This presentation discussed low carbon development activities in Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan, as well as national- and city-level policies that support such efforts.

This presentation discussed financing energy efficiency and carbon emission reductions in buildings, as seen in the US and Europe.

This presentation discussed financing energy efficiency and carbon emission reductions in buildings, as seen in the US and Europe.

This presentation shared two strategies that aimed to transform the energy efficiency market in India. It also showcased two programs: the Unnat Jyoti by Affordable LEDs for All (UJALA) and the India-EU Clean Energy and Climate Partnership (CECP) to illustrate the creation for demand/financing and the promotion of cooperation and knowledge exchange.

The Energy Conservation Building Code (ECBC) is an initiative taken by the Government of India to promote energy efficiency in the commercial building sector. The ECBC is a comprehensive code that provides minimum requirements for the energy efficient design and construction of buildings, and is is applicable to new commercial buildings with states defining the scope according to the state’s suitability.

Global temperatures are steadily increasing. Keeping cool is a growing need, and access to cooling is a critical issue in some of the warmest countries on the planet. With airconditioner ownership expected to soar, not only are markets not keeping up with energy efficiency potential, but energy policy is also not keeping up with the ever-changing energy technology.

Seoul, a 10 million population city, is implementing various policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve energy efficiency. Seoul has a high population density and limited available land; it is a disadvantage for large scale development of solar PV and wind power. However, there are well-equipped district heating and cool infrastructures, and environmental facilities. Also, Solar PV, solar thermal, heat pump, and waste-to-energy are mature technologies. To minimize greenhouse gas emissions, and improve air quality, a system is needed that optimizes these technologies.

How do you promote green building, energy efficiency, performing cooling, and heating methods in countries/cities that are lacking capacity? In this presentation, Mr. Heckmann discussed ADB's Ulaanbaatar Green Affordable Housing and Resilient Urban Renewal Project. It is a large-scale demonstration project and complete solution leveraging private sector investment to deliver affordable and green housing stock. The project also established policies, mechanisms, and standards for sustainable and affordable housing and green urban development.

Energy efficiency (EE) finance, due to its small volumes, technical complexity and multiple stakeholders involved, needs public support. The ASEAN Center of Energy initiated a JAIF funded project to support the exchange among ASEAN member states on innovative energy efficiency finance mechanisms. This presentation gives an overview of EE finance mechanisms in the region, with the Development Bank of the Philippines will share their experience with an award-winning LED street lighting lending approach to Tacloban City which uses energy service providers and maintenance service contracts.