 MONGOLIA - Household heating in ger areas of Ulaanbaatar is a large contributor to overall air pollution in the city. The use of coal in simple heating stoves releases high levels of particulate matter into the air, accounting for as much as 45-70% of the overall annual average particulate matter emissions in Ulaanbaatar. After a series of studies on the stove heating practices and preferences in ger households, it was concluded that it is possible to develop a program aiming to provide cleaner, affordable heating to ger areas in Ulaanbaatar, but there remain significant technical and financial barriers. The report provides detailed information on market or non-market based approaches, as well as policy recommendations, for switching to cleaner and more energy efficient heating stoves and cleaner fuels in ger households. Mongolia Heating Report |  Mongolia Heating Appendices |
|  PACIFIC ISLANDS - The 2009 Pacific Islands Wind Energy Resource Atlas. The purpose of the atlas is to facilitate the development of wind energy both for utility-scale generation and for village power and other off-grid applications. Pacific Islands Wind Atlas |
|  CHINA - World Bank, GEF-Backed Energy Efficiency Program Expands in China. A 10-year effort to slash energy waste and greenhouse gas emissions by appealing to businesses' bottom line is beginning to "catch hold" in China, says World Bank Lead Energy Specialist Bob Taylor. Story |
|  CHINA - China Turns to Clean Energy to Power Surging Economy. China was the world's 6th largest wind power producer in 2006. Up from 10th place in 2004, it aims to produce 30 GW of wind power by 2020. The World Bank is assisting China in its search for clean, renewable energy. Story |
|  | VIETNAM- Reliable Electricity Sparks Change in Rural Vietnam. Around 2.7 million people in some of the poorest, rural areas of Vietnam now have a reliable electricity supply for the first time in their lives. More| Video |
|  | PACIFIC ISLANDS - Cheap, Reliable and Renewable Electricity a Step Closer for Pacific Islanders. The World Bank approved US$9.5 million to fund renewable energy electricity supplies for rural communities in Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, Fiji and Marshall Islands. Press Release |
|  | THAILAND- Financing Sustainable Energy: Seizing the Business Opportunities for Financial Institutions. Workshop Publications and Documents |
|  | THAILAND - New Partnerships Envisioned For Renewable Energies. Workshop on Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency. Organized by the National Economic and Social Development Board of Thailand and ASTAE. Workshop Proceedings(6.3mb pdf) | Presentations |
|  | CHINAÂ - The China Renewable Energy Scale-up Program (CRESP) has been developed by the Government of China (GOC) in cooperation with the World Bank (WB) and the Global Environment Facility (GEF).Â
CRESP Web Site:Â English|Â 中文Â
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| | | The Last Mile |  This video documents the achievements, lessons learnt and impacts of the Vietnamese rural electrification program from the 1990s to the present. The number of rural households with access to electricity has increased from 50% in 1996 to over 93% today.
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Documentary (22 minutes),
The World Bank, April 2008Â
| | Lighter Burden, Brighter Future - Energising Pacific Islands | This video illustrates renewable energy technology solutions for the Pacific Islands (Fiji, Solomon Islands, Marshall Islands, Papua New Guinea and Vanuatu) and related sustainable energy management solutions.
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Documentary (30 minutes),
The World Bank, August 2008Â
| Financing Energy Efficiency: |  Lessons From Brazil, China, India, and Beyond
Full report(1.7mb PDF)Â
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| Developing a Green Electricity Scheme for Shanghai WEB| PDF
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