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Almost 500 new energy efficient LEDs installed along Isakov Avenue and
Tairov Street, joining Yerevan city center to Zvartnots International
Airport
27-03-2015 16:14:10 | Armenia | Economy
Almost 500 new energy efficient LEDs (light emitting diodes) have
been installed along Isakov Avenue and Tairov Street, joining Yerevan
city center to Zvartnots international airport, within the framework
of UNDP "Green Urban Lighting" pilot project. The initiative, which
was carried out in partnership with the Ministry of Nature Protection
and Yerevan Municipality, allows energy savings of 63 percent,
reduction of costs by USD 45,000, and carbon emissions by 220 tons in
annual terms.
Today, Bradley Busetto, UN Resident Coordinator/UNDP Resident
Representative in Armenia, Aramayis Grigoryan, Minister of Nature
Protection, and Kamo Areyan, First Deputy Mayor of Yerevan, officially
opened the project. Representatives of government agencies responsible
for urban and municipal development, energy security sector, as well
as international organizations, diplomatic corps, and the media
attended the event.
"We believe that achieving greater energy efficiency and increasing the
use of renewable energy is crucial for Armenia and for its future energy
security. A low carbon route to development is an ambi¬tious but
achievable goal for Armenia, which is becoming increasingly affordable
with the rapid advance of innovative technologies. UNDP considers this
project as strategically important for the country, since Armenia has an
immense potential for development of energy efficient technologies. This
successful joint project, even on a small scale, sets new standards for
energy efficient lighting, and we will work with the government and
donor community to replicate this success," said Bradley Busetto in his
opening remarks.
UNDP soon will complete a similar project in the city of Alaverdi, as
well as provide Yerevan Zoo with a new energy efficient lighting
system.
Armenian authorities have committed to make every effort to promote
energy efficiency and energy saving, as well as creating an enabling
investment climate in Armenia. "The environmental event launched today
is a result of long-term successful cooperation with local
self-government bodies, enabling to assess energy efficiency as an
environmental issue. Yerevan city and, in particular, its municipal
lighting system, accounts for a large share of energy consumption in
the country, that is why Yerevan municipality was invited as a partner
of the 'Green Urban Lighting' project, implemented under the
coordination of the Ministry of Nature Protection. To demonstrate
advantages of the energy efficient street lighting system, Isakov
Avenue and Tairov Street that connect Yerevan city center to Zvartnots
international airport were selected as a pilot area," Minister of
Nature Protection Aramayis Grigoryan said in his opening remarks. The
Minister also mentioned that the pilot project opening is timed to the
"Earth Hour" annual environmental event, as they would like to
highlight the importance of environmental impact of energy efficiency
related projects. "The 'Earth Hour' symbolizes our responsibility
towards the future generations," said the Minister. He assured that
the Ministry of Nature Protection attaches high importance to the
issue of climate change and is consistently contributing, as well as
coordinating all the processes ongoing in the country that add to the
global efforts to mitigate climate change.
Lighting is the second largest source of municipal greenhouse gas
(GHG) emissions in Armenia (after heating), accounting for about one
third of municipalities' GHG emissions and up to 50 percent of their
electricity bill. Municipal lighting in Yerevan accounts 90 percent of
all urban lighting energy use nationwide. Kamo Areyan, First deputy
Mayor of Yerevan, expressed his gratitude to the Ministry of Nature
Protection and UNDP in Armenia for successful cooperation and
involvement of the capital city in the project. "Yerevan is the
largest energy consumer in the urban lighting sector in the country
and admits its major responsibility for efficient resource management
and emission reduction. With the aim to facilitate the "green economy
development" and improve the wellbeing of the city residents, Yerevan
has joined the EU 'Covenant of Mayors' initiative. Covenant
signatories aim to meet and exceed the 20 percent CO2 reduction
objective by 2020," said the First Deputy Mayor. Mr. Areyan stressed
that everybody should be conscious of the importance of human impact
on environment and willing to partake in addressing environmental
issues.
The ceremony coincides with "Earth Hour," an internationally
recognized "lights-off event," held annually since 2007 on the last
Saturday in March (at 8.30pm). Cities, organizations, households
taking part in the event turn off their non-essential lights for one
hour thus contributing to highlighting the importance of global
climate change issue and reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.
- Economy
News from Armenia and Diaspora - Noyan Tapan
http://www.nt.am/en/news/204064/
From: Baghdasarian
Tairov Street, joining Yerevan city center to Zvartnots International
Airport
27-03-2015 16:14:10 | Armenia | Economy
Almost 500 new energy efficient LEDs (light emitting diodes) have
been installed along Isakov Avenue and Tairov Street, joining Yerevan
city center to Zvartnots international airport, within the framework
of UNDP "Green Urban Lighting" pilot project. The initiative, which
was carried out in partnership with the Ministry of Nature Protection
and Yerevan Municipality, allows energy savings of 63 percent,
reduction of costs by USD 45,000, and carbon emissions by 220 tons in
annual terms.
Today, Bradley Busetto, UN Resident Coordinator/UNDP Resident
Representative in Armenia, Aramayis Grigoryan, Minister of Nature
Protection, and Kamo Areyan, First Deputy Mayor of Yerevan, officially
opened the project. Representatives of government agencies responsible
for urban and municipal development, energy security sector, as well
as international organizations, diplomatic corps, and the media
attended the event.
"We believe that achieving greater energy efficiency and increasing the
use of renewable energy is crucial for Armenia and for its future energy
security. A low carbon route to development is an ambi¬tious but
achievable goal for Armenia, which is becoming increasingly affordable
with the rapid advance of innovative technologies. UNDP considers this
project as strategically important for the country, since Armenia has an
immense potential for development of energy efficient technologies. This
successful joint project, even on a small scale, sets new standards for
energy efficient lighting, and we will work with the government and
donor community to replicate this success," said Bradley Busetto in his
opening remarks.
UNDP soon will complete a similar project in the city of Alaverdi, as
well as provide Yerevan Zoo with a new energy efficient lighting
system.
Armenian authorities have committed to make every effort to promote
energy efficiency and energy saving, as well as creating an enabling
investment climate in Armenia. "The environmental event launched today
is a result of long-term successful cooperation with local
self-government bodies, enabling to assess energy efficiency as an
environmental issue. Yerevan city and, in particular, its municipal
lighting system, accounts for a large share of energy consumption in
the country, that is why Yerevan municipality was invited as a partner
of the 'Green Urban Lighting' project, implemented under the
coordination of the Ministry of Nature Protection. To demonstrate
advantages of the energy efficient street lighting system, Isakov
Avenue and Tairov Street that connect Yerevan city center to Zvartnots
international airport were selected as a pilot area," Minister of
Nature Protection Aramayis Grigoryan said in his opening remarks. The
Minister also mentioned that the pilot project opening is timed to the
"Earth Hour" annual environmental event, as they would like to
highlight the importance of environmental impact of energy efficiency
related projects. "The 'Earth Hour' symbolizes our responsibility
towards the future generations," said the Minister. He assured that
the Ministry of Nature Protection attaches high importance to the
issue of climate change and is consistently contributing, as well as
coordinating all the processes ongoing in the country that add to the
global efforts to mitigate climate change.
Lighting is the second largest source of municipal greenhouse gas
(GHG) emissions in Armenia (after heating), accounting for about one
third of municipalities' GHG emissions and up to 50 percent of their
electricity bill. Municipal lighting in Yerevan accounts 90 percent of
all urban lighting energy use nationwide. Kamo Areyan, First deputy
Mayor of Yerevan, expressed his gratitude to the Ministry of Nature
Protection and UNDP in Armenia for successful cooperation and
involvement of the capital city in the project. "Yerevan is the
largest energy consumer in the urban lighting sector in the country
and admits its major responsibility for efficient resource management
and emission reduction. With the aim to facilitate the "green economy
development" and improve the wellbeing of the city residents, Yerevan
has joined the EU 'Covenant of Mayors' initiative. Covenant
signatories aim to meet and exceed the 20 percent CO2 reduction
objective by 2020," said the First Deputy Mayor. Mr. Areyan stressed
that everybody should be conscious of the importance of human impact
on environment and willing to partake in addressing environmental
issues.
The ceremony coincides with "Earth Hour," an internationally
recognized "lights-off event," held annually since 2007 on the last
Saturday in March (at 8.30pm). Cities, organizations, households
taking part in the event turn off their non-essential lights for one
hour thus contributing to highlighting the importance of global
climate change issue and reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.
- Economy
News from Armenia and Diaspora - Noyan Tapan
http://www.nt.am/en/news/204064/
From: Baghdasarian