Increasing Energy Access
 while mitigating climate change
Case for Energy Efficiency
PAUL KIRAI
 National Project Manager,
GEF-KAM ENERGY PROJECT - Kenya
At the e-parliament
November 2006,
Ol Tukai Lodge - Amboseli

Accessibility factors
Availability – scarce energy recourses, distance,
Cost, affordability  - Prohibitive acquisition and maintenance costs
Awareness – Not knowing options
Large population in Asia and sub-Sahara Africa rely primarily on biomass fuel

Need for Ònew PowerÓ
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Electricity Losses
Energy Intensity Vs GDP
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Kenya Energy Scenario
High  Biomass Use
Dependence on imported petroleum products for Industry and Transport. Represents close to 30 % of KenyaÕs total import bill. Meets 90% of commercial energy demand

Kenya Energy Scenario
Shortfall in hydro electricity generation resulting in increased thermal generation - Large Commercial and industrial consume 60% of electricity generated.
Wastage of energy ranges between 10% and 30% of primary energy input

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Introducing energy efficiency in industry
The GEF-KAM Project
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Adoption in Industry
Where are the Energy Savings
Capacity Utilization- Drying Ovens
Fine tuning – Boiler excess air control
Technology Upgrade -  Waste heat recovery
Energy efficiency measures
ÒRealizedÓ Power from GEF-KAM Project
ÒNewÓ Energy from Demand Reduction
Some Benefits of Energy Efficiency
Availability of energy at 1/3 cost of new generation
Lower  environmental impacts
Reduce Foreign Exchange Expenditures
Keep and Create Jobs
Contribute to Poverty reduction

Challenges for Policy
Promoting Energy Efficiency at all levels
Making the ÒsavedÓ energy available for increasing access to energy
Managing Rebound effect (protecting the gains)
Up-scaling to all sectors of the economy
Lack of targets, and standards

Policy Suggestions
Establish legislation to promote and improve efficiency
Generation – Set Targets (Lts/KW)
Distribution (low losses)
Utilization of Energy
Introduce Energy Standards and Labels
Introduce incentive schemes
Mainstream Energy Efficiency into policy and energy policy and programmes.
Build capacity

Engage all stakeholders
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