ECA NEWS

ECA is to provide the Independent Public Business Corporation (IPBC) with a high-level review of draft Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) with Independent Power Producers (IPPs). This will include analysis of the PPA terms; a review of charges; comparative costs for...

Under the auspices of the ‘Energy Efficiency Policy Dialogue’ in the Western Balkans being conducted by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), ECA has been tasked with the development of a framework for the implementation of utility energy...

ECA has been tasked to lead a team assisting Ukraine’s national gas company Naftogaz with refining its restructuring concept and developing a feasible short- and medium-term implementation plan to restructure transmission, storage and distribution businesses. This is...

ECA is taking part in the Mesoamerican Energy Investment Summit 2014 in Guatemala City to present the final results of the World Bank funded study Introduction of LNG in Central America. Details can be found here on the Ministry of Energy & Mines of the Government...

ECA has been appointed to advise the Electricity Regulatory Authority of Vietnam on the introduction of the country’s competitive wholesale electricity market, which will start in pilot form in late-2015. The electricity market builds on the existing competitive...

ECA, in association with RMA of Sri Lanka, has been engaged by IFC to carry out a comprehensive market assessment of the net metering based rooftop solar PV market in Sri Lanka. The outcome of the study will provide a complete picture of the current market and the...

ECA, together with Trémolet Consulting, will work with NWASCO to develop a strategy for regulating sanitation services in Zambia. We will review the current arrangements for setting sanitation tariffs and other regulations related to sanitation; determine how...

We are conducting a two-part study to assess the potential of agribusiness as an anchor load for rural electrification in Africa. Part one is a ‘landscape analysis’ to include the identification of energy-intensive production, processing, and storing activities along...

DFID has asked ECA to produce a study which looks at the risk of carbon lock-in to the International Climate Fund (ICF) priority countries and, to develop a simple framework that can be used by ICF policy leads and DFID country offices to assess this risk in relation...

The Independent Public Business Corporation (IPBC) have asked ECA to present pricing models for access of various generation technologies as well as the connection to and use of transmission and distribution networks by third parties in the Papua New Guinea...

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has invited ECA to draft a commercial procedure for procurement of ancillary services, including costs and revenues calculation for LFC reserves/energy and congestion management including all procedures...

We have been requested by the World Bank to assist in reviewing the proposal for the investment in the Kaniv pumped storage power station in Ukraine. Our experts will review the economic assessment reports for the project and provide advice on the viability of the...

The Lenders' Market Advisor has invited ECA to provide a Market Due Diligence report for the Nenskra Hydropower Plant project to be implemented in Georgia. This will assess the Turkish regulatory framework of the energy (including hydro) and electricity market, plus...

The Northern Ireland Utility Regulator has invited us to assist the Gas Transmission team regarding new gas transmission tariffs. We are to support and assist the Utility Regulator to develop spreadsheet modelling to assist with the development of the rules for the...

The Northern Ireland Utility Regulator has sought further support from ECA to assist the Electricity team with implementation of the Competition Commission’s final determination on Northern Ireland Electricity Ltd’s price control conditions. The anticipated scope of...

The World Bank Group’s Water and Sanitation Program (WSP) is an international partnership which aims to provide increased access to improved water and sanitation services for poor people living in rural and urban areas across the world. The WSP has tasked ECA to help...

ECA, in association with the Bureau for Industrial Cooperation, is advising the IFC on the design of a Transaction Advisory Services Facility (TASF) for the private development of mini-grids. The assignment involves identifying the binding constraints to Tanzania’s...

The Lilongwe Water Board (LWB) wishes to review some aspects of its existing tariffs to assess their impact on the expansion of its water supply services through the Diamphwe Dam project. We have been engaged to review the existing tariff and to carry out a...

ECA are advising Ofgem on potential changes to their guidance relating to renewables generators located outside UK who seek accreditation for Levy Exemption Certificates (LECs). These generators must demonstrate to Ofgem that the energy they generate can feasibly have...

Since July 2013, ECA has been managing the 'Energy Efficiency Policy Dialogue' in the Western Balkans on behalf of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development. The purpose of the 'dialogue' is to support legislators and investors to eliminate market barriers...

ECA is working on a DFID funded project to develop a strategy for providing cost-effective electrical supply systems for schools in Pakistan. The work involves the design of both grid connection and off-grid renewable energy systems. This work includes advice on...