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Antigua and Barbuda. Priority National GEF Projects. Project-1. Improving energy efficiency in the generation and distribution of portable water in Antigua and Barbuda. GEF Focal Area. Climate Change. GEF Agency. TBD. Outcomes. Global Environmental Benefits
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Antigua and Barbuda Priority National GEF Projects
Project-1 • Improving energy efficiency in the generation and distribution of portable water in Antigua and Barbuda Antigua and Barbuda
GEF Focal Area • Climate Change GEF Agency • TBD Antigua and Barbuda
Outcomes • Global Environmental Benefits • Reducing emissions form national water distribution systems • National Sustainable development benefits • Reduction in the cost of supply • Reduction in wastage Antigua and Barbuda
Project Activities • Baseline data collection • Strategic review of water distribution strategy-integration of renewable energy into water distribution and generation • Development of a national energy diversification policy/program Antigua and Barbuda
Link to national priority area • The First national communication to the UNFCCC has identified electricity generation as one of the top emission of green house gasses. • This project will seek to identify a strategy/(s) to make the national electricity generation company, which is also responsible for water generation more efficient. Antigua and Barbuda
Co-financing sources • Government • 1,350,000.00 • Private sector and Central Government • 350,000.00 • In kind contribution over a 2 year period • GEF • 950,000.00 Antigua and Barbuda
Project-2 • Improving efficiency and introduction of renewable energy in school and government buildings. Antigua and Barbuda
GEF Focal Area • Climate Change GEF Agency • TBD Antigua and Barbuda
Outcomes • Global Environmental Benefits • Reduction of carbon emissions • National Sustainable development benefits • Reduction in the cost of and wastage of electricity while providing education and training in “new technology” Antigua and Barbuda
Project Activities • Baseline data collection • Review of technology options; • Implementation in one school Antigua and Barbuda
Link to national priority area • The First national communication to the UNFCCC has identified electricity generation as one of the top emission of green house gasses. Antigua and Barbuda
Co-financing sources • Government and private sector • 995,000.00 • GEF • 895,000.00 Antigua and Barbuda