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Access to clean energy is an important ingredient of any energy and development policy with a direct bearing for GHG mitigation. Efforts would be undertaken under the project for direct interventions towards accelerated access to energy services particularly for increasing livelihoods of the poor and marginalized in at least 35 remote villages in at least four UNDAF states (Chattisgarh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh and Orissa – based on prominence of the energy access issues). As access must be complemented by quality of energy services, the project will also demonstrate mechanisms for management of energy/electricity at the district level. The various elements under the access to clean energy components are depicted in the diagram below.
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In order to accomplish the objectives as highlighted above, the following specific actions are proposed to be carried out.- Design a framework to address gaps and up-scale clean energy technologies
Based on a review of existing policies, schemes and programmes, a feasible framework for up-scaling clean energy technology intervention in the identified districts in the relevant states will be designed. The project seeks to collate the experiences at the grass roots and will be the link with national level actions (also with involvement of State Nodal Agencies).
- Support to upscale implementation
The project will up-scale implementation through provision of technology packages, strengthening supply services (manufacturer development), demand development (by facilitating livelihoods), awareness, capacity building and skill development. The project activities will be part of and get amalgamated with district energy plans.
- Development of National strategy for “Accelerated clean energy access”
The learning will serve as inputs to the process for developing a national strategy for “Accelerated clean rural energy access”.
- Strategic partnerships to leverage environmental financing
Possibilities will be explored for leveraging local level finances and strategic partnerships for climate change relevant initiatives.
- Knowledge sharing platforms and networking
The project will provide inputs for environmental policy and climate change policy regimes through (a) strengthening database on mitigation and vulnerabilities, (b) providing a platform for discussion on climate issues, (c) supporting joint partnerships and activities aimed at knowledge sharing within different stakeholders.
The following concrete deliverables are expected from the project.
- Rural Energy Access Advisory committee formed and current scenario reviewed.
Urja Sanghathan formulated to build in grass root feedback to the activities in participating districts,- Capacity building of Urja Sanghatan and training of trainers for rural franchisee,
- Mainstream modern clean energy devices for meeting thermal applications in selected areas for the end uses of both domestic and enterprises,
- Energy Efficiency, Electricity generation and distribution for 35-50 rural villages,
Establishment of criteria for Renewable Energy Service Company (RESCO) as viable business model,- Demonstrating energy efficiency in villages
- Support actions to reduce Transmission & Distribution losses,
- Developing communication strategy to disseminate the learning,
- A national policy to accelerate “Access to clean energy” developed,
- Partnerships and strategies explored, and
- Inputs provided for environmental policy and national as well at international climate policy regimes
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