International Energy Agency / proponents/staff Project Development Support Expanded Bank / Climate Investment Funds / Database Outreach Bank / Carbon Finance / EE / Ongoing Bank / International Finance Corporation / Energy Efficiency Global Practice Group / ESMAP Consultative Group / /
Country
France / China / /
Currency
USD / /
Event
Business Partnership / Environmental Issue / Company Expansion / /
Facility
World Bank Institute / Global Environment Facility / Global City Indicators Facility / /
IndustryTerm
energy demand / sustainable energy measures / parallel outreach/public relations / energy needs / sustainable energy pathways / sustainable energy programs / media outlets / analytical tools / basic service infrastructure / energy efficient measures / municipal services / energy dimensions / analytic tools / energy use / public services / possible solutions / greenhouse gas / sustainable transport systems / energy prices / finance institutions / sustainable energy actions / basic city services / energy / city energy benchmarking / energy/ / energy dimension / municipal water utilities / energy efficient cities / scale-up sustainable energy investments / lower recurring energy costs / good practice applications / city services / review applications / sustainable energy investments / city systems / evaluation systems / overall management / basic urban services / sustainable energy options / sustainable energy use / /
Organization
Cities Alliance / World Bank Washington / D.C. / East Asia & Pacific Urban Unit / OECD / ESMAP/Cities Alliance / World Bank Institute / World Bank / /
ESMAP Energy Efficient Cities Initiative Program Document Problem Statement Cities are an important engine for economic growth and socioeconomic development. Rapid urbanization in recent decades has led to ever-expanding