On March 4, 2025, the Energy Evaluation Asia Pacific (EEAP) hosted its 16th webinar on the Insights from IEA’s 2024 Energy Efficiency Report and Energy Efficiency Progress Tracker. The session featured two distinguished speakers from the International Energy Agency (IEA):

• Renee Stephens, Energy Efficiency Policy Analyst, International Energy Agency (IEA)
• Nicholas Howarth, Energy Efficiency Policy Analyst, International Energy Agency (IEA)

Renee Stephens provided insights from the IEA’s Energy Efficiency 2024 report, which was published in November 2024. She explored the latest trends in energy efficiency across various regions, sectors, and technologies, offering valuable insights into the progress and challenges faced globally. Her presentation highlighted the importance of energy efficiency in achieving climate goals and the need for robust policy implementation to drive significant improvements.

Nicholas Howarth introduced the IEA’s Energy Efficiency Progress Tracker, a cutting-edge tool designed to offer policymakers the most up-to-date information on key energy efficiency indicators across different regions. He explained how this tracker can help monitor progress, identify gaps, and inform strategic decisions to enhance energy efficiency efforts worldwide. The tool aims to support the global community in accelerating the transition towards more sustainable and efficient energy systems.

The webinar provided a comprehensive overview of the current state of energy efficiency and the critical steps needed to achieve future targets, making it an invaluable resource for policymakers, researchers, and industry professionals.

Presentations:

1. Renee Stephens, Energy Efficiency Policy Analyst, International Energy Agency (IEA), “IEA’s 2024 Energy Efficiency Report”    
2. Nicholas Howarth, Energy Efficiency Policy Analyst, International Energy Agency (IEA), “IEA’s  Energy Efficiency Progress Tracker”

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On February 7, 2025, the Energy Evaluation Asia Pacific (EEAP) hosted its 15th webinar on the Evaluation of Energy Programs and Policies in Asia, featuring insights from China and Indonesia.

The session welcomed two distinguished speakers:

• Brury Bangun, Senior Urban Planner, Manado City Government, Indonesia
• Ma Dingping, Secretary General, Chongqing Renewable Energy Society, China

Brury shared key findings from an evaluation of a groundbreaking project in Manado City, Indonesia, where biodigesters were used to convert organic waste into renewable energy—addressing both waste management challenges and energy needs. Meanwhile, Dingping highlighted experiences from Chongqing, China, emphasizing the role of green manufacturing and energy efficiency in industrial and public sectors.

The discussion provided valuable insights into how these initiatives can inform and inspire sustainable energy practices worldwide.

Presentations:

1. Brury Bangun, Senior Urban Planner, Manado City Government, Indonesia, “Energy Project Evaluation for the underprivileged community in Bunaken Island, Manado.”
2. Ma Dingping, Secretary General of Chongqing Renewable Energy Society, China, “China’s green factory construction program promoting energy efficiency”

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📢 Announcing the 8th Issue of EEAP’s Newsletter 🌍

We are pleased to release the latest edition of EEAP’s newsletter, providing valuable insights and updates for energy evaluation professionals.

Here’s what’s waiting for you inside:
📖 AI Meets Energy Evaluation: Dive into expert insights from Edward Vine on the role of artificial intelligence in evaluating energy programs and policies
📚 Tools & Knowledge: Explore EEAP’s treasure trove of Energy Evaluation Resources to enhance your impact 
🗓️ Looking Ahead: Get the scoop on EEAP’s upcoming events, including the upcoming EEAP International Conference 2025 

🔗 Access the full newsletter here: EEAP Newsletter Issue 8 – January 2025

💡 What caught your attention? We’d love to hear your thoughts!

Best Wishes,

The Energy Evaluation Team

On December 10, 2024, the Energy Evaluation Asia Pacific (EEAP) hosted its 14th webinar focusing on the topic of ‘Evaluation of Energy Programs and Policies in the Asia Pacific’. This insightful webinar featured two notable speakers:

• Jacqueline Lam, Regional Director, Asia, Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL)
• Dang Quoc Bao, Deputy General Director, Trung Nam Construction Investment Corp. (Trungnam Group)

Jacqueline’s presentation focused on advancing energy efficiency across Asia-Pacific to achieve SDG 7, highlighting investment needs, policy challenges, and initiatives like Mission Efficiency that drive collaboration and support in clean energy transitions. Bao’s presentation focused on Vietnam’s renewable energy potential, emphasizing its unique ability to harness both wind and solar resources, the market’s evolution, policy developments, infrastructure challenges, and the private sector’s role in driving installations and sustainability efforts.

The webinar highlighted the critical role of energy efficiency and renewable energy in advancing sustainable transitions across Asia-Pacific, showcasing Vietnam’s unique renewable energy potential and the importance of collaborative efforts, investments, and policy alignment to overcome challenges and achieve global clean energy and efficiency goals.

Presentations:

1. Jacqueline Lam, Regional Director, Asia, Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL), “Mission Efficiency: Partnerships and Collaboration for Energy Efficiency”
2. Dang Quoc Bao, Deputy General Director, Trung Nam Construction Investment Corp. (Trungnam Group), “Advancing Direct Power Purchase Agreements (DPPA) and Rooftop Solar in Vietnam”

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🎓On December 3rd, Energy Evaluation Europe hosted its sixth and special “Lunch and Learn” session online. This session aimed to introduce the co-chairs of the Energy Evaluation Europe 2025 Conference. Unfortunately, Barbara Schlomann (Fraunhofer ISI) was unable to attend. The event was moderated by Jean-Sébastien Broc (IEECP, Institute for European Energy and Climate Policy). The Co-Chair Christine Wörlen (Arepo Consult) provided insightful perspectives on Energy Evaluation Europe, along with valuable information about the upcoming Energy Evaluation Europe Conference 2025.

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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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🎓November 6th, Energy Evaluation Europe hosted its fifth Lunch and Learn session online. For this intense and interesting discussion Stefan Thomas (Wuppertal Institute for Climate, Environment and Energy) welcomed esteemed panelists Veronika Jiříčková (European Commission, DG ENER, Brussels) and Tim Mandel (Fraunhofer Insititute ISI, Germany) to delve into the questions: 

• What do you see as the relevant and most important roles(s) of evaluation in the application of the principle?
• How does it differ between planning, policy, and investment decisions?
• How important is a reliable ex-ante quantification (prediction), of impacts on energy savings and reduction of the load at peak hours to ensure acceptance of giving priority to energy efficiency, even if it is cost-efficient?

💡 Closing remarks by Stefan Thomas was that “evaluation must account for both societal and private perspectives to bridge the gap between cost efficiency and actual incentives. He emphasized the importance of policy alignment and suggested further discussion on reconciling these perspectives in future sessions”.

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On October 4, 2024, the Energy Evaluation Asia Pacific (EEAP) hosted its 12th webinar focusing on the important topic of ‘Evaluation for Policy Making’. This insightful webinar featured three notable speakers:

• Jarred Metoyer, Senior Vice President, Energy Markets and Risk North America, Energy Systems, DNV
• Jean-Sébastien Broc, Consultant and Researcher at IEECP (Institute for European Energy & Climate Policy)
• Juha I. Uitto, Former Director Independent Evaluation Office of the Global Environment Facility (GEF)

Jarred Metoyer shared important lessons learned from evaluation of energy programs and policies from California and Massachusetts, who are leaders in the US. Dr. Jean-Sébastien Broc shared insights from the experience of how evaluation shapes energy policies in Europe. Dr. Juha I. Uitto presented how evaluation functions in the Global Environment Facility and how it influences energy and environmental policies.

The webinar served to emphasize how evaluators can maximize the impact of their work by having a better understanding of the policy cycle, including how policies are developed, designed, and implemented across various stages. Integrating evaluation at these stages ensures that policies are not only evidence-based but also more effective and responsive to real-world challenges. 

Presentations:

1. Jarred Metoyer, Senior Vice President, Energy Markets and Risk North America, Energy Systems, DNV, “Evaluation Lessons Learned from California and Massachusetts – the US EE Leaders”
2. Jean-Sébastien Broc, Consultant and Researcher at IEECP (Institute for European Energy & Climate Policy), “Evaluation for policy making: Insights from Europe”
3.  Juha I. Uitto, Former Director Independent Evaluation Office of the Global Environment Facility (GEF), “Evaluation for policy making: Use and utility of evaluation at the Global Environment Facility”

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📢 Announcing the 7th Issue of EEAP’s Newsletter 🌍

We are pleased to release the latest edition of EEAP’s newsletter, providing valuable insights and updates for energy evaluation professionals.
In this issue, we cover:
🔹Insightful Article on Measuring the Social Impact of Clean Energy Policies
🔹Key Takeaways and essential highlights from recent webinars and events organized by EEAP
🔹Valuable Energy Evaluation resources maintained by EEAP
🔹Spotlight on Steering Committee Member: Learn about Nina Campbell’s inspiring story
🔹Stay informed about our future initiatives

EEAP Newsletter August 2024-Q2

Best Wishes,

The Energy Evaluation Team

EEAP organized a Workshop on Energy Evaluation 101 during Youth-in-Evaluation Week

The second annual Youth in Evaluation Week was organized from July 8 – 12, 2024, to unite young and senior evaluation professionals worldwide. This intergenerational event aimed at generating greater commitment and action towards meaningful youth engagement in evaluation, aligning with the UN Summit of the Future 2024.
To mark the youth-in-evaluation week, Energy Evaluation Asia Pacific organized an interactive workshop on Energy Evaluation 101 on July 10th. The objective of the workshop was to increase the interest of youth in the Evaluation of Energy programs and Policies and increase their knowledge and understanding of the field.

This interactive session, expertly facilitated by the experienced steering committee members of EEAP, was packed with insights and vibrant discussions. The workshop included in-depth exploration of key energy evaluation concepts, discussion on practical case studies and real-world applications and also offered networking opportunities for young professionals with peers and industry leaders.

It was inspiring to see the next generation of evaluators and energy experts so passionate and engaged!

The workshop covered the following key topics:

• What is Energy Evaluation?
• What Methods, Indicators, and Metrics are Commonly Used in Energy Evaluation?
• Who are the Key Stakeholders in Energy Evaluations?
• What are the Typical Issues and Challenges Addressed in Energy Evaluations?
• What are the Emerging Trends and Innovations in Energy Evaluation?
• What Role Can Young and Emerging Evaluators Play in the Field of Energy Evaluation?
• How is Energy Evaluation Relevant to Your Work?

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