The project aims at addressing identified market barriers to wide spread use of energy efficient lighting in China by broadening the China Green Lights start-up efforts. The overall objective of this project is to save energy and protect the environment by reducing lighting energy use in China in 2010 by 10% relative to a constant efficiency scenario. The specific objectives include upgrading of Chinese lighting products; increased consumer awareness of, and comfort with, efficient lighting products and the establishment of a vibrant, self-sustaining market in efficient lighting products and services

Project Details

GEF Project ID
841
Country
China
Implementing Agencies
United Nations Development Programme
Approval FY
2001
Status
Completed
Region
Asia
Executing Agencies
Government of China, SETC/Department of Resources Conservation and Comprehensive Utilization (DRC)
GEF Period
GEF - 2
Project Type
Full-size Project
Focal Areas
Funding Source
GEF Trust Fund

Financials

USD
Co-financing Total
18,065,000
GEF Project Grant
8,135,950
GEF Agency Fees
513,000

Timeline

Concept Approved
01 Jul 2000
Project Approved for Implementation
20 Jun 2001
Project Closed
10 Dec 2008