Ex-Post decentralized evaluation – Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) in India

The objectives for Project CIN1070 focused on enhancing India's energy efficiency landscape through:

• Bolstering the development of EESL as a pioneering public Energy Service Company (ESCO), strengthening its role in leading energy-efficient initiatives across the country;
• Encourage investments by public entities in energy-saving projects, thereby contributing to substantial reductions in energy consumption;
• Validate the effectiveness of the ESCO model within the Indian context, demonstrating its potential in achieving energy efficiency at scale and cultivating a conducive market environment for its proliferation;
• Public perception on socio economic and environmental developmental benefits post LED installations

Project CIN 1070 successfully demonstrated the viability of scaling up energy-efficient technologies across India, particularly through the widespread installation of LED lighting. Despite facing various operational, financial, and technical challenges, the project managed to achieve notable outcomes in terms of energy savings, environmental benefits, and socio-economic impacts. It highlighted the critical role of strategic partnerships and financing in overcoming barriers to energy efficiency.