Policies to spur energy access.

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Walters, Terri, author.

Rai, Neha, author.

Contributor:

National Renewable Energy Laboratory (U.S.), Researcher.

Clean Energy Solutions Center, issuing body.

International Institute for Environment and Development, issuing body.

United States. Department of Energy, Sponsor.

United States. Department of Energy. Office of Scientific and Technical Information, Distributor.

Series:

NREL/TP ; 7 A 40-64460.

Technical report NREL/TP ; 7A40-64460

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Electric power distribution--Government policy.

Electric power distribution.

Genre:

technical reports.

Technical reports

Technical reports.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (3 volumes) : color illustrations.

Place of Publication:

[Golden, Colo.] : [Natonal Renewable Energy Laboratory], September 2015.

Summary:

Government policy is one of the most important factors in engaging the private sector in providing universal access to electricity. In particular, the private sector is well positioned to provide decentralized electricity products and services. While policy uncertainty and regulatory barriers can keep enterprises and investors from engaging in the market, targeted policies can create opportunities to leverage private investment and skills to expand electricity access. However, creating a sustainable market requires policies beyond traditional electricity regulation. The report reviews the range of policy issues that impact the development and expansion of a market for decentralized electricity services from establishing an enabling policy environment to catalyzing finance, building human capacity, and integrating energy access with development programs. The case studies in this report show that robust policy frameworks--addressing a wide range of market issues--can lead to rapid transformation in energy access. The report highlights examples of these policies in action Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Mali, Mexico, and Nepal.

Contents:

v. 1. Engaging the private sector in expanding access to electricity / Terri Walters [and four others]

v. 2. Case studies of public-private model to finance decentralized electricity access / Neha Rai [and fifteen others]

Executive summary / Terri Walters [and four others].

Notes:

Title from title screen (viewed on July 6, 2016).

At head of title: Clean Energy Solutions Center; International Institute for Environment and Development.

Published through SciTech Connect.

Includes bibliographical references.

OCLC:

930076881