Document Type: Project Information and Integrated Safeguards Data Sheet Report No.: PIDISDSA25813 Document Date: JUL 18, 2019

Author: Singh,Jasneet Disclosure Status: Disclosed

Document Type: Project Information Document Report No.: ISDSC26474 Document Date: MAR 27, 2019

Author: Singh,Jasneet Disclosure Status: Disclosed

As a collectively large energy user, the public sector can set an example for efficiency improvements in other sectors. It can also stimulate EE markets, bring down costs for other energy users, lower emissions, and free up funds for investments for other development priorities. ... See More +   See Less -

Document Type: Brief Report No.: 132945 Document Date: DEC 01, 2018

Author: Singh,Jasneet Disclosure Status: Disclosed

Despite offering huge economic returns, implementing energy efficiency measures encounters widespread and systemic barriers. A variety of market failures are keeping project developers from accessing commercial financing for energy efficiency investments. ... See More + Energy efficiency credit lines are created when international donors loan funds to financial institutions, which then lend to project developers. Credit lines offer a solution where domestic banks are strong but not lending to energy efficiency projects. These lines of credit offer access to finance in the near term, while paving the way for commercial financing in the medium to long term, particularly in the industrial sector. The World Bank's portfolio reveals that under the right conditions, credit lines can achieve dramatic results.  See Less -

Document Type: Brief Report No.: 129785 Document Date: SEP 01, 2018

Author: Wu,Yun; Singh,Jasneet; Tucker,Dylan Karl Disclosure Status: Disclosed

Document Type: Implementation Status and Results Report Report No.: ISR32433 Document Date: MAY 11, 2018

Author: Singh,Jasneet Disclosure Status: Disclosed

The primary objective of this project was to identify options for addressing barriers to financing, for scaling up EE implementation in public buildings in the Philippines. ... See More + Section two of this report provides a summary of the available data on public buildings, including the energy consumption characteristics of government buildings and facilities, estimates of the potential for energy savings, and investments needed. Section three discusses some of the barriers to financing EE that has been seen in other countries, and summarizes such barriers in the public sector in the Philippines, including legal and regulatory barriers; lack of access to commercial financing; institutional barriers; and limited implementation capacity. Section four provides information about international experience in the financing of public sector EE projects. It includes a review of six different financing mechanisms: budget financing; EE revolving funds; dedicated EE credit lines; risk-sharing programs; public or super ESCOs; and commercial financing using ESCOs and performance contracting. It also presents a comparative assessment of the key characteristics of each of these financing options. Section five identifies three options that are considered appropriate for implementation in the Philippines, budget financing, an EE revolving fund, and a public or super ESCO, and provides detailed information on each. It also presents information on the potential role of international financial institutions in providing complementary financial and technical assistance. Section six summarizes the advantages and limitations of the three proposed financing options; presents the World Bank’s recommendations; and provides guidance on moving forward with the development of a national program.  See Less -

Document Type: Working Paper Report No.: 124533 Document Date: MAR 21, 2018

Author: Limaye,Dilip R.; Myroshnychenko,Yuriy; Singh,Jasneet; Marquez,Raymond A. Disclosure Status: Disclosed

Document Type: Implementation Status and Results Report Report No.: ISR30498 Document Date: JAN 09, 2018

Author: Singh,Jasneet Disclosure Status: Disclosed

Document Type: Implementation Status and Results Report Report No.: ISR28832 Document Date: JUL 12, 2017

Author: Singh,Jasneet Disclosure Status: Disclosed

Document Type: Implementation Status and Results Report Report No.: ISR25425 Document Date: OCT 27, 2016

Author: Singh,Jasneet

Energy efficiency is among the cheapest and cleanest energy resources available. The World Bank, together with its development partners and client governments, is making a commitment to ensure that energy efficiency becomes the “first fuel” of energy policy makers and governments around the world. ... See More + This brief highlights lessons learned from two decades of energy efficiency programs in many countries. Five recommendations are offered at the end of the brief.  See Less -

Document Type: Report No.: 102680 Document Date: JAN 01, 2016

Author: Singh,Jasneet Disclosure Status: Disclosed