DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY

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The main objectives of the project are: (a) to improve and expand the distribution system of the Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA) in order to meet the expected rapid increase in demand; (b) to sustain the efficiency of MEA's operations in the face of a rapid increase in the scope and complexity of its business; (c) to strengthen the utility's financial and management information systems; (d) to investigate opportunities for privatization of some of MEA's activities; (e) to incorporate increased levels of safety and environmental acceptability in the utility's design and operation practices; and (f) to introduce demand-side management including the promotion of electricity energy efficiency in the Thai power sector. The project has two major components. The first one, distribution system improvement and expansion, comprises: (a) construction of subtransmission and distribution facilities; and (b) consulting studies regarding: (i) formulation of strategies for privatization of some of MEA's activities, (ii) design and implementation of subsystems in the integrated financial and management information system; and (iii) environmental and safety considerations in system design. The second component, promotion of electricity energy efficiency, includes the Five Year Demand Side Management Master Plan.

Energy and Extractives

World Bank Group

Project

Power Generation (CCGT), Government