Nepal NEA Demand Side Management and Energy Efficiency Project

This project identified energy efficiency (EE) and Demand Side Management (DSM) potential for this rapidly growing country. The objectives of this study included conducting a detailed diagnostic analysis of existing supply and demand situation to identify potential energy efficiency and DSM options with a cost benefit analysis. Extensive analysis of the current load profile of the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) by customer class was undertaken. EnergyConsult also conducted a detailed end-user load survey to develop end-use, segment and sector load shape profiles. The NEA staff were trained to maintain and update these profiles. The study developed a detailed EE/DSM action plan for the national utility to target and gradually implement EE/DSM programs while strengthening its capacity to do so without intensive foreign assistance.

Client: World Bank, Nepal Electricity Authority