On November 12, 2024, the Energy Evaluation Asia Pacific (EEAP) hosted its 13th webinar focusing on the important topic of ‘AI and Evaluation of Energy Programs and Policies’. This insightful webinar featured three notable speakers:

• Edward Vine, Affiliate, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) and Steering Committee Member, Energy Evaluation Asia Pacific (EEAP)
• Haider Khan, Vice President, Energy Analytics, ICF
• Laura Gagliardone, Programme Coordinator Consultant UN WOMEN Headquarters, New York

Ed’s presentation focused on equipping evaluators with foundational knowledge and actionable guidance on utilizing AI to enhance the evaluation of energy programs and policies, emphasizing key concepts, challenges, and practical approaches for informed decision-making. Haider shared insights and experiences on how AI is transforming energy programs and policies by highlighting current trends, groundbreaking innovations, and future possibilities, offering a comprehensive view of the evolving landscape. Laura provided the participants with practical guidance for assessing the risks of AI applications in monitoring and evaluation, emphasizing ethical considerations, data reliability, and potential biases.

This webinar explored the broader implications of integrating AI into the evaluation of energy programs and policies, focusing on how AI enhanced energy-related assessments and evaluations. It delved into the opportunities AI presented to transform traditional evaluation practices while addressing key challenges like ethics, accountability, and managing the risks of AI applications. Participants gained valuable insights into balancing cutting-edge technologies with responsible, impactful evaluation approaches aligned with the evolving needs of the energy sector.

Presentations:

1. Edward Vine, Affiliate, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) and Steering Committee Member, Energy Evaluation Asia Pacific (EEAP), “AI and Energy Program and Policy Evaluation: Setting the Stage and Guidance for Evaluators”
2. Haider Khan, Vice President Energy Analytics, ICF, “AI for Energy Programs and Policies Unveiled: Current Trends, Innovations, and Future Horizons”
3. Laura Gagliardone, Programme Coordinator Consultant UN WOMEN Headquarters, New York, “Quick Tips to Assess the Risks of AI Applications in Monitoring and Evaluation”

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Recording:

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