PDF-A PROPOSAL
1. Project name:
PART I - ELIGIBILITY
2. GEF Implementing Agency:
Removal of Barriers to Energy Efficiency UNDP
and Energy Conservation in Buildings in
Mauritius
3. Country or countries in which the
project is being implemented:
4. Country eligibility:
Republic of Mauritius
Ratification of the UNFCCC on 17 August
1992.
5. GEF focal area(s), and/or crosscutting issues:
6. Operational program/Short-term
measure:
Climate Change
OP 5 - Removal of barriers to energy
efficiency and energy conservation.
7. Project linkage to national priorities, action plans, and programs:
The Republic of Mauritius was the first country to ratify the United Nations Framework
Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in 1992. Prior to that, the National Energy
Conference held in 1980 at the University of Mauritius in collaboration with the former
Ministry of Energy already highlighted the potential of Energy Efficiency and Energy
Conservation in buildings.1 While in the 80’s considerable emphasis was laid on Energy
Planning and Policy for economic reasons2, the last decade has witnessed the rising
importance of environmental considerations. The National Long Term Perspective Study
of 1997 proposed a vision of a country self-sufficient in energy and making high use of
clean energy around 2020, relying on ‘sensible conservation measures’, including in
buildings.3 The National Environmental Strategies (1999) specifically refer to the need
‘to encourage energy conservation’4. The Initial National Communication under
UNFCCC published in 1999 provided a directory of GHG emissions and directed
towards measures to curb CO2 emissions from buildings.5 A soft-loan programme to
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National Energy Conference, J. Baguant et al, The University of Mauritius, 1980.
Energy Demand Policy and Planning for Mauritius, J. Baguant et al, University of Mauritius, 1990. See
also Energy Sector Report No. 1, Ministry of Energy and Internal Communication, 1986.
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VISION 2020, National Long Term Perspective Study, Ministry of Economic Development, Planning and
Regional Cooperation, 1997.
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National Environmental Strategies for the Republic of Mauritius, Government of Mauritius, 1999, p36.
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Up to 9 % of CO2 emissions were from commercial and residential sectors with as much as 36 % of
electricity produced, mostly from fossil fuel, also used in households. Initial National Communication under
UNFCCC, Republic of Mauritius, April 1999, p34.
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promote the use of solar water heaters is currently run by the Development Bank of
Mauritius. Although no specific reference has been made to the issue, the consistent
adherence to the concept of sustainable development to be found in more recent
legislations, action plans and official statements, implies that the time is appropriate for
stepping up measures towards better Energy Efficiency and Energy Conservation in
Buildings.6 The Ministry of Public Utilities will soon be signing a Memorandum of
Understanding with the Government of India under which assistance would be obtained
in the field of energy conservation. Moreover, it is proposed to amend the Electricity Act
such that it would be statutory that a certain percentage of energy generated be from
renewable sources of energy.
8. GEF national operational focal point and date of country endorsement:
Mr Guy Wong So, Director General, Ministry of Economic Development, Financial
Services and Corporate Affairs.
Submitted: …………….
Acknowledged: …
Endorsed: October 23, 2003..
9. Project rationale and objectives:
Since 1999, the Republic of Mauritius is importing more than one million tonnes of oil
equivalent of fossil fuel. This amount is expected to increase between 4 and 7 % annually,
weighing significantly on the trade deficit, representing about 5 % of imports.7 Currently,
less than 25 % of the energy requirements of the country is derived from non-fossil fuel
sources (mostly hydro and bagasse) with such reliance unlikely to change unless a holistic
approach is adopted to the management of energy resources.
A key sector that should be considered is the energy consumption in residential (including
hotels), commercial or industrial buildings. Currently, there are some 270 000 buildings
in the Republic, all of the residential type except for 2 % serving for commercial purposes
and 0.5 % for industry. More than 75 % of buildings is made of concrete. Over the past
decade, the number of buildings has increased by more than 25 %. All these buildings are
supplied with electricity, the residential sector consuming about 36 % of the electricity
supplied from the national grid corresponding to 550 GWh in 2002. . It is to be noted that
grid power is derived at more than 80 % from fossil fuel. The commercial and industrial
sectors consume 28% and 34 % respectively of the electricity supplied. While for the
industrial sector, most of the energy usage ( implying electricity and other forms of
energy as well) is not related to the building itself, in the case of the commercial and
residential sectors, electricity usage is significant in the form of lighting, water-heating,
air-conditioning and ventilation – processes that are dependent on building design and
building services. Energy demand for cooking and miscellaneous appliances, electrical
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Examples include the Central Electricity Board Corporate Strategy document, the proposed Reform on
Local Government, the Town and Country Planning Act and the Environmental Protection Act.
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Central Statistical Office, all data are sourced from the http://ncb.intnet.mu/cso website, unless otherwise
stated.
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and otherwise, is generally not considered as linked to the building design and services –
hence, this aspect will not be considered in the project. Exceptionally, it is to be noted
that the design of buildings can, however, affect the capacity to optimally use solar
radiation.
It is to be pointed out that Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) is used in increasing amount
for water heating and cooking purposes. So far only 4 % of households is fitted with solar
water heaters. Wood and kerosene are consumed in negligible amounts except among the
poor where they can amount up to 30 % of the household energy consumption. It is to be
noted that on average a Mauritian family spends 8 % of the monthly budget on energy –
this compares favourably with the figure of 12 % in developing countries.8 Considering
all sectors of the economy, including transport, the residential sector in Mauritius
accounts for 13 % of the total energy consumption, a share that has barely increased over
the last decade although in absolute terms, electricity consumption has more than doubled
over the same period. The commercial sector accounts for 5 % of the total energy
consumption, more than twice its share a decade ago.
A critical review of the literature indicates that, in developing countries, more than 30 %
of energy demand can be reduced in residential and commercial buildings (ie, the
technical potential).9 Studies conducted by the University of Mauritius and the Ministry
of Energy show the same potential in Mauritius.10 A mean global radiation of 600 to 800
W /m2 over 6 to 8 hours daily is received in Mauritius, largely sufficient for domestic
water heating. Little use is made of this potential in hotels and in the increasing number
of bungalows constructed near the coast. The 2002-2003 summer has been one of the
hottest in the recorded history of Mauritius, and there is an increasing demand for airconditioning and ventilation in both residential and commercial sectors – a trend that is
unlikely to slow down or reverse.
The Republic of Mauritius comprises a mainland and a number of outer islands at far
distances. Both the mainland and the outer-islands are all vulnerable to climatic
disturbances. Mauritius is devoid of natural resources and depends on imports for its
needs, including energy. Mauritius is therefore well poised to assume the role of a
regional leader in Energy Management, including Energy Efficiency and Energy
Conservation in Buildings. These concepts and techniques are a useful tool for
sustainable development, and the success of their application in Mauritius can be
replicated elsewhere with proper adaptation.
Despite the declared policy on the need to energy management several barriers exist with
regard to effective implementation. In Energy Conservation in Buildings, the following
barriers have been identified:
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Energy After Rio, UNDP, 1997,p19.
op cit Ref 8, p73.
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see op cit Ref 1, p 10.2.1. op cit Ref 2.
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A coherent, comprehensive and effective legal and institutional framework has to be
put in place for the implementation and monitoring of activities to promote the
reduction of greenhouse gas emissions resulting from energy use in buildings.
Lack of awareness and knowledge among key stakeholders, including architects,
building technicians and engineers. Also, there is a lack of information. Information
should be disseminated and the public at large has to be sensitized on the scope and
potential of measures that can be adopted.
Private-public sector interaction has to be encouraged to promote project
development.
Lack of know-how, indigenous techniques and technology, research and innovation
and technology transfer are impediments.
Further harmonization of cross-sectoral policies on Energy and Environment is
needed.
Absence of energy usage standards in buildings.
Inappropriate use of building materials and appliances which affect energy
consumption in buildings. The local market for the appropriate items is small under
present circumstances.
The energy services sector is not well developed.
Poor access to capital for investment in Energy Efficiency and Energy Conservation.
Objectives
The objective of the proposed project is to implement priority measures towards
removing the barriers to Energy Efficiency and Energy Conservation in Buildings in
Mauritius. The project aims at addressing the following:
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Development of a holistic approach relating ‘horizontally’ the following
disciplines of Energy Efficiency and Energy Conservation in Buildings in the
Republic of Mauritius: Energy, Engineering, Economics, Environment and
Ethics.
‘Vertically’ integrate national and cross-sectoral policies with a view to
ensuring greater coherence and effective implementation. Emphasis should be
placed on the facilitative role that can be played by a new institutional set-up
to promote the wider concept of Energy Management, including Energy
Efficiency and Energy Conservation in Buildings.
Promote capacity-building at various levels, from public awareness
programmes to research and development, in order to remain in phase with
new developments in Energy Management techniques and technology. Local
creativity and innovation should also be encouraged.
Currently, the country is going through a new era marked by the growth of the
Information and Communication Technology sector including the Cybercity project, the
expansion of the tourism sector, new housing construction to meet rising demand as well
as industrial, commercial and public infrastructure development. Hence a large number
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of buildings of different types will be erected, often with significant energy requirements
for normal running. Therefore, there is a good opportunity for GEF intervention to help
promote energy conservation and assist in the ongoing modernisation of the country.
Huge investments are being directed to reforms in a number of sectors including
Education to Local Government. Mauritius cannot afford to adopt an anachronistic
approach when it comes to the use of energy, a resource that is at the heart of all activities
in our daily life.
Although Rodrigues and the outer-islands account for less than 5 % of the energy
consumption of Mauritius, they represent an interesting challenge in terms of sustainable
development. Along with some of the regions in Mauritius that are poverty-stricken, such
places and many others require that multiple considerations are looked into, including
socio-cultural behaviour, in the process of promoting Energy Efficiency and Energy
Conservation in Buildings.
Hence, the full project is expected to lead, through the removal of barriers to Energy
Efficiency and Energy Conservation in Buildings, to a curb in greenhouse gas emissions
from the same sector in the Republic of Mauritius. Since a holistic approach is to be
adopted and as the country has many similarities with other island-states, replication can
be envisaged of the project.
10. Expected outcomes:
The following outcomes can be expected to be achieved in the short to medium term:
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The establishment of a coherent, comprehensive and effective institutional
framework to promote Energy Efficiency and Energy Conservation in Buildings,
with the private sector playing a driving role along with the Government.
Public awareness and education on Energy Efficiency and Energy Conservation
in Buildings with the participation of key stakeholders.
Identification and implementation of projects that are technically and
economically feasible particularly in relation to the use of solar energy.
Establishment of relevant standards on energy usage in buildings, building
materials as well as on the use of relevant appliances.
Issue of a building permit to consider proposed implementation of measures to
ensure Energy Efficiency and Energy Conservation in Buildings.
Introduction of appropriate incentives, including financial and fiscal
schemes, to facilitate the implementation of Energy Efficiency and Energy
Conservation in Buildings.
To establish relevant norms and standards for materials, including appliances
required to encourage Energy Efficiency and Energy Conservation in Buildings.
In the long-term, the following ultimate outcomes are expected:
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Strengthening of the legal and institutional framework to allow for regular
assessment and monitoring of the horizontally’ and ‘vertically’ integrated policies
conducive to Energy Efficiency and Energy Conservation in Buildings.
Encourage capacity building at different levels to support Energy Efficiency and
Energy Conservation in Buildings in Mauritius and in the region, including the
other island-states. Technology transfer through regional/international cooperation
on techniques and technologies for promoting Energy Efficiency and Energy
Conservation in Buildings, also encouraging entrepreneurship in the field.
Energy savings in buildings as measures to contribute in the reduction of
greenhouse gas emissions.
11. Planned activities to achieve outcomes:
The following activities may be considered to achieve the above expected outcomes:
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Setting up of an Energy Efficiency & Energy Conservation Unit at the level of
the Ministry of Public Utilities to coordinate, monitor, regulate, evaluate and
manage all activities related to Energy Efficiency and Energy Conservation in
Buildings. This Unit will consider the current and future energy demand and
consumption patterns with specific reference to different categories of buildings in
the residential, commercial and industrial sectors. The review of all related energy
policies has also to be conducted at an early stage. This has to be supported by the
adoption of relevant legislation englobing the specific energy policies to promote
Energy Efficiency and Energy Conservation.
Workshops for professionals, e.g. capacity building and training of Engineers,
Architects and Building Technicians to familiarize them with the latest
developments in Energy Efficiency and Energy Conservation in Buildings. Private
sector involvement is required to drive such initiatives.
Public awareness campaigns through the media and teaching of subjects as
appropriate as Energy Efficiency and Energy Conservation at primary, secondary
and tertiary levels. Research and pilot projects be carried out on the feasibility of
the use of renewable energy sources such as solar energy as well as natural
ventilation instead of conventional systems.
Studies on the most appropriate designs under local conditions in terms of
energy requirements for high-rise buildings, and bungalows and flats near the
coastal regions.
Code of Practice to regulate the design of buildings to incorporate energy
conservation as well as indoor Air Quality and Comfort standards for different
types of buildings in Mauritius. Information sessions and consultation at various
levels will be required in order to identify the relevant benchmarks to be adopted
as standards for building materials, building design and appliances that affect the
energy requirements of different types of buildings. Legislation will have to be
passed to enforce appropriate standards.
Introduction of attractive financing and fiscal schemes to promote Energy
Efficiency and Energy Conservation in Buildings, and also to encourage private
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sector participation and the ‘start up’ of energy service companies
12. Stakeholders involved in project:
The Ministry of Public Utilities will be the lead executing agency. Qualified staff of the
Ministry will be involved in piloting this project working in collaboration with the
following key-stakeholders: the UNDP, the Department of Environment, the Ministry of
Local Government, the Ministry of Economic Development, Financial Services and
Corporate Affairs, the Town and Country Planning Board, the Central Statistical Office,
the Mauritius Research Council, the University of Mauritius, the National Housing
Development Corporation, the Central Electricity Board, the Development Bank of
Mauritius, the Mauritius Association of Architects and the Institution of Engineers. Inputs
from other Ministries or Government agencies will also be sought. Consultation with the
private sector and with relevant NGOs will be essential to ensure participation at all
levels in the project with a view to achieving successful implementation and expected
outcomes at national level.
PART II - INFORMATION ON BLOCK A PDF ACTIVITIES
13. Activities to be financed by the PDF:
The purpose of the PDF A exercise is to produce sufficient information through preproject activities for the preparation of a Medium Sized Project. The latter will address
the removal of barriers to Energy Efficiency and Energy Conservation in Buildings
leading to the ultimate goal to curbing greenhouse gas emissions due to energy use
buildings in Mauritius. Under the PDF A, the following activities are envisaged:
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Assessment of the current situation in relation to Energy Efficiency and Energy
Conservation in Buildings in Mauritius. This activity should lead to the definition of
baseline data.
Identification of all stakeholders involved and consultation with them to formulate the
Medium-Sized Project brief through a workshop.
Write up of the Medium Sized Project brief according to GEF criteria and guidelines.
PDF A funds under GEF will cover the costs of hiring an International Consultant (1
mission to Mauritius plus a number of home-based inputs) assisted by a National
Consultant to conduct the above activities. Other costs will include:
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Holding of workshop
Official local travel ( for company visits) (in-kind to be provided by the
executing agency)
Miscellaneous expenses
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14. Expected outputs and completion dates:
The project is expected to be completed over a period of three months.
The expected outputs are:
 Identification of project activities, outputs and costs for all components identified
under a workplan;
 Project planning matrix along with Incremental Cost analysis matrix;
 A defined baseline and a clear definition of global environmental benefits;
 Quantified budgets for the project;
 A project institutional framework/implementation mechanism;
 Identification of long-term co-funding mechanisms/sources; and
 A Medium-Sized-Project Brief under Operational Programme No. 5 in official GEF
Medium-Sized-Project Brief format (including the incremental cost annexes).
15. Other possible contributors/donors and amounts:
The total financing of this project is $ 45 000, of which $ 5000 will be contributed by the
Ministry of Public Utilities in-kind (logistics and office space).
16. Total budget and information on how costs will be met (including the
Block A grant):
For the PDF A, the government of Mauritius through the Ministry of Public Utilities will
provide necessary support which include technical inputs, infrastructure and logistics
throughout the formulation stage and implementation. Other stakeholders stated earlier
will also provide their in kind contribution by participating in the consultative process.
UNDP will also provide in-cash contribution to the PDF A to the tune of US$ 15,000.
US$
Description
GEF
Contribution
UNDP
Contribution
7,500 (NC)
Govt InKind
Contribution
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Consultant (s): Project
Development Specialist (IC) 6
weeks and
National Consultant (3 months)
Travel and DSA for IC (1
mission of 3 weeks, including
terminals)
Workshop
Communication/Postage costs
and Sundries
Logistics/ Office space
Costs for 2 participants from
Rodrigues (travel and DSA for 3
days)
Total
20,000 (IC)
27, 500
3,000
4,200
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7,200
2,000
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1,700
-
2,000
1,700
-
1,600
5,000
-
5,000
1,600
25,000
15,000
5,000
$ 45,000
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Total
Budget
PART III - INFORMATION ON THE APPLICANT INSTITUTION
18. Date of establishment,
membership, and leadership:
Ministry of Public Utilities
17. Name:
19. Mandate/terms of reference:
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20. Sources of revenue:
To provide a 24 hour water supply Government funds
to the whole population
To ensure a reliable supply of
electricity to all sectors of the
economy
To progressively extend wastewater
network island-wide
To maximize the use and benefits of
renewable local sources of energy
To maintain a dynamic and
progressive Ministry that ensures
the provision of efficient, effective
and quality services at an affordable
price by organizations under its
purview
21. Recent activities/programs, in particular those relevant to the GEF:
Within the energy sector, the latest project was the GEF Sugar Bio-Energy
Technology Project (Trust Fund 28603) with the Mauritius Sugar Authority as
implementing Agency.
PART IV - INFORMATION TO BE COMPLETED BY IMPLEMENTING AGENCY
22. Project identification number: XXXXX
23. Implementing Agency contact person:
Mr. Martin Krause, GEF/UNDP Regional Coordinator for Climate Change,
<martin.krause@undp.org> and
Mr. Jogeeswar (Shiv) Seewoobaduth,
Environment
Programme
Manager,
UNDP
Mauritius,
<jogeeswar.seewoobaduth@undp.org>
24. Project linkage to Implementing Agency program(s):
The United Nations Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF) for
Mauritius for the period 2001-2003 focuses on environment as one of the goals of
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assistance, and it is stated that as part of the high level and specific co-operation
strategies “The UNDP will promote adoption of technologies which are
environment friendly’ and that will result in emission reduction. Environmental
Protection is also one of the three programme areas selected for UNDP assistance
in the Country Cooperation Framework (CCF), reflecting the high national
priority accorded to it by Government. This project is also identified specifically
as an important element in the CCF by contributing towards capacity building as
well as the removal of barriers to energy efficiency and energy conservation.
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ANNEX I
IMPLEMENTATION ARRANGEMENTS
The Technical Coordination Committee shall be set-up under the chairmanship of the
Ministry of Public Utilities. The committee shall comprise, amongst others, of
representatives from the following organizations:
1. The Ministry of Economic Development, Financial Services and Corporate
Affairs;
2. The UNDP
3. The Ministry of Housing and Lands
4. The Ministry of Public Infrastructure;
5. Central Electricity Board;
6. The University of Mauritius;
7. The Mauritius Research Council
8. The Ministry of Environment
9. The Meteorological Office
10. The National Housing Development Corporation
(this list is non exhaustive)
The Technical Coordination Committee shall meet as appropriate to designate an
International Consultant and, in consultation with the latter, a National Consultant whose
Terms of Reference are discussed below.
The duration of the consultancy shall be 3 months starting tentatively as from 1st October
2003. The duration of the contract for the International Consultant shall be 6 weeks
including 3 weeks in Mauritius. The National Consultant shall be employed on contract,
with an input of 3 man-months.
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ANNEX II
WORK PLAN FOR CONSULTANTS
Week
Activity
1. Familiarization and
establishing baseline
2. Meetings and consultations
3. Workshop and follow-up
4. Filling of data gaps and
additional consultations
5. Submission of MSP brief
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Note: International Consultant to be in Mauritius from Week 4 to Week 6
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ANNEX III
CONSOLIDATED TERMS OF REFERENCE
FOR THE
INTERNATIONAL AND NATIONAL CONSULTANTS
A. Background
The Republic of Mauritius was the first country to ratify the United Nations Framework
Convention on Climate Change ( UNFCCC) in 1992. Prior to that, the National Energy
Conference held in 1980 at the University of Mauritius in collaboration with the former
Ministry of Energy already highlighted the potential of Energy Efficiency and Energy
Conservation in buildings.11 While in the 80’s considerable emphasis was laid on
Energy Planning and Policy for economic reasons12, the last decade has witnessed the
rising importance of environmental considerations. The National Long Term Perspective
Study of 1997 proposed a vision of a country self-sufficient in energy and making high
use of clean energy around 2020, relying on ‘sensible conservation measures’, including
in buildings.13 The National Environmental Strategies (1999) specifically refer to the
need ‘to encourage energy conservation’14. The Initial National Communication under
UNFCCC published in 1999 provided a directory of GHG emissions and directed
towards measures to curb CO2 emissions from buildings.15 A soft-loan programme to
promote the use of solar water heaters is currently run by the Development Bank of
Mauritius. Although no specific reference has been made to the issue, the consistent
adherence to the concept of sustainable development to be found in more recent
legislations, action plans and official statements, implies that the time is appropriate for
stepping up measures towards better Energy Efficiency and Energy Conservation in
Buildings.16 The Ministry of Public Utilities will soon be signing a Memorandum of
Understanding with the Government of India under which assistance would be obtained
in the field of energy conservation. Moreover, it is proposed to amend the Electricity Act
such that it would be statutory that a certain percentage of energy generated be from
renewable sources of energy.
11
National Energy Conference, J. Baguant et al, The University of Mauritius, 1980.
Energy Demand Policy and Planning for Mauritius, J. Baguant et al, University of Mauritius, 1990. See
also Energy Sector Report No. 1, Ministry of Energy and Internal Communication, 1986.
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VISION 2020, National Long Term Perspective Study, Ministry of Economic Development, Planning
and Regional Cooperation, 1997.
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National Environmental Strategies for the Republic of Mauritius, Government of Mauritius, 1999, p36.
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Up to 9 % of CO2 emissions were from commercial and residential sectors with as much as 36 % of
electricity produced, mostly from fossil fuel, also used in households. Initial National Communication under
UNFCCC, Republic of Mauritius, April 1999, p34.
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Examples include the Central Electricity Board Corporate Strategy document, the proposed Reform on
Local Government, the Town and Country Planning Act and the Environmental Protection Act.
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Since 1999, the Republic of Mauritius has passed the psychological barrier of importing
more than one million tonnes of oil equivalent of fossil fuel. This amount is expected to
increase between 4 and 7 % annually, weighing significantly on the trade deficit,
representing about 5 % of imports.17 Currently, less than 25 % of the energy
requirements of the country are derived from non-fossil fuel sources ( mostly hydro and
bagasse) with such a reliance unlikely to change unless a holistic approach is adopted to
management of energy resources.
A key sector that should be considered is the energy consumption in buildings, whether
residential (including hotels), commercial or industrial. Currently, there are some 270 000
buildings in the Republic, all of residential type except for 2 % serving for commercial
purposes and 0.5 % for industry. More than 75 % of buildings are made of concrete.
Over the past decade, the number of buildings has increased by more than 25 %. All these
buildings are supplied with electricity, the residential sector consuming about 36 % of the
electricity supplied from the national grid corresponding to 550 GWh in 2002. . It is to be
noted that grid power is derived at more than 80 % from fossil fuel.The commercial and
industrial sectors consume 28% and 34 % respectively of the electricity supplied. While
for the industrial sector, most of the energy usage ( implying electricity and other forms of
energy as well) is not related to the building itself, in the case of the commercial and
residential sectors, electricity usage is significant in the form of lighting, water-heating,
air-conditioning and ventilation – processes that are dependent on building design and
building services. Energy demand for cooking and miscellaneous appliances, electrical
and otherwise, is generally not considered as linked to the building design and services –
hence, this aspect will not be considered in the project. Exceptionally, it is to be noted
that the design of buildings can, however, affect the capacity to optimally use solar
radiation.
It is to be noted that Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) is used in increasing amount for
water heating and cooking purposes. So far only 4 % of households are fitted with solar
water heaters. Wood and kerosene are consumed in negligible amount except in ‘povertystricken’ spots where they can amount up to 30 % of the household energy consumption.
It is significant to note that on average a Mauritian family spends 8 % of the monthly
budget on energy – this compares favourably with the 12 % corresponding figure found as
an average for developing countries.18 On the whole, considering all sectors of the
economy including transport, the residential sector in Mauritius accounts for 13 % of the
total energy consumption, a share that has barely increased over the last decade although
in absolute terms, the electricity consumption alone has more than doubled over the same
period. The commercial sector is responsible for 5 % of the total energy consumption,
more than twice its share a decade ago.
A critical review of the literature indicates that, in developing countries, more than 30 %
of energy demand can be reduced in residential and commercial buildings ( ie, the
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Central Statistical Office, all data are sourced from the http://ncb.intnet.mu/cso website, unless otherwise
stated.
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Energy After Rio, UNDP, 1997,p19.
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technical potential).19 This correlates with some of the studies conducted earlier by the
University of Mauritius and also by the Energy Planning and Development Division of
the former Ministry of Energy.20 Almost all areas of the Republic receive a mean global
radiation of 600 to 800 W /m2 over 6 to 8 hours daily, largely sufficient for domestic
water heating. Almost no use is made of this potential in the hotels of the country or in
the increasing number of bungalows constructed near the coast. This summer in 20022003 has been the hottest in recorded history for Mauritius and there is an increasing
demand for energy requirement for air-conditioning and ventilation in both residential
and commercial sectors – a trend that is unlikely to change under the combined impacts
of development and probable global warming.
B. Strategy
The Technical Coordination Committee shall designate an International Consultant and,
in consultation with the latter, a National Consultant. The duration of the consultancy
shall be 3 months staring tentatively as from 1st October 2003. The duration of the
contract for the International Consultant shall be 6 weeks including 3 weeks in Mauritius.
The National Consultant shall be employed on contract for 3 man-month.
The International Consultant shall be responsible for producing sufficient information
through pre-project activities for the preparation of a Medium Sized Project brief. The
latter will address the removal of barriers to Energy Efficiency and Energy Conservation
in Buildings leading to the ultimate goal to curbing greenhouse gas emissions due to
energy use in buildings in the Republic of Mauritius.
The International Consultant shall work with the active support of the National
Consultant, for whom he/she will have supervisory responsibility. Consultation shall
involve key-stakeholders, namely,
1. The Ministry of Public Utilities;
2. The Ministry of Economic Development, Financial Services and Corporate
Affairs;
3. The UNDP;
4. The Ministry of Housing and Lands
5. Ministry of Public Infrastructure;
6 Central Electricity Board;
7. The University of Mauritius;
8. The Mauritius Research Council
9. The Ministry of Environment
10. The Meteorological Office
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op cit Ref 8, p73.
see op cit Ref 1, p 10.2.1. op cit Ref 2.
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11. The National Housing Development Corporation
as well as the representative bodies of Engineers, Architects, builders and relevant
NGOs.
(this list is non exhaustive)
C. Objectives
The ultimate objective is the removal of barriers to Energy Efficiency and Energy
Conservation in Buildings in Mauritius. The immediate objectives of the following,
1. To assess the current situation in relation to Energy Efficiency and Energy
Conservation in Buildings in the Republic of Mauritius. This activity should lead to
the definition of baseline data.
2. To identify all stakeholders involved and consult them to formulate the Medium
Sized Project proposal through a workshop or otherwise
3. To write up the Medium Sized Project brief in accordance to GEF criteria and
guidelines.
D. Expected Outputs
The expected outputs are:
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Identification of project activities, outputs and costs for all components identified
under a workplan;
Project planning matrix along with Incremental Cost analysis matrix;
A defined baseline and a clear definition of global environmental benefits;
Quantified budgets for the project;
A project institutional framework/implementation mechanism;
Identification of long-term co-funding mechanisms/sources; and
A Medium Sized Project brief under Operational Programme No. 5 in official GEF
Medium Sized Project brief format (including all necessary annexes).
E. Duties and Responsibilities of the International Consultant
The International Consultant will have the following duties and responsibilities and is
expected to achieve the targeted outputs with the active collaboration and assistance from
the National Consultant and in close consultation with key stakeholders:
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1. Assess the current situation in relation to Energy Efficiency and Energy Conservation
in Buildings in Mauritius using the PDF A Concept Paper, amongst others, as a starting
point. This will include a full review of the literature as well as previous, on-going and
projected work. Consultation with stakeholders will have to be systematically conducted
with the support of the National Consultant. A baseline should be defined in a clear and
accurate manner for the energy management situation in buildings in the residential,
commercial and industrial sectors for Mauritius, Rodrigues and the outer-islands,
specifying the details of energy consumption.
Output: Status of Energy Efficiency and Energy Conservation in Buildings in the
Republic of Mauritius and the identification of a baseline.
2. To identify all the barriers to Energy Efficiency and Energy Conservation in Buildings
with identification of their root causes. Theses barriers should be classified in order of
severity and analyzed to evaluate their actual impact with particular emphasis on Energy
Efficiency and Energy Conservation in Buildings in the local context.
Output: Identification of barriers and their root causes and their classification in order of
severity.
3. To list in order of priority, the project activities with the aim to removing barriers
related to Energy Efficiency and Energy Conservation in Buildings, specifying their
objectives, methodologies, input requirements and outcomes.
The International
Consultant should advise on the strategy and devise the workplan to be adopted to
implement these activities, after consultation with relevant stakeholders.
Output: Identification of project activities, outputs and costs for all components identified
under a workplan.
4. To compute and analyze the incremental costs (GEF alternative and baseline) and
present data in an incremental cost matrix (ICM). A clear baseline and global
environmental benefits will also have to be identified.
Output: Matrix of baseline and incremental costs.
5. To compute a detailed analysis of project costs; costing by activity and sub-activity
according to UNDP-GEF format. This exercise will also include the identification of cofinancers. Particular attention should be given to long-term co-funding options that will
have to be specifically identified.
Output: Project budget as per UNDP-GEF format, including identification of sources of
funding.
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6. To design a project institutional framework/ implementation mechanism in
collaboration with the National Consultant based on a modular/phased implementation
approach. The workplan for each projected activity will have to be clearly defined.
Output: A project institutional framework/implementation mechanism and the workplan.
7. Through consultations with the UNDP, to identify institutional coordination and
support, describing how the proposed project is located within UNDP wider
country/regional/global/sector programmes.
Output: Write-up on the UNDP-GEF context within which the Project will be lodged.
8. Prepare the Terms of Reference for consultants and sub-contractors (if applicable) to
be employed.
Output: TOR for key project personnel, consultants, and sub-contractors.
9. Draft and finalize the MSP project brief in the agreed GEF format ensuring all
requirements for GEF eligibility are met. This should contain the following annexes:
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 Incremental Cost Matrix
 Root causes Matrix
 Public participation plan
 Maps of the Project Area
 List of Key reference materials
Output: MSP project brief in GEF format including required Annexes.
10. Prepare Mission report.
F. Duties and Responsibilities of the National Consultant
The National Consultant will work closely with the International Consultant who will
serve as Team Leader, and also with all the stakeholders. The National Consultant will
assist and collaborate with the International Consultant in conducting the duties listed
under Section E and achieving the required outputs. This shall also include any other
duties and directives as may be spelt out by the International Consultant for the success of
the assignment as well as in the preparation of the required deliverables. In addition, the
National Consultant will have the following duties and responsibilities:
1. To undertake a preliminary assessment on the current state of Energy Efficiency and
Energy Conservation in Buildings in the Republic of Mauritius and to prepare a working
document with all necessary data and information for use by the team. This exercise will
precede the arrival of the International Consultant
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Output: Working document on the assessment of the state of Energy Efficiency and
Energy Conservation in Buildings in the Republic of Mauritius.
2. To devise a comprehensive consultative process in consultation with the International
Consultant.
3. To act as resource person during consultative process, which shall include presentation
of the findings during technical and steering committees (Power-point presentations
amongst others), meeting with stakeholders and clarification of expectations with regards
to the selected option, during consultative workshop and committees amongst others.
4. To assist and contribute to the International Consultant of materials and ideas as
required under the various duties listed in Section E.
5. To assist the International Consultant with the collection of data necessary for
computing the baseline and incremental cost analysis.
Output: Raw data and computations leading to incremental cost matrix.
6. To assist the International Consultant in the development of a public participation plan,
describing the main stakeholders and outlining their respective roles and responsibilities
in project design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation.
Output: Local perspective to the plan
7. To record all consultation processes undertaken.
Output: Record of consultations.
8. To assist the International Consultant to compute a detailed financing plan of project
costs; costing by activity and sub-activity and including commitments by co-financers.
9. To assist the International Consultant in the design of a project implementation
framework describing the operational arrangements necessary to undertake the project.
10. To assist the International Consultant with the drafting and finalization of the project
proposal and appropriate annexes.
Outputs:
 Data collection necessary for the Incremental Cost Matrix
 Root causes Matrix completed after stakeholders’ consultation
 Proposed objectives, activities, inputs and other components of the Project Logframe Matrix
 Information necessary for the design of the Public participation plan
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 Mobilization of maps of the Project Area
 Data collection necessary for the comprehensive budget
 Project implementation framework
G. Deliverables
The International consultant will prepare, finalize and submit the following reports (in
both soft (Word format) and duly signed hard copies) with the assistance of the National
Consultant to the Ministry of Public Utilities not later than the indicated time frame:
1. Inception report including proposed work plan and project strategy (end of week 1);
2. Progress reports on a fortnightly basis;
3. Draft MSP project brief as per required format/guidelines (end of week 9)
4. Revised draft MSP project brief incorporating all comments from stakeholders and
GEF Secretariat (end of week 11)
5. Final, complete and comprehensive MSP project brief incorporating any additional
comments from stakeholders and GEF Secretariat, for submission to the UNDP-GEF
including relevant annexes such as incremental cost analysis and other required
information (week 12).
6. Mission Report (week 12)
H. Technical Coordination Committee
The Technical Coordination Committee will be set-up under the chairmanship of the
Ministry of Public Utilities. The committee shall comprise, amongst others, of
representatives from the following organization:
1. Ministry of Economic Development, Financial Services and Corporate Affairs;
2. The UNDP;
3. The Ministry of Housing and Lands;
4. Ministry of Public Infrastructure;
5. Central Electricity Board;
6. The University of Mauritius;
7. The Mauritius Research Council;
8. The Ministry of Environment;
9. The Meteorological Office; and
10. The National Housing Development Corporation.
(this list is non exhaustive)
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I. Logistics and in-kind Support
An office will be provided by the Executing Agency for use by the Consultants.
J. Skills
The Consultants should have the required expertise to assess the state of Energy
Efficiency and Energy Conservation in Buildings and should possess the appropriate
level of competence in the area of Energy Engineering and related fields. The
Consultants should have at least a post graduate degree(s) in related areas/ disciplines.
Proven track record of working experience in the subject matter, sound knowledge of
project formulation and presentation, and experience in the preparation of GEF project
proposals in the climate change operational area will be an added advantage. Both
consultants should be IT literate.
K. Contractual Obligations
Remuneration for the NC:
Reimbursable item:
Duration of project:
Commencement:
Reporting language:
Based on qualification and experience (UN local salary
scale);
Per Diem (UN applicable rate per location)
3 months
1st October 2003 (tentatively)
English
L. Additional Information
Additional information on the assignment may be obtained from the UNDP Country
Office of Mauritius and Seychelles or from the Ministry of Public Utilities.
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