60 years bridging divides Wilton Park, 25 July 2006 Innovation and best practice on renewables and energy efficiency Marianne Osterkorn International Director REEEP

1.REEEP has the status of an international NGO 2.REEEP focuses equally on the change in demand and supply side of energy systems towards more sustainability 3.REEEP aims to reduce market barriers and financial obstacles for renewables and energy efficiency systems and to improve access to energy for the poor 4.REEEP believes in action on the ground via project activities that are targeted on policy improvements and innovative finance mechanisms. REEEP is a partnership of delivery

Currently 185 partners: 31 Governments International organizations, NGOs and companies Composition of the REEEP Partnership

REEEP delivers value via Regional Secretariats REEEP Regional Office Africa REEEP Regional Office Central Europe REEEP Regional Office East Asia REEEP Regional Office Latin America & Caribbean REEEP Regional Office North America REEEP Local Focal Point MEDREP REEEP Regional Office South Asia REEEP Regional Office South East Asia & Pacific REEEP Regional Office Russia REEEP International Secretariat

1.promote energy efficiency in buildings and its outreach to developing countries; 2.promote the continued development and commercialisation of renewable energy 3.Improve access to energy for the poor REEEP is recognised as a leading energy partnership in both the Plan of Action of Gleneagles and St. Petersburg

REEEP generates synergies with other partnerships

REEEP activities stimulate innovation and facilitate communication of best practices ServicesProgramme Regulatory and Policy Issues Innovative Finance Added Value of REEEP: Replication Implementation Leverage Information Gateway ("reegle") Expert Databases Training Tool Kits Management Finance Governance PM Lobbying Partner Relations Communication

60% of the REEEP funded projects concentrate on emerging markets Currently 50 projects Locations – 40 countries Some projects – multiple countries

REEEP portfolio shows a good balance between energy efficiency and renewables Energy Efficiency Renewable Energy

1.Collaboration with existing groups and partnerships in developing energy performance standards and promotion of these standards in developing countries 2.Promotion of the effective implementation of existing energy efficiency regulation for buildings 3.Encouragement of the development of policies to achieve increased energy efficiency in buildings 4.Development of innovative mechanisms for financing the design, construction and retrofitting of buildings to improve energy efficiency REEEP as a Driver for Energy Efficiency

1.Support development and implementation of innovative approaches for financial risk mitigation 2.Support the incubation and establishment of dedicated funds and micro-finance facilities for RE and EE investments 3.Support development of innovative institutional arrangements for financing (e.g. financial intermediation, ESCOs) 4.Enhance the finance and banking sector's engagement 5.Build capacity in local finance and banking sectors to increase support for RE and EE projects The economics of renewable and energy efficiency require innovative finance approaches

1.Assist governments and authorities to develop and implement legal frameworks and schemes which accelerate the REES market 2.Promote institutional capacity building on REES and provide training toolkits for policy makers 3.Support initiatives at the local level for promotion of REES such as city twinning 4.Assist in linking REES schemes to national energy and resource plans 5.Share best practices throughout the global network There is no ONE best practice for policy and regulation

Innovative financial model for SWH in LAC  Utility and ESCO operations projected to reduce energy costs to consumers by 10%, generating internal rates of return of 30% or more  Educational outreach and capacity building for implementation in 30 countries and territories  Development of business plans and fee- for-service guides (ESCO) for Brazil and the Caribbean as well as development of CDM project idea notes  In process of replication

Financing Energy-efficient Street Lighting in India  Financing and implementing energy efficient street lighting equipment at €1.5 million  5 Municipalities in the state of Madhya Pradesh  Development of standard tender documents for selecting and contracting ESCOs to implement the project and CDM PDD documentation  This standard documentation can be used by any municipality to contract ESCOs and finance efficient street lighting through CDM

Removal of Residential Energy Efficiency Barriers  Assessment of energy saving potentials in residential areas  7 cities in 5 countries (Armenia, Bulgaria, Latvia, Poland, Ukraine)  Case studies on major barriers to residential energy efficiency measures and recommendations to key stakeholders in municipalities in each country and dissemination via MUNEE  Can serve as a model for municipalities in other transition countries

Financing Energy Upgrades in South African Low- income Homes  Reduced costs of € per year through energy-upgrade of more than 1900 houses with insulated ceilings, solar water heaters and energy- efficient lighting  Kuyasa district of Cape Town  Development of a background analysis of the needs in low-income housing and of a financial model under CDM  Can be replicated in any low-income suburban area in Sub-Saharan Africa

3.3 mio € are currently allocated to projects which receive co-funding of 17.6 mio €

REEGLE a powerful information gateway for energy efficiency and renewables 1.One stop shop for up to date RE & EE related information including: – Jurisdiction & laws – Policies & measures – Finance & Investment Opportunities – Reports & Analyses – Project Data 2.Utilising the best pre-selected databases like IEA, World Bank, EIA, WEC, REEEP, REN21, etc 3.Global coverage 4. Customer evaluation providing constant learnings and updates

Marianne Osterkorn Vienna International Centre Room D1732 Vienna, Austria