Integrating Cooling into Soma_....__.pptx

Integrating Cooling into Soma___.pptx

1. Author : Eng. Khadar A, Farah Energy Efficiency Specialist Aspirant Integrating Cooling into Somaliland’s Energy Policy, Strategic Plan, and Licensing Framework

2. CONTENTS 1. Why Cooling Matters Now 3. What We’re Proposing 5. Regional Inspiration ( Somalia Case) 7. Funding & Partnership Opportunities 9. Closing Slide 2. Current Policy and Planning Gaps 4. Suggested Cooling Interventions 6. What to Include in Updated Documents 8. What We Recommend to the ESWG Chair

3. Why Cooling Matters Now 1 Cooling uses 20–60% of building electricity in hot climates 3 Cooling is completely missing in: • National Energy Policy • SEC Licensing 2 • 10-Year Strategic Plan Critical for food security, healthcare, and comfort 4 ⚠️ Somaliland risks inefficient growth, unsafe refrigerants, and missed funding

4. Framework Gap Identified Energy Policy No mention of cooling, refrigerants, or MEPS SEC Licensing No category for cooling/refrigeration technicians 10-Year Strategic Plan No strategy for efficient or sustainable cooling Current Policy and Planning Gaps

5. What We’re Proposing Include cooling as a priority energy sector in the updated National Energy Policy 1 Add cooling sub-sector targets in the 10-Year Strategic Plan (2025–2035) 2 Revise SEC licensing regulations to include: • Refrigeration technicians • AC service technicians • Safety and refrigerant handling standards 3

6. 1. Policy Integration Include Cooling Explicitly in the National Energy Policy National Energy Policies often address the cooling sector by promoting energy efficiency , integrating renewable energy sources , and phasing down harmful refrigerants. This includes setting targets for renewable energy use in heating and cooling, establishing minimum energy performance standards ( MEPS ) for cooling appliances, and encouraging the adoption of more sustainable cooling technologies 2. Strategic Plan Inclusion T o address the growing need for cooling in Hargeisa, particularly in the context of climate change, the 10-Year Strategic Plan should include specific targets for the cooling sub-sector. These targets should focus on promoting energy-efficient cooling technologies , optimizing building design for passive cooling , and developing sustainable cooling solutions( District Cooling ).

7. 3. Licensing Framework Develop a Licensing and Certification Program for RAC Technicians under SEC Require certification of technicians in safe, energy-efficient installation and maintenance of cooling equipment. Integrate training curricula on refrigerant handling, leak detection, energy efficiency, and safe practices. Link licensing to compliance with energy efficiency and environmental standards. Enable ongoing professional development and re-certification to keep pace with evolving technologies and standards. 4. Cross-Institutional Coordination Establish a Cooling Coordination Committee or Taskforce Include Ministry of Energy, Ministry of Environment, SEC, QCC, and other stakeholders. Coordinate overlapping responsibilities: Ministry of Environment leads on refrigerant phase-out and environmental compliance. Ministry of Energy leads on appliance energy efficiency and electrification aspects. SEC manages technician licensing and quality assurance. Facilitate joint planning, data sharing, and enforcement.

8. Area Suggested Measure Policy Add MEPS, phase-down timelines, refrigerant strategy Strategy Set cooling-specific mitigation & efficiency targets Licensing Certify RAC technicians, require safe refrigerant handling Institutional Coordinate QCC + SEC + Environment + Customs Suggested Cooling Interventions

9. Regional Inspiration – Somalia Case Study 1 HPMP Phase I & II Implemented under Montreal Protocol Focused on HCFC-22 Phase-down for domestic and commercial refrigeration 2 6 3 4 5 Somalia’s Progress in Cooling Sector Reform (via UNIDO & UNEP) Trained over 400 refrigeration technicians on: Safe refrigerant handling Recovery & recycling Leak detection Equipped technicians with tools and recovery kits Supported training of customs officers on refrigerant identification Began work on national refrigerant inventory and import controls What Somaliland Can Learn: Start with a baseline refrigerant inventory Train and license cooling technicians under SEC Coordinate with Customs, QCC, and the Ministry of Environment Engage UNIDO/UNEP to replicate HPMP-style support

10. Funding & Partnership Opportunities 1 Montreal Protocol & Kigali Amendment 3 K-CEP / SEforALL Cooling for All 2 UNIDO + UNEP OzonAction (Cool Training, QSI Tool) 4 Bilateral partnerships (Germany, UAE, etc.)

11. Short-Term Actions (Next 2–3 Months): Endorse a formal note to IDS to include cooling in the Energy Policy and Strategic Plan updates Propose an addendum to SEC’s licensing regulation for cooling technicians Support a baseline refrigerant inventory (via Ministry of Environment + QCC) Recommend forming a Cooling Technical Sub-Group under ESWG

12. Thank You