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 Welcome to the Rural Energy ProgramThe Rural Energy Program is a four year effort that builds on the success of the Georgia Energy Security Initiative. It is supported by the U.S. Agency for International Development and implemented by Winrock International. Winrock International is a nonprofit organization that works with people in the United States and around the world to empower the disadvantaged, increase economic opportunity, and sustain natural resources. The program will increase the supply of grid and off-grid energy in rural areas, build local capacity for energy production, promote energy efficiency and use of alternative energy resources, and improve sustainable natural resource management. |
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 Technical and Economic Parameters for the Potential 91 HPPs in GeorgiaIn September 2009 the Rural Energy Program complated study of technical and economic parameters for the potential 91 HPP sites in Georgia and launched the web based searchable database(www.hpp.minenergy.gov.ge). - Tuesday, 29 September 2009 | Read more... Grand Opening of Lopota SHPOn April 7, 2009, USAID Head of Energy and Environment office John Hansen together with the Minister of Energy of Georgia participated in the opening of the Lopota Small Hydropower Plant (SHP) in the village of Napareuli, Kakheti region. The opening was conducted by USAID’s Rural Energy Program in cooperation with the SHP owner. Construction of Lopota SHP started in 2003 and has completed in March 2009. - Tuesday, 07 April 2009 | Read more... Grand Opening of Misaktsieli SPHU.S. Ambassador to Georgia, John F. Tefft, and representatives of the Georgian Government will participate in the opening of the Misaktsieli Small Hydropower Plant in the village of Misaktsieli, Mtskheta-Tianeti region. The opening will be conducted by USAID’s Rural Energy Program in cooperation with the Small Hydro Power Plant owner. - Tuesday, 31 March 2009 | Read more... |
  Key Activity DirectionsThe Rural Energy Program has four main areas of activity through which it works to promote the small hydropower sector, energy efficiency and the application of renewable energy resources in rural Georgia. Click on an Activity title below to learn more about specific projects and programs in each area. |
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