USAID Launches $29 Million Project to Deliver Reliable Energy across Lebanon

USAID Launches $29 Million Project to Deliver Reliable Energy across Lebanon

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) said Wednesday in a media notice that it will "provide up to $29 million to deliver reliable energy across all regions of Lebanon."

"The USAID is seeking to increase the supply of electricity generation at the community level and to increase the cost-effectiveness, eco-friendliness, sustainability, and reliability of power supply, while clarifying and strengthening the enabling environment for renewable energy-based electrical power generation," the media notice said.

“We are excited to introduce this new project, which will target all regions of Lebanon and improve the delivery of basic services," Eileen Devitt, USAID Mission Director, affirmed.

"We believe that projects like this are important to energize communities to seek out affordable, sustainable, local solutions to challenges they face every day,” Devitt added.

Since 2012, USAID has implemented more than 15 green energy solutions to keep homes and businesses lit, reduce fuel consumption by 30 percent, and minimize pollution for nearly one million people.

More than 20 projects are still being implemented across Lebanon to provide backup electricity and access to water.