Cities account for about two-thirds of the world’s final energy consumption. This share is projected to be almost three-quarters by 2030 due to continued urbanization in developing countries (IEA 2008). Using energy more efficiently…
Though securing a sustainable urban transport system in any city is a complex task, it can be achieved through the foundation of a clear vision, sound policies, comprehensive plans, and strong institutions. It needs strong champions who…
The Global Geothermal Development Plan (GGDP) is an initiative led by ESMAP in collaboration with bilateral and multilateral funding institutions to develop a series of investments and to mobilize concessional…
The Energy Sector Management Assistance Program (ESMAP) of the World Bank launched an Energy Subsidy Reform and Delivery Technical Assistance Facility to support countries as they design and implement energy subsidy reform programs.…
Meeting a substantial share of electricity demand from renewable energy sources is now economically feasible for many countries. With drops in input prices, particularly for variable renewable energy (VRE) sources…
