Energy Project. An independent evaluator will be hired to assess evaluation methodology options. The evaluation will be designed to capture the likely effects of the Project on the expected outcomes of reducing tariffs, increasing the reliability and adequacy of electricity as well as increasing connections to the electrical grid. The M&E Plan is expected to contain the following evaluation questions; however, the final list of questions will be documented in the final evaluation design:
1. Was the Mt. Coffee Rehabilitation Activity implemented as planned?
2. To what extent has increased electricity generation contributed to increased reliability and adequacy of electricity supplied?
3. How has the electricity tariff changed since MCHPP was rehabilitated? To what extent does it cover the costs of electricity generation and other operating costs?
4. Who has connected and what has been the pattern of users connecting to the grid? How did households and businesses decide whether to connect?
5. To what extent are energy users changing their energy consumption and sources (such as moving away from the use of generators, kerosene, etc.)? Have the changes (if any) resulted in cost savings for users?
6. How have changes in electricity availability and reliability affected what consumers use electricity for? How do changes in use vary acros s different types of users, e.g., households/firms/institutions, or by demographic group?
7. How sustainable is MCHPP? How has the compact contributed to the commercial viability of LEC as a utility?
Energy Project. Returns to the Energy Project are heavily dependent on increasing the demand for new generation and establishing new connections to the grid. There is currently uncertainty about the number and pace that can be expected for new connections. • LEC currently has both technical and management capacity constraints based upon the current capacity of its staff, as well as the failure of the management contract to meet its capacity building goals. In addition, the financial condition of LEC is very weak due to low cash flow resulting from problems with billing and collections as well as delays in improvements in generation, transmission and distribution infrastructure. • The sustainability and the functionality of the RMCs depends on the advancement of reforms in the road sector and a steady stream of revenue to finance maintenance and operating expenses. • Increased maintenance depends on road contractors being ready and able to assume maintenance works. There is a risk that the private sector does not have the technical or financial capacity to respond to the Government’s maintenance needs.
Energy Project. Lessee shall be permitted to continue to maintain and operate (either directly or through third parties) the Landfill Gas (the “LFG”) equipment at the Leased Premises for the purpose of using the LFG collected by the methane gas collection system to generate useful electricity (the “Energy Project”), subject to the covenants and obligations found at Section 9(d).
Energy Project. Lessee is permitted to install and operate (or directly or through third parties) the Energy Project. Lessee shall maintain any and all permits necessary to operate the Energy Project, including but not limited to DEP air emissions and noise impact permits. When the Energy Project is terminated, the site shall be returned to a clean, safe and secure condition.
