China, People's Republic of: Policy Research and Pilot Demonstration of Green and Low-Carbon Rural Houses

Sovereign Project | 56061-001

The knowledge and support technical assistance (TA) will support the People's Republic of China (PRC) in preparing coordinated policy advice and technical guidance for promoting energy efficiency and reducing carbon emissions from rural residential buildings in the northern region through (i) a pilot demonstration of selected green and low-carbon rural houses, and (ii) evidence-based research on construction planning and technologies. The TA will support the country's efforts to achieve high-quality, green development.

Project Details

  • Project Officer
    Maruyama, Hinako
    East Asia Department
    Request for information
  • Country/Economy
    China, People's Republic of
  • Sector
    • Energy
Project Name Policy Research and Pilot Demonstration of Green and Low-Carbon Rural Houses
Project Number 56061-001
Country / Economy China, People's Republic of
Project Status Active
Project Type / Modality of Assistance Technical Assistance
Source of Funding / Amount
TA 10037-PRC: Policy Research and Pilot Demonstration of Green and Low-Carbon Rural Houses
Technical Assistance Special Fund US$ 300,000.00
Climate Change Fund US$ 700,000.00
Strategic Agendas Environmentally sustainable growth
Inclusive economic growth
Drivers of Change Gender Equity and Mainstreaming
Governance and capacity development
Knowledge solutions
Partnerships
Sector / Subsector

Energy / Energy efficiency and conservation

Gender Equity and Mainstreaming Effective gender mainstreaming
Description The knowledge and support technical assistance (TA) will support the People's Republic of China (PRC) in preparing coordinated policy advice and technical guidance for promoting energy efficiency and reducing carbon emissions from rural residential buildings in the northern region through (i) a pilot demonstration of selected green and low-carbon rural houses, and (ii) evidence-based research on construction planning and technologies. The TA will support the country's efforts to achieve high-quality, green development.
Project Rationale and Linkage to Country/Regional Strategy
Impact

Green and energy-saving construction and renovation of rural houses promoted

Development approach for green and low-carbon buildings established

Project Outcome
Description of Outcome

Technical system and policies on green and low-carbon rural buildings in the northern region improved

Progress Toward Outcome
Implementation Progress
Description of Project Outputs

Conceptual design, systematic technology, and supporting policy on green and low-carbon rural houses researched

Green and low-carbon rural houses in the northern region piloted

Skills in green and low-carbon rural house technology enhanced

Status of Implementation Progress (Outputs, Activities, and Issues)
Geographical Location Nation-wide
Summary of Environmental and Social Aspects
Environmental Aspects
Involuntary Resettlement
Indigenous Peoples
Stakeholder Communication, Participation, and Consultation
During Project Design
During Project Implementation
Business Opportunities
Consulting Services ADB will engage (i) a consulting firm with expertise in green and low-carbon rural housing research and pilot implementation using simplified consultant's qualifications selection method and full technical proposal; and (ii) five individual consultants using individual consultant selection method (1 international, and 4 national). The engagement of consultants and procurement of equipment will follow the ADB Procurement Policy (2017, as amended from time to time) and its associated project administration instructions and/or staff instructions.
Responsible ADB Officer Maruyama, Hinako
Responsible ADB Department East Asia Department
Responsible ADB Division Urban and Social Sectors Division, EARD
Executing Agencies
Department of Village and Township Development, Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development
Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development
Timetable
Concept Clearance 19 Jul 2022
Fact Finding 02 Aug 2022 to 01 Nov 2022
MRM -
Approval 12 Dec 2022
Last Review Mission -
Last PDS Update 13 Dec 2022

TA 10037-PRC

Milestones
Approval Signing Date Effectivity Date Closing
Original Revised Actual
12 Dec 2022 21 Dec 2022 21 Dec 2022 31 Dec 2024 - -
Financing Plan/TA Utilization Cumulative Disbursements
ADB Cofinancing Counterpart Total Date Amount
Gov Beneficiaries Project Sponsor Others
1,000,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1,000,000.00 29 Dec 2022 0.00

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Tenders

Tender Title Type Status Posting Date Deadline
Green and Low-carbon Rural Housing Research and Pilot Implementation Firm - Consulting Closed 19 Dec 2022 16 Jan 2023

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