NATELI
 

The New Applied Technology Efficiency and Lighting Initiative (NATELI) was a two-year USAID sponsored activity, and extension of the Rural Energy Program, successfully implemented by Winrock International from October 1, 2009 –through September 30, 2011. The program was designed to promote energy efficiency and to a lesser extent renewable energy applications in Georgia. The objective of the program was to promote energy efficiency to the Georgian public and business sectors, and to design financial, technical and operational frameworks to foster the development and implementation of energy efficiency projects. NATELI focused on some of Georgia’s larger energy consumers -  hospitals and condominium associations - and helped them implement energy efficiency measures, decreasing their energy consumption and therefore energy costs. This work included public outreach and environmental activities.

 

The main objectives of the NATELI project were to:

  • Help large institutions reduce their energy consumption with a special focus on hospitals. NATELI performed energy audits; examined financial costs and benefits of various energy efficiency improvements; assisted hospitals with implementation on a limited basis; and taught local stakeholders how to manage their energy consumption, evaluated the financial viability of energy efficiency improvements, facilitated access to financing, and promoted results to the public.
  • Support pilot projects that promote residential energy efficiency. NATELI worked with the Tbilisi Municipality and condominium associations. Additionally, NATELI worked with the Georgian State Technical University (GTU) to incorporate energy efficiency matters into their curriculum, and to implement energy efficiency retrofitting in several  GTU buildings.
  • Continue support to the Energy Bus, in conjunction with BP Georgia., The Energy Bus toured Georgian communities and  educated Georgian citizens about energy efficiency and renewable energy in general, as well as their practical application.  


Over its two years of operation, NATELI:

  • Supported the development of energy efficient technologies and interventions in Georgia;
  • Identified financial mechanisms to support energy efficiency projects;
  • Supported the Georgian Technical University (GTU) in establishing a curriculum on energy efficiency and energy auditing and in equipping an energy efficiency testing laboratory;
  • Established an energy auditor’s certification program with GTU;
  • Conducted energy audits for selected hospitals, condominium associations and GTU buildings;
  • Conducted environmental assessments for energy efficiency interventions;
  • Supported the Energy Bus operations; and implemented a public awareness campaign to promote energy efficiency.
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Call for Proposals for Shooting/Production of a Documentary

New Applied Technology Efficiency and Lighting Initiative (NATELI II) with the support of  USAID and implemented by Winrock International announces a call for proposals for shooting/production of a documentary and invites experienced directors/producing companies to the contest.

The Energy Bus Visited Imereti Region

Energy Bus travelled to Khoni,Tskhaltubo, Zestaphoni & Bagdati districts in Imereti region from February 13 to March 8, 2012.

 

20 Applications Have Been Long-listed in Frames of NATELI 2 Grants Program
In frames of NATELI 2 Grants Program 20 applications have been selected for the next stage of consideration.
Energy Bus Visited Guria and Imereti

The Energy Bus continues traveling around Georgia. From December 19, 2011 to February 10, 2012 the Energy Bus visited Lanchkhuti district in Guria and Kutaisi, Vani and Samtredia in Imereti Region.

Seminar on Doctoral Programs in Energy and Electrical Engineering in the United States
In the framework of NATELI II Energy Capacity Activity the project organized two seminars on Doctoral Programs in Energy and Electrical Engineering in the United States. The seminars were held on January 20, 2012 in Tbilisi at GTU and on January 25, 2012 in Kutaisi at Akaki Tsereteli State University.