In response to the challenges posed by the inefficiencies of the power sector in Bangladesh, the World Bank commissioned Fichtner in August 2005 with the preparation of a financial restructuring and recovery plan for the entire power sector of Bangladesh. The objective of this project is to define, in co-operation with the Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources and the sector entities, a realistic plan to restore the sector's financial viability and creditworthiness within a reasonable timeframe. The structure of the Final Report is set up as follows: Section 2 – Development of the power sector; Section 3 – Operational performance and financial situation of the existing sector entities; Section 4 – Financial Restructuring; Section 5 – Financial Recovery Plan; Section 6 – Financial Projections and Section 7 – Time-bound Action Plan.

The aim of this guide is to share and provide the industry and homeowners the procedures and the good practices in the design, planning and implementation of a photovoltaic system in a building development.

Outline of Greenmark point allocation system, compliance method, submission procedures, and mandatory requirements of the Greenmark system. The purpose of the amendments (Addendum No.1) is to allow alternative scoring methodology for meeting the criteria under ‘RB 1-2 Naturally Ventilated Design and Air-Conditioning System’.

Nexant, Inc. has been retained by the Asian Development Bank (ADB), to provide consulting services for the Power Sector Development Program II study. The objective of this Technical Assistance (TA) assignment is to assist the Government of Bangladesh in preparing the Power Sector Development Program II and to support the policy reform and further restructuring of the power sector. A key part (Component B) of the TA is to develop a Power System Master Plan (PSMP) Update to the year 2025. The report is organised as follows: Section 1.2 elaborates on the objectives of the PSMP update and provides an overview of power system planning in general. Section 1.3 summarizes the results of the PSMP Update. Section 1.4 offers Nexant's recommendations. Section 2 provides an overview of the existing generation and transmission systems. Section 3 presents Nexant's load forecast. Section 4 addresses energy resources, especially fuel supply. Section 5 discusses generation and transmission expansion options and potential generating plant sites. Section 6 provides the generation expansion plan. Section 7 presents the transmission expansion plan. Section 8 discusses economic analysis and financial projections for the proposed development plan.---Note: Load Side Management (LSM).

The 3-Year Road Map For Power Sector Reform provides for an overview of the power sector reforms in Bangladesh and then explores the road map for the future institutional power sector reforms. Finally, it also provides for annual targets: 2008, 2009 and 2010.

The present Program lays the foundation for the development of sustainable and robust industrial sector in the Republic of Kazakhstan within the time frame of 2015-2019. Designed by the Ministry of Industry and New Technologies in line with the principles of the Strategy ‘Kazakhstan 2050’, the Strategic Development Plan until 2020, and the Concept of Accelerated Industrial and Innovative Development for 2010-2014, the Program provides comprehensive responses to the most acute economic and industrial issues pertaining in particular to: 1) strengthening the competitiveness of national economy through industrial diversification; 2) accelerating the development of manufacturing industry; 3) improving industrial efficiency; 3) providing greater market access for non-primary goods; 4) developing entrepreneurship and promoting small and midsize businesses in manufacturing; 5) improving the productivity of labor; 6) investment in industrial infrastructure, technology and innovation. The Program summarizes on the current economic conditions, identifies existing vulnerabilities and assesses how effective regulatory measures can support the positive determinants of growth. With a view to expand the economy of Kazakhstan significantly, the policy proposes measures to have the industrial sector embrace more innovation and technology. --- Multifaceted measures undertaken to enhance the competitiveness of national economy and create favorable business environment are expected to strengthen Kazakhstan’s positions in international rankings: Doing Business, Global Competitiveness Index – an assessment of competitiveness landscape carried out by the World Economic Forum, FDI Confidence Index developed by A.T. Kearney, etc. --- As far as energy-specific challenges are concerned, the Program - among other issues - emphasizes that in the current economic environment, Kazakhstan faces heightened risk of global long-term fall in prices for primary energy sources and metallurgy commodities. --- Hurdles in the form of misaligned policies pursued by the state are addressed specifically.

The present Resolution of the Government No. 1048 of 2012 is a specific regulation imposed to introduce standards for transport energy efficiency in the Republic of Kazakhstan. The requirements are established in accordance with the Law on Energy Efficiency and Energy Conservation of 13 January 2012 (art. 4, paragraph 10).

In accordance with the Presidential Decree dated 1 February 2010 № 922, the present policy was adopted to define Kazakhstan’s strategic development objectives until 2020. The policy reaffirms the priorities of the Strategy ‘Kazakhstan-2030’ (ceased to be in force) and lays the ground for the Strategy ‘Kazakhstan-2050’ proclaiming the ambitious long-term goals of national development. The Plan establishes an all-encompassing regulatory framework, primarily targets to set up mechanisms and structures capable of confronting the multifaceted global crisis of 2008-2009. The focus is made on the following aspects of post-crisis economic development: creation of favorable business and finance environment, strengthening national finance systems, improving governance and institutional structures. Moreover, objectives of the policy focus on human capital development and modernization of physical infrastructure. The policy overviews global development trends, consequently focuses on strategic priorities at the national level and highlights existing national concerns. --- Steps towards accelerated diversification of the national economy are given particular consideration, moreover, target indicators are provided. For instance, the share of manufacturing industry in GDP will increase by not less than 12.5 per cent by 2015 and not less than 13 per cent by 2020, the share of non-primary export will grow from 10 per cent to 40 per cent by 2015 and to 45 per cent by 2020. Among other target indicators are productivity of labor in manufacturing, agriculture, etc. --- In a broader term, cross-sectoral measures proposed by the policy target improvements in overall economic performance: Kazakhstan GDP is projected to increase by one third from 2009 level. Along with improvements in economic growth and competitiveness, regulatory efforts aim to induce a paradigm shift towards a sustainable environmental system.

The Program ‘Energy Efficiency-2020’ encompasses a comprehensive set of cross-cutting measures that aim to improve energy efficiency in key sectors of Kazakhstan economy. Thematic areas covered by the policy include energy efficient transport and housing, modernization of capital assets, clean generation of power from fossil fuels, efficient industrial processes. Cross-sectoral analysis brings to the fore existing vulnerabilities, further evidence to that is provided by the statistical data revealing the weaknesses of current energy patterns. For instance, the program emphasizes the need to achieve reduction in primary energy demand as TPES per dollar value output remained relatively high in 2006-2010 (Table 1). --- To tackle existing challenges, the policy is mapping concrete energy conservation measures that offer wide environmental benefits.

The present Plan is recent comprehensive document issued by Government of Kazakhstan to propose concrete steps for the development of renewable energy in the republic. The policy was developed pursuant to the decision of the Government meeting of 3 July 2012 №01-7.7 ‘On Certain Objectives of Industrial and Social and Economic Development’. It lays the foundation for the long-term development of renewable energy in Kazakhstan and initially addresses the period up to 2020. In line with an array of regulations adopted to speed up the transition towards a low carbon energy system, the present plan proposes steps to increase the role of renewable energy in Kazakhstan's energy mix.