The National Energy Efficiency Program has an objective to achieve long-term reduction of energy consumption and operational costs in Government buildings. The establishment of an Energy Services Companies (ESCOs) market in Oman is considered an area of high priority for the Authority in their efforts to improve Energy Efficiency. The results of earlier building audits and available data on existing buildings in Oman, suggest that a large potential exists for reducing energy use. Lowering electricity consumption in the Omani Government sector can be achieved by utilizing ESCOs. ESCOs have long served markets internationally by providing improved building performance, access to expertise, and installation of new more efficient equipment and training of building staff with little to no upfront costs; with inherent risks being managed by the ESCOs. The comprehensive building retrofits that ESCOs can perform will allow for simultaneous targeting of multiple building systems, including the building envelope, lighting, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC).

DEM will assist AER in establishing a five-year roll-out program to establish the ESCO market in Oman. As part of the program design, DEM will

• Recommend working model based upon international best practices for the functioning of ESCOs in Oman, with due consideration of local circumstances, legal framework and market conditions.
  
• Provide the guidelines for a well-planned program roll-out for servicing 70% of Government CRT customers over the next five years
  
• Provide support throughout the first phase of the program roll-out including the preparation of all necessary documentation and tender material for this purpose

The Energy and Environment Partnership (EEP) with the Mekong region is a grant programme funded by the Ministry for Foreign Affairs (MFA) of Finland. EEP Mekong promotes renewable energy, energy efficiency and clean technology investments in the five Mekong countries. The objective is to increase and improve access of rural and semi-urban population to sustainable and affordable energy services and products in the Mekong countries. The purpose of this evaluation is to provide independent and objective evidence to the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland on the achieved results of the second phase of EEP Mekong and the sustainability of the results that can support the MFA in planning of potential future energy sector support.

Services provided by DEM include:

• Desk review of the programme results and concise analysis of the Programme documents
  
• Draft detailed evaluation questions linked to the evaluation criteria in an evaluation matrix
  
• Undertake field visits and interviews with the EEP Mekong’s partners, beneficiaries as well as national partners
  
• Presents findings, conclusions, recommendations and lessons learned

With the prospect of creating long-term results and building on the existing momentum from the first phase of the DEA Energy Partnership Programme (DEPP), Denmark allocated DKK 115 million from the Climate Envelope to continue the cooperation with the Mexico, Viet Nam, China and South Africa under DEPP phase II to assist them with their transition to a low carbon economy and to provide support for the implementation of the Paris Agreement through energy and climate actions.
The objective of the review is to assess the DEPP II in a way that enables possible course correction in the current phase and can serve as an input to the formulation of a possible next phase of the programme.

Services provided by DEM include:

• Assess the overall programme as well as the country specific programmes with regard to relevance, efficiency, effectiveness, sustainability and possible wider impact.
  
• Assess the applied institutional arrangements, working modalities and procedural requirements of the
  
• Assess pros and cons for bundling four country programmes under the DEPP umbrella
  
• Review and provide recommendations that can be used as input to the programming of a potential new partnership programmes post-2020

The "Achieving Low Carbon Growth in Cities through sustainable Urban Systems Management in Thailand (LCC) Project" aims to strengthen the capacities and processes at local level for bottom-up integrated low carbon development planning, the implementation and sustainable management of low carbon development projects. The four-year project (May 2017- April 2021) focuses on low carbon urban systems, in particular, waste management, sustainable transport and efficient use of energy, in four cities, Chiang Mai, KhonKhaen, Samui and Nakhon Ratchasima municipalities.

DEM has provided a Technical Advisor to the project to support with

• Low carbon sustainable urban development planning which will enable the cities to formulate and implement low carbon sustainable urban development plans,
  
• Promote low carbon investments leading to more energy efficient urban systems
  
• Recommendations on financial incentives and institutional arrangements to increase volume of investments in energy efficient urban systems by government and private sector

The Nigerian Building Energy Efficiency Code (BEEC) was developed in 2017. Through this project, DEM will support the Nigerian Ministry of Power, Works and Housing (Housing Sector) and at least three selected states on building energy efficiency implementation strategy.

DEM will support the implementation of the BEEC through comprehensive technical assistance in the following areas:

• Adoption of the Building Energy Efficiency Code at State level
  
• Capacity building on Building Energy Efficiency Code Implementation
  
• Execution of 10 energy audits in public buildings at federal and state level. This support on audits, especially regarding trainings, will take into consideration the energy audit trainings that have been implemented during the first phase of the Nigerian energy support programme
  
• Support towards 10 private housing developers in the review of their building designs to take into consideration the
  
• Building Energy Efficiency Code requirements
  
• Strategic communication on the Building Energy Efficiency Codes and the benefits

Several countries in SSA have recently requested assistance in developing programs and building capacity to address efficiency. While various studies and Technical Assistance programs have been carried out to promote energy efficiency in SSA, this support has not yet led to significant investments. Therefore, the World Bank has initiated a project, initially focused at three countries (Botswana, Ghana, and Zambia), to identify a set of demand-side electricity efficiency investments of moderate size that have potential for replication, as well as the policy measures and other enabling factors that would facilitate their uptake.

DEM’s role on the assignment is to:

• identify and prepare basic program designs for a set of demand-side electricity efficiency investments of moderate size (about US$5 to 10 million each) suitable for near-term financing by the World Bank Group or other financiers,
  
• advise on policies and measures to facilitate the uptake of the proposed investment opportunities
  
• advise on the design of a regional energy efficiency program based in part on the program designs in Botswana, Ghana, and Zambia.

The overall objective of the programme "Energy security and Climate action in the Southern Neighbourhood 2017-2018", which has been adopted by the European Commission in 2017 is to enhance energy security and adaptive capacity of partner countries while fostering their transition to low carbon and climate-resilient economy, thereby contributing to more stable, efficient, competitive and climate-resilient socioeconomic contexts. The purpose of this project is to provide technical assistance to the Southern Neighbourhood countries to support their transition towards sustainable, low-carbon and climate resilient development through the formulation and implementation of climate actions (mitigation and adaptation) and of sustainable energy policies, with a focus on energy efficiency and the use of renewable energy, both at national and local level.

The key objectives to be achieved under the project are:

• enhanced capacities of ENI South partner countries to implement and regularly update Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), to develop adaptation and mitigation plans (including long-term Low Emission Development Strategies) and increasing their knowledge and implementing abilities in the field of Measurement, Reporting and Verification in collaboration with all relevant government bodies as well as in consultation with regional, national and subnational stakeholders.
  
• increased number of local Sustainable Energy Access and Climate Action Plan (SEACAPs), including greenhouse gases inventories and climate vulnerability and risk assessments, developed and implemented in line with the Global Covenant of Mayors principles, leading to concrete actions implemented by local authorities in the Southern Neighbourhood.
  
• improved access to finance mechanisms for project beneficiaries leading to more implementation of sustainable actions at national and local level.

In collaboration with Harvard University’s Office for Sustainability, Danish Management (DM) conducted a piolet project that included a materiality assessment, aligning the University-wide Sustainability Plan with the Sustainable development Goals (SDGs).

The aim of this project was to show how the SDGs can be utilized as a tool to align Harvard’s decentralized campus around a holistic vision using a common platform that the SDGs can provide.

Harvard’s current Sustainability Plan published by the Office for Sustainability consists of five primary focus areas including campus operations as well as research and teaching. Each of the five areas was first aligned with primary Sustainable Development Goals. The Plan's corresponding Standards, Commitments and Goals were then aligned with specific SDG Targets. Additional text in the Plan was also highlighted to show how the SDGs can help to meet the specific vision and objectives being discussed. Primary recommendations were also provided.

By aligning the Harvard University Sustainability Plan with the Sustainable Development Goals, Danish Management was able to demonstrate how the SDGs can provide a number of benefits for Harvard’s Office for Sustainability, and the University as a whole. These benefits include:

1. Creating a platform for aligning diverse activities and fostering innovation
   
2. Making sure that big sustainability issues don’t fall through the cracks
   
3. Not re-inventing the wheel – using existing standards to report and gain inspiration for new sustainability activities
   
4. Providing an easy communication tool for university leaders

The Smart Grids Programme is one of the six flag ship programmes within SANEDI. The Programme is aligned to the strategic objectives of the Department of Energy and is focused on the introduction of the various concepts of smart grids within the South African Electricity Distribution Industry (EDI). In the context of South Africa?s electricity needs, strategic initiatives and technological advancements are needed to modernize the electrical grid by urgently addressing the sustainability of municipal distribution utilities. SANEDI in consultation with the Department of Energy (DoE) in 2012 established the South Africa Smart Grid Initiative (SASGI). The technical assistance to the SA-EU Dialogue intends to close the existing gaps within the draft smart grid vision document that was developed earlier, through a three tiered approach employing: three strategic workshops, a study tour leading to capacity building and technical assistance. The ultimate goal is the development of a more inclusive and streamlined smart grid vision for South Africa. The process of developing the Smart Grid Vision document entails :

• Engagement with local stakeholders in a series of three workshops to capture true reflections of the South African - Electricity supply Industry (ESI) smart grid policy recommendations and best practices
  
• Development of an analysis report on the policy and implementation gaps within the document.
  
• Organising a study tour and gathering of information on approaches by EU partners. Developing study tour materials/ contents (presentations, agendas, reports, surveys)
  
• Preparation of a final Vision document

Danish Energy Management & Esbensen A/S will lead the final evaluation of the Philippines Sustainable Energy Finance Program (PHILS SEF II), which was initiated to support the creation of a commercial financing market for sustainable energy projects in the Philippines.
DEM-ESB brings extensive experience in EE and renewable energy project financing and implementation in Asia to this type of assignment. This is combined with our in-depth knowledge in the monitoring and evaluation of energy projects internationally.
DEM-ESB will provide a systematic assessment of the performance of PHILS SEF II.

The PHILS SEF was initiated to support the creation of a commercial financing market for sustainable energy projects in the Philippines. PHILS SEF II was targeted to directly support US$ 120 million in loans and US$ 200 million in total project investments, made possible by the partner banks. The overall goal of Phils SEF II is to increase access to local sources of financing for sustainable energy (SE) projects in order to stimulate private sector investments and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

This final evaluation will analyse the actual achievements which are reported to be much higher. DEM-ESB will provide a comprehensive and systematic assessment of the performance of PHILS SEF II to determine the extent of project accomplishment.
We will also synthesize lessons that may help improve the selection, design, and implementation of future activities financed through the Global Environment Facility.

Indonesia and Denmark are cooperating through an Environmental Support Programme, with the current third programme phase (ESP3) running from 2013 to 2017 (pilot projects to 2018). The overall ESP3 development objective is to support the Government of Indonesia (GoI) in reconciling economic growth with sustainable development through improved environmental management and climate change mitigation and adaptation.

The Danish Energy Management and Esbensen (DEM-ESB) led consortium has been awarded the contract under the ESP3 to perform a feasibility study and a preliminary engineering design for a Photovoltaic (PV) Power Plant that is capable of providing 24/7 operation of electricity to the three identified islands ? Nyamuk, Parang and Genting in the Karimunjawa Archipelago in Central Java Province of Indonesia. The assignment has been formulated based on the findings of a pre-feasibility study that investigated the opportunity to install some renewable energy systems on the 3 Islands in the archipelago. The pre-feasibility study concluded that a scenario of 100% photovoltaic for 24 hours load is the best scenario to meet the energy demands of the three islands which currently face a deficit leading to the electricity supply being limited to just 6 hours a day.Danish Energy Management and Esbensen (DEM-ESB) will embark on this project together with our partners IT Power Consulting (UK) and Contained Energy (Indonesia).

Botswana imports a significant portion of its electricity and all of the petroleum products that are consumed in the country. The country continues to rely heavily on electricity imports from South Africa and other countries within the Southern African Power Pool (SAPP). These imports are increasingly costly and over the period 2009 to 2013 the unit cost of imported power rose by 85%. In order to mitigate the high cost of both electricity and petroleum product imports, the Government of Botswana (GoB) is keen to improve energy efficiency in the country. This is reflected in Botswana?s 10th National development Plan (NDP 10) that states that for energy conservation and demand management the strategy will be to ?target efficient utilization of energy in buildings, transport and industry, promotion of energy efficient equipment, and the development of policy and legislation for demand-side management including price as a regulator of demand?. Improved energy efficiency is also viewed as a positive means of contributing to Botswana?s international climate change and carbon emissions obligations. Studies have indicated that 10 ? 15% of the energy consumed in Botswana could be saved by implementing short-term energy efficiency measures.

The objectives of this assignment is to recommend strategic actions which could be taken by the GoB to promote and sustain overall energy efficiency improvement. The project?s scope covers, among others, stocktaking of existing information, review and in-depth analysis of current situation, identification of priority areas for EE improvements, identification of barriers, assessment of EE improvement potential and development of sector-specific estimates, establishment of institutional frameworks and funding, capacity building and drafting of a comprehensive Energy Efficiency Strategy and Roadmap.

The project seeks to develop the post-2015 National Energy Efficiency Strategy, and determine new energy intensity reduction and sectorial energy efficiency improvement targets from 2015 to 2030 in line with the Medium Term Strategic Framework and the National Development Plan. This will also include the analysis of energy efficiency potentials utilising acceptable scenarios planning and modelling tools for various economic sectors that should also be listed in the strategy document.

A large component of the project was to transfer and entrenching skills and knowledge in the Department of Energy, through training individuals as well as encouraging organisational learning and capacity building.

Danish Energy Management coordinates and facilitates stakeholder consultation workshops with regard to the development of the post-2015 NEES, targets and implementation plan.

Denmark envisaged a new programme of tentatively DKK 20-25 mio. in 2015-2019 in order to support Georgia’s efforts to strengthen energy efficiency and/or the use of sustainable energy sources. Possible support might include adaptation to EU regulations on energy efficiency or enhancement of the use of sustainable energy as Georgia has a significant potential for further enhancing the use of hydropower. An identification mission to Georgia is to be undertaken with a view to collecting additional information and for discussion with key stakeholders in Georgia. The objective of the assignment was to analyse, assess and then formulate in cooperation with national partners a programme document for Danish support to reforms related to energy efficiency and/or sustainable energy sources in Georgia.
Danish Energy Management & Esbensen has performed a mapping of the activities of donors and multilateral actors, and description of donor coordination mechanisms; a mapping of national stakeholders, priority needs and demands of the Georgian authorities with regard to energy efficiency and sustainable energy, as well as a Capacity assessment of implementing partner(s), other partners and sustainability issues.

Danish Energy Management & Esbensen has been asked by the European Union to help facilitating the implementation of strategies that will enable Jordan to reach the medium and long term goals for the development of renewable energy and energy efficiency, with a special focus on the building sector. This sector is considered by the Government as vital for the sustainable economic growth of the country.
The project has two components: 1) an institutional component and 2) Energy Efficiency in the building sector.

Danish Energy Management & Esbensen collaborates with SAFEGE and Centre for Renewable Energy Sources and Saving to reach the following results:

Action plans for EE and RE, aiming as increasing their use in the public sector, in industrial and commercial enterprises, and in households.
Further to developing an EE building code, we put efforts into increasing knowledge and acceptance of the Building Code by professionals.
Training, demonstration projects, and regulatory frameworks for EE.
A special emphasis is laid on Monitoring and Evaluation of RE/EE performance as well as the development of an Energy Information System.

Danish Energy Management & Esbensen provided capacity development and technical assistance for Institutional Strengthening of the National Energy Management Committee in Energy Policy and Planning to the Government of Myanmar to strengthen the ability of the National Energy Management Committee (NEMC) to prepare policies and strategies in the energy sector.

Activities included:
Conduct participatory consultation activities within the NEMC to determine issues and areas requiring strategic and policy advice and action plans for the overall energy, energy efficiency, and renewable energy.
Design, organise, facilitate and document public stakeholder discussions with a range of stakeholders, including civil society.
Set up the coordination mechanism among the eight concerned ministries in formulating overall energy sector policy, strategy, and planning; and promote energy efficiency and renewable energy development, including developing institutional development plans and identifying support needed and action plans.
Review the existing energy sector laws, policies, and strategies and finalise energy policy and strategy papers.
Prepare long-term oil and natural gas development strategy, including natural gas pipeline rehabilitation and expansion plan.

Danish Energy Management & Esbensen together with our local partner ENERTEAM supports the Ministry of Construction (MOC) in Vietnam in the implementation of the new Energy Efficiency Building Code (EEBC).
The overall objective of the assistance is to: “Improve energy efficiency in new Vietnamese buildings and – through this – to help MOC meet their energy saving targets under the VNEEP 2011-15 programmes”.

Danish Energy Management & Esbensen support to MOC constitute three main components:

1. Capacity building
   
2. Mechanism for regulation
   
3. Advise on design for demonstration buildings

Danish Energy Management & Esbensen (DEM-ESB) was assigned to develop a feasibility study with the aim of reducing the electricity consumption in the building sector by 20 % and in the public sector and private industry by 30 % before 2020.

The task was to develop a plan for capacity building and training of local energy auditors. This included teaching energy efficient building design, retrofitting of existing buildings and energy management as a means to ensure monitoring and optimization of a building’s energy consumption.

Also, several energy screenings were produced in both public and private buildings, and subsequently initiatives to improve the building’s energy efficiency were identified.

Parallel to the energy saving efforts, grid connected solar PV systems were installed on the rooftops of many of the island’s schools and these PV systems significantly improved the island’s production of renewable energy.

By the end of project implementation, DEM-ESB submitted a report that shows and advises on a continuous improvement of the Thinadhoo Islands’ energy efficiency as well as their future independent energy saving efforts.

Danish Energy Management & Esbensen assists the Projects Directorate 3, in particular the Energy Department in its wide range of activities and responsibilities, including:

• The technical, economic, financial, procurement, environmental and social appraisal, in line with the Bank’s project appraisal cycle
  
• The provision of project preparation and implementation support to promoters including management of major technical assistance programmes;
  
• Monitoring of projects;
  
• The provision of specific leading expertise in engineering and economics to undertake specific studies or research in a particular area or sub-sector of the energy sector.

For the Melaka State Government, Danish Energy Management & Esbensen have been contracted to screen and analyse 9 State Buildings covering a total area of 155,000 m2. The project is a pilot project to demonstrate the ESCO model for public buildings in practice. Based on the screenings done of the 9 buildings, we expect a 20% saving and that the investments in the second phase will amount to 20 million DKK (app. 3.5 million USD). The results of the project will be presented regionally for the Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand Growth Triangle (IMT-GT), which covers 32 states and provinces. The project will also lead to energy saving projects in all 95 public buildings in Melaka with expected investments of 50 million DKK (9 million USD).

The objective of the assignment is to establish a plan for reducing electrical energy use in the residential sector by 20% and in the business/government and industrial sector by 30% by 2020 in Thinadhoo Island. In the short term, initiatives implemented by this project should result in at least 5 percent reduction in electricity use by the end of performance of this contract. Focus is on demand-side electricity energy use.

Among the many activities were the development of an Electricity Conservation and Efficiency Improvement Action Plan for Thinadhoo Island; the execution of a training program for implementation of the Action Plan and support to implementation during the initial period; and design of Residential Electricity conservation training program targeted at Local NGOs, Womens’ Groups and school children.

With support from the World Bank (WB) and the Global Environment Facility (GEF), the Government of the Republic of Zambia (GRZ) was implementing a project that requires the Rural Electrification Authority (REA) to procure Sustainable Solar Market Packages (SSMP).
Danish Energy Management & Esbensen prepared detailed designs of three (3) SSMP packages by undertaking a full market assessment for solar home systems and submission of a full feasibility report on the assessed districts. Furthermore, we provided support to REA in promoting and marketing of the SSMPs.

Danish Energy Management & Esbensen is assisting the Department of Energy to develop and institutionalise a target monitoring and report system within the DOE, on progress in the achievement of the energy efficiency targets and associated carbon emission reductions, as outlined in the National Energy Efficiency Strategy.

Based on an existing methodology handbook on energy efficiency target monitoring in South Africa, developed by the DoE, Danish Energy Management & Esbensen is developing the energy efficiency target monitoring system which will include the development of a model for data collection at generation, distribution and sector level as well as a core set of indicators.

Danish Energy Management & Esbensen implements the target monitoring system in up to 45 local municipalities across the country. The data generated by the monitoring system will inform decision making and will aid DoE in building a case for the development of policy interventions to achieve the established targets. The target monitoring system was developed during 2012, and tested during 2013 and subsequently rolled out.
Sectors covered: Industrial, commercial, residential and public buildings, and transport

Danish Energy Management & Esbensen are requested by the European Commission to assist in the monitoring of contracts of the Energy Facility’s call for proposals financed under the 10th EDF.

Danish Energy Management & Esbensen support the EU Delegations and ACP Secretariat in the monitoring of the over 100 projects financed under the Energy Facility throughout the implementation process until the end of the execution of the projects.

A monitoring system has been established, which will combine desk-based reviews and thematic studies, with on-site missions to verify results and assist projects with problems in implementation.

Additional tasks such as regional seminars, capitalisation and best practices, or dissemination of the results of the Energy Facility are also delivered by Danish Energy Management & Esbensen. Furthermore, we have developed a database allowing tracking of project information and achievements, through the use of scorecards, tables, data exports etc.

Danish Energy Management & Esbensen was requested to assist the Ministry of Infrastructure in developing a set of renewable energy strategies in order to ensure a long-term and sustainable contribution by renewable energy technologies to Rwanda’s energy balance. The focus was on solar energy technologies, micro-hydro applications, and wind technologies for households and small enterprises, in particular in off-grid, rural areas.

The main scope was to present a detailed strategy document that specifies program designs and work plans for supporting enhanced diffusion of solar energy technologies, micro-hydro and wind energy in Rwanda. The assignment was carried out in different phases: i) sector overviews, ii) Strategy preparation and formulation, iii) Detailing actions plans (investment & activities).

The objective of this study was to assess the feasibility of introducing energy sector (both electric power and gas) demand-side management (DSM) measures into its overall strategy of meeting current and projected demand. This included: tariff/pricing mechanisms, utility load management programs and regulatory incentives/mandates for utilities to pursue DSM strategies and develop targets.
Danish Energy Management & Esbensen achieved the following results:

1. Existing energy efficiency initiatives in Armenia reviewed and summarised
   
2. Historic and projected electricity patterns and loads for end–users analyzed and areas where DSM strategies could be implemented determined
   
3. A long-list of measures identified
   
4. Recommended measures analysed in-depth
   
5. Institutional capacity building needs to implement and monitor recommended measures identified and DSM action plan established

Danish Energy Management & Esbensen were tasked by Danida to provide:

1. An in-depth overview of the energy sector in Vietnam, including policy environment, opportunities, risks, and financing gaps/challenges;
   
2. An identification and assessment of future sub-sector focus for the Danida Business Partnerships and Finance Programme within renewable energy and energy efficiency during the transition period (2011-2015).
   
3. An assessment and recommendation of feasible new Danish initiatives within renewable energy and energy efficiency.

Danish Energy Management & Esbensen (DEM-ESB) has developed the strategy and the action plans for the implementation of energy management at Bakrie University.

Preliminarily, the existing energy management systems were analyzed and questionnaires were distributed to map current working procedures. The project was implemented in collaboration with Danida and the local company Kementerian Energidan Sumber.

DEM-ESB was in charging of designing the framework for an energy management organization, energy policies and guidelines for implementation and general use of energy management in the organization.

The work also included the development of useful tools for monitoring and analyzing energy consumption as well as a time frame for the implementation period.

Finally, a plan was developed to generate attention to energy consumption and energy efficiency and to train specific employees in energy management. The project also used more alternative methods for the dissemination of key messages to the daily users of the University and its employees – i.e. through means of postal cards and cartoons.

The South Asia Enterprise Development Facility (SEDF) program in Bangladesh started in 2008 with the main objective of enhancing Energy Efficiency/Renewable Energy (EE/RE) finance portfolio of financial institutions and to encourage the financial sector to consider environmental risk in lending proactively.
In developing EE/RE portfolio in banks one of the major barriers to energy efficiency is lack of local energy auditors who would be able to carry out audits and assist both the industry and banks in ensuring investment in energy efficient measures which will bring about efficiency gains and at the same time help protect the environment.
Danish Energy Management & Esbensen helped develop the capacity in Bangladesh and Nepal in the area of energy auditing, focusing on:

1. Conducting energy auditors’ trainings in Nepal and Bangladesh so that the trained auditors serve the energy intensive sectors to gain efficiency.
   
2. Conducting preliminary audits in industries in Bangladesh and Nepal in selected sectors by performing walk through energy audits for a prospective EE customer to gain information to guide project design and implementation. The walkthroughs gave the newly trained auditors hands on experience and provided a ground to match what they have learned with practice.
   
3. Developing preliminary reports indicating energy savings and potential investment options for industries which have been audited. These reports aimed to encourage bank financing, therefore they highlighted energy saving potential options for changes, probable investment amount and payback period.

Denmark wants to contribute to mitigation and to the development of measures for adaption to climate change. Therefore Danish Energy Management & Esbensen provided assistance to Vietnam around a number of activities, which covered several areas, which are necessary to ensure that the Vietnamese National Energy Efficiency and Conservation Programme can be successfully implemented: 1) Awareness, 2) Curricula, 3) Handbook/procedures/methodology & best practice guide, 4) Training and 5) Energy audits and feasibility.

Therefore Danish Energy Management & Esbensen has helped to increase use of indigenous renewable energy resources as a means of increasing the energy diversification and improving Armenia’s energy security.

In collaboration with local experts we developed a renewable energy development roadmap until 2020 identifying economical and financially viable potential of renewable energy in Armenia, set up short, mid and long-term targets for development of renewable energy, and outlined specific steps of achieving these targets.

In collaboration with Danida, Danish Energy Management & Esbensen (DEM-ESB) was assigned to develop and implement the National Energy Management Act for buildings and industry in Vietnam. Also included in the contract was the training of energy management national rules and regulations to 2.500 energy managers.

The main objectives of the project were to promote energy savings and improve energy efficiency, and enhance public awareness about energy. This included the development of a complete curriculum and teaching program for the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT). Therefore, a national energy management handbook with easily accessible instructions was developed especially for energy managers within buildings and industry.

The purpose of the handbook and the teaching was to make energy managers ready to train other employees in energy management issues. Teaching included training, local cases, supervision and follow-up.

Danish Energy Management & Esbensen (DEM-ESB) was assigned the task of developing and implementing energy management in the Ekurhuleni municipality, and being a key municipal organization, the Edenvale Customer Care Centre was the point of departure.

The work included the development of energy management policies and strategies as well as organizational structures. Work-related guidelines and models for energy-saving behavior have been created for key personnel in the municipality responsible for energy management.

On top of the energy management work, the project included a preliminary and a more detailed energy screening of the Edenvale Customer Centre as well as analysis and verification of energy saving initiatives and implementation of permanent energy plants.

DEM-ESB was also in charge of the subsequent counselling concerning the procurement and inspection of the energy retrofitting of technical facilities and installation of solar heating.

This project has ensured the Edenvale Customer Centre annual energy consumption savings of 38 % – corresponding to 430.000 kWh per year.

As part of the Danida Business-to-Business programme, Danish Energy Management & Esbensen (DEM-ESB) had established collaboration with two Chinese companies; Enecore Carbon and Chongqing Runhouse Urban Planning & Design Co. in order to improve capacity building and knowledge sharing within energy management and energy efficient building design.

DEM-ESB has extensive experience within energy management and the aim was to pass on that knowledge so that the Chinese companies could learn about cost-effective training of their employees.

The work included teaching and counselling of energy management measures, more specifically energy management strategies, -policies and organizational structures.

The underlying basis of the training material was the international energy management standards.

The Environmental Support Programme was the second phase of a comprehensive Danida supported initiative in Indonesia. The programme aimed to improve sustainable environmental management in support of livelihoods in Indonesia.
Danish Energy Management & Esbensen was assigned to implement component 2 of the second phase, which focused on energy efficiency and conservation in industry, commercial and public sectors. The component was divided into four outputs:
Output 1: Establishment of Clearing House for Energy Efficiency (EECCHI)
Output 2: Development of Building Energy Codes, Energy Efficiency Guidelines and training, low energy demonstration building
Output 3: Energy Auditor certification and training, and pilot activities
Output 4: Home and School Competition & Local Government Capacity Building to increase knowledge and enable stronger action through local efforts within energy efficiency through targeting provincial governments, companies, universities and schools.

As part of the Danida Business-to-Business programme, Danish Energy Management & Esbensen (DEM-ESB) and the South African company Strategic Environmental Focus (SEF) joined forces to improve SEF’s knowledge within the areas of energy management and building design.

The objective of the project was to pass on to SEF the past experiences of DEM-ESB within the area of energy management. The tasks included teaching and advising the involved parties in energy management, more specifically energy management strategies and policies and organizational development. The underlying basis of the training material was the international energy management standards.

Danish Energy Management & Esbensen developed and maintained a living pipeline containing in the magnitude of 15 projects or 4 million CERs, to be contracted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs within 12 months taking due account of the priorities and price policy of the Danish CDM programme.

Danish Energy Management & Esbensen were assigned to:

1. To identify potential CDM projects in Malaysia with the potential of generating CERs to be purchased by the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
   
2. To develop necessary documentation for a number of selected projects, including Project Idea Note (PIN) and Project Design Document (PDD), and provide follow-up for approval of these selected projects by the Designated National Authority for subsequent approval by the CDM Executive Board.
   
3. To assist and advise the Danish Embassy in Kuala Lumpur before and during negotiations on Letter of Intent (LoI) and Emission Reductions Purchase Agreement (ERPA) and participate in monitoring on-going CDM-project generating CERs to Denmark.
   
4. To promote increased capacity and awareness of local Malaysian Consultants and project owners of CDM through their active involvement in identification and preparation of CDM projects.
   
5. To provide relevant technical advice to the Danish Embassy on climate change and CDM, including information on market trends, methodology developments, etc.

The overall objective of the assignment was to develop and maintain a living pipeline containing in the magnitude of 15 projects or 4 million CER’s, which can be contracted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs within 12 months taking due account of the priorities and price policy of the Danish CDM programme.

The specific objectives of the assignment include:

1. To identify potential CDM projects in Thailand with the potential of generating CERs to be purchased by the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
   
2. To develop necessary documentation for a number of selected projects, including Project Idea Note (PIN) and Project Design Document (PDD), and provide follow-up for approval of these selected projects by the Designated National Authority for subsequent approval by the CDM Executive Board.
   
3. To assist and advise the Danish Embassy in Bangkok before and during negotiations on Letter of Intent (LoI) and Emission Reductions Purchase Agreement (ERPA) and participate in monitoring on-going CDM-projects generating CERs to Denmark.
   
4. To promote increased capacity and awareness of local Thai Consultants and project owners of CDM through their active involvement in identification and preparation of CDM projects.
   
5. To provide relevant technical advice to the Danish Embassy on climate change and CDM, including information on market trends, methodology developments, etc.

The overall objective of the assignment was to develop and maintain a living pipeline containing in the magnitude of 15 projects or 4 million CER’s, which can be contracted by the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs within 12 months, taking due account of the priorities and price policy of the Danish CDM programme.

The specific objectives of the assignment include:

1. To identify potential CDM projects in Indonesia with the potential of generating CERs to be purchased by the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
   
2. To develop necessary documentation for a number of selected projects, including Project Idea Note (PIN) and Project Design Document (PDD), and provide follow-up for approval of these selected projects by the Designated National Authority for subsequent approval by the CDM Executive Board.
   
3. To assist and advise the Danish Embassy in Jakarta before and during negotiations on Letter of Intent (LoI) and Emission Reductions Purchase Agreement (ERPA) and participate in monitoring on-going CDM-project generating CERs to Denmark.
   
4. To promote increased capacity and awareness of local Indonesian Consultants and project owners of CDM through their active involvement in identification and preparation of CDM projects.
   
5. To provide relevant technical advice to the Danish Embassy on climate change and CDM, including information on market trends, methodology developments, etc.

The Danish Low Carbon Street in Haiyan China is the first sustainable community towards a sustainable city. With Haiyan as one of Chinas role models for sustainability in the Chinese five year energy plan, the area of 60.000 squaremeters includes future residential, commercial and open green spaces planned for the city population.

Danish Energy Management & Esbensen analysed, optimised and designed the new Low Carbon conceptual masterplan for The Danish Low Carbon Street along with sustainability guidelines for sites, buildings and public transportation with support from Haiyan Urban Investment Group, Wuyuan Sub-district office of people?s Government of Haiyan County and the first secretary on China.

The conceptual masterplan was developed based on a newly developed Sustainability Strategy, which ensures minimising the energy need and carbon emissions. In the strategy energy, water, waste, environment, ecology and transport is optimised and the future low energy use is sustained through various initiatives like sustainability management, energy efficient behaviour and user involvement.

Xiaohong Shen, First Secretary of China, expressed the masterplan as innovative and pioneering, and already after the presentation of the conceptual masterplan shaked hands upon a new agreement about renovation and retrofitting the existing building mass in the area as well as consultancy about sustainability management.

Danish Energy Management & Esbensen understood the importance of integrating a high level of social sustainability with technological ingenuity. The new development in the area is based on a building system inspired from successful developments in Copenhagen in Denmark, and minimises the carbon emissions from transportation by being planned as a car-free area with a safe environment for pedestrians and bicycles.

The project integrates future persistence in minimising the energy consumption with the strategic step Sustain, where a sustainability centre together with a energy facility and a green belt of vegitation continually acquire a sustainable awareness for the residents in the area.
The project integrates environmental, social and economic sustainability and stands as a role model for sustainable urban planning in Haiyan that achieves energy efficiency, environmental awareness, technological ingenuity and social harmony.