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2009 Pacifi c Plan Priority
(iv) Expediting the implementation of the 2009 Pacifi c Energy Ministers’ decisions and, in
particular, the fi ve key areas highlighted by these Ministers to achieve greater energy
security across the Pacifi c.
What has been the progress and achievement(s) over the last 12
months?
Government of Australia
• Australia has committed up to AUD25 million over 4 years (2009/10 and 2012/13) to
improve access to Clean and Affordable Energy services in the Pacifi c. The focus of this
commitment, announced at the 2009 Pacifi c Islands Forum, includes:
- assisting Pacifi c countries to better manage their energy resources through robust
whole of energy sector planning and coordinated implementation;
- exploring options to broaden the base of energy sources, including renewable energy;
- supporting improved utility and consumer energy effi ciency; and
- exploring more effi cient local fuel procurement arrangements.
• Progress to date under the Clean and Affordable Energy initiative includes assisting the
Tongan Government to develop an Energy Road Map (2010–2020), which charts the
course for gradually reducing fossil fuel dependence and an expansion in access to energy
services for the population.
Government of Cook Islands
• The Pacifi c Environment Community Fund: three projects have been identifi ed for
application to this fund for the islands of Rakahanga, Pukapuka-Nassau-Suwarrow and
Manihiki. The full project proposal for Rakahanga was approved and funding signed
in the fi rst Quarter 2011/2012. The concept note for Pukapuka is approved and the full
project proposal will be submitted in the second Quarter 2011/2012 and the Manihiki
project concept note also submitted second Quarter 2011/2012. The next step will be
the appointment of the PECF Local Coordinator and the tendering for the design of
the Rakahanga Project that will be carried out in the third Quarter or 2011/2012. It is
envisaged that by the last Quarter 2011/2012 all three project will be past the tendering
stage.
• The New Zealand Aid Programme: New Zealand has committed fi nancial support in the
development of Renewable Energy in the Cook Islands. A scoping exercise for Mitiaro has
been completed and a project proposal is being prepared. A proposal for a 150kWp PV
Grid tied system for Rarotonga has been prepared for a 100kW at Te Aponga Uira power
station and 50kWp for the new Ministry of Education administration building.
• The Asia Development Bank Energy Effi ciency Programme: a 4 year programme to assist
the Cook Islands in further renewable energy development. The project is scheduled to
commence in August 2011.
Government of Kiribati
• Government of Kiribati has at least partially accomplished 2 (out of 5) Key Priority Actions
and 1 under the development process.