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July 15, 2015 This document was produced for review by the United States Agency for International Development. It was prepared by the International Resources Group.

BUILDING LOW EMISSION ALTERNATIVES

TO DEVELOP ECONOMIC RESILIENCE

AND SUSTAINABILITY (B-LEADERS) PROJECT

3rd QUARTERLY REPORT

FISCAL YEAR 2015

COVERING APRIL 1 – JUNE 30, 2015

DISCLAIMER The author’s views expressed in this publication do not necessarily reflect the views of the United States Agency for International Development or the United States Government.

BUILDING LOW EMISSION ALTERNATIVES

TO DEVELOP ECONOMIC RESILIENCE

AND SUSTAINABILITY PROJECT

3rd QUARTERLY REPORT

FISCAL YEAR 2015

COVERING APRIL 1 – JUNE 30, 2015

ACRONYMS

ACEF Asia Clean Energy Forum

ADB Asian Development Bank

ADS Automated Directives System APEC Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation

APHC Agus-Pulangui Hydro Complex

B-LEADERS Building Low Emission Alternatives to Develop Economic Resilience and Sustainability

CAR Cordillera Autonomous Region CBA Cost-Benefit Analysis

CCC Climate Change Commission CDCS Country Development Cooperation Strategy

CDI Cities Development Initiative CEnergy Climate Change and Clean Energy CO2 Carbon Dioxide

COP Chief of Party DA Department of Agriculture

DCOP Deputy Chief of Party DENR Department of Environment and Natural Resources

DOE Department of Energy DOE-IPO DOE-Investment Promotion Office

DOTC Department of Transportation and Communication EC Electric Cooperatives

EC-LEDS Enhancing Capacity for Low Emission Development Strategies

EMB Environment Management Bureau

EMM12 Energy Minister’s Meeting 12

ERC Energy Regulatory Commission

EVOSS Energy Virtual One Shared System EWG Energy Working Group

FY Fiscal Year

GAP Gender Analysis and Action Plan GCC Global Climate Change

GHG Greenhouse Gas

GIS Geographic Information System

GPH Government of the Philippines

GsT Geospatial Toolkit

IDIQ Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity

IEC Information, Education and Communication

INDCs Intended Nationally Determined Contributions

IRG International Resources Group

IRP Integrated Resource Planning

LEAP Long-range Energy Alternatives Planning

LEDS Low Emission Development Strategies

LEYECO 2 Leyte Electric Cooperative 2

LGU Local Government Unit LOP Life of Project

M&E Monitoring and Evaluation MinDA Mindanao Development Authority NAMAs Nationally Appropriate Mitigation Actions

NEA National Electrification Administration

NEDA National Economic and Development Authority

NREL National Renewable Energy Laboratory NYC National Youth Commission

OEECC Office of Environment, Energy and Climate Change OSFMC One-Stop Facilitation and Monitoring Center

PFG Partnership for Growth PhilGBC Philippine Green Building Council

PIRS Performance Indicator Reference Sheet PITT Performance Indicator Tracking Table

PLLENRO Philippine League of Local Environment and Natural Resources Officers PMP Performance Management Plan

PPP Public-Private Partnership

RDC Regional Development Council

RE Renewable Energy

SEI Stockholm Environment Institute

SIARELCO Siargao Electric Cooperative

TEFI Team Energy Foundation, Inc.

TOCOR Task Order Contracting Officer’s Representative

TWG Technical Working Group

UP-NCTS University of the Philippines - National Center for Transportation Studies

USAID United States Agency for International Development

USG United States Government

CONTENTS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ................................................................................ 1 SECTION 1: PROJECT OVERVIEW AND EXPECTED RESULTS .................. 13

A. GENERAL OVERVIEW ............................................................................................... 13

B. EXPECTED RESULTS ................................................................................................. 13

TABLE 1. LOGICAL FRAMEWORK ............................................................................ 16

SECTION 2: ACTIVITY IMPLEMENTATION PROGRESS ........................... 25

A. PROGRESS NARRATIVE ........................................................................................... 25

TABLE 2. RESULTS ..................................................................................................... 25

B. QUANTITATIVE RESULTS ........................................................................................ 27

TABLE 3. INDICATOR TARGETS VS. ACTUAL ......................................................... 28

TABLE 4. INDICATOR ACCOMPLISHMENT ............................................................. 30

C. IMPLEMENTATION STATUS .................................................................................... 32

Task 1: In-Country Capacity on Low Emission Development Strengthened ...... 32

Task 2: Investments into Clean Energy Projects are Increased ............................ 35

Cross Cutting Activities and Community and Outreach Activities ...................... 36

SECTION 3: INTEGRATION OF CROSS CUTTING ISSUES ........................ 39

A. GENDER EQUALITY AND FEMALE EMPOWERMENT ........................................... 39

B. PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP (PPP) .................................................................. 41

C. INFORMATION, EDUCATION AND COMMUNICATION ...................................... 42

TABLE 5. IEC MATERIALS DEVELOPED .................................................................... 42

SECTION 4: MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATIVE ISSUES ................ 42

A. PROJECT COORDINATION MEETING .................................................................... 42

B. STAFF ......................................................................................................................... 42

TABLE 6. B-LEADERS STAFF ..................................................................................... 43

SECTION 5: PLANNED ACTIVITIES FOR NEXT QUARTER INCLUDING UPCOMING EVENTS .................................................................................. 44

A. TASK 1: IN-COUNTRY CAPACITY ON LOW EMISSION DEVELOPMENT STRENGTHENED ........................................................................................................... 44

B. TASK 2: INVESTMENTS INTO CLEAN ENERGY PROJECTS ARE INCREASED ...... 45

C. CROSS CUTTING ACTIVITIES AND COMMUNITY AND OUTREACH ACTIVITES 46

D. ACTIVITIES UNDER THE SPECIAL ACTIVITY FUND .............................................. 46

ANNEXES Annex A: Gender Analysis and Action Plan Annex B: Annual Workplan Annex C: Performance Indicator Reference Sheets Annex D: Report and Documentation of the Activities on Low Emission Development Strategy (LEDS) in Mindanao Annex E: Report and Documentation of the Activities on Cost Benefit Analysis (CBA) on Mitigation Options Study Annex F: Report and Documentation of the Activities on Integrated Resource Planning (IRP) Workshop on Designing Climate Resilient Power Systems Annex G: Report and Documentation of the Activities on GHG Inventory Workshop with DENR-EMB CAR Annex H: Report and Documentation of the Activities on GHG Inventory Workshop for LGUs in Critical Watershed (CCC-ADB Consortium) Annex I: Report and Documentation of the Activities on RE Technology Briefing and Ceremonial Launch of Solar Project for Eco-towns – Del Carmen, Siargao Annex J: Report and Documentation of the Activities on EVOSS Workshop Annex K: Report and Documentation of the Activities on EVOSS Launching Annex L: Report and Documentation of the Activities on APEC-EMM12 1st Writeshop for Drafting of Cebu Declaration Annex M: Report and Documentation of the Activities on APEC-EMM12 Consultative Workshop in South Luzon Annex N: Report and Documentation of the Activities on APEC-EMM12 2nd Writeshop for Drafting of Cebu Declaration

Annex O: Report and Documentation of the Activities on the 2015 PLLENRO National Convention Annex P: Report and Documentation of the Activities on 2015 ACEF Annex Q: Report and Documentation of the activities on the GIS and Resource Maps Turnover to Batanes Annex R: LEDS Ride and Cinema Ads Launch Annex S: Public – Private Partnership Certification Annex T: Laws, Policies, Resolutions Annex U: Photo Documentation Tables Table 1. Logical Framework Table 2. Results Table 3. Indicator Targets Vs Actual Table 4. Indicator Accomplishment Table 5. IEC Materials Developed Table 6. B-LEADERS Staff

1 | 3RD QUARTERLY REPORT FY 2015

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This report covers the period from April 1 to June 30, 2015, which corresponds to the third quarter of the fiscal year and sixth reporting quarter of the Building Low Emission Alternatives to Develop Economic Resilience and Sustainability (B-LEADERS) Project. For eighteen months since the beginning of the project, the International Resources Group (IRG), the Prime Contractor for the B-LEADERS Project of USAID/Philippines, continues to take full responsibility for the implementation of the project. IRG has undertaken performing a Task Order under an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity Contract. This means that for the past eighteen months, IRG has provided an indefinite quantity of technical assistance and services for the US Government (USG) in the implementation of the B-LEADERS Project. IRG has delivered extensive number of activities described under Task 1 and Task 2 and accomplished some Contract targets and indicators during the course of the reporting quarter. IRG for the quarter spearheads in “big picture” thinking, planning and executing task orders, from the idea phase to the finished product of tangible and quantifiable results for five out of the seven Performance Indicators. Through the project, USAID/Philippines and its key Government of the Philippines (GPH) partners, i.e. Department of Energy (DOE), Climate Change Commission (CCC), Department of Natural Resources and Environment (DENR), Department of Transportation and Communication (DOTC), Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) and the National Economic and Development Agency (NEDA), continue to work together on strengthening the cooperation to plan, design, and implement low emission development strategies (LEDS) in support of the joint US-GPH LEDS Initiative. Within the quarter, the project has cooperated with the public and private sector, i.e. Philippine Green Building Council (PhilGBC) and the Philippine League of Local Environment and Natural Resources Officers (PLLENRO) in a diverse range of fields. IRG also worked with quality subcontractors to do particular tasks such as the Cost Benefit Analysis (CBA) Mitigation Options Study and the Energy Virtual One Shared System (EVOSS) development. This quarterly report contains a detailed description of the implemented activities as well as updates of the Gender Analysis and Action Plan (GAP) (please see Annex A), Annual Workplan (please see Annex B) and the Performance Indicator Reference Sheets (PIRS) (please see Annex C). Quality and timeliness of outputs produced by IRG are non-


negotiable for project management. The developed plans are very important management tools because they contain clear performance indicators, benchmarks against which IRG report quarterly, and a budget projection for the period. These documents are still being reviewed and subject for approval by USAID, and are under separate covers and complementary to the quarterly report. For the project’s GAP, the updates within the reporting quarter provides an overview of what the project will report on regarding gender equality and women’s empowerment. This information is used to determine how well B-LEADERS has met objectives related to gender equality, women’s empowerment, gender-based violence, and women, peace and security as defined by the Gender Key Issues. Seven gender indicators were adopted in FACTS Info of USAID. From these indicators, the project within this quarter proposes two gender indicators, with data collection that had taken place for reporting at the start of Fiscal Year (FY) 2014. Please see Section 3: Integration of Cross Cutting Issues for further discussion on the GAP within this reporting quarter. Development of the M&E Plan is an essential step towards managing the process of assessing and reporting progress towards achieving B-LEADERS’s project outputs and outcomes and identifying what evaluation questions will be addressed once the project is completed. The M&E Plan contributes to the effectiveness of the Country Development Cooperation Strategy (CDCS)-level Performance Management Plan (PMP), as well as the project itself, by assuring that comparable data will be collected on a regular and timely basis. Part of managing the M&E Plan is its regular updating as described in its indicative Monitoring and Evaluation Task Management Schedule. Within the reporting quarter, updates to the Performance Indicator Reference Sheets (PIRS) and the Performance Indicator Tracking Table (PITT) were completed. The updated PIRS clarifies definitions of the indicators, disaggregating clean energy and sustainable landscapes for Standard Indicator 4.8-7, confirming USAID/Global Climate Change (GCC) preference to the use of “person-hours of training” and updating the disaggregation for Standard Indicator 4.8.2-28 (legal/policy environment) to include national and sub-national disaggregates for each pillar: clean energy and sustainable landscapes. Detailed descriptions to mitigate the risk of double-counting in Standard Indicators 4.8.2-29 and 4.8.2-14 were added and recommendations for capacity-assessment tools and other measurement approaches for evaluating an individual and organization’s capacity were included.


The PITT, with its data tables, within the reporting quarter has been updated. It now contains recent indicator data and enables project management the analysis it needs in monitoring the performance indicator data. The PITT shows the project's updated targets per indicator, specifically for activities under Task II’s Mentoring Portfolio. These indicator data will be the basis for the 200MW; the 360,000 metric tons of CO2e and the USD 200 million targets for the Life of Project (LOP). Development for the design of the Mentoring Portfolio has moved forward significantly this quarter. A menu of support and mentoring services for renewable energy and energy efficiency projects, has been identified which includes activities from the development phase - such as pre-feasibility and feasibility studies, acquiring permits from and securing agreements with various government agencies - up to monitoring of construction and commissioning. Within this quarter, B-LEADERS has identified the following projects that can avail of the technical and administrative services offered under the Mentoring Portfolio, which are targeted for completion by the end of FY 2015:

Project Name Proponent Location

Bulacan I Solar PV Plant Clean Tech Global Renewables San Ildefonso, Bulacan Rice Husk-Fired Power Plant Bicol Biomass Energy Corporation New San Roque, Pili, Camarines Sur Rice Husk-Fired Power Plant Green Innovations for Tomorrow Bacal 2, Talavera, Nueva Ecija Rice Husk-Fired Power Plant Isabel Biomass Energy Corporation Burgos, Alicia, Isabela

The above projects will contribute significantly within FY 2015 to the targets set for the following indicators:

• Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, estimated in metric tons of CO2e, reduced, sequestered, and/or avoided as a result of USG assistance (GCC 4.8-7)1

• Clean energy generation capacity installed or rehabilitated as a result of USG

assistance (GCC 4.8.2-32)2

1 Equivalent to Task Order (TO) indicator: Quantity of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, measured in metric tons of CO2 equivalent, reduced or sequestered as a result of USG assistance; and / or anticipated GHG reductions over years, as a result of USG assistance (GCC 4.8-7) 2 Equivalent to TO indicator: Quantity of potential renewable electric generation capacity or energy savings measured in megawatts (GCC 4.8.2-29)


• Amount of investment mobilized in (USD) for climate change as supported by USG assistance (GCC 4.8.2-10)3

Potential yields from these projects within FY 2015 that are identified within this quarter’s reporting period are as follows:

Project Name MW

(GCC 4.8.2-29)

Estimated Project Cost, USD

(GCC 4.8.2-10)

Anticipated tCO2e avoided (GCC 4.8-7)

Bulacan I Solar PV Plant 36 57,600,000.00 15,247.06 Rice Husk-Fired Power

Plant 5 14,000,000.00 10,744.02

Rice Husk-Fired Power Plant

12 25,000,000.00 25,785.66

Rice Husk-Fired Power Plant

20 40,000,000.00 42,976.09

Total

73 136,600,000.00

94,752.83

(in MT= 85,958.35, unit of measurement for GCC 4.8-7)

LOP Targets 200 200,000,000 360,000 Anticipated result within FY 2015 vs. LOP Targets 36% 68% 24%

Below are the results and major highlights of this quarter such as the launching of EVOSS, adoption of policy measures to address climate change and the leveraging of in-kind contributions that advanced success and fostered a strong and dynamic partnerships among the private and public sectors. The accomplishments of the reporting quarter are discussed in detail in Section 2: Activity Implementation Progress.

Standard Indicators

Indicator 2 – Number of laws, policies, strategies, plans or regulations addressing climate change (mitigation or adaptation) and/or biodiversity conservation

3 Equivalent to TO indicator: Amount of investment leveraged in U.S. dollars, from public and private sources for climate change, natural resource management, and biodiversity conservation as a result of USG assistance (GCC 4.8.2-10)


officially proposed, adopted, or implemented as a result of USG assistance (GCC 4.8.2-28)4

An improved enabling environment through legal, regulatory and policy reform, strategy development and planning is essential for ensuring that efforts and investments in climate change have legal and strategic backing and institutional ownership. This indicator has recent updates based on the Indicative Monitoring and Evaluation Task Management Schedule of the M&E Plan, please refer to the attached PIRS in Annex C for the updates in definition.

For the reporting quarter, results are four laws, policies, strategies, plans, agreements or regulations achieved. These are the Cebu Energy Ministerial Declaration for APEC; LEDS Commitment Signing, PLLENRO Commitment; and the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) Review. This achieved 66.67% of the target set for FY 2015. Along with the two5 laws, policies, strategies, plans, agreements or regulations achieved and reported in the previous quarter and FY, the Cumulative Actual6 results in 100% completion of the target as of FY 2015. The Cumulative Actual vs. LOP Target is 33%, a big improvement from the 11% that was reported as achieved in the previous quarter.

Indicator 3 – Number of person hours of training completed in climate change as a result of USG assistance (GCC 4.8.2-29)

Training has been used to provide technical assistance and directly contribute to the project’s Task 1. This quarter, the project had conducted two trainings on GHG inventory and accounting. Relatedly, the project achieved excellent outreach for Indicator 3, training a total of 776 person/hours, of whom, 54% are men and 46% are women. The Cumulative Actual person/hours is 3,220. This Cumulative Actual7 is 201% of the target set for Indicator 3 for Year 2; and the Accumulated Actual8 is 79% of the LOP target.

Indicator 4 – Number of institutions with improved capacity to address climate change issues as a result of USG assistance (GCC 4.8.2-14) 4 Equivalent to TO indicator: Number of laws, policies, strategies, plans, agreements or regulations addressing climate change proposed, adopted, or implemented as a result of USG assistance (GCC 4.8.2-28) 5 FY 2014 reported one (1) result achieved: Amended and Restated Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Enhancing Capacity-Low Emission Development Strategies (EC-LEDS) between CCC and USAID 6 2nd Quarter, FY 2015 reported one (1) result achieved: Executive Order 174 – Institutionalizing the Philippine GHG Inventory Management and Reporting System 7 Cumulative Actuals = 1st Quarter FY 2015 Actual Results + 2nd Quarter FY 2015 Actual Results + 3rd Quarter FY 2015 8 Accumulated Actuals = Actual Results for FY 2014 + Actual Results for FY 2015 to date.


For Indicator 4, there were one private sector entity, six national government agencies, three academic institutions, and 18 government units that participated in trainings to improve their capacity to address climate change. Most of these institutions that do not have exclusive climate change focus are envisioned to have improvements in GHG inventory and accounting. With the results achieved during the first and second quarters of Year 2, the Cumulative Actual9 number of institutions is 66. This resulted in overachieving at 440% of the target set for Indicator 4 for Year 2; with a 147% completion rate of the LOP target as of this reporting period.

Indicator 5 - Number of climate and/or adaptation tools, technologies and methodologies developed, tested and/or adopted as a result of USG assistance (Custom Indicator) The project integrates environmental and climate change concerns into implementation and, therefore, appropriate climate and/or adaptation tools, technologies, and methodologies to measure and calculate carbon emissions, perform GHG inventories, and measure and monitor pollution reductions or manufacturing efficiency gains. This also includes efforts to address the issue on the renewable energy project applications with a long gestation process as compared to non-renewable energy projects. For example, diesel or coal-fired power plant will take two to three years in regulatory approval as compared to the five to seven years process of hydropower projects. The tedious processing for regulatory approvals of renewable energy projects by the government agencies is the reason why these projects take a long time. In light of the need to increase the mix of renewable energy, EVOSS was developed; it was completed within the reporting quarter and is expected to facilitate and accelerate approval of renewable energy project applications beginning next quarter. EVOSS contributed to targets set for FY 2015 for Indicator 5. This one model developed resulted (Cumulative Result10) in100% accomplishment of the target set for FY 2015. The Accumulated Result, as of this reporting period is ten climate and/or adaptation tools, technologies and methodologies, including the six Low-emission Development Strategies (LEDS) toolkits adopted in FY 2014.

9 Cumulative Actuals = 1st Quarter FY 2015 Actual Results + 2nd Quarter FY 2015 Actual Results + 3rd Quarter FY 2015 10 1st Quarter, FY 2015 reported one (1) tool, technology and methodology; 2nd Quarter, FY 2015 reported two (2) tools, technologies and methodologies; 3rd Quarter, FY 2015 one (1) tool, technology and methodology.


Indicator 7 - Amount of investment mobilized (in USD) for climate change supported by USG assistance (GCC 4.8.2-10)11 Leveraged funds can include funding provided in-kind that supported the project’s activities in improving the enabling environment necessary for B-LEADERS to succeed, funding the costs of activities advanced by the project, publicizing results and sensitizing stakeholders to climate risks and other related issues and opportunities addressed through the project. For the reporting quarter, the project leveraged a total of USD 23,954.59. Gender Outcome Indicators The inclusion of gender sensitive indicators in the M&E Plan (pending USAID approval) instructs the project to collect data in search of gender equity. The project this quarter was paying important attention to the process of building the capacities of target individuals and institutional capacity and commitment to gender equity as well as developing indicators in implementing training activities that are gender sensitive. The following are the Gender Outcome Indicators of the project. Almost of equal proportion is the value of women who participated in the trainings for this quarter. Relatedly, 46% are women in the total number of person participants, counted from two separate training on GHG. The survey will be completed within the reporting FY to assess and determine self-efficacy. GNDR 2 - Proportion of target population reporting increased agreement with the concept that males and females should have equal access to social, economic, and political opportunities GNDR 4 - Proportion of females who report increased self-efficacy at the conclusion of USG supported training/programming The project’s accomplishments delivered results across most of the reporting quarter. Section 2: Activity Implementation Progress contains detailed descriptions by tasks for the quarter along with the activities’ outputs and outcomes. Below summarizes the accomplishments of the activities by tasks.

11 Equivalent to Task Order Indicator: Amount of investment leveraged in U.S. dollars, from public and private sources for climate change, natural resource management, and biodiversity conservation as a result of USG assistance (GCC 4.8.2-10)


Task 1 The Philippine and the United States governments have turned over Geographic Information System (GIS) maps to Batanes Province to serve as a guide for the provincial government in planning for low-carbon development that is more resilient to climate change and natural disasters. The high-resolution maps provide visual information on Batanes’ physical landscape, topography and political boundaries. USAID/Philippines’ Mission Director Gloria Steele and the Philippines’ CCC Secretary Mary Ann Lucille Sering turned over the GIS-generated maps to provincial officials. USG and GPH are working in partnership for long-term, transformative development while slowing the increase of GHG emissions in the short-term and reducing GHG emissions over the medium- to long-term. Supporting “eco-towns” like Batanes is anchored in the USAID partnership with CCC to implement the Enhancing Capacity for Low Emission Development Strategies (EC-LEDS). During the visit, the project also conducted an orientation on the Geospatial Toolkit (GsT) and Wind Prospector for local government officers and key stakeholders in Batanes, including representatives from the Batanes Electric Cooperative, Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Batanes Heritage Foundation. The GsT and Wind Prospector are publicly available tools that include detailed datasets and maps to support government energy planning and industry investment in the emerging wind energy sector. Through this activity, the project promoted public-private partnerships particularly in capital-intensive energy projects. With the availability of these free tools, it is expected that investors will have greater confidence in Batanes Province and contribute to long-term and sustainable economic growth. In the current design of international climate change policy, a narrow application of social cost benefit analysis with emphasis of short-term efficiency of resource allocation appears to be the leading criterion. The project supported an explorative study on Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA) for Selected Mitigation Actions that sets out to integrate - from a societal perspective - in cost-benefit analyses of climate policy measures long-term impacts to the extent possible. The project as reported in the previous quarter, did all the preliminary and preparatory work required to carry out the cost-benefit analysis. Externalities such as favorable impacts on air pollution problems and energy supply security risks are included in the analysis framework. The objective of the study is to compare different GHG abatement options on the basis of a social cost-benefit analysis with a view to inform the policy-making process. The application of the proposed analysis framework focuses on


technical measures in six different sectors: Energy, Transport, Agriculture, Forestry, Industry and Waste sectors. Once fully developed, tested and adopted within FY 2015, the CBA model will provide agencies at the national level a list of possible mitigation actions that can be implemented in a specific scenario of GHG emission reduction. Coordination activities continues through this reporting quarter with DENR, DOTC, University of the Philippines – National Center for Transportation Services (UP-NCTS), Clean Air Asia, DOE and CCC. Two CBA consultative workshops, one focus group discussion per sector and a CBA study results presentation to CCC were completed and hopefully will lead to the development of a mitigation toolkit to equip the government with the ability to inter-actively simulate a combined set of mitigation actions including associated co-benefits at the least cost. Consultations with GTZ and other government partners were supported to derive some valuable input in the formulation of the country’s Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (INDCs). Within the quarter, the project supported CCC in the renewable energy (RE) technology briefing with the board and management of Siargao Electric Cooperative (SIARELCO). The briefing looked at potential supply agreements seen to help augment the tight power situation in the island. Specifically, SIARELCO wants to source up power to ensure quality, reliability, security and affordability of the supply of electric power in Siargao. The briefing presented a summary of the technical and economic analyses in demand forecast in the island and possible supply expansion sources or plan. The options included a renewable energy power agreement with the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines or a bilateral supply agreement with a renewable energy developer.

The participants discussed applications of climate resilient mitigation options appropriate for the electric cooperatives of the region. The components of the workshop included the development of demand side management for the electric cooperatives which is an integral step under the Integrated Resource Planning (IRP). The ultimate goal of the workshop was to create opportunities to integrate micro-grids into major power systems as a strategy to lend resiliency to Tacloban City. The team visited a resettlement site within the franchise area of Leyte Electric Cooperative 2 (LEYECO 2), which seemed to be a potential candidate for a micro-grid pilot project. The micro-grid system would be powered by modular power systems of solar power, diesel engines, or biomass engines. At the end of the workshop, the members of the electric cooperatives agreed to participate in the upcoming workshops to further discuss options on building better climate resilient power systems for Region 8. A follow through workshop with the electric


cooperatives will be conducted in the next quarter to elaborate discussion on building better climate resilient power systems for Region 8.

The project supported the IRP Workshop on Designing Climate Resilient Power Systems in Region 8 within this quarter. The activity provided technical information on the topics of energy resiliency and micro-grids integration into major power systems as a strategy to lend resiliency to Tacloban City. The workshop which gathered 11 electric cooperatives and representatives from the National Electrification Administration (NEA) discussed potentialities of providing electricity services through generation, transmission, or distribution; for regulators of electricity markets; and others interested in the structuring of policies, markets, and regulations affecting electricity in Tacloban. The workshop provided the resource planners the analytical framework and assessment methodologies needed to promote IRP in Tacloban’s unique economic, political, and geographic settings. The team visited a resettlement site within the franchise area of LEYECO2, which seemed to be a potential candidate for a micro-grid pilot project.

Two GHG inventory and accounting related capacity building activities were conducted this quarter that benefitted about 97 individuals from DENR -Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) of the Cordillera Autonomous Region (CAR) and from the Local Government Units (LGUs) in critical watersheds. The former activity was a result of the request to co-implement the GHG training, of which the discussion stemmed from the initial meeting during the B-LEADERS supported Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) 12th Energy Minister’s Meeting (EMM12) Workshop in Northern Luzon last quarter. The latter activity was in support to the CCC-Asian Development Bank (ADB) consortium that seeks to demonstrate climate resilient green growth options in LGUs critical watersheds. Both of these activities were in partnership with public and private organizations that directly advanced B-LEADERS’s core strategies and priorities under Task 1. The partnerships were clearly based and built upon the complementary and overlapping interest and objectives of these organizations. The CCC-ADB consortium, in this case, leveraged B-LEADERS’s objectives, assets, and expertise to address reduction of GHG emission and also leveraged CCC-ADB’s interests, assets, and expertise that hopes to foster or accelerate sustainable and transformational development impact on increasing climate change resilience and mitigation. Task 2 EVOSS, a web-based one-stop-shop for renewable energy investors that the project and DOE are banking on to facilitate and accelerate approval of RE project applications was launched to cut bureaucratic obstacles and to increase the mix of renewable energy. Then-


DOE Secretary Carlos Jericho L. Petilla led the launching of EVOSS and reiterated the value of the system as the most transparent way to track the status of RE applications.

As reported in the previous quarter, a series of workshops and forums were organized by the project to present and solicit comments from various energy-related agencies on how to better integrate the services of agencies involved in registering an energy investment. The tool was fully developed, completed, tested and adopted by DOE within the quarter. This tool represents a significant stride in the project’s continuing efforts to contribute to Task 2.

Cross Cutting Activities and Community and Outreach Activities In addition, the project undertook independent but related activities that cut across the major tasks of strengthening the in-country capacity on LED and increasing investments into clean energy projects.

Based on the collections of key points generated through seven regional consultation workshops, two series of APEC EMM12 writeshops on the development of a Cebu Minister’s Declaration on Energy were conducted by the project within the quarter. The previous workshops reported in the previous quarters, included the areas in Metro Manila, Visayas, Mindanao, and Northern Luzon. The last regional workshop in Southern Luzon was completed within the reporting quarter. APEC-centric tasks of the project produced a draft Cebu Minister’s Declaration on Energy, documenting several policy areas in the spectrum of APEC’s work on community-based energy, cutting-edge energy efficiency technologies, climate-proofing energy infrastructure, and improving energy trade and investment, as well as consisting of situational and instructions to the Energy Working Group (EWG). The declaration will be presented during the APEC Summit in Cebu in October 2015.

The project supported the 2015 PLLENRO National Convention with the theme, “Developing Smarter Communities thru Low Emission Alternatives” in Cagayan de Oro City. Through the assistance of B-LEADERS, resource persons on LEDS shared their technical expertise, best practices, and knowledge on opportunities on how LEDS can be applied in their respective local governments. Case examples on green building and sustainability, energy efficiency initiatives of the private sector, solid waste management framework, and renewable energy micro-grid and waste-to-energy were the highlights of the plenary talks. One of the highlights of the convention was the adoption of the resolution to mainstream low emission development strategies in their respective LGUs. Three hundred PLLENRO members participated in the convention - who were


environment and natural resources officers, which represented cities and municipalities from all over the Philippines.

The project, in partnership with CCC, NYC and the City Government of Batangas celebrated Earth Day within the quarter via the “LEDS Ride,” in which 230 bikers toured the 6.8km from Balagtas, Batangas to the Batangas City Convention Center.

The project supported the launching of the Low Emission Development Strategies (LEDS)12 Mindanao during the “Celebrating Partnerships for a Greener Mindanao”, initiated by MinDA. One of the highlights of the launch was the commitment signing of NYC and the Mindanao Young TreeVolutionists, which emphasized the role of the youth in nation building. The event also underlined MinDA’s effort to establish mechanism for monitoring the GHG emission sequestration along with the local government partners and the private sector. The turnover of computer units and presentation on OSFMC which USAID helped developed to facilitate business processing for the renewable energy investors, was among the agenda during the launch.

During the same period, the project actively sought ways to continually build its network and promote EVOSS, through the participation in the 2015 Asia Clean Energy Forum (ACEF). DOE’s Investment Promotion Office (DOE-IPO) presented EVOSS with assistance from B-LEADERS. EVOSS will contribute to Task 2 as well as streamline government processes and reduce red tape. The system means a level playing field for investors and entrepreneurs, making energy business easier to set up in the Philippines. The project supported CCC this quarter in the kickoff meeting with partner institutions and youth organizations for the “One Million Youth Voices for Climate Action Campaign.” The meeting introduced the members of the project team and the organizations involved and provided the opportunity to discuss the role of each organization member. Other base elements in the project were discussed such as schedule and terms of references. The kickoff meeting served as an enthusiasm-generator for the campaign and displayed a full summary of the activity so far. Around 50 youth organizations along with some local government units and government agencies participated in the kickoff meeting. Special Activities Fund (SAF) USG and GPH turned over GIS maps to Batanes Province to serve as a guide of the provincial government in planning for low-carbon development that is more resilient to

12 LEDS is a planning framework for economic and social development intended to minimize the impact on the environment by working towards long-term, measurable reductions in GHG.


climate change and natural disasters. The maps were funded through the project’s SAF. Supporting “eco-towns” like Batanes is anchored in the USAID partnership with CCC to implement EC-LEDS.

SECTION 1: PROJECT OVERVIEW AND EXPECTED RESULTS

A. GENERAL OVERVIEW B-LEADERS is a four-year project (2014-2018) funded by USAID/Philippines. B-LEADERS contributes to the economic growth objective and environment program area of the U.S. Foreign Assistance Framework. B-LEADERS builds upon the successes and momentum of USAID’s CENERGY (2010-2014). The main objective of the B-LEADERS project is to strengthen the cooperation with the Philippine government and its key partners to plan, design, and implement low emission development strategies in support of the joint US-GPH LEDS work plan. The project will support the Philippine’s climate change programs and green growth strategies towards the development of Nationally Appropriate Mitigation Actions (NAMA). The project will focus on enhancing the capacities of the CCC, DOE, and selected local government units for LEDS analysis and implementation. Where relevant and feasible, specific partnerships with DENR, DOTC, DOE, CCC, key academic institutions, and private sector organizations will be pursued. Partnerships with clean energy project developers and private financing institutions will be further pursued and strengthened. B. EXPECTED RESULTS Specifically, the B-LEADERS project is expected to achieve the following results as illustrated in the following figure:


The first expected result – In-country capacity on low emissions development is enhanced – will be considered attained with the preparation of a revised national GHG inventory, improved national data on emissions, and strengthened capacity of Philippine government on LEDS, enabling them to contribute to the formulation of NAMAs for the Philippines. The second expected result – Investment into clean energy projects is increased – will be measured in terms of the total value in dollars of investments facilitated into clean energy projects and the total megawatts of capacity added or saved. Both high level results are expected to contribute to the reduction of GHG emissions and in the long run to the improvement of the Philippines’ air quality, economic efficiency, and climate change resilience. Activities leading to these results will start from an analysis of the country’s energy sector status and its energy security targets and shall proceed with considerable focus on determining priority mitigation actions, increasing efficiency, building capacity, and identifying priority sites for the country’s energy sector. Parallel to defining the energy sector’s status and targets in terms of security, the project will also assess the state and outlook of clean energy investments in the country and shall pay specific attention to recent experiences by both government and private financing institutions in clean energy investments.

Figure 1. Overview of Activities and Expected Results


Below is the logical framework of the project that provides expected results and the indicators. It is based on the following critical assumptions:

o USAID funding for B-LEADERS remains at current level. o High-level GPH commitment to respond to the impacts of climate change

remains unchanged. o USAID and other agencies’ complementary efforts to coordinate actions and

integrate climate change into development planning and decision-making continue and are successful.

o Counterparts are committed to support the collection of information on B-LEADERS performance.

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TABLE 1. LOGICAL FRAMEWORK Narrative Summary Indicators Data Sources Assumptions

Goal: Climate Change Resilience and Mitigation Increased

Quantity of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, measured in metric tons of CO2 equivalent, reduced or sequestered as a result of USG assistance

Application of GHG emissions accounting and attribution methodology

Computations will be based on megawatts realized from investments promotions, policy implementation and energy efficiency; may include GHG emissions due to forest (mangrove) management/forest (mangrove) protection activities

Validation of sources of computation (for example - assumptions on megawatts realized as either investment or saved due to energy efficiency or impact of carbon enhancement activities

NB: Activity aims to contribute to increased climate change mitigation. However, it is understood that achieving this result will need the support of other public and private partners. Complementing the Activity’s goals with the other bilateral and regional projects by USAID is critical. National reports

Purpose: Strengthen the capacity of the Philippine government and its key partners to plan, design, and implement Low Emission Development Strategies (LEDS)

Number of laws, policies, agreements and/or regulations on clean energy utilization (national and/or local) proposed or adopted as a result of USG assistance

Before and after evaluation of policies, strategies, regulations, tools, and methodologies

The project is deliberately focusing on influencing change at the level of the host government, which is why it is mentioned explicitly in the purpose statement. However, the project is also committed to strengthen key partners (with links to global, national and local networks). The impact of activities relating to policy and investment takes time to be reflected in concrete plans.


Narrative Summary Indicators Data Sources Assumptions Climate change strategies and action plans: endorsed by national authorities and integrated into national development training processes

Interview of GPH counterparts and private sector partners

Political instability arising from change in administration is not mitigated. This refers to any political change (government composition and regulatory changes) that alters the expected outcome of the current relationship and partnership with the assigned government agencies. These events pose risks that can shift policy direction away from mitigation focus and that is not within the control of B-LEADERS.

Media reports Development agencies retain close relationships and capacity to influence the host government.

Host-government national reports

Host government has adequate funding to include recommended interventions

National LEDS (national strategic plans)

Agencies secure funding beyond the 4-year period in order to further develop and sustain results. Host government maintains commitment to process. Predicted natural disasters do not disrupt project activities.


Narrative Summary Indicators Data Sources Assumptions Output 1: In-country capacity on low emission development is strengthened

Number of person hours receiving USG-supported training in global climate change including greenhouse gas inventories and mitigation analysis

Pre and post-test evaluation Commitment by, and capacity of host government and agencies to implement national climate change strategies and to participate in regional processes on an ongoing basis, can be maintained.

Number of institutions with improved capacity to address climate change issues as a result of USG assistance

Activities 1 1.1 LEDS whole-of-

economy co-benefits multi-metric analysis

Report on the results of the analysis

Attendance sheets

Type and number of analytical tools used

Quarterly and Annual Reports

Number of person hours training

M&E PLAN

Documentary outputs


Narrative Summary Indicators Data Sources Assumptions Type and number of technical specialist or subject matter experts provided

Annual program implementation review with GPH Pre and post-test evaluation

Training evaluation

1.2 National energy forecasting and

optimization




M&E PLAN


Attendance sheets

Type and number of technical specialist or subject matter experts provided

Annual program implementation review with GPH

1.3 Analysis of energy and

land-use using geo-spatial

toolkits




M&E PLAN



Pre and post-test evaluation


Narrative Summary Indicators Data Sources Assumptions Type and number of technical specialist or subject matter experts provided

Training evaluation

Report submitted by Consultant

1.4 Power grid integration and

grid impact assessment

training





Attendance sheets M&E PLAN Pre and post-test evaluation Training evaluation

1.5 LEDS and clean energy

promotion

Type and number of public outreach materials


Type and duration of media broadcast or publications


Number of person hours in training, conferences, or meetings

M&E PLAN


Narrative Summary Indicators Data Sources Assumptions Number of media reports

Resource/IEC materials disseminated Media and other reports Event write-up Activity assessment

1.6 Mitigation Action/s or Activities

Implemented or Promoted



Number of person hours training, conferences, or meetings


A mitigation action plan endorsed by national authorities

Attendance sheets

Media report Pre and post-test evaluation Training evaluation M&E PLAN

Output 2: Investments into clean energy projects are increased

Value of new investments from the private sector on clean/renewable energy (under PPP)

Total value of projects indicated in the business plans or proposals approved or accepted by a financing institution or investor

Government capacity and incentives are available to support investment projects.

Quantity of operational renewable electric

Value of contributions of government counterparts and private sector partners as

Financial resource capacity sustained.


Narrative Summary Indicators Data Sources Assumptions generation capacity as a result of USG assistance

verified through estimates of value of materials, expertise, and time provided

Activities 2 2.1 Clean energy

business center establishment


Before and after evaluation of the business process

Cooperation of government agencies and approval in the creation of an RE one-stop-shop are committed.

Number of person hours trainings, conferences, or meetings

Minutes of meetings and feedback from project developers and financing institutions Interview of GPH counterparts Document review

2.2 Investment forums and deal-flow sessions for project developers and financing institutions


Interview of project developers and financing institutions

Number of person hours trainings, conferences, or meetings

Minutes of forums

Attendance Sheets

2.3 Business planning and financing

Type and number of technical specialist or subject

Copy of business plans and investment proposals

Project developers have a basic business plan or a pre-feasibility study prepared


Narrative Summary Indicators Data Sources Assumptions trainings for clean energy project developers

matter experts provided

Type and number of analytical tools used Number of person hours training

Documents review: before-after comparisons

Copy of investment manuals and power supply agreement manuals Pre and post-test evaluation Training evaluation

2.4 Clean energy technology trainings for banks, investors, and financing institutions


Reports on technology orientation


Attendance Sheets


Travel reports Interview Pre and post-test evaluation Training evaluation

2.5 Clean energy business development and financing




Narrative Summary Indicators Data Sources Assumptions network activation

Number of person hours training, conferences, or meetings

Minutes of forums

Type and number of partners

Attendance Sheets

Copy of Green Pages Pre and post-test evaluation Training evaluation

2.6 Clean energy test case project completion

Quantity of operational renewable electric generation capacity or energy savings


Clean energy project will be funded by a project developer, financing institution, and/or investors Site visit (monitoring of kWh)


SECTION 2: ACTIVITY IMPLEMENTATION PROGRESS

A. PROGRESS NARRATIVE

TABLE 2. RESULTS Performance Indicator Comments and Explanatory Notes

Intermediate Result: Natural Resources and Environmental Management Improved Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, estimated in metric tons of CO2e, reduced, sequestered, and/or avoided as a result of USG assistance (GCC 4.8-7)

NO RESULTS FOR 3rd QUARTER FOR FY 2015. The Accumulated Actual vs. LOP Target remains at .03%.

Sub-Intermediate Result 3.2.3: Climate Change Resilience and Mitigation Increased Number of laws, policies, strategies, plans or regulations addressing climate change (mitigation or adaptation) and/or biodiversity conservation officially proposed, adopted, or implemented as a result of USG assistance (GCC 4.8.2-28)

ACHIEVED 66.67% OF THE TARGET SET FOR FY 2015. There are six laws, policies, agreements and/or regulations achieved as Accumulated Actual, which results to 100% completion of the target as of FY 2015. The Accumulated Actual vs. LOP Target is 33%, a big improvement from the 11% that was reported as achieved in the previous quarter. FY 2014 reported one result achieved: Amended and Restated MOU on EC-LEDS between CCC and USAID 2nd Quarter, FY 2015 reported one result achieved: EO 174 – Institutionalizing the Philippine GHG Inventory Management and Reporting System 3rd Quarter, FY 2015 reported four results achieved: Cebu Energy Ministerial Declaration for APEC; LEDS Commitment


Performance Indicator Comments and Explanatory Notes Signing, PLLENRO Commitment; and the ERC Review

Number of institutions with improved capacity to address climate change issues as a result of USG assistance (GCC 4.8.2-14)

OVERACHIEVED AT 440% OF THE TARGET SET FOR FY 2015, and with a 147% completion rate of the LOP target as of this reporting period. For Indicator 4, there were one private sector entity, six national government agencies, three academe, 18 government units that have participated in trainings to improve their capacity to address climate change. This totals to 28 institutions for this quarter. Most of these institutions that do not have exclusive climate change focus are envisioned to have improvements in GHG inventory and accounting. FY 2014 reported nine institutions. 1st Quarter, FY 2015 reported 17 institutions. 2nd Quarter, FY 2015 reported 21 institutions. 3rd Quarter, FY 2015 reports 28 institutions.

Clean energy generation capacity installed or rehabilitated as a result of USG assistance (GCC 4.8.2-32)

NO RESULTS FOR 3rd QUARTER FOR FY 2015.The Accumulated Actual vs. LOP Target remains at .01%.

Amount of investment mobilized (in USD) for climate change supported by USG assistance (GCC 4.8.2-10)

ACHIEVED .13% OF THE TARGET SET FOR FY 2015. The Accumulated Actual vs. LOP Target remains at .02%.

Sub-Activity Result Number of person hours of training completed in climate change as a result of USG assistance

OVERACHIEVED THE TARGET SET FOR FY 2015. The Accumulated Actual vs. LOP Target is at 79%.


Performance Indicator Comments and Explanatory Notes (GCC 4.8.2-29)

The targets set for FY 2014 and FY 2015 is 2,200 person hours which as of date has been overachieved by the results to date by 94%. FY 2014 reported 1,040 person hours. 1st Quarter, FY 2015 reported 1,124 person hours. 2nd Quarter, FY 2015 reported 1,320 person hours. 3rd Quarter, FY 2015 reports 776 person hours.

Number of climate and/or adaptation tools, technologies and methodologies developed, tested and/or adopted as a result of USG assistance (Custom Indicator)

ACHIEVED 100% OF THE TARGET SET FOR FY 2015. One tool, technology and methodology is being reported as indicator result for the quarter. This refers to EVOSS which was launched by DOE within the quarter. The Accumulated Actual vs. LOP target is at 56%.

FY 2014 reported six tools, technologies and methodologies. 1st Quarter, FY 2015 reported one tool, technology and methodology. 2nd Quarter, FY 2015 reported two tools, technologies and methodologies. 3rd Quarter, FY 2015 one tool, technology and methodology.

B. QUANTITATIVE RESULTS The project achieved results during the 3rd quarter of FY 2015 that contributed to targets set for five out of seven indicators. See Table 3 below.


TABLE 3. INDICATOR TARGETS VS. ACTUAL

Indicators FY 2015 Target 1st Quarter

FY 2015 Actual

2nd

Quarter FY 2015 Actual

3rd


Variance of Cumulative Actuals13 vs. Target for FY

2015

Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, estimated in metric tons of CO2e, reduced, sequestered, and/or avoided as a result of USG assistance (GCC 4.8-7)

11,656,047.60 0 0 0 -100%

Number of laws, policies, strategies, plans or regulations addressing climate change (mitigation or adaptation) and/or biodiversity conservation officially proposed, adopted, or implemented as a result of USG assistance (GCC 4.8.2-28)

6

0 1 4 17%

Number of person hours of training completed in climate change as

1,600

1,124 1,320 776 Overachieved by 101%

13 Cumulative Actuals = 1st Quarter FY 2015 Actual Results + 2nd Quarter FY 2015 Actual Results + 3rd Quarter FY 2015


Indicators FY 2015 Target 1st Quarter

FY 2015 Actual

2nd


3rd


Variance of Cumulative Actuals13 vs. Target for FY

2015

a result of USG assistance (GCC 4.8.2-29) Number of institutions with improved capacity to address climate change issues as a result of USG assistance (GCC 4.8.2-14)

15

17 21 28 Overachieved by 340%

Number of climate and/or adaptation tools, technologies and methodologies developed, tested and/or adopted as a result of USG assistance (Custom Indicator)

4 1 2 1 0%

Clean energy generation capacity installed or rehabilitated as a result of USG assistance (GCC 4.8.2-32)

43 mW 0 0 0 -100%


$18,230,000 0 7,097 23,954.59 -99.8%


A complete report of B-LEADERS’s performance during the 3rd Quarter of FY 2015 against the FY 2015 targets established in the project’s M&E Plan is shown in Table 4 below. TABLE 4. INDICATOR ACCOMPLISHMENT

Indicators FY 2015 Target

Actual for 3rd

Quarter FY 2015

14Actual for 3rd

Quarter FY 2015 vs.

Target FY 2015

LOP Target

Accumulated Actuals15 vs. LOP Target

Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, estimated in metric tons of CO2e, reduced, sequestered, and/or avoided as a result of USG assistance (GCC 4.8-7)

11,656,047.60 0 100% 360,000,000

.03%

Number of laws, policies, strategies, plans or regulations addressing climate change (mitigation or adaptation) and/or biodiversity conservation officially proposed, adopted, or implemented as

6 4 33% 18 33%

14 This value must be closer to zero to indicate significant contribution of the reporting quarter to the target set for the reporting FY. 15 Accumulated Actuals = Actual Results for FY 2014 + Actual Results for FY 2015 to date. This value must be closer to zero to achieve an almost near completion status.



Actual for 3rd

Quarter FY 2015

14Actual for 3rd

Quarter FY 2015 vs.

Target FY 2015

LOP Target


a result of USG assistance (GCC 4.8.2-28) Number of person hours of training completed in climate change as a result of USG assistance (GCC 4.8.2-29)

1,600 776 100% 5,400 79%

Number of institutions with improved capacity to address climate change issues as a result of USG assistance (GCC 4.8.2-14)

15 28 100% 45 147%

Number of climate and/or adaptation tools, technologies and methodologies developed, tested and/or adopted as a result of USG assistance

4 1 75% 18 56%



Actual for 3rd

Quarter FY 2015

14Actual for 3rd

Quarter FY 2015 vs.

Target FY 2015

LOP Target


(Custom Indicator) Clean energy generation capacity installed or rehabilitated as a result of USG assistance (GCC 4.8.2-32)

4.3 0 0% 200 .01%


$18,230,000 23,954.59 .13% 200,000,000

.17%

C. IMPLEMENTATION STATUS Notable accomplishments disaggregated according to task attributions include, but are not limited to: Task 1: In-Country Capacity on Low Emission Development Strengthened

Launch of the Low Emissions Development Strategy (LEDS) in Mindanao Report and documentation of the activities related to LEDS Mindanao are available in Annex D. MinDA, in partnership with B-LEADERS Project, launched the LEDS Program in Mindanao with the theme, “Celebrating Partnerships for a Greener Mindanao” last May 18, 2015 in Davao City. More than 300 participants from national government agencies, LGUs and


private sector attended the launch. Led by MinDA’s Secretary Lou Antonino, the launch was also an official recognition of Mindanao as having planted 2,294,629 trees and surpassing India’s previous record by more than 300,000 trees, in the Guinness World Record. OEECC Deputy Director Joseph Foltz highlighted in his speech that USAID commends MinDA’s vision to go beyond earning the Guinness World Record. He cited that MinDA’s effort to establish mechanism for monitoring the GHG emission sequestration along with the local government partners and the private sector will ensure the credibility of the program. Mr. Foltz also joined Sec. Antonino during the ribbon-cutting ceremonies, turnover of computer units and presentation of the OSFMC, which USAID helped developed to facilitate business processing for the renewable energy investors and increase the use of clean energy into the region’s power supply mix. The event culminated with the unveiling of a diorama that depicts a reef-to-ridge setting as an environment model for the communities in Mindanao. Cost Benefit Analysis on Mitigation Options Study – Consultative Workshops Report and documentation of the activities related to Cost Benefit Analysis on Mitigation Options are available in Annex E. CCC, supported by USAID’s B-LEADERS team, spearheaded a series of consultations on the initial results of the cost benefit analysis study on an array of mitigation options across all sectors. The consultations, which kicked off following a successful intensive briefing with the CCC were actively participated in by representatives from key national government agencies including DOE, DOTC, DENR, DA, other government agencies and private institutions. The preliminary results indicated the cost of each proposed mitigation option per tCO2e with quantified and monetized co-benefits for fuel savings, health and congestion in the transport sector. The CCC intends to use the output of this study as one of the bases in the determination of the country’s INDC, which will be submitted to the Philippine President in July. Integrated Resource Planning – Workshop on Designing Climate Resilient Power Systems Report and documentation of the activities related to Integrated Resource Planning are available in Annex F. On June 9 to 10, USAID’s B-LEADERS Project alongside NEA and the TWG of the Electric Cooperatives from Samar and Leyte conducted the first of a series of workshops that


would cater to improving energy resiliency in Region 8. The workshop held at Tacloban City was attended by 11 Electric Cooperatives and representatives from NEA. The participants discussed applications of climate resilient mitigation options appropriate for the Electric Cooperatives of the region. The components of the workshop included the development of demand side management for the Electric Cooperatives which is an integral step under IRP. The ultimate goal of the workshop was to create opportunities to integrate micro-grids into major power systems as a strategy to lend resiliency to Tacloban City. The team visited a resettlement site within the franchise area of Leyte Electric Cooperative 2 (LEYECO 2), which seemed to be a potential candidate for a micro-grid pilot project. The micro-grid system would be powered by modular power systems of solar power, diesel engines, or biomass engines. At the end of the workshop, the members of the Electric Cooperatives agreed to participate in the upcoming workshops to further discuss options on building better climate resilient power systems for Region 8. A follow through workshop with the Electric Cooperatives will be conducted in the next quarter. GHG Inventory Capacity-Training with DENR-EMB CAR Report and documentation of the activities related to the GHG Inventory Workshop with DENR-EMB CAR are available in Annex G. In support to the process of updating the regional emissions and GHG inventories of LGUs in the CAR, B-LEADERS Project provide technical assistance to DENR-EMB CAR through the conduct of a one-day training workshop to introduce GHG inventory and accounting. The B-LEADERS Project was tasked to provide resource speakers and formulate the overall design and agenda of the GHG inventory workshop to achieve the following objectives:

1) To introduce the participants to the basics of GHG inventory and accounting; 2) To develop the skills of the participants in computing for community-level GHG

emissions; 3) To present the Draft GHG Inventory User Manual and Spreadsheet; 4) To gain actual experience in the use of the spreadsheet and solicit comments and

recommendations from the participants. Of the 55 attendees in the workshop, 31 were from national government agencies, 18 from LGUs, 3 from the academe, and 1 from the private sector. GHG Inventory Capacity-Training for LGUs in Critical Watershed (ADB-TA) Report and documentation of the activities related to the GHG Inventory Workshop for LGUs in Critical Watershed (CCC-ADB Consortium) are available in Annex H.


In support to the CCC-ADB consortium (ADB TA 8493 Project) that seeks to demonstrate climate resilient green growth options of LGUs in critical watersheds, B-LEADERS Project conducted a GHG inventory training workshop to strengthen the capacity of LGUs to mainstream climate change concerns into development planning. In line with CCC’s adoption of the GHG inventory toolkit being developed by the USAID for the community-level inventory work for LGUs, the BLEADERS Project introduced the spreadsheet and the GHG Inventory User Manual as a pilot initiative to the select LGUs. A total of 46 participants representing 6 LGUs and government agencies attended the workshop. RE Technology Briefing and Ceremonial Launch of Solar Project for Eco-towns - Del Carmen, Siargao Report and documentation of the activities related to the RE Technology Briefing and Ceremonial Launch of Solar Project for Eco-towns – Del Carmen, Siargao are available in Annex I. CCC Secretary Mary Ann Lucille Sering and the B-LEADERS Project led the RE technology briefing with the board and management of Siargao Electric Cooperative (SIARELCO), headed by its General Manager Sergio Dagooc. The briefing discussed possible contractual modalities in augmenting the power supply in Siargao using renewable energy. The options included a renewable energy power agreement with the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines or a bilateral supply agreement with a renewable energy developer. Siargao is a fast growing tourist destination for the country and SIARELCO wants to ensure that this pristine tourist site has sufficient and reliable clean energy to boost its island economy. Task 2: Investments into Clean Energy Projects are Increased EVOSS: Consultation Workshop with Renewable Energy Proponents Report and documentation of the activities related to EVOSS Workshop are available in Annex J. USAID's B-LEADERS and the DOE gathered RE developers for a second round of consultations and focus group discussions on the EVOSS last April 15 at Bonifacio Global City, Taguig. Ms. Lisa Go of DOE - IPO led the interactive session on issues and concerns developers face in the application and process flow of RE projects. The RE developers also conveyed their expectations on EVOSS highlighting the importance of the system being user-friendly, interactive, and reliable. Confidentiality of information was also identified as a concern and should be considered in the design. The EVOSS functional design together with its existing application forms and processes was presented to Secretary Petilla


on May 12. The initial phase of EVOSS was launched on May 29 and is expected to be fully operational by end of June. EVOSS Launching Report and documentation of the activities related to EVOSS Launching are available in Annex K. USAID Mission Director Gloria D. Steele led the handover of desktop computers during the launching of DOE’s EVOSS in Makati City last May 29. About 100 participants consisting of RE developers and government agencies attended the launch. One of the highlights of the program is the keynote address delivered by DOE Secretary Carlos Jericho Petilla. EVOSS is a virtual application and processing platform that will facilitate investments in clean energy and improve transparency in Philippine government agencies. The platform builds on the USAID-supported OSFMC of MinDA. The center has become an effective vehicle to facilitate business processing for renewable energy investors. As part of the expanded OSFMC, EVOSS will facilitate and streamline business processes, cut down transaction costs through harmonization of steps and procedures. It will also promote increased efficiency among government agencies and foster a healthy partnership between the public and private sectors. Cross Cutting Activities and Community and Outreach Activities

APEC Summit – 1st Writeshop for the 12th Energy Ministerial Meeting Report and documentation of the activities related to the APEC-EMM12 1st Writeshop for Drafting of Cebu Declaration are available in Annex L. USAID’s B-LEADERS Project supported the DOE in drafting the Cebu Declaration which articulated proposed key policy directions for the APEC region. The writeshop, held from April 13 to 15 in Davao City, aimed to review the highlights and common key points of the discussion of the past consultation workshops in Metro Manila and regional areas in the Visayas, Mindanao and North Luzon. The team drafted the first version of the Cebu Declaration which was submitted for review by the DFA in May 2015. APEC Summit – 12th Energy Ministerial Meeting, Consultative Workshop in South Luzon Report and documentation of the activities related to the APEC-EMM12 Consultative Workshop in South Luzon are available in Annex M.


The project, in support to DOE, conducted the 7th consultative workshop in Legazpi City, with the main objective of stimulating broader discussion of issues relating to energy for the Cebu Ministerial Declaration. The Cebu Declaration will be presented at the EMM12, during APEC summit in October 2015. Similar to the earlier workshops conducted in Manila, Visayas, Mindanao and Northern Luzon, it was designed to cut across several policy areas in the spectrum of APEC’s work on community-based energy, cutting-edge energy efficiency technologies, climate-proofing energy infrastructure, and improving energy trade and investment. Governor Joey Salceda of Albay and Mayor Angela Sabando of Roxas, Palawan, presented their experience on promoting low-emission pathway and building sustainable and resilient communities. Architect Christopher dela Cruz of the Philippine Green Building Council and Engr. Jose Reyes of MERALCO, reiterated the value of creating and promoting risk reduction and management, the growing challenge for the energy sector and the importance of resilience to energy security. DOE’s Director Jesus Tamang and Assistant Director Carmencita Bariso spearheaded the plenary discussions. Of the 54 participants representing multi-level government agencies, local government units, private sector, electric cooperatives and the academe, 37 were male and 17 were female. APEC Summit – 2nd Writeshop for the 12th Energy Ministerial Meeting Report and documentation of the activities related to the APEC-EMM12 2nd Writeshop for Drafting of Cebu Declaration are available in Annex N. USAID’s B-LEADERS Project supported the DOE in the conduct of the 2nd Writeshop in preparation for the APEC-EMM12. The writeshop was intended to review the initial draft of the Cebu Energy Ministerial Declaration which was developed during the 1st Writeshop held last April 13 to 15, 2015. The declaration contains instructions to the Energy Working Group on several policy areas in the spectrum of APEC’s work on community-based energy, cutting-edge energy efficiency technologies, climate-proofing energy infrastructure, and improving energy trade and investment. Inclusive regional consultation workshops had preceded the writeshop including 7 workshops in Metro Manila, Visayas, Mindanao, Northern Luzon and Southern Luzon. DOE Undersecretary Loreta Ayson provided guidance to ensure appropriate content analysis, and with support from Director Jesus Tamang and Assistant Director Carmencita Bariso. The declaration was finalized in June 2015 and will be presented during the APEC Summit in Cebu in October 2015. 2015 PLLENRO Annual Convention


Report and documentation of the activities related to the PLLENRO National Convention are available in Annex O. USAID’s B-LEADERS Project supported the 2015 PLLENRO National Convention with the theme, “Developing Smarter Communities thru Low Emission Alternatives” in Cagayan de Oro City. Through the assistance of B-LEADERS, resource persons on LEDS shared their technical expertise, best practices and knowledge on opportunities on how LEDS can be applied in their respective local governments. Case examples on green building and sustainability, energy efficiency initiatives of the private sector, solid waste management framework, and renewable energy micro-grid and waste-to-energy were the highlights of the plenary talks. The convention was participated in by 300 PLLENRO members who are environment and natural resources officers, representing cities and municipalities from all over the Philippines. 2015 Asia Clean Energy Forum Report and documentation of the activities related to 2015 ACEF are available in Annex P. DOE’s Investment Promotion Office (DOE-IPO), in partnership with B-LEADERS participated in the 2015 Asia Clean Energy Forum held at the ADB Headquarters, Pasig City. DOE-IPO Chief Lisa Go presented EVOSS, which aims to accelerate the increased share of clean energy in the total energy mix. Ms. Go highlighted that DOE together with USAID’s B-LEADERS Project is reviewing procedures, time and costs related to increasing private investments in the clean energy sector. The review involves understanding varied nuances, legalities and sequential steps about renewable energy technology and involvement of key government agencies. She also cited DOE through EVOSS will promote transparency and accountability among government agencies promoting renewable energy. During the session on Public-Private Initiatives to Facilitate Market Transformations toward Clean Energy in Asia, Ms. Go was asked about the timeline of the EVOSS project and its complementation to the One Stop Facilitation and Monitoring Center (OSFMC), which the B-LEADERS Project supported through MinDA. Both projects support this smooth facilitation and coordination for the faster approval of renewable energy projects in the country. Special Activities Fund GIS and Resource Maps Turnover to Batanes Eco-town Report and documentation of the activities related to the GIS and Resource Maps Turnover to Batanes are available in Annex Q.


On April 7, 2015 the CCC, led by Secretary Mary Ann Lucille Sering and USAID Philippines Mission Director Gloria Steele turned over the Batanes GIS maps to Congresswoman Henedina Abad, Governor Vicente Gato, and representatives from the municipalities of Basco, Ivana, Uyugan, Mahatao, Sabtang and Itbayat. CCC highlighted the technical assistance of USAID Philippines to Batanes, a pilot area under the Eco-town framework, which aims to establish ecologically stable and resilient towns. Secretary Sering underscored that the GIS maps will be valuable in guiding policy decisions of the local chief executives in crafting their respective land use plans, energy programs and climate resilient strategies. USAID Mission Director committed to sustain USAID’s support in developing Batanes as a pilot eco-town model. Conduct of Information, Education and Communication (IEC) Activities

LEDS Ride and Cinema Ad Launch

Report and documentation of the activities related to LEDS Ride and Cinema Ad Launch are available in Annex R. MinDA, in partnership with B-LEADERS Project, led the launching of Low Emission Development Strategies Mindanao through an event dubbed as “Celebrating Partnerships for a Greener Mindanao” last Monday, May 18, 2015 in Davao City. Participants from national government agencies, local government units and private institutions, majority of which are MinDA’s partners for the TreeVolution: Greening MindaNOW graced the event. MinDA and DENR spearheaded Treevolution last September 26, 2014. The official tally made by Guinness showed 2,294,629 for the Philippines surpassing India as previous record holder by more than 300,000 trees.

SECTION 3: INTEGRATION OF CROSS CUTTING ISSUES

A. GENDER EQUALITY AND FEMALE EMPOWERMENT


The previous quarter reported the submission of the project’s Gender Analysis and Action Plan (GAP). This current quarter reports on significant updates to the GAP as a result of the review of USAID and the participation of the project to USAID’s Annual GAP Workshop for all of its implementing partners. Significant updates include the effort to incorporate gender indicators in the M&E Plan of the project and identifying important steps that must come before the incorporation of gender indicators.

As mentioned in the project’s GAP, in order to increase opportunities for women’s participation, institutionalizing a gender perspective is key for every one of the Prime Contractor and its sub-contractors implementing USAID/Philippine’s Development Objective 3. This would allow for making a fundamental commitment to a gender focus in IRG’s programming efforts; streamlining the use of appropriate tools and guidelines for the systematic incorporation of a gender perspective; increasing GPH partner agencies’ commitments to gathering data to monitor the search for gender equity; incorporating a gender focus among partners in all their planning and decision-making processes. Thus, results obtained from systematic monitoring would be more useful — for example, corrective actions or follow-up actions could be adopted to improve equity.

The GAP offers guidance to the project team monitoring the Sub-intermediate Result in incorporating gender indicators in the M&E Plan. The GAP also contains an analysis of indicators generated with a gender focus, and some specific suggestions for indicators to be included in the overall M&E system.

In addition to building on existing six Standard indicators and one Custom indicator, the project includes new gender focused indicators that would ensure that IRG could adequately track and monitor USAID’s investments’ impact on Development Objective 3 – Environmental Resilience Improved. The following are gender focused indicators that have been incorporated into the M&E Plan. As a way of introducing the project team to the indicators, a more detailed description in the GAP was prepared, including project strategies and the linkage between Gender and Climate Change.

The GAP proposes the inclusion of gender-sensitive indicators in the M&E Plan that are not difficult to track, in the assumption that pre-existing conditions will be met. One such precondition is to make sure that the project team, understand why they are collecting data in search of gender equity, and why the key GPH partner agencies must commit themselves to achieving equity. It is also as important to pay attention to the process of building the capacities of target individuals and institutional capacity and commitment to gender equity as it is to developing indicators, if one is to implement a gender focus.

The following are the Gender Indicators of the project:


• Proportion of target population reporting increased agreement with the concept that males and females should have equal access to social, economic, and political opportunities.

• Proportion of females who report increased self-efficacy at the conclusion of USG supported training/programming.

B. PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP (PPP)

As mentioned in the previous quarter, continuing progress has been made in cultivating potential private partners for the project. The contributions and resources for this quarter originated and were mobilized for the explicit purpose of supporting and advancing the project’s Sub-Intermediate Result 3.2.3, Climate Change Resilience and Mitigation Increased. The resource mobilized this quarter stemmed from the active engagement of the private sector partners in the conduct of most of the activities under Task 1, Task 2 and Cross-cutting. For the reporting quarter, the project leveraged USD 23,054.59 of in-kind contributions (for description, please see Annex T), mostly the value of time donated by technical experts or the private company employees whose work and expertise were necessary to the conduct of these activities.

The resources and contributions mobilized from the private sector described in Annex S, in combination with the support from B-LEADERS, provided the Sub-Intermediate Result with a comparative advantage in achieving significant and sustainable outcome on the targeted development challenge. The partners had articulated their unique contributions and value that they bring to the activities and how such contributions and value helped produce significant development results better, faster, and/or more cost effectively, and with a greater chance of long-term sustainability. As of reporting, credible evidence of partnership through the “Certificate of In-Kind Contribution” is almost completed.

The leveraged funds will be reported as a result of Indicator 7 - Amount of investment leveraged in U.S. dollars, from public and private sources for climate change, natural resource management, and biodiversity conservation as a result of USG assistance (GCC 4.8.2-10).

The updated M&E Plan, specifically the related PIRS for GCC 4.8.2-10, reflects the definition of GCC Indicator Handbook that leveraged funds will include those that supported the project’s activities in improving the enabling environment necessary for B-LEADERS to succeed, funding the costs of activities advanced by the project, publicizing results and sensitizing stakeholders to climate risks and other related issues and opportunities addressed through the project.


C. INFORMATION, EDUCATION AND COMMUNICATION

The project produced during this quarter one Prezi presentation in support of DOE’s presentation on EVOSS during the 11th Asia Clean Energy Forum.

On another note, a database for pictures taken at all of the project’s activities was updated.

TABLE 5. IEC MATERIALS DEVELOPED Item Content Format Language Intended Audience Distribution

EVOSS General Brief and Purpose

English Participants during the 10th ACEF

Completed: Presented during the 10th ACEF

SECTION 4: MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATIVE ISSUES

A. PROJECT COORDINATION MEETING

In order to better coordinate project activities and ensure effective monitoring of the progression of activities, staff meetings were conducted and some decisions were taken in consultation with Task Order Contracting Officer’s Representative.

General staff meetings were held as needed, but activity team meetings were conducted oftentimes to better prepare the technical and administrative requirements of an activity. Coordination meetings were held with DOE, CCC, and MinDA and provided opportunity amongst to communicate and dialogue on results, achievements, and constraints, and to develop intervention synergies in order to share and coordinate efforts. Upcoming activity plans were also discussed.

B. STAFF

Significant progress was made this quarter in recruitment for anticipated workforce support for the project. Two additional staff were recruited: a Deputy Chief of Party and project support assistant. The total number of staff is 20; of whom six are men and 12 are women.


TABLE 6. B-LEADERS STAFF Position Male Female Total

Special Activities Fund Technical Lead 0 1 1

Project Assistant 0 1 1

Senior Finance and Accounting Manager 0 1 1

Technical Project Support 1 0 1

Driver 1 0 1

Data Entry Assistant 1 0 1

Chief of Party 0 1 1

Communication and Outreach Specialist 0 1 1

Information Systems Specialist 1 0 1

Development Project Specialist 1 0 1

Utility 1 0 1

Project Assistant 0 1 1

Utility 0 1 1

Business Development Specialist 0 1 1

Monitoring and Evaluation Analyst 0 1 1

Deputy Chief of Party 1 0 1

Technical Project Support 0 1 1

Communication and Outreach Associate 0 1 1

Clean Energy and Power Sector Associate 0 1 1

GHG Management Lead 0 1 1

TOTAL 7 13 20

In Percentage 35% 65% 100%


SECTION 5: PLANNED ACTIVITIES FOR NEXT QUARTER INCLUDING UPCOMING EVENTS The priorities for the next quarter will be the following task activities: A. TASK 1: IN-COUNTRY CAPACITY ON LOW EMISSION DEVELOPMENT STRENGTHENED

Subtask 1.1 Activities supported under Sustainable Landscape Funding Subtask 1.1(a) Capacity building on GHG Inventory

o Conduct capacity-building workshop on GHG Inventory and presentation of the GHG Inventory User’s Manual and Accounting Spreadsheet developed by USAID with selected local government units and academe.

o Conduct capacity-building workshop for nine LGUs in collaboration with the Asian Development Bank on the use of the GHG Inventory User’s Manual for community-level inventory for identified watersheds.

Subtask 1.1(c) Monitoring of selected sites under “TreeVolution”

o Identify potential sites to be monitored by the B-LEADERS Project including private partners as part of the way forward initiatives to monitor TreeVolution project.

o Initiate baseline carbon accounting study prior to the conduct of monitoring “forest management” impact.

Subtask 1.3 Cost benefit analysis of mitigation actions study

o Cost-benefit study on sectors to be completed – draft study with reference scenario, WACC and abatement scenario / cost.

o Organize consultation with partner government agencies in the determination of menu or combination of least cost options given 3 reduction scenarios to be conducted.


Subtask 1.7 Design of Climate Change Resilient and Low Emission Power Systems in Post-Disaster Settings

o Conduct workshop in Tacloban on the Review of Specification for Distribution Line Construction as part of the assessment / evaluation of energy situation in the site, including other selected sites.

Subtask 1.8 Expansion of One Stop Facilitation and Monitoring Center to Luzon and Visayas Subtask 1.9 Establishment of EVOSS Note: Activities for Subtask 1.8 and Subtask 1.9 have been integrated

o Develop EVOSS prototype application and building of database. o Conduct visits and individual consultations with concerned national agencies. o Present EVOSS prototype to Secretary of Energy to seek comments, suggestions

and approval o Launch EVOSS application. o Conduct regular consultation meeting of EVOSS technical working group. o Conduct harmonization of EVOSS processes and forms to simplify and eliminate

duplication in the process. Subtask 1.10 Development of Guidance Manual for LGUs’ GHG Inventory

o Seek comments and feedback for enhancement and approval from CCC on the GHG Inventory User’s Manual and Accounting Toolkit / Spreadsheet.

o Launch pilot testing with LGUs through a capacity-building workshop on the use of the Manual and toolkit / spreadsheet in partnership with the CCC.

o Develop additional spreadsheet on the agriculture, forestry and land use (AFOLU) to be included in the toolkit.

B. TASK 2: INVESTMENTS INTO CLEAN ENERGY PROJECTS ARE INCREASED

Subtask 2.1 Implementation of LGUs GHG Management Plans • Conduct study on Determination of Carbon Sequestration potential of

mangroves for identified sites in Iloilo City Subtask 2.3 Establishment of “mentoring portfolio”

• Develop energy roadmap with the Department of Energy • Monitor development process of the pre-selected renewable energy projects


C. CROSS CUTTING ACTIVITIES AND COMMUNITY AND OUTREACH ACTIVITES

• July 7, Green Film Festival, SM Megamall, Manila • July 20-21, Training of Trainors for the One Million Youth Signatures • July 27-28, Cebu City Training of Trainors for One Million Youth Signatures • July 29-30, Cagayan de Oro City Training of Trainors for One Million Signatures • July 30-31, Davao City Training of Trainors for the One Million Youth Signatures • August 4-5, Iloilo City Training of Trainors for the One Million Youth Signatures

Cross-cutting 1.1 Capacity Building of the Energy Regulatory Commission

• Conduct review on the Energy Regulatory Commission • Preparation for the role of Retail Electricity Suppliers under the RPS • Assessment of regulatory incentives to promote clean energy

Cross-cutting 1.6 Production of videos, documentaries, presentation materials/support to LEDS campaign with various target audiences

• Organize LEDS Cinema Ads Launch in Iloilo City

D. ACTIVITIES UNDER THE SPECIAL ACTIVITY FUND

• To be confirmed, LGUs Study Tour in Roxas, Palawan