This article announces the adoption of harmonised minimum energy performance standards for air conditioners and refrigerators in the 16 member countries of the Southern African Development Community (SADC). It also explains the process by which these harmonised standards were developed and adopted.
This article explores how the Central American Integration System (SICA) has helped lead the way to improve energy efficiency in appliances at the regional level, and the opportunities that further harmonisation could generate.
The average lifespan of a building is 50 years, so the design of buildings that are constructed now will have an effect on energy consumption in our cities until well into the 2070s. This article presents the most effective options for cities to set mandatory minimum energy performance standards for buildings, to prevent locking in […]
This is a good practice example of a gender policy for a national energy ministry.
This article assesses the effectiveness of gender audits to mainstream gender in energy policy.
This report provides concrete instructions on how to develop a gender-sensitive energy policy.
This brief shares learnings about mainstreaming gender in energy policies, based on the process through which the Government of Kenya developed its Gender Policy in Energy.
This slide deck provides a quick overview of the required steps in developing a concept for a renewable energy project.
This slide deck provides a quick overview of tips to enhance the chance of success of grant proposals for renewable energy and energy efficiency projects.
This handbook is provides an overview of the mechanisms and strategy behind successful Power Project Procurements, and provides advice for both governments and the private sector on ways to cooperate succesfully.