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improvement,
- Assess the number of solar PV and SWH that could be installed taking into account the needs and
roof capacities or each building, and
- Mobilize local companies that can offer the appropriate services to install these renewable energy
production capacities.
• Unroll the plan to promote energy efficiency and install PV and SWH systems on residential buildings
according to priorities defined from the initial assessment;
• Set a plan to raise awareness as part of The Environmental Awareness Unit (EAU) to inform and train all
the stakeholders, including Governorate staff, users and suppliers;
The Environmental Awareness Unit (EAU), as part of the CES-MED Strategic Sustainable Energy Unit (SSEU)
at the Governorate, will be a key component of the SECAP implementation, as most of the impacts
expected for the action plan, depends on the adequate mobilization and engagement of stakeholders to
cease the opportunities offered to reduce their energy consumption and, in doing so contribute to the
success of the SECAP and assist in achieving the City of Luxor - Governorate of Luxor vision and strategy.
Administrative and coordination process
• Governorate of Luxor – City of Luxor to review the action plan and its components: GRP and EAU,
• Governor’s to approve the plan and its targets,
• City Council represented by the Governor approval,
• Ministry of Housing, Utilities and Urban Development MoHUUD – approvals,
- Department of Housing at the Governorate for the refurbishment
• Ministry of Electricity and Renewable Energy (MoERE),
- NREA to approve the plan of solar PV and SWH systems
• Ministry of Environment (MoEnv) – Assess the strategic environmental and social impacts (SESIs) and
benefits,
• Ministry of Investment and International Cooperation (MoIIC) – international investment approvals.
Government Procedures and Approvals
• Initial approval of the Governorate (Municipality),
• City of Luxor to coordinate all approvals with the listed entities to execute the GRP:
• Refurbishment permit: MoHUUD and Governorate,
• Operation permit: NREA for PV and SWH connection,
• EETC and AEDC permit: in the case of on-grid connection, and
• Height permit: MOCA and EAA for height regulation.
European Union (EU) Commission Directives which apply to projects financed by IFCs for Action ≠3
Committed to the adoption of EU environmental principles, practices and substantive standards are essential,
including the following list that provides a brief description for the key pertinent EU Directives:
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