Sustainable Energy Access Planning

<p>This case study presents the application of the sustainable access planning framework to develop cost-effective energy plans for households in Pyuthan district Nepal.</p><p>Ensuring access to affordable reliable and sustainable energy is one of the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations. Sustainable energy access planning (SEAP) plays a vital role when it comes to ensuring energy access for poor households particularly in Nepal’s Pyuthan district. SEAP identifies the needed resources and investments for sustainable energy in the district.</p><p>This case study supported by the Asian Development Bank presents the application of a SEAP framework for developing cost-effective energy plans for Pyuthan district. It also highlights the benefits of access to cleaner energy in terms of social well-being reduction in the emission of local pollutants and greenhouse gas and reducing energy inequality.</p>