AEPC Nepal - Alternative Energy Promotion Center DANIDA/ESAP

Micro-hydro

Biogas

Solar Energy

Biomass Energy

Other forms of Energy

Ongoing activities of Biomass energy component

• Scaling up of improved cooking stove activities in 42 mid hill districts.

• Ongoing studies
» Identifying cooking requirements according to geographic location, fuel, cooking systems in Nepal’ by TRUST Pvt.Ltd

» Information, education and communication (IEC) materials development for biomass energy Programme and technologies by worldwide print solutions(WPS)

» Assessment of Effectiveness of Improved Cooking Stoves (ICS) in Reducing Indoor Air Pollution & Improving by Environment and public health organization (ENPHO)

Governments Policy on Subsidy

Achievements of the Component

Opportunities for Promoting ICS in Nepal

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Governments Policy on Subsidy

No subsidy has been provided to households mud improved cook stoves in Hills and Mid Hills of Nepal.
50% subsidy not exceeding NPR. 2500 will be provided to metal improved cook stoves in High Mountains for cooking and space heating, as they are costly and unaffordable
Quite a number of institutions are involved in the development of ICS. These institutions have provided various kinds of supports. Close relationship or contact with NGOs and donors will be established to make the direct and indirect support to ICS made by them more effective

Last Updated on: Jun 28, 2008

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