Federal Financing and Assistance Resources for Energy Efficiency Exports

Introduction

The National Association of State Energy Officials (NASEO), in conjunction with the Export Council for Energy Efficiency, prepared Federal Financing and Assistance Resources for Energy Efficiency Exports to help local governments, states, companies, and others to navigate the array of export promotion resources provided by the federal government.

This directory serves as a jumping off point for interested parties. Many of these programs are in transition due to changing budget and political priorities. For this reason, Internet links are provided wherever possible so that the reader can keep abreast of program changes and thus keep this document up-to-date.

Many of the programs listed are not directed solely toward energy efficiency and target broader audiences. These programs are included because they may be important resources, or may become more important as a company moves through the export process. The overall goal of this directory is not to list every program of the federal government, but rather to focus on those that would be of immediate interest to both government officials and the beginning exporter. There are ample listings of contacts for the reader to research more precise questions or problems.

For the beginner, it is highly recommended that the National Export Directory be the first web site to visit, as this is among the most complete listing of contacts for export programs in the United States. The National Export Directory not only contains most federal offices, but state and local offices as well, and the directory itself is organized by state for easy use.

The second Web site to visit is the Export Assistance Center Directory, which is also organized by state and lists the Export Assistance Center contact for each state.

The third stop for the beginner should be the Trade Information Center, which strives to be the federal government's one-stop shop for exporters. While the Trade Information Center may fall short in this goal, it has made significant progress and can provide most of the information that an exporter will require. These three resources together will offer the beginning exporter a strong foundation. As the exporter becomes more sophisticated in their information needs, it is hoped that this directory will provide enough additional information to significantly reduce research time.

Please note that Federal Financing and Assistance Resources for Energy Efficiency Exports is a compilation of publicly available information. Support for this document was provided by the Export Council for Energy Efficiency (ECEE) and the US Department of Energy (award DE-FC41-94R110679). This support does not constitute an endorsement by the US Department of Energy of the views expressed in the article.

Table of Contents

U.S. Department of Commerce
1. International Trade Administration
2. The Bureau of Export Administration
Export-Import Bank of the United States
1. Environmental Exports Program
2. Project Finance Division
U.S. Department of Energy
1. Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
2. Office of Policy and International Affairs
Multilateral Development Banks
Overseas Private Investment Corporation
1. Investment Finance
2. Investment Insurance
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
1. Office of International Activities
2. Office of Policy, Planning and Evaluation
  1. Environmental Technology Initiative
U.S. Agency for International Development
U.S. Department of State
1. Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs
2. Political Affairs - Regional Bureaus
U.S. Trade and Development Agency

I. U.S. Commerce Department Export Resources

A. International Trade Administration
14th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20230
Tel: 202-482-2867, Fax: 202-482-4821

The International Trade Administration is dedicated to helping U.S. businesses compete in the global marketplace by assisting U.S. exports, by ensuring that U.S. businesses have equal access to foreign markets, and by enabling U.S. businesses to compete against unfairly traded imports.

1. The Commercial Service
14th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20230
Tel: 202-482-5777, Fax: 202-482-5013

The Commercial Service is strategically located in more than 220 cities worldwide to assist U.S. exporters. Overseas, the Commercial Service is present in 78 countries, which represent more than 95 percent of the world market for U.S. exports. In the United States, the Commercial Service operates a hub-and-spoke network of 100 Export Assistance Centers, which offer companies a comprehensive range of export facilitation services in one location.

Many Commercial Service export promotion products are designed specifically for small and medium-sized companies, including the Matchmaker program, which links U.S. firms with trading partners abroad to help U.S. businesses expand sales around the globe.

a. Export Assistance Center Directory

The Commercial Service Export Assistance Centers are strategically located one-stop shops for exporters. Representatives of the Department of Commerce and the Small Business Administration — two federal agencies with extensive export promotion field networks — were combined and, in some cases, the Ex-Im Bank representatives were included as well. These Export Assistance Centers are designed to (1) provide exporters with information on all U.S. government export promotion and export finance services; (2) assist exporters in identifying which federal programs may be of greater assistance, and (3) help exporters make contact with those federal programs.

b.The Directory of Commercial Service Offices Abroad

2.Trade Development
14th and Constitution Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20230
Tel: 202-482-1461, Fax: 202-482-5697

Trade Development experts monitor, analyze, and provide information on hundreds of industries — from basic industries to new emerging high-technology industries. This collection of expertise is found nowhere else — inside or outside the government. Without this information and analysis, the United States would be far less successful in efforts to break foreign barriers, to protect property rights, and to further the interests of American businesses internationally.

a.ITA Energy Division
U.S. Department of Commerce
14th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20230
Tel: 202-482-1466, Fax: 202-482-5361 or 202-482-0170

The Energy Division monitors overseas trade and investment opportunities and informs U.S. industry of these opportunities; advocates on behalf of U.S. energy firms; monitors trade policy issues and develops appropriate, interagency strategies to remove foreign trade barriers; offers trade promotion services and export counseling; and provides policy support for other units within the U.S. government.

b. The Market Development Cooperator Program
Greg O'Connor, Manager
Room 3209
U.S. Department of Commerce
Washington, DC 20230
Tel: 202-482-3197

The Market Development Cooperator Program (MDCP) is a competitive matching grants program that builds public/private partnerships by providing federal assistance to non-profit export multipliers such as states, trade associations, chambers of commerce, world trade centers, and other non-profit industry groups that are particularly effective in reaching small and medium-sized enterprises. MDCP awards help to underwrite the start-up costs of exciting new export marketing ventures that these groups are often reluctant to undertake without federal government support.

c. The Environmental Technology Exports Office
HCHB Room 1003
Washington, DC 20230
Tel: 202-482-5225, Fax: 202-482-5665
E-mail: oete1@ita.doc.gov

The Environmental Technology Exports (ETE) Office is the principal resource and key contact point within the U.S. Department of Commerce for American environmental technology companies. ETE's goal is to facilitate and increase exports of environmental technologies, goods, and services by providing support and guidance to U.S. exporters.

3. Market Access and Compliance
U.S. Department of Commerce
14th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20230
Tel: 202-482-3022, Fax: 202-482-5444

Market Access and Compliance (MAC) officers help U.S. businesses to overcome barriers to trade and investment. With expertise on nearly 200 countries, they provide critical, in-depth information enabling U.S. firms, particularly small and medium-sized companies, to benefit fully from market access openings from the over 200 trade agreements that the U.S. has concluded over the past five years. Such expertise is vital to full and open access for U.S. business entering or expanding into world markets.

a. Trade Information Center
U.S. Department of Commerce
14th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20230
Tel: 1-800-USA-TRADE

The Trade Information Center is a comprehensive resource for information on all federal government export assistance programs. The Center is operated by the International Trade Administration of the U.S. Department of Commerce for the 20 federal agencies comprising the Trade Promotion Coordinating Committee (TPCC). These agencies are responsible for managing the U.S. government's export promotion programs and activities. The Center's trade specialists can help you access reports from the computerized National Trade Data Bank, which includes over 200,000 government documents related to export promotion and international markets. The Trade Information Center staff can also direct businesses to state and local government offices and private organizations that provide additional export assistance.

b. National Export Directory
U.S. Department of Commerce
14th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20230
Tel: 1-800-USA-TRADE

The National Export Directory (NED) was developed by the U.S. Commerce Department's Trade Information Center to better inform U.S. exporters about trade contacts at the federal, state, and local levels. Each entry contains the agency title, address, telephone and fax numbers, contact person, and, in some cases, additional information.

The NED contains contact information for state trade offices, trade finance offices, trade centers, and foreign trade zones. There are also listings of the local or regional offices of the following U.S. government agencies: the U.S. Department of Commerce (International Trade Administration, U.S. and Foreign Commercial Service, Bureau of Export Administration, and Minority Business Development Administration), the Export-Import Bank of the United States, the Small Business Administration, the U.S. Agency for International Development, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

B. The Bureau of Export Administration
U.S. Department of Commerce
14th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20230
Tel: 202-482-1455, Fax: 202-482-2387

The Bureau of Export Administration (BEA) enhances the nation's security and its economic prosperity by controlling exports for national security, foreign policy, and short supply reasons. The BEA administers the Export Administration Act by developing export control policies, issuing export licenses, and prosecuting violators. Additionally, the Bureau enforces the antiboycott provisions.

II. Export-Import Bank of the United States

The Export-Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im Bank) is not an aid or development agency, but a government held-corporation, managed by a Board of Directors consisting of a Chairman, Vice Chairman, and three additional Board Members. Members serve for staggered terms and are chosen and serve at the discretion of the President of the United States. Ex-Im Bank provides guarantees of working capital loans for U.S. exporters, guarantees the repayment of loans, or makes loans to foreign purchasers of U.S. goods and services and provides credit insurance against non-payment by foreign buyers for political or commercial risk. Ex-Im Bank must also balance its mandate, that there exists a reasonable assurance of repayment.

Ex-Im Bank Headquarters
811 Vermont Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20571
Tel: 202-565-3946 or 800-565-3946, Fax: 202-565-3380

New York Regional Office
6 World Trade Center, Suite 635
New York, NY 10048
Tel: 212-466-2950, Fax: 212-466-2959

Miami Regional Office
5600 NW 36th Street, Suite 617
Miami, FL 33159-0570
Tel: (305) 526-7425, Fax: (305) 526-7435

Chicago U.S. Export Assistance Center
55 W. Monroe Street, Suite 2440
Chicago, IL 60603
Tel: 312-353-8081, Fax: 312-353-8098

Houston Regional Office
1880 South Dairy Ashford Road, II Suite 585
Houston, TX 77077
Tel: 281-721-0465, Fax: 281-679-0156

Long Beach Regional Office
1 World Trade Center, Suite 1670
Long Beach, CA 90831
Tel: 562-980-4580, Fax: 562-980-4590

A. Environmental Exports Program

The Export-Import Bank of the United States is committed to increasing the level of support it provides to exporters of environmentally beneficial goods and services as well as to exporters participating in foreign environmental projects. To achieve this objective, Ex-Im Bank has designed a special Environmental Exports Program that will provide enhanced levels of support for a broad range of environmental exports. Ex-Im Bank has resolved to reach out to small and large exporters of environmental products and services. The major features of the program are as follows:

Exports of products and services specifically used to aid in the abatement, control, or prevention of air, water, and ground contamination or pollution, or which provide protection in the handling of toxic substances will be considered eligible for support, subject to a final determination by Ex-Im Bank. The following are examples of the types of exports generally considered eligible: Instruments to measure or monitor air or water quality; Emission control devices; Effluent pollution control devices; Equipment for systems for waste disposal, refuse collection and waste water treatment; Services to upgrade environmental regulations: environmental assessments, design, and training; Ecological studies and ecological monitoring equipment; Toxic material handling devices; Certain renewable and alternative energy equipment.

B. Project Finance Division

Ex-Im Bank's project financing program will assist U.S. exporters to compete in new international growth industries such as the development of private power and other infrastructure. While such a financing structure has been used successfully in the past for oil and gas, mining, and power projects, the move toward "privatization" by sovereign entities has created new opportunities for U.S. exporters in telecommunications, transportation and other sectors.

While Ex-Im Bank's analytical approach for limited recourse project finance is different from the traditional trade finance approach, many of Ex-Im Bank's requirements remain the same. Disbursement procedures, U.S. content, eligibility of foreign content and local costs, shipping requirements, and Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development guidelines remain consistent throughout both approaches.

III. U.S. Department of Energy Export Resources

A. Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
U.S. Department of Energy
1000 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20585
Tel: 202-586-9220, Fax: 202-586-9260

The Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy has a number of activities focusing on assisting U.S. exporters of energy efficiency and environmentally sensitive technologies and services.

1. Committee on Energy Efficiency, Commerce, and Trade
Roger D. Meyer
Office of Energy Outreach
1000 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20585
Tel: 202-586-9346, Fax: 202-586-1605
E-mail: Roger.Meyer@hq.doe.gov

The Committee on Energy Efficiency, Commerce, and Trade (COEECT) is an interagency working group comprising representatives from 15 U.S. federal government agencies, chaired by the U.S. Department of Energy. COEECT works closely with the Export Council for Energy Efficiency to undertake market assessment for energy efficiency products and services, identify project financing from federal and multilateral institutions, and address the specific needs of the energy efficiency industry.

2. Committee on Renewable Energy, Commerce, and Trade
Thomas Sacco
Office of Energy Outreach
1000 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20585
Tel: 202-586-0759, Fax: 202-586-1605
E-mail: Thomas.Sacco@hq.doe.gov

The Committee on Renewable Energy, Commerce, and Trade (CORECT) is an interagency working group comprising representatives from 15 U.S. federal government agencies, chaired by the U.S. Department of Energy. CORECT works closely with the U.S. Export Council for Renewable Energy to promote renewable energy exports in international markets and ensure that renewable energy technologies and applications are integrated into development projects.

3. The Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation Energy Project
Andre Van Rest
Office of Energy Outreach
1000 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20585
Tel: 202-586-9793, Fax: 202-586-1605
E-mail: Andre.VanRest@hq.doe.gov

The Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Energy Project aims to sustain the growth and development of the Asia-Pacific Region and to reduce barriers to trade in goods, services, and investment. APEC's Energy Project exchanges information on basic resource demand and supply outlook data, contributes to decision making by opening dialogues on national energy policy, and considers the implications of regional energy policy on international issues such as global warming. The energy efficiency component attempts to disseminate information on demonstrated U.S. energy efficiency technologies to decision makers in the APEC countries and identify markets in APEC nations.

4. Center for the Analysis and Dissemination of Demonstrated Energy Technologies
Roger D. Meyer
Office of Energy Outreach
1000 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20585
Tel: 202-586-9346, Fax: 202-586-1605
E-mail: Roger.Meyer@hq.doe.gov

The Center for the Analysis and Dissemination of Demonstrated Energy Technologies (CADDET) is an International Energy Agency program responsible for collecting and disseminating information on demonstrated energy efficient technologies. CADDET's objective is to broaden and improve the exchange of information on energy-saving technologies that have been demonstrated in applications in industry, buildings, transportation, utilities, and agriculture. Each CADDET member country contributes information on demonstrated technologies and then CADDET disseminates the results of these demonstrations back to the member countries through publications and mailings.

5. GREENTIE
Roger D. Meyer
Office of Energy Outreach
1000 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20585
Tel: 202-586-9346, Fax: 202-586-1605
E-mail: Roger.Meyer@hq.doe.gov

The Greenhouse Gas Technology Information Exchange (GREENTIE) is an initiative of the International Energy Agency and the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development. It supports those who tackle greenhouse gas related problems by exchanging information on technologies. Information on organizations and their expertise is contained in GREENTIE's database directory. The directory includes the addresses of those who can help put greenhouse gas mitigation technologies to work and provides background information on the services and technologies provided.

B. Office of Policy and International Affairs
U.S. Department of Energy
1000 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20585
Tel: 202-586-5800, Fax: 202-586-0861

The Office of Policy and International Affairs has a number of activities focusing on assisting U.S. exporters of energy technologies and services. While there is no specific focus on energy efficiency, these offices may contain contact information that may be of interest to exporters.

1. Office of International Energy Policy, Trade and Investment
David J. Jhirad
Room 7C-034
1000 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20585
Tel: 202-586-5493, Fax: 202-586-3047
E-mail: David.Jhirad@hq.doe.gov

2. Office of Policy Analysis for Europe, NIS, and the Middle East
Leonard Coburn
Room: 7G-090
1000 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20585
Tel: 202-586-3712, Fax: 202-586-0823
E-mail: Leonard.Coburn@hq.doe.gov

3. Office of Policy Analysis for the Americas, Asia and Africa
David Pumphrey
Room: 7G-076
1000 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20585
Tel: 202-586-6832, Fax: 202-586-6148
E-mail: David.Pumphrey@hq.doe.gov

IV. Multilateral Development Banks

Multilateral Development Bank Operations
International Trade Administration
U.S. Department of Commerce
14th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW Room 1107
Washington, DC 20230
Tel: 202-482-3399, Fax: 202-273-0927

Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) are international lending institutions owned by member countries. The MDBs' objective is to promote economic and social progress in developing member nations by providing loans, technical assistance, capital investment, and help with economic development plans.

A. African Development Bank
Mark Herrling, Commercial Liaison
U.S. and Foreign Commercial Service
Ambassade des Etats Unis d'Amerique
5 Rue Jesse Owens 01
B.P. 1712 Abidjan 01, Cote d'Ivoire
Mailing Address: American Embassy Abidjan
Department of State Washington,
DC 20520-2010
Tel: 225-21-46-16, Fax: 225-22-24-37
E-mail: MHerrlin@doc.gov

The African Development Bank, headquartered in Abidjan, Cote D'Ivoire, is an international financial institution created by Africans in 1963 to promote the economic and social development of its member African countries. The African Development Bank consists of three institutions: the African Development Bank, the African Development Fund, and the Nigerian Trust Fund.

B. Asian Development Bank
Denny Barnes, Senior Commercial Officer Commercial Liaison
U.S. Embassy Manila
APO AP 96440
Tel: 632-890-9364, Fax: 632-890-9713
E-mail: DBarnes3@doc.gov

The Asian Development Bank is a multilateral development bank headquartered in Manila, and founded in 1966. The banks's primary objective is poverty alleviation through sustainable economic growth.

C. European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
Dean Peterson, Senior Commercial Officer
Office of the U.S. Executive Director
One Exchange Square
London EC2A 2EH
United Kingdom
Tel: 44-171-338-6569, Fax: 44-171-338-6487
E-mail: DPeter8@doc.gov

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development was established in 1991 to foster the transition toward open-market-oriented economies and to promote private and entrepreneurial initiative in the central eastern European countries committed to and applying the fundamental principles of multiparty democracy, pluralism, and market economics.

D. Inter-American Development Bank
Eric Weaver, Director, Commerce Liaison Office
Robert McEntire, Commercial Liaison Officer
Office of the U.S. Executive Director
US&FCS Liaison Office
1300 New York Avenue, NW
Mail Stop E 0209
Washington, DC 20005
Tel: 202-623-3821 or 202-623-3822, Fax: 202-623-2039
E-mail: EricW@iadb.org, BobM@iadb.org

The Inter-American Development Bank is an international financial institution whose lending activities are specifically targeted to Latin America and the Caribbean. Since its establishment in 1959, the bank has lent more than $68 billion for development projects totaling approximately $180 billion throughout the region.

E. The World Bank
Charles Kestenbaum Director, Commerce Liaison Office
Janice Mazur, Commercial Liaison Officer
Office of the U.S. Executive Director
1818 H Street, NW
Washington, DC 20433
Tel: 202-458-0120 or 202-458-0118, Fax: 202-477-2967
E-mail: Ckestenb@doc.gov, Jmazur@doc.gov

The World Bank is a multilateral lending agency consisting of four closely associated institutions: the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, the International Development Agency, the International Finance Corporation, and the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency.

V. Overseas Private Investment Corporation
1100 New York Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20527
OPIC Infoline: 202-336-8799 OPIC FactsLine: 202-336-8700 E-mail: info@opic.gov

The Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) is a self-sustaining agency that supports economic growth in developing countries by facilitating U.S. private investment. OPIC assists American investors through four principal activities designed to promote overseas investment and reduce the associated risks: (1) financing of businesses through loans and loan guaranties; (2) supporting private investment funds that provide equity for U.S. companies investing in projects overseas; (3) insuring investments against a broad range of political risks; and (4) engaging in outreach activities designed to inform the American business community of investment opportunities overseas.

A. Investment Finance
Frank L. Langhammer, Vice President
Finance Department
1100 New York Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20527
Tel: 202-336-8480, Fax: 202-408-9866

OPIC provides project financing through direct loans and loan guarantees that offer medium- to long-term funding to ventures involving significant equity and/or management participation by U.S. businesses. Rather than relying on sovereign or sponsor guarantees, project financing looks for repayment from the cash flows generated by projects. Therefore, OPIC carefully analyzes the economic, technical, marketing, and financial soundness of each project. There must be an adequate cash flow to pay all operational costs, to service all debt, and to provide the owners with an adequate return on their investments. To the extent that such project financing is appropriate, sponsors need not pledge their own general credit beyond the required completion undertakings. In ventures where project financing is impractical, OPIC will consider more conventional secured lending techniques.

B. Investment Insurance
Julie A. Martin, Vice President
Insurance Department
1100 New York Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20527
Tel: 202-336-8586, Fax: 202-408-5142

Insurance is available for investments in new ventures or expansions of existing enterprises and can cover equity investments, parent company and third-party loans and loan guarantees, technical assistance agreements, cross-border leases, assigned inventory or equipment, and other forms of investment. Coverage is also available for contractors' and exporters' exposures, including unresolved contractual disputes, wrongful calling of bid, performance, advance payment and other guarantees posted in favor of foreign buyers, and other risks. OPIC insurance can cover the following three political risks: (1) currency inconvertibility; (2) expropriation/nationalization; and (3) political violence. OPIC also has specialized insurance programs for financial institutions, leasing arrangements, oil and gas projects, natural resource projects, and contractors and exporters.

VI. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

A. Office of International Activities
MC 261OR
401 M Street, SW
Washington, DC 20460
Tel: 202-586-9220, Fax: 202-586-9260

The Office of International Activities (OIA) at EPA enlists the cooperation of other nations in solving environmental problems of concern to the United States. Providing leadership and coordination on behalf of the EPA Administrator and working closely with other EPA Headquarters and Regional Offices, OIA manages EPA programs with Mexico, Canada, and other priority countries; provides leadership, analysis, and coordination for international negotiations on trade and environment, marine pollution, and other international policy initiatives; manages the Agency's international technology diffusion and technical assistance programs; and provides essential support services, including interagency coordination, management of the Agency's international travel, and liaison with U.S. missions abroad. EPA's international programs also support important U.S. foreign policy, economic, and security objectives in Russia, China, India, South Africa, Egypt, and other critical parts of the world.

1. U.S. Country Studies Program
Room GP-196
Forrestal Building PO-6
1000 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20585
Tel: 202-586-3288, Fax: 202-586-3485 or 202-586-3486

The U.S. Country Studies Program provides financial and technical assistance to developing and transition countries in carrying out national studies on climate change. Regional and sectoral oversight for this program is provided by the U.S. Country Studies Management Team, in which EPA participates. Fifty-five countries currently participate in the program. These countries are developing inventories of their anthropogenic emissions of greenhouse gases, assessing their vulnerabilities to climate change, evaluating response strategies for mitigating and adapting to climate change, formulating national climate change action plans, and performing technology assessments. A new phase of the program, Support for National Action Plans (SNAP), provides technical and financial support for preparation of national action plans, in-depth evaluations of climate change technology needs, and opportunities to promote technology diffusion.

2. U.S. Initiative on Joint Implementation
International Utility Efficiency Partnerships, Inc.
701 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Suite 500
Washington, DC 20004-2696
Tel: 202-508-5510, Fax: 202-508-5080

The U.S. Initiative on Joint Implementation (USIJI) is a voluntary pilot program contributing to the international knowledge base of joint implementation through projects designed to reduce or sequester greenhouse gas emissions in different geographic regions. Introduced in negotiations leading up to the 1992 Earth Summit, the concept of joint implementation was formally adopted in the text of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. Two or more countries can work together in implementing cooperative development projects, thereby reducing emissions at a lower cost than would be possible if each country acted alone. USIJI will provide public recognition and selected technical assistance to approved projects.

3. U.S. Technology for International Environmental Solutions
Mark Kasman and Sarita Hoyt
EPA Office of International Activities
401 M Street, SW
Washington, DC 20460
Tel: 202-260-2404 or 202-260-0051, Fax: 202-260-4470

The U.S. Technology for International Environmental Solutions (U.S. TIES) initiative is an interagency technology dissemination program designed to enlist greater participation of the U.S. private sector in achieving U.S. environmental objectives overseas. Led by EPA, the public/private partnership uses international technical assistance and training, information exchange, and technology demonstrations to match pressing environmental problems abroad with the suppliers of proven and cost effective technologies in the United States. By enlisting the cooperation of other federal agencies and the U.S. private sector in disseminating U.S. environmental technologies and expertise overseas, the U.S. TIES initiative reduces environmental problems at the global, regional, and national levels.

B. Office of Policy, Planning, and Evaluation
MC 2111
401 M Street, SW
Washington, DC 20460
Tel: 202-260-4332, Fax: 202-260-0275

1. Environmental Technology Initiative
MC 2127
401 M Street, SW
Washington, DC 20460
ETI Infoline: 202-260-2686

The Environmental Technology Initiative (ETI) is a series of activities aimed at promoting the export of environmental technologies, including energy efficiency. These initiatives include funding for the International Fund for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (IFREE) and the U.S. Technology for International Environmental Solutions (U.S. TIES) program.

VII. U.S. Agency for International Development
Information Center
Ronald Reagan Building
Washington, DC 20523-0016
Tel: 202-712-4810, Fax: 202-216-3524

A. Global Technology Network
John L. Champagne
USAID/G/EGAD/BD
Washington, DC 20523-0229
Tel: 202-712-4274, Fax: 202-216-3526
E-mail: jchampagne@usaid.gov

The Global Technology Network (GTN) facilitates the transfer of U.S. technology to countries and regions assisted by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). As USAID missions and local public- and private-sector partners identify development problems, GTN, through its extensive databases, is able to match the developing country's needs with specific U.S. companies having the appropriate technologies, expertise, and products to address the problem. GTN focuses on identifying international business opportunities in environment and energy, agriculture, health, and communication and information technologies.

B. Energy Management Consultation and Training Project
Charlie Fafard, Project Manager
Resource Management Associates
202 State Street, Suite 303
Madison, WI 53703
Tel: 608-283-2880, Fax: 608-283-2881
E-mail: cfafard@rma.com

The Energy Management Consultation and Training Project (EMCAT), sponsored by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) aims to improve the management of the supply and end-use of energy in India. Approximately $22 million of USAID funding, in conjunction with about $600 million in loans from international development institutions, is providing technical assistance, training, and equipment to public utilities, private industry, and energy professionals throughout India. The intent of the program is to improve the availability, reliability, and efficient use of energy through improved management, policy reform, and public awareness.

C. Environmental Pollution Prevention Project
Tel: 703-351-0300, Fax: 703-351-6166.

The Environmental Pollution Prevention Project (EP3) is a five-year program sponsored by the USAID to address urban and industrial pollution and environmental quality in developing countries. The objectives of the program are to establish sustainable pollution prevention programs in developing countries, to inform about and transfer urban and industrial pollution prevention expertise and information, and to support efforts to improve environmental quality.

D. The Environmental and Natural Resources Policy and Training Project

The Environmental and Natural Resources Policy and Training Project (EPAT) is implemented, in part, by 15 universities and developmental organization members of the Midwest Universities Consortium for International Activities, Inc. (MUCIA). EPAT/MUCIA provides research, training, and communication in energy, industry & the urban environment; forestry and watershed management; macroeconomic policy population and the environment; institutions and policy implementation; environmental policy training; and environmental policy communication.

VIII. U.S. Department of State

A. Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs
2201 C Street, NW Room 6828
Washington, DC 20520
Tel: 202-647-7971, Fax: 202-647-5713

The Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs formulates and implements policies regarding foreign economic matters and international trade promotion and business services.

1. Energy, Sanctions, and Commodities
Ambassador William Ramsay
2201 C Street, NW Room 3529
Washington, DC 20520
Tel: 202-647-1498, Fax: 202-647-5713

a. International Energy Policy Office
William Weingarten
Room 3529
2201 C Street, NW Room 3529
Washington, DC 20520
Tel: 202-647-2875, Fax: 202-647-5713

(1). Energy Consumer Country Affairs
Stephen Muller
2201 C Street, NW Room 3529
Washington, DC 20520
Tel: 202-647-3423, Fax: 202-647-5713

(2). Energy Producer Country Affairs
Stephen Gallogly
2201 C Street, NW Room 3535
Washington, DC 20520
Tel: 202-647-3036, Fax: 202-647-5713

b. Economic Sanctions Policy Office
David Moran
2201 C Street, NW Room 3329
Washington, DC 20520
Tel: 202-647-5673, Fax: 202-647-5713

2. International Communications and Information Policy
Ambassador Vonya B. McCann
2201 C Street, NW Room 4826
Washington, DC 20520
Tel: 202-647-5212, Fax: 202-647-5713

3. International Finance and Development
Barbara Griffith
2201 C Street, NW Room 3336
Washington, DC 20520
Tel: 202-647-9496, Fax: 202-647-5713

4. Trade, Policy, and Programs
David Marchick
2201 C Street, NW Room 3831A
Washington, DC 20520
Tel: 202-647-2532, Fax: 202-647-5713

5. Transportation Affairs
Joel Spiro
2201 C Street, NW Room 5830
Washington, DC 20520
Tel: 202-647-4045, Fax: 202-647-5713

B. Political Affairs — Regional Bureaus
2201 C Street, NW Room 7240
Washington, DC 20520
Tel: 202-647-2471, Fax: 202-647-4780

Country desk officers in regional bureaus maintain regular contact with overseas diplomatic missions and provide country-specific economic and political analysis for U.S. companies.

1. African Affairs
2201 C Street, NW Room 6234A
Washington, DC 20520
Tel: 202-647-4440, Fax: 202-647-6301

a. Ada Adler, Commercial Coordinator
2201 C Street, NW Room 5242A
Washington, DC 20520
Tel: 202-647-3503, Fax: 202-647-6301

2. East Asian and Pacific Affairs
2201 C Street, NW Room 6205
Washington, DC 20520
Tel: 202-647-9596, Fax: 202-647-7350

a. John Kay, APEC Liaison Officer
2201 C Street, NW Room 5317
Washington, DC 20520
Tel: 202-647-3487, Fax: 202-647-7350

3. European and Canadian Affairs
2201 C Street, NW Room 6226
Washington, DC 20520
Tel: 202-647-9626, Fax: 202-647-0967

4. Inter-American Affairs
2201 C Street, NW Room 6263
Washington, DC 20520
Tel: 202-647-5780, Fax: 202-647-0791

5. International Organization Affairs
2201 C Street, NW Room 6323
Washington, DC 20520
Tel: 202-647-9600, Fax: 202-736-4116

6. Near Eastern Affairs
2201 C Street, NW Room 6242
Washington, DC 20520
Tel: 202-647-7209, Fax: 202-736-4462

7. South Asian Affairs
2201 C Street, NW Room 6254
Washington, DC 20520
Tel: 202-647-4325, Fax: 202-736-4333

IX. U.S. Trade and Development Agency
1621 North Kent Street Suite 300
Arlington, VA 22209-2131
Tel: 703-875-4357, Fax: 703-875-4009

The U.S. Trade Development Agency (TDA), through the Trade Promotion Coordinating Committee (TPCC), works closely with the Department of Commerce, The Export-Import Bank, the Overseas Private Investment Corporation, and other export promotion agencies to advance American business interests abroad.

A. Feasibility Studies

TDA's most important funding activity is the grant funding of studies that evaluate the technical, legal, economic, and financial aspects of a development project in the concept stage. Since these project plans are required by financial institutions to assess the creditworthiness of a project before it can go forward, they provide American firms with the opportunity to get in on the "ground floor" of a project. Feasibility studies typically include procurement plans, contact information, technical data, financial information, and market studies — essential information for investors and developers, as well as for providers of goods and services (including small businesses).

B. Definitional Missions and Desk Studies

These missions comprise teams of technical specialists contracted for a short-term visit to a host country to gather additional information to analyze whether to proceed with a feasibility study. Definitional Missions, which are carried out exclusively by small and minority-owned businesses, also provide American small businesses with an opportunity to establish working relationships with foreign officials. Desk Studies are used by TDA when there is sufficient project information available, and an overseas visit is not necessary. In these situations, TDA hires a technical specialist to perform a review of the proposed project and to answer specific questions — without leaving the United States.

Both of these evaluations review the nature of the project, its priority to the host government, its expected total cost, the likelihood of project financing, the need for a feasibility study, the scope of work and budget for the study, the project's environmental impact, the U.S. export potential, the expected impact on U.S. jobs, and the U.S. companies that could compete for procurement of goods and services for the project.

Based on the recommendations contained in the Definitional Mission or Desk Study report, the advice of the U.S. Embassy, our internal analysis, and budget capabilities, TDA makes decisions on funding requests for feasibility studies.

C. Technical Symposia, Orientation Visits, and Business Briefings

TDA sponsors Technical Symposia, reverse trade missions called Orientation Visits, and Business Briefings. These activities familiarize foreign decision makers with U.S. goods and services and provide them with an opportunity to meet with U.S. suppliers. At our conferences, U.S. companies hear the results of feasibility studies, learn the nature and type of procurements that will be associated with specific projects, and meet one-on-one with senior officials from the country or company sponsoring the project.

D. Trade-Related Training

In certain regions, TDA also funds Trade-Related Training. This enables host country project personnel to receive necessary technical and managerial training when a U.S. firm is selected to implement the project. We also fund Technical Assistance to respond to the complex demands of a given project when required expertise is unavailable from the host country.

Support for this document was provided by the Export Council for Energy Efficiency (ECEE) and the US Department of Energy (award DE-FC41-94R110679). This support does not constitute an endorsement by the US Department of Energy of the views expressed in the article.

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