Project features

GoU has sought analytical support from the World Bank to assess sustainable heating solutions for urban and rural areas across the country. The project will evaluate and propose cost-effective and environmentally sustainable heating options to guide the government in developing a comprehensive heating strategy. The assignment is divided into two phases: Phase 1 involves creating a national sustainable heating strategy for Uzbekistan, focusing on the evaluation of heating technologies, energy efficiency measures, and decarbonization of district heating (DH) systems. This phase will also include the preparation of an action plan and conceptual design for implementing these strategies nationwide.

Phase 2 will expand on the national strategy, conducting a detailed analysis for one selected city, including energy audits and identifying the most viable heating and cooling solutions tailored to the city's needs. The Consultant was contracted for Phase 1, with the intention to extend the engagement into Phase 2 as well.

Services provided

Juru assisted in data collection and provided support in analysis and reporting. The following describe Juru’s scope within the project tasks:

Task 1: General overview of the country-wide heating and cooling structure in urban and rural areas:

• Delivered all data collection, analysis, and reporting related to the general overview of the country-wide heating and cooling infrastructure, covering both urban and rural areas.

Task 2: Detailed assessment of the heat demand and supply, and options to reduce demand:

• Assisted in conducting detailed assessment of heat demand and supply, including identifying options to reduce demand, with full responsibility for data collection, analysis, and reporting.

Task 3: Recommendations for short-term improvements and decarbonization of existing heating systems:  

• Gathering local cost estimates for the proposed short-term improvements in heating systems;

• Providing specialized expertise on district heating systems.

Task 4: Assessment of viable sustainable heating and cooling options for medium to long term decarbonization of DH and promoting clean individual heating:

• Collecting local cost estimates for medium and long-term heating system recommendations;

• Providing local knowledge and analytical support in developing assessment;

• Conducting research on local heat supply technology manufacturers in Uzbekistan and neighbouring countries.

Task 5: Stakeholder roundtable:

• Juru’s experts will engage in the workshop, bringing valuable insights and expertise to foster meaningful discussions and collaboration;

Task 6: Heat Pump Roadmap for Uzbekistan

• Analysing technical, geographical, and geological factors affecting the heat pump market in Uzbekistan.

• Evaluation of environmental and social factors influencing heat pump adoption;

• Calculation of cost estimates for heat pump installations in Uzbekistan;

• Evaluation of past heat pump projects to identify key lessons and challenges;

• Identification of gaps in Uzbekistan’s heat pump regulatory and operational frameworks.

Task 7: Evaluation of costs, summary of possible financing solutions, and development of policy recommendations to promote clean individual heating:

• Support in data collection and understanding the local context, providing a comprehensive evaluation of the costs associated with clean individual heating solutions 

Task 8: Identifying key barriers and propose specific policy recommendations:

• From local context knowledge, Juru will support in identifying Uzbekistan-specific barriers to the sustainable heating transition