Palau

This report was prepared by the Palau Public Utilities Corporation. The purpose of this Electric rate study is to provide the PPUC staff, Board, government and the citizens of Palau the critical information required to set a current and long-term rate policy that will recover sufficient revenues to fund operating and capital obligations while minimizing the impact on the ratepayers.

Report prepared by ReExCapitalAsia in collaboration with Dr Herbert Wade, an international energy specialist. Report is for the preparatory phase consultancy for the establishment of a Renewable Energy Fund Window (REFW) at the National Development Bank of Palau (NDBP). Submitted to Palau Energy Office and the UNDP.

This report was prepared by Herbert Wade. This report describes the proposed operating framework of the REFW and provides recommendations regarding the guidelines, criteria and processes needed, as well as an overview on the issues surrounding the management and implementation of the REFW. REFW is planned to be a consumer lending facility, the focus of the review was to draw learning points and Best Practices from RE consumer finance schemes, and especially those in other SIDS.

Report prepared by ReExCapitalAsia in collaboration with Dr Herbert Wade, an international energy specialist. Capacity assessment and development program, preparatory phase consultancy for the establishment of a renewable energy fund window (REFW) at the National Development Bank of Palau (NDBP). Report submitted to Palau Energy Office and UNDP. 

Project document for the PIGGAREP Plus Project.

Palau case study, prepared by Mr Peter Johnston, 15 November 2008. A note for ADB Pacific Department on energy sector investments in PDMCs.

World Bank-funded report under the PREA project. This report is based on the findings of a mission which visited the Republic of Palau from February 15 through February 23, 1991 visiting five of the sixteen states (Koror, Airai, Aimeliik, Peleliu and Ngiwal) as part of the joint World Bank, PEDP, ADB, and FSED Pacific Regional Energy Assessment

Review Report 2011 for the EESLI Project.

This report was prepared by the oil & gas task force. The first petroleum exploration license was signed in 1977. Since then, there has been continued interest in exploring Palau’s territorial waters for the potential of oil and gas. Although limited, petroleum exploration interests have been persistent over the years. Currently, one company has existing petroleum licenses with the States of Kayangel, Hatahobei, and Anguar respectively. However, to date, no exploratory drilling has occurred.

Awareness article covering energy efficiency initiatives in Palau showcasing energy efficient homes.  To build the new homes, IUCN works with the National Development Bank of Palau (NDBP) through an innovative financing scheme called the Energy Efficiency Subsidy Programme (EESP), which allows the people of Palau to own a new energy efficient home.