Financial Models for Energy Efficiency in Water Services Across South Africa

To develop replicable models for financing energy and water efficiency projects within municipal water supply systems.

South Africa

25° 42' 24.84" S, 28° 13' 45.84" E

Main activity and output:

Incorporate project financing into USAID-funded Watergy projects in seven South African cities;
Develop Watergy financial models that address legal and financial barriers impeding the development of sustainable municipal water energy efficiency projects;
Compile a set of case studies for completed and on-going water energy efficiency projects and their financing;
Organise high-level policy roundtable to engage governments, business and financial sector support;
Develop official capacities of participating municipalities for policies, financing and technologies for water efficiency improvements.

Expected impact:

Reduction in cost savings through financial models to fund energy conservation;
Replication in other countries in the region that are struggling with energy shortages and poor delivery of urban water services.

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