The World Bank Dominican Republic Energy Efficiency And Rooftop Solar Project (P181424) Appraisal Environmental and Social Review Summary Appraisal Stage (ESRS Appraisal Stage) Public Disclosure Date Prepared/Updated: 01/06/2025 | Report No: ESRSA03903 Jan 09, 2025 Page 1 of 11 The World Bank Dominican Republic Energy Efficiency And Rooftop Solar Project (P181424) I. BASIC INFORMATION A. Basic Operation Data Operation ID Product Operation Acronym Approval Fiscal Year P181424 Investment Project Financing (IPF) DR EE and Rooftop Solar 2025 Operation Name Dominican Republic Energy Efficiency and Rooftop Solar Project Country/Region Code Beneficiary country/countries Region Practice Area (Lead) (borrower, recipient) Dominican Republic Dominican Republic LATIN AMERICA AND Energy & Extractives CARIBBEAN Borrower(s) Implementing Agency(ies) Estimated Appraisal Date Estimated Board Date Dominican Republic Ministry of Energy and Mines 07-Jan-2025 24-Feb-2025 Estimated Decision Total Project Cost Review Date Public Disclosure 21-Nov-2024 150,000,000.00 Proposed Development Objective To reduce the consumption of carbon-intensive grid electricity in selected public buildings in the Dominican Republic. B. Is the operation being prepared in a Situation of Urgent Need of Assistance or Capacity Constraints, as per Bank IPF Policy, para. 12? No C. Summary Description of Proposed Project Activities In the two decades, the DR experienced sustained economic growth and notable poverty reduction records, though continued reforms are required to sustain that growth. The DR is also highly vulnerable to climate change, with exposure to multiple natural hazards. The country is exposed to high risk of flooding, landslide, cyclone, and wildfire; and medium risk of water scarcity and extreme heat – all of which are expected to increase in frequency and intensity due to climate change – in addition to medium exposure to earthquakes. This carries significant risk to human, financial, and physical asset losses, including in energy generation, transmission, and distribution infrastructure. The Government of the Dominican Republic (GoDR) has committed to reducing GHG emissions by 27 percent by 2030 in its 2020 National Determined Contributions (NDC). The National Development Strategy (NDS) 2030 outlined specific actions that the Jan 09, 2025 Page 2 of 11 The World Bank Dominican Republic Energy Efficiency And Rooftop Solar Project (P181424) GoDR would undertake to mitigate the impacts of climate change on the Dominican society and economy. In the energy sector, the Government has identified scaling up of RE and promotion of EE as key activities in the decarbonization of the economy, while emphasizing the need to strengthen the coordination between the different levels of government, broader stakeholder buy-in, and public awareness. In line with this, the National Energy Plan (NEP) 2022-2036 foresees the expansion of the electricity supply in an environmentally and financially sustainable manner as well as the promotion of rational use of energy and acts like a guide to climate-informed investments in the sector. The electricity sector in the DR has been a catalyst for the country’s strong and sustained economic growth. Nevertheless, the sector faces several interlinked challenges. First, the sector is highly carbon-intensive, especially in power generation. Second, the sector has experienced sustained and growing high losses in the distribution segment, impacting the companies’ financial standing. Third, the lack of cost recovery from tariffs, combined with the abovementioned high system costs and losses, has resulted in the lack of financial sustainability in the sector. Finally, the DR also has the second highest per capita carbon dioxide (CO2) emission in the region, reflecting opportunities for energy efficiency (EE) particularly in the building and industry segments. To address these fundamental challenges, the Government signed in February 2021 the Electricity Pact (Pacto Eléctrico), which was developed as a comprehensive reform program with a clear roadmap to address the systemic weaknesses and binding constraints in the sector by the end of 2026. The implementation of the Pact is well underway with the issuance of several key policy and regulatory measures to improve the investment climate and functioning of the sector. These policies are expected to be complemented by investments designed to support the Government in achieving specific targets for the sector, namely more RE deployment, lower losses, greater energy savings. The proposed operation aims to support the Government’s goal in achieving energy and therefore fiscal savings, reducing the carbon intensity of energy uses in public buildings and improving resilience against service disruptions in grid power, especially those due to impacts of climate-induced and disaster events. The Project will Public Disclosure include the following key components: Component 1: Energy Efficiency and Rooftop Solar (US$145 million). This Component will finance investments in EE measures and rooftop solar PV systems in selected public buildings, accompanied by detailed energy audits, improvements in building control systems (i.e. smart controls, sensors), and safe disposal of used equipment and materials. In selected buildings, the Project might consider alternative cost- effective passive cooling options, such as cool roofs (reflective paint) that reflect sunlight and absorb less heat and other strategies to provide natural shade to help reduce the cooling load. The installation of rooftop solar PV systems may be accompanied by battery storage for eligible critical public buildings to improve climate resilience. Component 2: Project Management, Technical Assistance and Capacity Building (US$5 million). This Component will finance: (i) project management, (ii) implementation of energy management systems, (iii) measurement and verification (M&V) of results on energy savings and comfort level of EE renovations, (iv) and (v) capacity building and knowledge sharing for key public and private stakeholders and service providers in EE renovations and rooftop solar installations to stimulate EE and solar rooftop market development. As to be further discussed with MEM and per funding availability, the Project may consider support to the further development of the regulatory framework and standards market to support EE and rooftop solar investment scale-ups. D. Environmental and Social Overview D.1 Overview of Environmental and Social Project Settings This IPF is the second phase of a Multiphase Programmatic Approach to be implemented over 10 years with the objective of improving access to more reliable, efficient, and environmentally sustainable supply of electricity to Dominican citizens. Phase 1 was approved by the Bank’s Board on December 13, 2023. The Phase 2 energy efficiency project is of national scope, covering urban and possibly semi-urban areas, in a country that is highly vulnerable to natural disaster risks with high risks of extreme hydrometeorological events resulting in urban, coastal and riverine Jan 09, 2025 Page 3 of 11 The World Bank Dominican Republic Energy Efficiency And Rooftop Solar Project (P181424) flooding, landslides, cyclones, tsunamis, wildfire and extreme heat–all of which are expected to increase in frequency and intensity due to climate change–in addition to exposure to earthquakes. The DR is also highly vulnerable to climate change, with exposure to multiple natural hazards. The country is exposed to high risk of flooding, landslide, cyclone, and wildfire; and medium risk of water scarcity and extreme heat – all of which are expected to increase in frequency and intensity due to climate change – in addition to medium exposure to earthquakes. This carries significant risk to human, financial, and physical asset losses, including in energy generation, transmission, and distribution infrastructure. The Government of the Dominican Republic (GoDR) has committed to reducing GHG emissions by 27 percent by 2030 in its 2020 National Determined Contributions (NDC). The National Development Strategy (NDS) 2030 outlined specific actions that the GoDR would undertake to mitigate the impacts of climate change on the Dominican society and economy. In the energy sector, the Government has identified scaling up of RE and promotion of EE as key activities in the decarbonization of the economy, while emphasizing the need to strengthen the coordination between the different levels of government, broader stakeholder buy-in, and public awareness. In line with this, the National Energy Plan (NEP) 2022-2036 foresees the expansion of the electricity supply in an environmentally and financially sustainable manner as well as the promotion of rational use of energy and acts like a guide to climate-informed investments in the sector. The electricity sector in the DR has been a catalyst for the country’s strong and sustained economic growth. Nevertheless, the sector faces several interlinked challenges. First, the sector is highly carbon-intensive, especially in power generation. Second, the sector has experienced sustained and growing high losses in the distribution segment, impacting the companies’ financial standing. Third, the lack of cost recovery from tariffs, combined with the abovementioned high system costs and losses, has resulted in the lack of financial sustainability in the sector. Finally, the DR also has the second highest per capita carbon dioxide (CO2) emission in the region, reflecting opportunities for Public Disclosure energy efficiency (EE) particularly in the building and industry segments. However, the DR is also known for its abundant natural resources and biodiversity. Its geographical location, beaches, and productive landscapes have enabled robust development within the agricultural and tourism sectors. Over the past years the country has expressed a strong commitment to improving its commitment towards a sustainable development pathway. In December 2020, the Government issued updated NDC goals with an increase in its climate ambition by committing to reducing GHG emissions by 27 percent, compared with business-as-usual by 2030. The poverty rate increased during 2021 to 23.9 percent, representing over 300,000 people falling into poverty since the pandemic crisis began. Approximately 5.6 per cent of the country’s population is made up of immigrants. Although people of Haitian origin continue to be the most represented migrant population in the DR, there has been a significant increase in the number of Venezuelans in recent years. The DR receives people in increasingly vulnerable conditions who, due to their degree of social and economic vulnerability, cannot apply for regularization. The Project aims to support the Government’s goal in achieving energy and fiscal savings through the reduction of carbon intensity of energy uses in public buildings. This includes hospitals and schools with vulnerable population groups that may be affected during civil works. D.2 Overview of Borrower’s Institutional Capacity for Managing Environmental and Social Risks and Impacts The project will be implemented by the Ministry of Energy and Mines (MEM) through a Project Implementation Unit (PIU) to be financed by the project, for which expert consultants in key areas will be hired, including E&S risk management experts. The PIU will, amongst others, ensure compliance with WB financial management and procurement regulations, carry out E&S risk management, liaise with the WB, monitor and report on progress. The E&S Jan 09, 2025 Page 4 of 11 The World Bank Dominican Republic Energy Efficiency And Rooftop Solar Project (P181424) capacity assessment of MEM shows limited experience implementing WB-financed projects and limited experience with the ESF, including with the implementation, supervision, and reporting on E&S risk management measures and instruments. The PIU will support the development of the investments financed by the Project, build the capacity of relevant ministries and entities (in particular key partners such as the Ministry of Education and of Health), and provide TA to MEM to develop the institutional and regulatory framework, standards, and market to support energy efficiency and renewable energy investments. The draft ESCP, prepared and disclosed by the Client prior to Appraisal, include specific commitments regarding the hiring and/or designation of at least one (1) environmental specialist and one (1) social specialist as part of the PIU/MEM, E&S risk management and instruments, ESF training and additional capacity building during implementation. The Project Operational Manual (POM) will also describe these arrangements. While Phase 1 and 2 support different investments and are implemented by different agencies (Phase 1 by three energy distribution companies-EDEs), the preparation of Phase 2 to be implemented by MEM drew on Phase 1 lessons, particularly regarding early and constant stakeholder engagement and extensive capacity building for key stakeholders. II. SUMMARY OF ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL (ES) RISKS AND IMPACTS A. Environmental and Social Risk Classification (ESRC) Moderate A.1 Environmental Risk Rating Moderate Public Disclosure The environmental risk rating for Phase 2 of the MPA is considered moderate at this stage. The Project will support TA and investments in energy efficiency and renewable energy. The latter includes improvements in building control systems, rooftop solar systems, battery storage for selected public buildings in urban and semi-urban areas, and safe disposal of used equipment and materials. Anticipated key concerns for potential environmental risks and impacts are mostly related to the infrastructure works needed for the installation of rooftop solar systems, the subsequent maintenance of rooftop solar systems and other equipment, storage and handling of potentially hazardous chemicals (in batteries) and materials (in photovoltaic cells used in solar panels), fire and electrical hazards during installation and operation, and disposal of equipment with high global warming potentials (GWP) refrigerants. Environmental risks and impacts are expected to be site-specific, short-term, and effectively mitigated, subject to the establishment of proper E&S measures. The Project will positively and indirectly affect the environment by replacing and reducing the use of other energy sources. Furthermore, the Project will promote climate change mitigation by scaling up renewable energy and promoting energy efficiency to decarbonize the country. Moderate A.2 Social Risk Rating The project is expected to have positive social impacts through energy efficiency efforts and generation of employment for civil works. Key social risks relate to the potential of forced and child labor in the global supply chain for solar panels and solar components and thus in the procurement of solar panels to be installed on rooftops of public buildings, which is a major component of the project. Migrant workers’ rights and discrimination by nationality and exclusion from project benefits such as employment opportunities in relation to relevant regular migrants from Haiti and Venezuela is another social risk considered for this project. It is expected that all activities will take place within the current footprint of project sites (public buildings) and will therefore not involve land acquisition or result Jan 09, 2025 Page 5 of 11 The World Bank Dominican Republic Energy Efficiency And Rooftop Solar Project (P181424) in economic displacement. Some labor and community health and safety risks may be associated with civil works with low to moderate social risks, including engagement between workers and local community members. Additionally, works in administrative buildings, hospitals, and schools, might cause inconvenience and health and safety risks for public servants and visitors, patients and health personnel, and students and educational staff respectively, reason why they might have to be relocated temporarily. B. Environment and Social Standards (ESS) that Apply to the Activities Being Considered B.1 Relevance of Environmental and Social Standards ESS1 - Assessment and Management of Environmental and Social Risks and Impacts Relevant The project will finance the implementation of energy efficiency measures in up to 450 buildings and rooftop solar PV installations in up to 1,500 buildings, with a number of these buildings receiving both types of intervention. The exact location of works will be identified during project implementation; however, the Project will prioritize public administration, education, and health buildings as critical sectors with maximal societal impact. The core E&S instrument to assess and manage the above mentioned potential key E&S risks and impacts resulting from this project consists of a project level Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF). During the preparation phase, the Borrower has prepared and disclosed a draft ESMF, which will be finalized, consulted, disclosed, and adopted within ninety (90) days of Project’s effectiveness. The ESMF is in line with the ESSs and the World Bank Group (WBG) Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) Guidelines and national legislation requirements as deemed applicable. The ESMF identifies and evaluates positive and negative, direct and indirect impacts E&S risks and impacts Public Disclosure and outlines general E&S mitigation measures in accordance with the mitigation hierarchy. As such, the ESMF includes approximately 17 specific E&S plans to manage particular E&S risks and impacts, including integral plans for electronic and electrical waste, solid and liquid waste, occupational health and safety, traffic management, life and fire safety, emergency preparedness, temporary relocation for personnel, patients and students to avoid health and safety risks, SEA/SH and gender based violence prevention, amongst others. The finalized version of the ESMF will also include detailed guidance for the preparation of simplified subproject Environmental and Social Management Plans (ESMPs) during implementation. All simplified subproject ESMPs will be proportional to subproject risks and impacts will be prepared once activities are defined and locations are known. Subproject ESMPs will be locally consulted and disclosed before launching the bidding process and will be included in the bidding documents and subsequent contracts. Based on these ESMPs, the contractors will develop and implement their own contractor’s ESMPs (C-ESMPs), and the E&S specialists of the PIU and supervisory firms will monitor E&S compliance. TA to be financed will be consistent with the ESF, particularly ESS1’s requirements, as relevant and appropriate to the nature of the potential risks and impacts identified for the TA activities and included in the terms of reference for these activities. ESS10 - Stakeholder Engagement and Information Disclosure Relevant Key stakeholders include government entities of public buildings eligible for project support and the local communities and users of these buildings. The Client has prepared and disclosed a draft Stakeholder Engagement Plan (SEP). The Client will update, consult, disclose, and adopt a final SEP within ninety (90) days after the project Effective date. The draft SEP includes a mapping of relevant stakeholders (these include: governmental institutions whose buildings will be selected for rooftop solar panel installation and other energy consumption reduction Jan 09, 2025 Page 6 of 11 The World Bank Dominican Republic Energy Efficiency And Rooftop Solar Project (P181424) measures, users of such buildings such as governmental authorities and functionaries, hospital and educational staff, patients and students, nearby residential buildings or businesses that might be affected by traffic disruptions, local communities and civil society organizations that represent concerns of vulnerable groups), a stakeholder engagement strategy, a plan for consultations throughout the project life cycle, channels and mechanisms to ensure effective disclosure of information, and an accessible project-level grievance mechanism. The draft SEP, ESMP and project design were consulted with interested parties by MEM in July and August 2024. Different modalities were used: a face-to-face workshop with representatives of vulnerable groups, field visits and interviews with groups representing potentially affected parties in some of the communities where project activities were carried out, as well as a virtual survey amongst institutions that will be benefitting from project activities. The consultations included the participation of 18 people representing interested and affected parties. These include 4 institutions that work with vulnerable groups, 6 institutions affected and/or direct beneficiaries of the project, and 6 organizations, businesses and community actors. The survey was responded to by 6 institutions (50% of the institutions that received the form). Feedback received included: (1) interest in promoting good participatory practices and dissemination of information regarding the monitoring and compliance of project execution; (2) email is the most preferred channel of communication, followed by reports and face-to-face meetings; (3) the project's communication strategy should include measures for people with visual and auditive disabilities; (4) an additional step could be added to the project's proposed grievance mechanism verifying compliance or non-compliance of solutions offered before closing the case as this would increase transparency and satisfaction of interested parties. With reference to E&S risks presented, 20% of respondents did not provide an answer to the question(s) asked, however, of the 80% who answered, none had doubts or comments regarding identified risks. The main concern expressed by potentially affected people is that MEM and contractors ensure a plan for the circulation of vehicles and trucks when these unload building materials so Public Disclosure access to businesses is not blocked. The MEM assured that there will be a logistics plan for the circulation of loading and unloading vehicles (included in the ESMF). Participants also raised concerns about work hours that could interfere with parish services. The MEM assured that the work will be carried out during normal working hours (8am- 5pm). In the event of working after hours, a notification mechanism will be created for affected parties (included in the ESMF). ESS2 - Labor and Working Conditions Relevant The Project will involve direct and contracted workers. During preparation the use of the Borrower’s Framework for labor and working conditions was assessed, including through the World Bank-financed Overview Assessment for the Dominican Republic. On the basis of this assessment it was decided to use the Borrower Framework for ESS2. It was also determined that an LMP is not required and that labor and working condition requirements are stated in the ESCP and incorporated into the ESMF. To ensure the health and safety of workers, the ESMF includes an Occupational Health and Safety Plan (OHSP) in line with WBG EHS Guidelines and GIIP and incorporates the use of PPE, incident investigation and reporting, recording and reporting of non-conformances, emergency preparedness and response procedures, and training for workers. OHS hazards may include: (i) working at height; (ii) slips, trips, and falls; (iii) material and manual handling; (iv) failure to use proper PPE; and (v) exposure to hazardous substances. Bidding documents will include requirements for OHS, non-discrimination, equal opportunity, prevention of forced and child labor, and a Code of Conduct with SEA/SH provisions. Procurement of solar panels is a major component and risk mitigation measures will be included in the procurement process. ESS3 - Resource Efficiency and Pollution Prevention and Management Relevant Jan 09, 2025 Page 7 of 11 The World Bank Dominican Republic Energy Efficiency And Rooftop Solar Project (P181424) Potential sources of pollution (including hazardous and nonhazardous wastes, chemicals, and materials) from the installation of energy efficiency measures and rooftop solar PV installations, including from minor infrastructure works, equipment installation and disposal activities are expected. In particular, electric and electronical wastes resulting from the installation can have an adverse impact on the environment and human health if not properly handled, transported, and disposed of. The ESMF assesses the risks associated with these activities and include general mitigation measures for resource efficiency and pollution management following the mitigation hierarchy and in line with ESS3 requirements, WBG’s EHS Guidelines, and national law. Specific mitigation measures, including those to ensure the safe management of materials and waste will be included in subsequent Subproject ESMP during implementation as needed. Installation of solar PV systems will support the integration of RE sources to the grid, further advancing GHG emission reduction goals. Thus, during preparation an estimate of the Project's GHG was carried out using the applicable WB GHG accounting methodologies. Based on the available data, over the economic lifetime of the project (25 years), the interventions under Components 1 and 2 will increase emissions by an accumulated total of 1.19 million tCO2-eq. This is driven by the construction of solar panels and energy efficiency investment in schools and other public buildings, which will generate clean power and reduce demand thereby replacing fossil fuels (solar will be responsible for 64 percent of the total emission reductions or 0.76 million tCO2-eq and EE will be responsible for 36 percent or 0.43 million tCO2-eq). During project implementation and once more information on the specific technologies to be applied to each project investment becomes available, the environmental specialist of the PIU with support of the Bank will revise and update the GHG estimation accordingly. ESS4 - Community Health and Safety Relevant Some impacts from civil works (i.e., EE measures such as EE windows, shading, wall and roof insulation, and cool Public Disclosure surfaces, and installation of rooftop solar panels) may cause inconvenience to neighboring residences and businesses, including noise, incremental amount of construction waste, traffic disruptions due to the use of vehicle movement, and health and safety hazards. Risks from the installation and maintenance of rooftop solar systems, including fire and electrical hazards will be managed through mitigation measures included in the ESMF and included in subproject ESMPs, including traffic management, temporary relocation for personnel, patients and students to avoid health and safety risks, SEA/SH and gender based violence prevention, and measures to prevent/minimize the risk of panels coming loose during heavy winds and storms. ESS5 - Land Acquisition, Restrictions on Land Use and Involuntary Resettlement Not Currently Relevant It is expected that all activities will take place within the current footprint of project sites (public buildings) and will therefore not involve land acquisition or result in economic displacement. ESS6 - Biodiversity Conservation and Sustainable Management of Living Natural Relevant Resources The Standard is relevant as some project activities may result in some negative impacts to the biodiversity (i.e., bird nesting) living in the buildings to be selected. However, given that all public building are not located within or in the proximity of any critical or sensitive natural habitats, including designated National Protected Areas and their buffer zones, these potential impacts are not considered significant. The final version of the ESMF will include a screening procedure to be adopted during implementation to each subproject to ensure that subproject ESMPs considers all the necessary measures to adequately manage and mitigate any potential impacts to the existing biodiversity that Jan 09, 2025 Page 8 of 11 The World Bank Dominican Republic Energy Efficiency And Rooftop Solar Project (P181424) could be present in these buildings. As needed, each subproject ESMP will include a biodiversity plan, incorporating a biodiversity baseline, tailored to the risks and impacts identified and evaluated, which will be need to be monitored throughout the life cycle of the subproject as stated in the ESCP. ESS7 - Indigenous Peoples/Sub-Saharan African Historically Underserved Traditional Not Currently Relevant Local Communities There are no social groups in the Dominican Republic that fulfill the ESS7 criteria of Indigenous Peoples. ESS8 - Cultural Heritage Relevant The standard is relevant as a precautionary measure. Since all civil works are expected to take place within existing footprint of project sites (public buildings) the project is not expected to have risks to cultural heritage. However, some of the public buildings included in the project may be considered as cultural heritage value. The final version of the ESMF will include a screening procedure to be adopted during implementation to each subproject to ensure that subproject ESMPs considers all the necessary measures to adequately manage and mitigate any potential impacts to cultural or historic heritage. If affirmative, coordinate with the relevant national authorities and draft, consult, disclose, adopt, and implement a Cultural Heritage Management Plan (CHMP) as part of the ESMPs, in accordance with procedures described in the ESMF. ESS9 - Financial Intermediaries Not Currently Relevant The project will not involve financial intermediaries. Public Disclosure B.2 Legal Operational Policies that Apply OP 7.50 Operations on International Waterways No OP 7.60 Operations in Disputed Areas No B.3 Other Salient Features Use of Borrower Framework In Part During preparation the use of the Borrower’s Framework for labor and working conditions was assessed, including through the World Bank-financed Overview Assessment for the Dominican Republic. On the basis of this assessment it was decided to use the Borrower Framework for ESS2. It was also determined that an LMP is not required and that labor and working condition requirements are stated in the ESCP and are incorporated into the ESMF (OHS). Use of Common Approach No NA Jan 09, 2025 Page 9 of 11 The World Bank Dominican Republic Energy Efficiency And Rooftop Solar Project (P181424) C. Overview of Required Environmental and Social Risk Management Activities C.1 What Borrower environmental and social analyses, instruments, plans and/or frameworks are planned or required by implementation? The Client has prepared and disclosed a draft ESCP, draft SEP and draft ESMF, and carried out consultations and other stakeholder engagement activities during project preparation. Findings of the consultations are reflected in the draft SEP. During preparation the use of the Borrower’s Framework for labor and working conditions was assessed, including through the World Bank-financed Overview Assessment for the Dominican Republic. On the basis of this assessment it was decided to use the Borrower Framework for ESS2. It was also determined that an LMP is not required and that labor and working condition requirements are stated in the ESCP and incorporated into the ESMF (OHS). Specific commitments in the ESCP include E&S staff to be hired and/or designated to the PIU/MEM; E&S risk management and instruments; ESF training and capacity building during implementation; strengthening, maintaining and monitoring of a project grievance mechanism during project implementation; maintaining and monitoring a separate grievance mechanism for project workers; and that bidding documents will include requirements for OHS, non-discrimination, equal opportunity, prevention of forced and child labor (including Bank forced labor bidder declarations and contractual provisions related to the procurement of solar panels), and a Code of Conduct with SEA/SH provisions. The ESCP also commits MEM to update, consult, disclose, and adopt final versions of the SEP and ESMF within 90 days after Effectiveness. . Public Disclosure Subproject ESMPs proportional to subproject risks will be prepared once activities are defined and locations known based on the ESMF. ESMPs will be locally consulted and disclosed before launching the bidding process and will be included in the bidding documents and subsequent contracts. Based on these ESMPs, the contractors will develop and implement their own contractor’s ESMPs (C-ESMPs). The Bank will carry out implementation support missions biannually to monitor progress, assess E&S performance of the Project, evaluate results, and provide the Client with technical support to resolve E&S challenges and build capacity. III. CONTACT POINT World Bank Task Team Leader: Huong Mai Nguyen Title: Senior Energy Specialist Email: hnguyen15@worldbank.org IV. FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT Jan 09, 2025 Page 10 of 11 The World Bank Dominican Republic Energy Efficiency And Rooftop Solar Project (P181424) The World Bank 1818 H Street, NW Washington, D.C. 20433 Telephone: (202) 473-1000 Web: http://www.worldbank.org/projects V. APPROVAL Task Team Leader(s): Huong Mai Nguyen ADM Environmental Specialist: Fabiola Maria Lucia Mercado Jaldin ADM Social Specialist: Ingrid Schreuel Public Disclosure Jan 09, 2025 Page 11 of 11