource Development.


Development of energy efficiency educational campaigns at different levels of the population.

Inclusion of energy efficiency lessons at different levels in the elementary school curricula.

Promotion of energy efficiency training at the engineering and economic levels of the university.

Collaboration with the Ministry of Mining and Energy in the design of national energy efficiency awareness campaigns.

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Ministry of Carriacou and Petite Martinique Affairs


Promotion of energy efficiency in Carriacou and Petite Martinique.

Analyze energy efficiency opportunities in Carriacou and Petite Martinique.

Deployment of energy efficiency actions and programs in Carriacou and Petite Martinique.

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Grenada Chamber of Industry and Commerce


Promotion of energy efficiency among its membership.

Analyze energy efficiency opportunities in the Private Sector.

Encourage the deployment of energy efficiency actions and programs within its membership.

Establish and develop Public-Private Sector Partnerships to foster/promote energy efficiency.

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Energy Efficiency Coordinator


Candidate presented by the Ministry of Finance, Economic Development, Energy and Foreign Trade and ratified by the Members of the Board of Directors.

The Energy Efficiency Coordinator is the Executive Secretary of the National Energy Efficiency Steering Committee and reports to same.

His function in the Committee is to inform, make proposals and take the necessary actions to fulfill the agreements taken by the Board.

He is the Head of the National Energy Efficiency Unit.

He is the general coordinator of energy efficiency actions. He represents the Unit in funds, partnerships and budget meetings.

He is the spokesman for energy efficiency in Grenada.

Basic Functional Structure.

The following slide presents the concept for the internal organization of the institutional structure of the National Energy Efficiency Unit. The structure starts with the Energy Efficiency Coordinator. This top Officer is not a member of the Board of Directors. However, he sits on all the meetings, receives instructions and reports to the

Board. Board Agreements are implemented by him. His functions include the general coordination of all efforts and the operation required to establish agreements and generate conditions for energy efficiency.

Officers for Analysis and Planning, Technical Support and Implementation are included in the structure. Finally an Administrative Officer is also included. His functions also include support in the design and operation of funds and partnerships. The initial structure may even require an officer taking more than one function, however, as the agency offers results and becomes dynamic there will be opportunities to strengthen each area.


- Equipment replacement programs.- Support for energy efficiency committees at various sectors.- Implementation of energy efficiency actions in various sectors.

National Energy Efficiency Unit.


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- Energy efficiency labels and standards.- Consulting and technical support on energy efficiency programs for various sectors.- Technical information to support programs.

Technical and Consulting

Coordinator.

Implementation Coordinator.

-All administrative functions required for the operation.- Legal support.- Support for financial schemes and programs- Operation of public private partnerships.- International resources

Administrative and Financial Coordinator.

- Data analysis- Performance review and monitoring- Information reports- Planning- Design of new initiatives.- Relation with other GoJ initiatives.


Coordinator.

- Establishment of partnerships and collaboration with various stakeholders-Relation with Ministries and Members of the Board of Directors- Promotion of energy efficiency awareness- Represents the National Office in trust funds, loans, budget and other initiatives. - General coordination- Spokesman for Energy Efficiency

Energy Efficiency

Coordinator

-The Energy Efficiency Coordinator is responsible for fulfilling the Agreements of the Board of Directors.-In the initial phases, the Coordinator will have to assume the functions of one or more of the coordinators. As the Office provides results, it will grow into a robust agency.- The compact structure will support the deployment of Energy Efficiency in various sectors.

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Agents of acceleration and implementation.

Finally, the key to the success of the energy efficiency efforts: the involvement of society.

Various schemes can be used to promote the participation of stakeholders in energy efficiency. Energy efficiency sub-committees that report to the

Board of Directors. These sub-committees could be Presided by the Energy Efficiency Coordinator and provide a space for the discussion and exchange of ideas in various sector. Examples: The Public Buildings Sub-Committee, or the Hospitals Sub-Committee.

Public private partnerships in which the Government participates with private entities in order to accelerate the implementation of energy efficiency actions. Example: Schemes similar to the exchange of Energy Efficiency Domestic Appliances in Mexico.

The participation of industry with energy efficient equipment and services.


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Energy Efficiency Loan Programs.

Successful experiences can be found using micro loans programs for energy efficiency. The concept is similar to that of an Energy Savings Company: A small loan is provided to an energy consumers. As savings are produced, the cash flow for repayment is created. Low cost equipment with a high energy consumption are better for such an scheme, as the repayment time is shorter. Partnerships, investment and agreements with financial institutions can be developed in order to accelerate an equipment replacement program. Lighting equipment, refrigeration, cooking and other similar equipments may be in the range of such a program. Using this kind of schemes for the residential sector also brings advantages in

lifestyle to the population. Specific programs can be designed for small and medium size companies.


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Energy Efficiency Participants.

Industry: Equipment and Service Providers;

Energy Efficiency Loan Programs and Financing Schemes;

Energy Efficiency Committees;

Public-Private Partnerships;

Multi-media Participation (Radio, TV, Newspaper, and Internet)


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Latin America and the Caribbean Energy Efficiency Program. Case of Grenada. LAC IV Energy Efficiency Seminar Dominican Republic Wednesday, August 3 rd,