Financing: EBRD jointly with NEFCO and Eastern Europe Energy Efficiency and Environment Partnership (E5P)
Role of Municipal Development Institute, ltd: sub-contractor to DREBERIS, ltd.
Timeframe (for MDI): September 2017 – November 2018

The overall objectives of the Project were to (i) achieve significant energy savings through use of biogas received as a result of sludge digestion process for combined production of electricity and heat; (ii) improve sustainability of the Company operations; (iii) achieve reductions in greenhouse gas emissions; (iv) reduce volume of sludge with corresponding positive effect on the environment; and (v) improve quality of wastewater going through Poland to the Baltic Sea basin. 

The Project also worked to assist the Enterprise in improving its corporate governance and financial and operational performance, maintain financial ratios and other covenants, and ensure regular tariff reviews in order to ensure full cost recovery. The tasks also include development of a medium- to long-term Corporate Development Plan (CDP) and assistance to the Enterprise with the corporate planning process.

Tasks completed by MDI

1. Enterprise's staff was trained in development of a Stakeholder Engagement Plan (SEP), including a Stakeholder Analysis.
2. Template of a Stakeholder Engagement Plan was developed and provided to the Enterprise.
3. Consulting support was provided to the Enterprise to develop SEP and a Communication Plan for smooth communication between the Enterprise and end consumers and between the Enterprise and City Council for development of effective managerial decisions.
4. Enterprise received assistance to finalize SEP and Communication Plan.