Removing Barriers to Renewable Energy Development in St. Vincent and the Grenadines Current Status of Preparation: Concept GEF Focal Area: Climate Change Proposed GEF Agency: UNDP / UNEP

Project Outcomes Global Environmental Benefits: Reduced Greenhouse Gas Emissions National Sustainable Development Benefits: Reduced spending/ dependency on fossil fuels National energy security Greater energy efficiency in appliances and buildings Poverty alleviation

Project Activities and Co-financing Main Project Activities and their links to national strategies: Feasibility study (pilot project) to identify and remove barriers to uptake /diffusion of on-grid renewable energy systems Energy efficiency and conservation study involving high-energy consuming government buildings as demonstrations Development of a legislative and Institutional Framework Education, Training and Awareness GEF Costs: Uncertain at this time