During 2009, REEEP marked the fifth anniversary of its operation as a public-private partnership. In a new article for the 2010 edition of the EnergyThe ability to perform work, mainly kinetic, potential, thermal energy, but also in forms of gravitational, sound, elastic and electromagnetic energy. for Sustainable DevelopmentThe concept of sustainable development was introduced in the World Conservation Strategy (IUCN 1980) and had its roots in the concept of a sustainable society and in the management of renewable resources. Adopted by the WCED in 1987 and by the Rio Conference in 1992 as a process of change in ... journal, REEEPThe Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency Partnership (REEEP) is a non-profit, specialist change agent aiming to catalyse the market for renewable energy and energy efficiency, with a primary focus on emerging markets and developing countries. has synthesised some of the key lessons learned from 129 projects that have been offered funding and moved to implementation.

The article, entitled Lessons for low-carbon energy transition: Experience from the Renewable EnergyRenewable energy is power generated from infinite sources, such as wind or solar power. Conventional energy is generated from finite sources, such as natural gas or fossil oil. and Energy EfficiencyUsing less energy/electricity to perform the same function. Programs designed to use electricity more efficiently - doing the same with less. Partnership, looks at REEEP’s project initiatives in clean energy capacity-building and technical assistance, and draws two broad types of lessons:

• Lessons on actual programme management
  These lessons look at the “how”, i.e. at REEEP’s own processes and management, and draw some conclusions for both the organisation itself and for others who are active in promoting low-carbon energy in developing countries. They cover aspects as varied as the importance of failures, the engagement of key stakeholders, monitoring and reporting, and the importance of remaining technology-neutral.
  
• Lessons on the low-carbon energy transformation
  These lessons look at the “what,” i.e. at what sort of initiatives are particularly effective in promoting renewable energy and energy efficiencyUsing less energy/electricity to perform the same function. Programs designed to use electricity more efficiently - doing the same with less. on the ground. They include the role of carbon finance, financing, low-carbon energy business models, low-carbon energy in buildings, and the role of specific regulation and broadbrush policy.

The electronic pre-print version of the full article can be downloaded on the REEEP website: http://www.reeep.org/57.16961/5-years-of-reeep-lessons-learned.htm