Purpose
To provide support and training in the Gold Standard for CDM to increase the supply of quality energy efficiency and renewable energy projects accessing carbon markets.
Presentation of specific financial mechanisms for investments in Energy Efficiency, developed by BUN-CA, within the framework of the Energy Efficiency Programme in order to detonate the markets of energy efficiency around the final use of the electricity in Central America.
To provide support and training in the Gold Standard for CDM to increase the supply of quality energy efficiency and renewable energy projects accessing carbon markets.
Nicaragua is an energy-poor and agriculture-dependent country. While the cattle and dairy sector is a dominating force among the country’s agricultural sectors, its productive output is remarkably low compared to that of neighbouring countries. Inefficient herding and farm management leads to hygiene issues, high loss of livestock and low production. Most small scale farmers lack access to modern energy. The sector is in dire need of productivity improvements to remain competitive in the region.
Nicaragua, one of Central America’s poorest countries, increasingly suffers from droughts and unstable weather conditions, hampering yields and output of smallholder farmers dependent on agriculture for livelihood. While only up to 10% of arable land is irrigated, Nicaragua requires sustainable solutions for the sector to tackle water scarcity, improve production and food security, and reduce GHG emissions from inefficient and poor farming practices.
Developing policy and regulatory summary templates for key countries in the region. These summaries will serve as an important input for the SERN global policy review. Similarly, regional activities (outlined below) will further highlight the needs/gaps for sustainable energy policy reform.
To remove the main financial barriers that inhibit the implementation of energy efficiency investments in the industrial and commercial sectors in Central America and Mexico.
Accelerate the market transformation towards energy efficient products in Central America by supporting the development of Standards and Labelling programs at a regional level.
Questionnaire model for Government procurement for GPEP
Cover letter that goes with a questionnaire for Government procurement of GPEP
This Market Study is meant to be a first step in addressing identified barriers for air conditioners and industrial motors, by providing technical input to the decision-making process of Central American governments considering energy efficiency regulations for the products studied.