Energy sector cooperation

Sector report Issues and options in the energy sector.

E. Investments in the energy sector

(b) Energy Sector Management Assistance Programme

E. Investments in the energy sector

increase energy efficiency of public sector

Energy consumption in the public sector

E. Investments in the energy sector . 45 11

(d) Development of private sector energy service companies

Following the importance of the energy sector, 85 Parties identified measures in the energy sector to abate GHG emissions (see figure 2).

II. ENERGY CONSERVATION IN THE POWER SECTOR . 28 31 9

IV. ENERGY CONSERVATION IN THE HOUSEHOLD SECTOR . 36 40 10

The fuel and energy sector is in a critical state.

But a sector by sector approach could mitigate these handicaps, and, given the pressing need to address demand for energy and climate change, it might be strategically advisable to start with the energy sector.

In aggregate, the energy sector accounts for 88 of these gases.

Energy taxes have been implemented on fossil fuels and electricity, especially in the household sector, and the ensuing energy savings in this sector is a strong indication of the efficiency of high energy prices as an instrument to lower the energy consumption.

DESD is assisting in the restructuring of energy sector institutions, energy environmental impact assessment and the provision of energy efficiency advisory services. English Page

In the industrial sector, three Parties proposed projects aimed at identifying energy conservation measures and actions (energy efficiency gains).

(a) Sustainable energy use in the Canadian agriculture sector is currently limited.

Promote energy production from waste and composting plants by the private sector

30. In the energy sector, technical publications were issued on energy for building, energy for low income settlements, and energy efficiency in housing construction and domestic usage in developing countries.

ESCAP programmes assisted member States in addressing energy demand reduction by encouraging the growth of private sector energy consultant capacities.

This very comprehensive catalogue of measures is aimed both at the energy supply sector and at all energy consuming sectors.

More efficient technologies normally take many years to spread through the energy sector.

Upgraded computerized construction sector database video film on energy efficient, low polluting technologies.

The basis of the calculation of emissions of greenhouse gases from the energy sector is primary energy consumption and emission factors.

The energy sector was the largest source of GHG emissions for 70 Parties, whereas for 45 Parties it was the agriculture sector, and for six the waste sector.

In the energy supply sector, opportunities for partnerships between African Parties can be investigated in the areas of solar and biomass energy.

Within the energy sector, the main source of carbon dioxide emissions is energy transformation industries producing 160 million tonnes of carbon dioxide.

All three institutions have announced reviews of their lending policies for the energy sector.

(d) Energy experts from the private sector on an ad hoc basis as advisers.

The report covered interactions between the energy sector and the economy, the feasibility of building a refinery and developments in the coal sector.

The Investigations Task Force is currently undertaking investigations into the energy sector, principally involving the Kosovo energy company, Korporata Energjetike e Kosovës (KEK).

The energy sector was the largest source of GHG emissions for 70 Parties, whereas for 45 Parties the agriculture sector was largest and for six the waste sector was largest.

Table 1 shows the measures most commonly reported in the energy sector, with regional detail.

Steps were also taken to address energy issues, with the cooperation of the private sector.

Particular emphasis is given to technologies that facilitate energy savings, especially in the transportation sector.

Government of France Trust Fund for the UNDP World Bank Energy Sector Assessment Programme . 105

Government of Germany Trust Fund for UNDP World Bank Energy Sector Management Assistance Programme . 122

The International Energy Agency estimates that, over the next two decades, ensuring universal access to electricity would require around 10 of total annual investment in the energy sector, which can be mobilized by the private sector.

Through their advocacy efforts, NGOs and the private sector have helped to shape climate friendly policies, resulting in renewable energy and energy efficiency programmes.

Sectoral synthesis Seventy initial national communications indicated that the energy sector was the largest source of GHG emissions for 45 Parties it was the agriculture sector and for six the waste sector.

The energy sector was the largest source of GHG emissions for 70 Parties, whereas for 45 Parties the agriculture sector was the largest and for six the waste sector was the largest.

It is recommended that conscientious efforts be made by energy planners and managers in the energy sector to include environmental objectives in their national energy conservation programmes and in the overall energy planning policies and strategies of the country.

On a global scale, the renewable energy sector created 2.3 million jobs in the past few years.