The Biomass Energy Component seeks to support the development and application of the new biomass technologies like biomass Gasifier and metallic stoves in higher mountain where space heating needs are to be addressed. The component aims at installing half a million stoves/devices in the ESAP II phase of which 100,000 stoves/device will be installed in high altitude with partial subsidy. The Programme will continue promotion and dissemination of stove in mid hills and Terai without subsidy. The service providers are expected to participate in the Programme at various levels.

The Component will expedite mass dissemination of improved cooking stoves in Mid-hills, High Mountains and Terai along with initiatives taken to introduce and promote other biomass technologies for optimized technical and social uses of biomass resource. Specifically the objectives are:

• Improved capacity of local organizations to offer affordable biomass energy (BE) solutions to the rural communities with quality assurance.
  
  
• Address the Gender, health, environment and socio-economic issues, including reduction of women and children’s drudgery through implementation of biomass energy solutions.
  
  
• Adoption of biomass energy solutions is popularized in the rural communities.