The objective of the Hezhou Urban Water Infrastructure and Environment Improvement Project for China is to implement water environment rehabilitation and urban infrastructure development, safeguard regional drainage and flood safety, and improve regional water environment, and develop high standard and modern urban infrastructure and public service to support the sustainable development of Hezhou and demonstrate the integration of reform and innovation.
... See More + Some of the negative impacts and mitigation measures include: construction site management should be strengthened. Transportation vehicle should be in good condition and should not be overloaded for cement and lime transportation, and covering and enclosing measures should be taken to avoid spill and reduce dust generation. Reasonable locations should be selected for material and waste soil storage, and material such as cement and lime should be stored at the same area and wind protection and covering measures should be taken. Sand screening and cement bag opening should be done in the lee, and site that has significant dust generation should be installed with windbreak facilities; clean-up and water spraying can be done for dust control on construction site and road. Spraying water 4 to 5 times each day on construction site is suggested. Practice in China concluded that Integrated Air Pollutant Emission Standard can be met by adopting these mitigation measures, in terms of concentration of uncontrolled emission of particulates. Damaged vegetation should be restored in a timely manner; transportation vehicles should be cleaned and washed in a timely manner before leave construction site. Wheel washing equipment should be provided on site to clean earth on the wheels; and onsite fume control should be enhanced. Toxic fume and gas emission is prohibited on construction site to mitigate waste gas pollution to sensitive receptors.
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The development objective of the National Transmission Modernization Project for Pakistan is to strengthen and expand the capacity of power transmission networks in the country.
... See More + Some of the negative impacts are included : (i) noise, dust, vibration on neighboring properties; (ii) exposure of construction workers to EMF and risks of falls and electrocution; (iii) impacts on livelihoods and shelter for displaced people; (iv) exposure of community to construction workers (unwanted attention or abuse, disruptive behavior, Gender related issues, safety issues from heavy traffic); (v) exposure of EMF to workers and community electrocution risks and working and height risks; Some of the mitigation measures are included : (i) The construction site will be sprinkled with water, or stockpiles will be covered with cloth/tarpaulin, during dry and windy conditions; (ii) on arrival at site, and prior to installation, the contractor will confirm that the equipment meets the standard for noise emissions as stated in the tender documents; (iii) hazardous materials will be stored in leak-proof containers and will be removed from site by a licensed third party contractor for recycling or safe disposal; (iv) vehicles working on site shall be in good working order and not have leaks; (v) oil containment devices will be constructed as per the tender documents; (vi) contractor will have to take care as much as possible that the construction activities should not affect the privacy particularly with reference to women; (vii) all high voltage equipment will be wire-fenced or placed in enclosures; (viii) grass and plants around substations will be trimmed; trees and grass cut will be removed from the area substation to a disposal place approved by local government authorities; (ix) all waste oil will be stored in leak proof containers under cover / inside a building, and be collected; (x) regular training about worker health and safety practices should be given to workers on regular basis. Personnel Protective Equipment should be given to workers for their safety.
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The objective of the Tamil Nadu Sustainable Urban Development Project for India is to demonstrate improved urban management practices and improve urban services delivery in participating Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) in a financially sustainable manner.
... See More + Some of the negative impacts and mitigation measures include: (i) all clearance required during construction will be ensured and made available before start of work; (ii) adequate measures will be taken and checked to control the Baseline parameters of Air, Water and Noise pollution; (iii) the contractor will identify site for temporary use of land for construction sites or storage of construction materials, etc.; (iv) where loose soil is met with, shoring and strutting will be provided to avoid collapse of soil; (v) a suitable site identified for safe disposal, in low lying areas within the project area as approved by the Engineer in charge and to other low lying area in consultation with local body; (vi) site identified for safe storage and handling of chemicals and other hazardous materials provided with proper display of requirements and marking as protected area; (vii) the contractor will provide garbage bins in the camps and ensure that these are regularly emptied and disposed off in a hygienic manner as per the Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan approved by the Engineer; (viii) maintenance of vehicles, equipment and machinery will be regular and up to the satisfaction of the Engineer to keep noise levels at the minimum; (ix) Control valves would be provided in the inlet of all booster stations, ULB sumps and service reservoirs to control the flow; and (x) the backwash water is collected in the recycle sump and the solids allowed settling during one hour detention period and will be recirculated into the treatment unit, besides this will also be reused for green belt.
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All countries in Central America provide direct electricity subsidies to a majority of residential consumers, in some cases benefiting close to 80 percent of the population.
... See More + In general, these subsidies entail substantial fiscal costs for countries that are already facing tight budget constraints. This book answers key questions regarding residential electricity subsidies in Central America: how do the subsidy mechanisms function in each country?, what are their fiscal costs?, how effective have these subsidies been in easing the burden of electricity expenditures on poor households?, how efficiently has this spending reached households in need, and what factors drive this effectiveness?, and what are the reform options? The main message of this book is that there is considerable scope for improving the efficiency of electricity subsidies in Central America by better targeting them to low-income households. This is the first study to assess the fiscal and welfare implications of electricity subsides in Central America and to simulate policy options aimed at improving the efficiency of spending. The focus of the study is on residential subsidies because these accounts for the largest share of electricity (and energy) subsidies in Central America. This study provides tools for the evaluation of trade-offs when considering policy changes needed in response to higher production costs. Chapter one gives overview. Chapter two describes the evolution of electricity sectors and subsidy mechanisms in each of the six countries of Central America. Chapter three examines the fiscal impacts of electricity subsidies. Chapter four assesses the distribution of benefits of electricity subsidies in terms of their ability to reduce the electricity costs of low-income households. Chapter five identifies why the subsidy mechanisms in Central America result in inefficient targeting and a regressive distribution of public spending. Chapter six illustrates the broad trade-offs between reform strategies by simulating fiscal savings, efficiency gains, and welfare impacts of five prospective scenarios in each of the six countries in the region.
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Green innovation can become a new driver of growth. It can spur economic growth by (a) enhancing productivity in traditional industries by reducing the energy use and lessening the environmental impact; (b) expanding new green industries, such as renewable energy, clean cars, and waste management; and (c) leapfrogging current technology to give rise to new industries.
... See More + The Chinese government is hopeful that green innovation will substantially enhance growth, and this study explores that potential. The study analyzes a few specific sectors in which China has varying levels of advancement: wind, solar, and energy storage. These sectors have been chosen on the basis of (a) their central role in China’s ability to meet its green growth and greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction goals, (b) China’s continuing large public investment into innovation in these sectors, and (c) the expected availability of data to use in the analysis, including outputs such as patenting and inputs such as public and private investment in research and development (R&D). The government plays an essential role in establishing a conducive environment for green innovation. Given the high fixed costs associated, green sectors are even more dependent on the public sectors and favorable regulatory regimes. The recommendations provided in in this study aim to provide China with more comprehensive support for select green sectors.
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The development objective of the Enhancement and Strengthening of Power Transmission Network in Eastern Region Project is to increase transmission capacity and reliability of the grid network in the eastern region.
... See More + Some of the negative impacts are includes : (i) noise pollution due to construction activities, generators and construction vehicle movement; (ii) air pollution and dust generation due to construction activities, generators and construction vehicle movement; (iii) traffic congestion and road accident due to movement of construction vehicles; (iv) pollution due to wastes (construction wastes from construction activities & general wastes from workers’ camps); (v) health and safety risks of construction workers; (vi) drainage congestion will be occurred in the surface drains within the substation area if O&M is not done regularly; (vii) due to adequate reliability of power supply, social life and economic condition of the people will be improved; (viii) water of nearby pond will be polluted in case of dumping of project wastes into pond and washing of project vehicles; (ix) nearby pond water will be polluted in case of dumping of project wastes into the pond and washing of project vehicles; Some of the mitigation measures are includes : (i) specific training will be focused on minimizing dust and exhaust gas emissions from heavy construction vehicles. Drivers of vehicles used during construction will be under strict instructions to minimize unnecessary trips and minimize idling of engines. Dust suppression facilities (back pack water sprayer) shall be available where earth and cement works are required; (ii) regulate use of horns and avoid use of hydraulic horns in project vehicles; (iii) engage flagman specially at the entry of the substation sites and construction camps for traffic control; (iv) solid wastes collection system will be essential, which should include separation and collection of solid wastes in the dustbins/waste containers throughout the work site, construction yard/labour camp; (v) safety signs, health signs, prohibition sign, warning sign, mandatory sign, emergency escape sign, first-aid sign, information sign, signboard, supplementary signboard, safety collar, symbol, pictogram, illuminated sign, acoustic signal, verbal communication and hand signal must be fitted at the designated sites of the subproject areas; (vi) clean the drains, specially during monsoon regularly; (vii) ensure security of substation in collaboration with law enforcing agencies; (viii) all project vehicles must be washed in the designated project garage but not in the nearby pond; (ix) plantation of minimum 272 saplings to replace felled trees on the side slopes of the access roads during monsoon period.
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The development objective of the Enhancement and Strengthening of Power Transmission Network in Eastern Region Project is to increase transmission capacity and reliability of the grid network in the eastern region.
... See More + Some of the negative impacts are includes : (i) noise pollution due to construction activities, generators and construction vehicle movement; (ii) air pollution and dust generation due to construction activities, generators and construction vehicle movement; (iii) traffic congestion and road accident due to movement of construction vehicles; (iv) pollution due to wastes (construction wastes from construction activities & general wastes from workers’ camps); (v) health and safety risks of construction workers; (vi) drainage congestion will be occurred in the surface drains within the substation area if O&M is not done regularly; (vii) due to adequate reliability of power supply, social life and economic condition of the people will be improved; (viii) water of nearby pond will be polluted in case of dumping of project wastes into pond and washing of project vehicles; (ix) nearby pond water will be polluted in case of dumping of project wastes into the pond and washing of project vehicles; Some of the mitigation measures are includes : (i) specific training will be focused on minimizing dust and exhaust gas emissions from heavy construction vehicles. Drivers of vehicles used during construction will be under strict instructions to minimize unnecessary trips and minimize idling of engines. Dust suppression facilities (back pack water sprayer) shall be available where earth and cement works are required; (ii) regulate use of horns and avoid use of hydraulic horns in project vehicles; (iii) engage flagman specially at the entry of the substation sites and construction camps for traffic control; (iv) solid wastes collection system will be essential, which should include separation and collection of solid wastes in the dustbins/waste containers throughout the work site, construction yard/labour camp; (v) safety signs, health signs, prohibition sign, warning sign, mandatory sign, emergency escape sign, first-aid sign, information sign, signboard, supplementary signboard, safety collar, symbol, pictogram, illuminated sign, acoustic signal, verbal communication and hand signal must be fitted at the designated sites of the subproject areas; (vi) clean the drains, specially during monsoon regularly; (vii) ensure security of substation in collaboration with law enforcing agencies; (viii) all project vehicles must be washed in the designated project garage but not in the nearby pond; (ix) plantation of minimum 272 saplings to replace felled trees on the side slopes of the access roads during monsoon period.
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The objective of the Sustainable Energy Development Projec is to increase renewable energy generation and promote energy efficiency in project supported areas.
... See More + Negative impacts include: disposal of hazardous materials (broken or decommissioned solar panels, batteries; health and safety; emergencies, leaks catastrophic failures of water reservoir, and tree trimming; soil and hazardous waste; and water pollution. Mitigation measures include: where appropriate employ traffic control measures on the road to prevent traffic accidents. The workers shall have the relevant training and safety equipment; Hours of haulage shall be regulated to avoid peak time traffic and night hours; speed controls shall be in place when passing through residential areas or past sensitive social receptors; All vehicles will be well maintained and operated by experienced and licensed drivers; spill kits will be available on the vehicles and drivers will be trained in their use; Any damage to road surface will be reported immediately to PIU; any solar panels or batteries removed from the array for disposal will first be collected and stored in the covered 10ft container provided by the contractor; for final disposal, the MEC will ensure hazardous items are shipped offshore to a facility licensed to handle hazardous waste; all work shall be in accordance with the World Bank and IFC Environment, Health and Safety Guidelines for Occupational Health and Safety; and contractors shall prepare a Health and Safety Plan which will include a risk register and safe work method statements.
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Ratings for the Energy Efficiency Project (EEP) for Ukraine were as follows: outcomes were satisfactory, risk to development outcome was low or negligible, Bank performance was satisfactory, and Borrower performance was satisfactory.
... See More + Some lessons learned included: a broader wording of the project development objective (PDO) with high implementation risks will provide the Bank with more room when the need materializes to adjust the project terms to the evolving market conditions. When designing a project, which is looking to developing intermediary financing (for example, through involving local participating banks (PBs)), it can be practical to initially include and appraise several participating financial institutions and build flexibility for funds allocation (for example, leaving some unallocated funds to a separate disbursement category, for whichever financial institutions disburse fastest). When designing subsequent EEP in Ukraine, it may be advisable to explore the option of having a renewable energy component, which will focus on promoting certain technologies, determined in cooperation with the government and local businesses. In the project that pursues the goal of attracting additional sources of funding for the beneficiaries, it will be advisable to include the monitoring and evaluation (M and E) tools, allowing to track both the leveraged amount and the progress of such leveraging. As the economy moves to sustainable levels of growth, the EEP in Ukraine can be structured using partial credit risk guarantees or other types of leveraged financing. Introducing technical assistance components in the project design shall be measured against the country risk, since in the countries with evolving political environment, focusing on investment lending results in higher overall project performance at the closing. The project can have benefitted from early-stage assistance to the financial intermediary in promoting the project among potential clients and developing a countrywide communication campaign. A strong local partner with a proven track record of implementation of World Bank projects and established clientele is a solid foundation for the project’s success. The EEP can benefit from having a number of optional financing mechanisms embedded in the project’s legal framework, to be activated based on specific preconditions.
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Implementation Completion and Results Report ICR4191 SEP 26, 2017
Government strategies for setting energy prices are not uniform across the Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) region—or even across fuels. Instead, they cover a full spectrum, ranging from discretionary price-fixing at one end to pure market-based approaches at the other.
... See More + In between is a wide variety of other schemes such as price stabilization funds, import or export parity pricing, price smoothing through tax levels, and targeted direct price subsidies or vouchers. Governments in the LAC region, however, tend to be small as measured by government revenues as a percentage of GDP. So their limited government resources have to be used wisely and be better targeted to the poor and vulnerable. Although energy subsidies are an inefficient policy tool for protecting the welfare of the poor, energy price increases can have a big impact on these households.Energy Pricing Policies for Inclusive Growth in Latin America and the Caribbean finds that energy subsidies are highly regressive in an absolute sense—that is, the lion’s share of every dollar spent on keeping energy prices low benefits wealthier households. However, subsidies for fuels that are widely used for cooking and heating—liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), natural gas, and kerosene—as well as for electricity, can be relatively neutral or progressive, implying that lower-income households capture benefits that are proportionate to their expenditures. In other words, although poorer households receive very little from every dollar spent on energy subsidies, that small amount may represent an important share of their expenditures. It is important, then, that governments expand the coverage and depth of their social safety nets to provide relief for poor households if energy prices rise. This report also finds that aggregate price impacts and the competitiveness effects of energy price increases are moderate to small and can be smoothed out through macropolicy responses.
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The development objective of the Power Efficiency and Reliability Improvement Project for Mozambique is to improve the operational capacity of the electricity network in the project areas and the operational efficiency of EDM.
... See More + The project supports three components aimed at (a) rehabilitation and upgrade of the transmission and distribution network; (b) enhancement of the operational and commercial performance of EDM; and (c) institutional development, capacity building, and project implementation support. The components of the project also build on the recently completed Mozambique TUP (which focused on increasing transmission capacity) and EDAP (which focused on investments to extend the electricity service to new customers and the implementation of the new MISs). First component, rehabilitation and upgrade of network infrastructure is to improve security and reliability of electricity supply through the reinforcement and rehabilitation of transmission and distribution lines, installation of additional transformers to increase capacity, and installation of reactive compensation equipment in the cities of Maputo, Matola, Nacala, Pemba, and Lichinga, depending on the specific needs of each city.This component includes urgent investments in the rehabilitation and upgrade of electricity transmission and distribution infrastructure needed to eliminate the existing operational conditions that jeopardize the reliability and quality of services provided by EDM. This component will also include the replacement of obsolete control and protection equipment and the installation of upgrades of the supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) equipment in high-voltage substations in Matambo, Chimuara, Mocuba, Alto-Molocue and Nampula to enhance supervisory and control capabilities of the network. Second component, enhancement of EDM operational and commercial operations is to enhance governance, efficiency, transparency, and accountability in operations in EDM’s key business areas. This component has four sub-component, (i) organizational restructuring, process reengineering, and capacity building; (ii) consolidation of SIGEM; (iii) revenue protection program (RPP) - phase ii; and (iv) upgrade of information systems. Third component, capacity building and implementation support aims to assist the GoM and EDM build capacity to address key sector issues and to provide support toward project implementation. This component has two sub-component, (i) capacity building and implementation support for MIREME; and (ii) capacity building and implementation support for EDM
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The general objective of the Renewable Energy Development Project (REDP) for Vietnam is to increase the supply of least-cost electricity to the national grid from renewable energy sources on a commercially sustainable basis in an environmentally and socially sustainable manner.
... See More + Some of the negative impacts include: (i) Son Tay Hydropower Plant will submerge and occupy 394,187of land managed by three communes Son Dung, Son Mua, and Son Tan in the long-term; (ii) affected households land area in three communes; (iii) the work items will affect annual and perennial crop land; (iv) land acquisition of the Affected households (AHHs), especially land for cultivation will have impact on the livelihoods and income of the households; and (v) nearly 131 ethnic minorities househols are affected. Some of the mitigation measures include: i) minimise and mitigate project impact on livelihood of the ethnic minority people in the project affected area; (ii) ensure the project implementation process, promote full respectation to human rights, unique cultural identity, variaties amongst ethnic groups in the project affected area and recognise their development need and expectation; (iii) indicate how impacts caused by the project on ethnic people and potential negative impacts are avoided or minigated; (iv) ensure performed interests are culturally appropriate; and (v) ensure affected communities to be consulted on potential impacts and mitigating measures, and they can fully participate in process of making decision, implementation and monitoring.
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The general objective of the Renewable Energy Development Project (REDP) for Vietnam is to increase the supply of least-cost electricity to the national grid from renewable energy sources on a commercially sustainable basis in an environmentally and socially sustainable manner.
... See More + Some of the negative impacts include: (i) Son Tay Hydropower Plant will submerge and occupy 394,187of land managed by three communes Son Dung, Son Mua, and Son Tan in the long-term; (ii) affected households land area in three communes; (iii) the work items will affect annual and perennial crop land; (iv) land acquisition of the Affected households (AHHs), especially land for cultivation will have impact on the livelihoods and income of the households; and (v) nearly 131 ethnic minorities househols are affected. Some of the mitigation measures include: i) minimise and mitigate project impact on livelihood of the ethnic minority people in the project affected area; (ii) ensure the project implementation process, promote full respectation to human rights, unique cultural identity, variaties amongst ethnic groups in the project affected area and recognise their development need and expectation; (iii) indicate how impacts caused by the project on ethnic people and potential negative impacts are avoided or minigated; (iv) ensure performed interests are culturally appropriate; and (v) ensure affected communities to be consulted on potential impacts and mitigating measures, and they can fully participate in process of making decision, implementation and monitoring.
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With unprecedented speed and scale, digital transformation is affecting multiple industries, including energy. A combination of technologies, and a more complex world demanding greater agility and new competences impact all aspects of the energy sector and manifest themselves in changing patterns of consumption, new ways of asset optimization, and cross-industry partnerships.
... See More + 'Smart solutions' are a product of this transformation and energy data are its source. By nature, the energy sector generates vast amounts of big data through meters, sensor networks, customer payments, credit history, satellite imagery, etc. It is not surprising that private and public energy companies are turning to the idea of leveraging big data analytics for performance optimization and improved service delivery. The transition to a digitized energy sector will not happen on its own, and a number of enablers are required to facilitate this change. Beyond improved digital infrastructure, digital skills and analytics capabilities will need to be strengthened. This new solutions brief aims to encourage the use of big data analytics in the energy sector by outlining opportunities and identify cases for where the use of big data analytics could help better address challenges faced by the energy sector today.
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ESMAP Paper 119685 SEP 01, 2017
Lerner,Karin Anna Maria; Dalphond, Zhenia Viatchaninova; Gee, Matthew; Plagge, ThomasDisclosed
The development objective of the Energy Sector Strengthening Project for Paraguay is to increase the quantity and quality of the provision of electricity services by the Borrower, while improving the Borrower’s performance.
... See More + This level two restructuring will bring following changes: a 12-month extension of the loan closing date from October 31, 2017 to October 31, 2018 and a reallocation of proceeds among categories. The restructuring aims to allow the project to finish implementing critical processes and fully achieve its development objective. The reallocation of proceeds aims to reassign funds from categories 2 and 3 into category 1 of the project, to account for procurement costs that differed from what was initially estimated, and for new activities to be financed under category 1.
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