Publications
Electricity Governance Initiative
A unique network of civil society organizations dedicated to promoting transparent, inclusive and accountable decision-making in the electricity sector.
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Impacts of Small-Scale Electricity Systems: A Study of Rural Communities in India and Nepal
by , and -This study assesses and compares the benefits of electricity service to households and small enterprises from microgrids, solar home systems (SHS), and the national grid in select rural communities in India and Nepal. Electricity access, in general, leads to reduced kerosene use, more time spent...
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Sustainable Energy Access Forums
by and -WWF and WRI have partnered to develop a roadmap for creating Sustainable Energy Access Forums (SEAFs) at the country level. The roadmap offers a multi-stakeholder approach to strengthening the enabling environment around (a) investments, (b) planning, and (c) policy and regulation of clean...
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10 Questions to Ask About Integrated Resources Planning
by , , , , and -This working paper is designed to help make decision-making processes more transparent and enable greater engagement in the electricity sector.
It is part of the 10 Questions to Ask Series, which aims to build the capacity of...
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10 Questions to Ask About Electricity Tariffs
by , , , and -This working paper is part of the “10 Questions to Ask Series”, which aims to build the capacity of electricity sector stakeholders—government agencies, regulators, utilities, the private sector, civil society, and others —to design and...
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10 Questions to Ask About Scaling On-Grid Renewable Energy
by , , , and -Part of the “10 Questions to Ask Series” which aims to build the capacity of electricity sector stakeholders—government agencies, regulators, utilities, the private sector, civil society, and others —to design and participate in policy making...
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Robust, Recognizable, and Legitimate
Strengthening India's Appliance Efficiency Standards and Labels through Greater Civil Society Involvement
by , and -Residential use accounts for 14 percent of global energy consumption. Appliance standards alone could achieve 17 percent energy reductions in the residential sector. Although appliance efficiency standards and labeling programs (AES&L) aim to influence consumer behavior, consumers and civil...
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Shining a Light on Electricity Governance
by -Shining a Light on Electricity Governance highlights the work and specific outcomes of the EGI network since the initiative’s inception in 2003.
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Grounding Green Power
Bottom-Up Perspectives on Smart Renewable Energy Policy in Developing Countries
by , , and -This working paper identifies key components of smart renewable
energy policy in developing countries, focusing on
the power sector. It also provides recommendations
for maximizing the effectiveness of international
support for deployment of renewable energies,
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The Electricity Governance Toolkit
Benchmarking Best Practice And Promoting Accountability In The Electricity Sector
by , and -The Electricity Governance Initiative (EGI) Indicator Toolkit presents a framework to assess and promote good governance in the electricity sector.
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Empowering People
A Governance Analysis of Electricity; India, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand
by , and -Based on experiences in India, Indonesia, Philippines, and Thailand, this report makes the case for greater attention to how electricity sector decisions are made -- and the need for greater public involvement and scrutiny.
