Palau

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. 

 The United Arab Emirates (UAE) signed a deal with four Pacific island countries for renewable energy projects, UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Saturday. The solar-powered projects, expected to be completed by 2016, are located in the Marshall Islands, Nauru, Palau, and the Solomon Islands.
 

This report was prepared by International Institute for Energy Conservation (IIEC) for the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Partnership (REEEP). The objective of this study is to analyze the characteristics of major appliance and lighting products and markets in Palau, in order to inform and support decision-making on the most suitable Standards & Labelling (S&L) strategy for Palau.

This report was prepared by Mahendra Kumar, an independent consultant.

PREA is a climate change partnership of GEF, UNDP, SPREP and the Pacific Islands. Palau national report. 

Micronesian Energy Association report to the 21st Micronesian Chief Executives Summit on February 2016.

The Micronesian Energy Association would like to report on CNMI’s renewable energy efforts, Guam Energy Task Force, RMI activities and update on Green Energy Micronesia initiative . This report is intended to update the process on CNMI with integrate renewable energy and existing power system. The information presented can be used as a template for regional islands to adopt renewable energy as part of the INDCs (Intended National Determined Contributions) effort to reduce the utilization of fossil fuel.

Palau signed into law on Friday, February 5th 2015 the Palau Energy Act. An Act to amend Title 37 of the Palau National Code to establish an Energy Administration and provide a regulatory framework for the energy sector and for other related purposes.