In 2001, Portland, Oregon replaced most of its incandescent traffic signal lights with new, highly efficient LEDs. Using an innovative leasing arrangement to amortize the investment costs, Portland’s Signal and Street Lighting…
The Government of Sweden recently invited the World Bank and the Energy Sector Management Assistance Program (ESMAP) to discuss the new energy policy and to establish ways to secure climate adaptable energy services for low income…
The study shows a compelling case to reform the current energy subsidy system in Egypt. Financial subsidies in the oil and gas sectors alone consume nearly six percent of GDP
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In recognition of the vulnerability of the Tonga electricity sector to the price of oil, the GoT has set a target of 50% renewable energy for the grid-based electricity supply in three years. The study is to identify the options available…
REMTI will help countries address the preparatory work needed in the earlier stages of program development by providing technical assistance, knowledge sharing activities, and capacity building training to facilitate access to financing.