Energy Planning Tools for Humanitarian Practitioners - Revision history

Katherine Patterson at 11:19, 4 March 2026

2026-03-04T11:19:48Z

Katherine Patterson: Added files for using multi-sectoral needs assessment tool

2025-04-24T08:23:18Z

Added files for using multi-sectoral needs assessment tool

Katherine Patterson: Katherine Patterson moved page Planning Tools for Humanitarian Energy Practitioners to Energy Planning Tools for Humanitarian Practitioners

2025-04-21T06:11:21Z

Katherine Patterson moved page Planning Tools for Humanitarian Energy Practitioners to Energy Planning Tools for Humanitarian Practitioners

Katherine Patterson: Katherine Patterson moved page Energy Tools for Practitioners to Planning Tools for Humanitarian Energy Practitioners

2025-04-21T06:09:13Z

Katherine Patterson moved page Energy Tools for Practitioners to Planning Tools for Humanitarian Energy Practitioners

Lisafeldmann at 07:22, 8 April 2025

2025-04-08T07:22:21Z

Katherine Patterson: /* Energy Systems Planning Tools */

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Energy Systems Planning Tools

Katherine Patterson: /* Energy Needs Assessment Questionnaires */

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Energy Needs Assessment Questionnaires

Katherine Patterson: /* Carbon Calculators */

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Carbon Calculators

Katherine Patterson: /* Energy Needs Assessment Questionnaires */

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Energy Needs Assessment Questionnaires

Katherine Patterson: /* Energy Systems Planning Tools */

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Energy Systems Planning Tools

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 * Carbon Calculators
-This list of tools is a living document that will be continually updated as new tools are identified and partners provide feedback on those which are most useful in different contexts and for practitioners with varying levels of expertise. Partners interested in contributing to the research process can contact [mailto:energy@unitar.org energy@unitar.org].
+This list of tools is a living document that will be continually updated as new tools are identified and partners provide feedback on those which are most useful in different contexts and for practitioners with varying levels of expertise. Partners interested in contributing to the research process can contact [Mailto:Energy.gpa@unops.org energy.gpa@unops.org].
 === Energy Systems Planning Tools ===
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 and [[:File:2025 MSNA Energy Modules.xlsx|modules Excel template]]
 |Initial identification of needs
-|Contains multiple questionnaires, indicators and associated household survey questions for the energy module. For questions, guidance or further support, [mailto:energy@unitar.org contact energy@unitar.org].
+|Contains multiple questionnaires, indicators and associated household survey questions for the energy module. For questions, guidance or further support, contact [mailto:energy.gpa@unops.org energy.gpa@unops.org].
 |-
 |Toolbox for Energy Assessments in Refugee Settlements and Host Communities

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 |-
 |Multi-Sectoral Needs Assessment (MSNA) indicators / guidance
-|REACH and GPA review and support
+|[https://www.impact-initiatives.org/ IMPACT] and [https://www.humanitarianenergy.org/thematic-working-areas/edm-training/ GPA]
-|Upon request
+|[[:File:2025 MSNA Energy Guidance.pdf|Guidance document]]
-([mailto:energy@unitar.org energy@unitar.org])
+and [[:File:2025 MSNA Energy Modules.xlsx|modules Excel template]]
 |Initial identification of needs
-|Contains multiple questionnaires, indicators and associated household survey questions for the energy module
+|Contains multiple questionnaires, indicators and associated household survey questions for the energy module. For questions, guidance or further support, [mailto:energy@unitar.org contact energy@unitar.org].
 |-
 |Toolbox for Energy Assessments in Refugee Settlements and Host Communities

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	\|Includes carbon emissions from cooking at displacement settings.		\|Includes carbon emissions from cooking at displacement settings.
	\|}		\|}
		+	[[Category:Humanitarian Energy]]
		+	[[Category:Tools]]
		+	[[Category:Questionnaires / Interviews]]

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 !Developer
 !Uses
-!Type of Services Provided
+!Services Provided
 !Designs Provided
 !Customisable Parameters
-!Technical knowedge needed
+!Technical Knowledge Needed
 !Cost Estimate Included
 !Cost to Use

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 !Developer
 !Availability
-!Application Phase
+!Application Stage
 !Comments
 |-
 |Multi-Sectoral Needs Assessment (MSNA) indicators / guidance
 |REACH and GPA review and support
-|Upon request ([mailto:energy@unitar.org energy@unitar.org])
+|Upon request
 |Initial identification of needs
 |Contains multiple questionnaires, indicators and associated household survey questions for the energy module
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 |Upon request
 |Initial identification of needs
-|Intensive questionnaire covering all related energy needs of households and community
+|Intensive questionnaire covering all related energy needs of households and community.
 |}

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	=== Carbon Calculators ===		=== Carbon Calculators ===
		+	{\| class="wikitable"
		+	\|+
		+	!Tool Name
		+	!Developer
		+	!Service provided
		+	!Designs provided
		+	!Customisable Parameters
		+	!Technical Knowledge Needed
		+	!Cost Estimate Provided
		+	!Cost to Use
		+	!Other Comments
		+	\|-
		+	\|[https://www.climate-charter.org/humanitarian-carbon-calculator/?mc_phishing_protection_id=28048-cedhffn0s0v87m293gdg Humanitarian Carbon Calculator (HCC)]
		+	\|The Climate and Environment Charter and International Committee of the Red Cross
		+	\|GHG emissions
		+	\|GHG emissions baseline, endline
		+	\|Yes
		+	\|High technical knowledge required
		+	\|Yes
		+	\|Yes
		+	\|Based on the GHG Protocol international standard. Complex tool.
		+
		+	Looks at variety of sectors, including energy, goods and services, travels, goods, distributed products, and transportation.
		+	\|-
		+	\|[https://tims.unhcr.org/tss/apps Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Calculator for Displacement Contexts]
		+	\|UNHCR, Geneva Technical Hub (GTH) and the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne, funded by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC)
		+	\|GHG emissions
		+	\|GHG emissions baseline, endline
		+	\|No
		+	\|Requires basic technical knowledge
		+	\|Yes
		+	\|Yes
		+	\|Includes carbon emissions from cooking at displacement settings.
		+	\|}

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	=== Energy Needs Assessment Questionnaires ===		=== Energy Needs Assessment Questionnaires ===
		+	{\| class="wikitable"
		+	\|+
		+	!Tool Name
		+	!Developer
		+	!Availability
		+	!Application Phase
		+	!Comments
		+	\|-
		+	\|Multi-Sectoral Needs Assessment (MSNA) indicators / guidance
		+	\|REACH and GPA review and support
		+	\|Upon request ([mailto:energy@unitar.org energy@unitar.org])
		+	\|Initial identification of needs
		+	\|Contains multiple questionnaires, indicators and associated household survey questions for the energy module
		+	\|-
		+	\|Toolbox for Energy Assessments in Refugee Settlements and Host Communities
		+	\|GIZ / EnDev
		+	\|[https://energypedia.info/images/5/5f/Toolbox_for_Energy_Assessments_in_Refugee_Settlements_and_Host_Communities.pdf Online]
		+	\|Initial identification of needs
		+	\|Covers general situations, cooking energy, electricity, business opportunities, and implementation. The assessment includes guidance on training of enumerators and sampling methods, as well as how to analyse the results.
		+	\|-
		+	\|World Bank Multi-Tier Framework Household Energy Questionnaire
		+	\|World Bank in collaboration with SEforALL
		+	\|Upon request
		+	\|Initial identification of needs
		+	\|Intensive questionnaire covering all related energy needs of households and community
		+	\|}

	=== Carbon Calculators ===		=== Carbon Calculators ===

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 !Designs Provided
 !Customisable Parameters
 !Cost Estimate Included
 !Cost to Use
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 |Action  Against Hunger and acciona.org, funded by EU
 |Community facilities and households
+|Energy assessment and design
+|Rooftop solar, mini-grids
+|No
+|Little / no technical knowledge needed
+|Yes
+|Yes
 |-
 |[https://electrifydisplacement.homerenergy.com/ HOMER Enable Tool]
 |HOMER  Energy, funded by ESMAP
+|Community facilities and households
+|Energy assessment and design
+|Rooftop solar, mini-grids, hybrid
+|Yes
+|Requires basic technical knowledge
+|Yes
+|Yes
 |-
-|HOMER Powering Health Tool
+|[https://poweringhealth.homerenergy.com/ HOMER Powering Health Tool]
+|HOMER Energy, funded by ESMAP and USAID
+|Health facilities
+|Energy assessment and design
+|Rooftop solar, mini-grids, hybrid
+|Yes
+|Requires basic technical knowledge
+|Yes
+|Yes
 |-
-|Solar Energy Advisory Tool (SEAT)
+|[https://sheltercluster.org/resources/pages/eth-global-shelter-cluster-solar-energy-tool Solar Energy Advisory Tool (SEAT)]
 |ETH University in Zurich, Global Shelter Cluster, and Design to Production Agency
+|Community facilities
+|Energy assessment only
+|Rooftop solar, mini-grids
+|Yes
+|Little / no technical knowledge needed
+|No
+|Yes
 |}