Purpose

To develop replicable models for financing energy and water efficiency projects within municipal water supply systems.

Main Activities

• Incorporate project financing into USAID-funded Watergy projects in seven South African cities;
• Develop Watergy financial models that address legal and financial barriers impeding the development of sustainable municipal water energy efficiency projects;
• Compile a set of case studies for completed and on-going water energy efficiency projects and their financing;
• Organise high-level policy roundtable to engage governments, business and financial sector support;
• Develop official capacities of participating municipalities for policies, financing and technologies for water efficiency improvements.

Expected Impact

• Reduction in cost savings through financial models to fund energy conservation;
• Replication in other countries in the region that are struggling with energy shortages and poor delivery of urban water services.