EBRD supports district heating upgrade in Dushanbe EBRD supports district heating upgrade in Dushanbe First project under the EBRD Green Cities in Tajikistan Project to have a significant climate impact through CO 2 reductions and water savings The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is committing funds to overhaul the district heating system in Dushanbe, the capital of Tajikistan. The country’s first project under the EBRD Green Cities programme will reduce the environmental impact of the municipal utility. A financing package of up to US$10 million, consisting of a US$ 5 million sovereign loan and a US$ 5 million grant, will be provided to the District Heating Company of Dushanbe. The package will be used to restore, upgrade and extend the existing district heating network and to overhaul pumping stations.