Innovation Center for the Poor

OUT PUTS >> ACTIVITIES

In order to test the concept, pilots have been planned and implemented in different phases since October 2008.

Outputs of pilot by March 2009

Provide interventions in at least 200 households
Explore 3-4 energy efficiency interventions (Arm 1)
Explore 2 innovations (Arm 2)
Establish at least 2 partnerships
Identify and train 3-4 energy auditors

Activities undertaken for the pilot implementation:


	Identification of problems based on preliminary baseline survey: energy audits and socio economic status Develop possible solutions Identification of partners and defining roles- technology suppliers, financing, community building, entrepreneur/operator development; based on business model Analysis of financial viability of these interventions and feasibility		Implementing customized interventions with coordination of partners in selected households		Continuous monitoring of intervention on a monthly basis to assess impact of intervention Evaluation of interventions after 6 months to assess end user acceptance of intervention

ENERGY NEED	PROBLEM DETAILS	POSSIBLE ENERGY INTERVENTION
Coal and wood based cooking	High cost of fuel Smoke and fumes from stove	• Improved cook stoves • Exhaust fans for ventilation
Electricity: Lights and ceiling fans	Usage of lights and ceiling fans with high power consumptions Asbestos roofing which heats up house	• Natural lighting • Replacement of all light and ceiling fan fixtures with energy efficient ones
Cooling of food and water	Most households cannot afford a fridge due to high electricity bills hence perishable items are bought on a daily basis to avoid wastage	• Natural pot in pot cooling • Ice boxes in each house with a centralized ice distribution center
Roofing	The asbestos material absorbs heat easily leading to very warm environments within houses	Changing roof can: • Improve natural cooling • Improve natural light • Improve ventilation
Drinking water	Contaminated water during rainy season	• Provide simple candle filters to take care of bacterial
Ventilation	Lack of windows or poor planning during construction has led to inappropriate placement of windows.	• Creating of ventilation pathways in the roof • Planned construction of windows for maximum benefit