UNDP LTA
Awarded under a two-year Long-Term Agreement (LTA), FREE energy was commissioned by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to conduct Level 1 & 2 energy audits for a diverse range of facilities across Lebanon. This nationwide initiative, launched in March 2025, aims to systematically identify opportunities for enhancing energy efficiency, upgrading electrical infrastructure, and supporting the integration of solar solutions wherever feasible.
The audits cover facilities of varying types, including schools, hospitals, technical institutes, and military buildings, many of which face long-standing challenges such as outdated infrastructure, high energy consumption, and reliability issues. For example, at the Lebanese University Hadath campus, assessments highlighted critical issues across HVAC systems, lighting installations, electrical panels, water pumping equipment, and building envelope integrity. These inefficiencies not only raise operational costs but also affect occupant comfort and safety.
Through this engagement, FREE energy’s team has identified targeted Energy Conservation Measures (ECMs). In Hadath, recommendations included the replacement of outdated fluorescent and halogen lighting with LED technology, installation of occupancy and daylight sensors, and optimization of chiller operation and fan coil unit control to cut cooling loads. On the electrical side, upgrading distribution panels and improving transformer efficiency were also highlighted as priorities. In addition, solar PV solutions were proposed for rooftop spaces, both to reduce reliance on diesel generation and to stabilize energy supply for the most critical loads.
As part of this nationwide program, FREE Energy delivers detailed technical reports, photographic documentation, and tailored ECM proposals for each audited site. These outputs equip UNDP with a clear understanding of existing inefficiencies and the most effective pathways to achieve energy savings, sustainability, and improved resilience across Lebanon’s facilities.
