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2008 Annual Report

U.S. Government Actions in Support of the
Asia-Pacific Partnership on Clean Development and Climate

The United States believes in the power of public-private cooperation and practical, results-oriented activities when dealing with the combined challenges of energy security, economic growth, and climate change. The Asia-Pacific Partnership on Clean Development and Climate (APP) is a key piece of U.S. Government strategy to engage the world’s largest economies in meeting the challenge of a cleaner energy future. (Oct. 25) Report | 5.85 MB PDF

Upcoming Solar Photovoltaic Workshop in China

The U.S. Department of Energy will conduct a world photovoltaic manufacturers state-of-the-art reliability practices workshop at XuJia HuiCampus at Shanghai Jiao-Tong University in Shanghai, China, December 4-5 2008. The workshops aims to assist the Chinese PV industry and testing agencies in developing quality and assurance and reliability practices compatible with world markets.Information Brochure.

Eight U.S. APP Clean Energy Projects Receive Funding for Work in China

On Thursday, September 18th at the US-China-Australia Dialogue on Energy Security and Climate Change in Washington D.C., Under Secretary for Democracy and Global Affairs Paula J. Dobriansky recently announced the eight projects newly selected from the Request for Assistance (RFA) that will receive over $6.7 million in USG funding and leverage more than $8 million in additional funding. These projects will make significant contributions to APP efforts to facilitate investment in clean technologies, accelerate the sharing of energy-efficient best practices, and identify policy barriers to the diffusion of clean energy technologies. Read press release here.

Recent U.S. Sponsored Results

APP Trade Mission Leads to Deployment of Hybrid-Powered Buses

In January, Department of Commerce Assistant Secretary David Bohigian led the second APP Clean Energy Trade Mission to India and China with the goal of deploying U.S. clean energy technology in these two Partner countries. A highlight of the trip was a signing ceremony announcing the installation of 30 hybrid-powered buses for Guangzhou's municipal city bus company. Once deployed, this will be the largest single placement of hybrid-powered buses anywhere in China. It is also Eaton's largest single hybrid power systems order to date.

More information on this U.S. led project.

Aluminum Technology Website Links Industry Leaders in the U.S. and India

Secat Inc., in conjunction with the Australian government, has developed a website to register and connect aluminum industry stakeholders in the U.S. and India. The website, located at http://www.apaluminiumtech.org/, will provide primary aluminum producers, forging and casting companies, fabricators, as well manufacturers, packagers, etc. in both countries with access to resources to implement changes in environmental and commercial performance throughout the industry.

More information on this U.S. led project.

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Events

APP Regional Briefings Draw California Clean Tech Industry

In October, the California Energy Commission and United States Energy Association co-hosted two briefings on the Asia-Pacific Partnership on Clean Development and Climate in Los Angeles and San Jose, California. Additional supporting organizations included the Cal-Asia Business Council, the U.S.-China Energy Efficiency Alliance, and the Monterey Bay International Trade Association. Government agency representatives from DOS, EPA, DOE, OPIC, and the U.S. Commercial Service, as well as private sector participants from Solar Turbines and the National Association of State Energy Officials gathered to share the initiative's successes, as well as the services and opportunities available to clean technology manufacturers, system integrators, and project developers. The event drew an audience of over forty private sector attendees, many with an interest in doing business in China and India. Attendees were enthusiastic about the "new and different" information presented, several of them eager to get involved. Briefing Presentations 

Industry, NGO, and Government Representatives Attend APP Briefing

Under Secretary of State for Democracy and Global Affairs Paula Dobriansky kicked off the Inaugural APP Breakfast Briefing Series on July 17, 2008 at the Ronald Regan Building in Washington, DC before a crowd of more than 100 attendees from media, industry, and government. The Under Secretary gave an overview of U.S. involvement in the APP and its integral place within U.S. climate strategy. A panel of representatives from the World Resources Institute, Portland Cement Association, Solar Turbines, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Department of Commerce, and the Department of Energy (DOE) discussed their experiences under the APP and highlighted its successes through both on-the-ground projects and through its power to convene global industries and governments to combat climate change. The event launched a series of Breakfast Briefings that will be held throughout the year to provide updates on Partnership and Task Force activities. Under Secretary's Remarks