Building Chiller Replacement Project

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The objectives of the Building Chiller Replacement Project for Thailand are to assist Thailand in 1) improving energy efficiency and reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the building chiller sector; and 2) reducing consumption of ozone depleting substances (ODS) required under the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer.. Specifically, the project establishes preferred conditions that facilitate early replacement of low-energy efficiency chillers using chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) as refrigerant with high-energy efficiency non-CFC chillers. There are two project components. The first aims to demonstrate actual energy savings realized by high efficiency non-CFC chillers under the climatic conditions of Thailand by replacing approximately 24 CFC chillers and monitoring their performance. The main activities comprise final appraisal of 24 sub-projects and signing of sub-loan agreements with chiller owners; and physical replacement of the 24 chillers. The second component funds an independent evaluation consulting team, which oversees and evaluates the quality of works of all equipment suppliers at the time of dismantling the existing units and installation of new chillers. These consulting services will a) evaluate the success and lessons learned from the pilot project; b) market and promote the development of the follow-on chiller replacement program: and c) design and prepare an implementation plan.

FY17 - Industry, Trade and Services

World Bank Group

Project

Commercial, Government