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Pacific Islands
Under the Promoting Energy Efficiency in the Pacific - Phase II (PEEP II) Project, IIEC conducted a training program to support the development of EE projects in five Pacific Island Countries: the Cook Islands; Papua New Guinea; Samoa; Tonga; and Vanuatu. The training modules covered energy auditing, financial analysis, measurement and verification (M&V), contracting, marketing, and project management.

Energy Audit Training in Samoa

Vietnam
IIEC conducted several training programs in Vietnam covering the commercial, industrial and Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) sectors with funding from the World Bank, UNDP and ADB. A four-year program titled Commercial EE Pilot Program (CEEP) focused on the private sector (ESCOs, financial institutions and equipment suppliers) and EE project development, resulting in the implementation of 205 EE projects. In the industrial sector, the training focused on energy management practices for senior and middle management and investment-grade energy audits. In the SME sector, training was provided to potential ESCOs and energy efficient equipment suppliers.

Training Session for Equipment Manufacturers and Suppliers

Lao PDR
As a part of the World Bank funded Demand-Side Management and Energy Efficiency (DSM/EE) Project, IIEC conducted an advanced energy audit training program for DSM staff and energy coordinators at Electricite du Laos (EdL), and prepared a professional development program for EdL staff.

Advanced Energy Audit Training in Lao PDR

Kenya
IIEC delivered a detailed introductory and technical training on Standards and Labeling (S&L) to key implementers in Kenya. This project was part of the national S&L Programme, which was a 5-year initiative designed to remove barriers to market transformation of energy efficient products and services in Kenya. The program was funded by UNDP and supported by the Ministry of Industrialization and Enterprise Development.The training covered testing procedures, performance standards and certification for CFLs and fluorescent tubes, domestic and commercial refrigerators, air conditioners, and three-phase electric induction motors.

S&L Training in Kenya

Lebanon
For the Lebanese Center for Energy Conservation (LCEC) Project on Capacity Building of ESCOs, funded by UNDP, IIEC designed, developed and conducted training modules on EE project financial analysis and evaluation. The training materials included the development of an automated spreadsheet for the financial projection of project cash flow, income and balance sheet statements tailored for the Lebanese economy.

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Philippines
IIEC conducted a study that enabled the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to identify sustainable energy efficient investment opportunities in the commercial building sector. We also designed an effective and viable EE financing project to encourage collaborative undertakings between private stakeholders and IFC.
Under the UNDP funded Philippine Efficient Lighting Market Transformation Project (PELMATP), IIEC assessed consumer cooperatives, developed Energy Efficient Lighting (EEL) Micro Financing Models, conducted regional consultations and provided training to consumer cooperatives. We also negotiated the financing of bulk procurement arrangements with EEL suppliers, and enabled households to access EEL technologies using the micro financing model. The project assessed the capacity and training needs of financial institutions for financing EEL projects and developed and delivered a training program for them. In addition, our team developed promotional materials for EEL financing products and provided technical assistance to the Development Bank of the Philippines on EEL ESCO financing guidelines.
Under the Capacity Building to Remove Barriers to Renewable Energy Development in the Philippines Project, funded by UNDP, IIEC provided financial advice on the design of a Renewable Energy Guarantee Fund, Project Feasibility Fund, and Micro-Financing Fund. For the UNDP-funded Palawan New and Renewable Energy Livelihood Support Project, we designed an appropriate risk sharing delivery mechanism for solar home systems in Palawan.

Stakeholders' Meeting for Consumer and Housing Cooperatives on Micro Financing Schemes for Efficient Lighting

Mongolia
As part of the Commercialization of Super Insulated Buildings Project funded by UNDP, IIEC reviewed the financing systems and relevant legislation for energy efficient housing in Mongolia, and evaluated the financial mechanisms developed by the project staff. To step up financing for building energy efficient housing, our team proposed alternative funding mechanisms and formulated fund-raising guidelines.

Vietnam
IIEC assessed market opportunities for sustainability projects in Vietnam’s steel and chemical fertilizer sectors from the perspective of the financial institutions and service providers. The aim of the UNDP funded project – Strengthening Capacity on Climate Change Initiatives in the Industry and Trade Sectors – was to remove barriers in Vietnam’s industrial sector to adopting efficient processes and trade practices in order to achieve Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emission reductions, resilience to climate change, and increased industrial competiveness.
Under the Implementation of National EE Project, IIEC provided consultancy services to the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to carry out the following tasks: identifying financial barriers for EE projects; reviewing past and on-going energy efficiency financing programs in Vietnam; assessing the capacity of local financial institutions for funding efficiency projects, developing options for structuring a financing mechanism; making recommendations on how to enhance the capability of the financial institutions; and recommending suitable financial mechanisms for the identified projects.
Under the UNDP-funded Promoting Energy Conservation in Small and Medium Enterprises (PECSME) Project, IIEC developed and conducted EE project financial analysis and evaluation training modules. The training materials included an automated spreadsheet for the projected cash flow, income and balance sheet statements suited to the SMEs and the Vietnamese economy.

Malawi
IIEC developed the fund management strategies and work plan for an EE Revolving Fund to be established from the proceeds of the sale of CFLs in Malawi. The project aimed to reduce the overall system peak demand of Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi Ltd and to expand the level of electrification. The project included the procurement of 2 million CFLs, of which 1.3 million were installed free of charge in order to replace existing incandescent bulbs in the residential sector, small and medium enterprises and public buildings. The balance was sold to the commercial sector and proceeds of the sale were used to finance other EE projects through the EE Revolving Fund.

Maldives
IIEC designed the operating guidelines, project eligibility criteria, loan terms, borrowers’ eligibility criteria, and fund management terms and conditions for a RE Fund in the Maldives. IIEC also designed and conducted training for financial institutions and private entrepreneurs on project financing of RE projects and RE based livelihood projects. These activities supported the UNDP-funded Renewable Energy Technical Development and Applications Project.

Presentation of Guidelines for the RE Fund and Capacity Building for RE Project Financing

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Cambodia
In Cambodia, where electricity prices are among the highest in Asia, imported diesel is still the main fuel used for power generation, particularly in rural areas. As a result, low-income households have limited access to energy, which is a significant impediment to their economic prosperity. With support from the World Bank, IIEC implemented the Renewable Energy Promotion and Awareness Project to raise awareness about RE through television and radio advertisements and nationwide events in rural areas, leading to installation of 12,000 solar home systems in 7 provinces in Cambodia. IIEC conducted an assessment of RE stakeholders for scalable project investments, and stimulated discussions and workshops on rural RE opportunities among local commercial banks, rural electricity enterprises, and the Rural Electrification Fund (REF).

Philippines
Finding the most effective funding mechanism for RE has been a major challenge in the Philippines. As an implementer of the New and Renewable Energy and Livelihood Support Project, IIEC designed and piloted a risk-sharing funding mechanism in the province of Palawan to support RE. A portfolio of partial risk sharing guarantee funds was pilot tested to promote the commercialization of solar home systems. The Global Environment Facility (GEF) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) jointly funded the project.
Under the Philippine Energy Efficiency Project (PEEP), the use of LEDs in solar home systems was piloted in 223 households in off-grid areas of Aklan, Antique, Palawan, and Davao. The project scope included the procurement, installation and performance monitoring of the solar home systems, and resulted in an estimated 10,704 liters of avoided kerosene use per year.

Solar LED Public Lighting in Off-Grid Areas in the Philippines

India
IIEC developed a Scalable Program for the Productive Use of Methane from the Dairy Industry with funding from US EPA. Our team managed the project development process with three dairies in India, as well as the regulatory process of tariff setting. IIEC also helped install electricity generation equipment (micro-turbine and internal combustion engines) to enable the dairies to utilize the methane from the wastewater systems. Furthermore, we set up a large-scale distributed generation program for the dairy industry in partnership with the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy and state agencies involved in the promotion of RE technologies in various states of India.

Wastewater Treatment Plant

Thailand
IIEC, in partnership with the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems and the Joint Graduate School of Energy and Environment, implemented the Market Development for Solar Thermal Applications in Thailand (Soltherm Thailand) Project to revive the solar thermal market in Thailand. IIEC collaborated with the industry to strengthen its capacity and diversify its market segments in the residential, commercial and industrial sectors. The project resulted in the formation of the Thai Solar Thermal Association and the launch of government subsidies for solar thermal technology.
Implementation of Photovoltaic (PV) Standardization, Certification and Labeling for Thailand Project – under the European Union (EU)-Small Project Facility fund – led to harmonization of test standards across European and Thai solar industries, and to cooperation between respective test laboratories. For this project, IIEC carried out research and analysis of the solar PV industry, and provided technical assistance for incorporating International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) standards in the Thai PV standards, as well as recommendations for the development of a Thai PV quality label.

Our Achievements at a Glance

Pacific Islands
In the Pacific Islands, IIEC is the lead implementer of the Promoting Energy Efficiency in The Pacific - Phase 2 (PEEP2) Project, funded by the Asian Development Bank (ADB). This project covers the Cook Islands, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Tonga and Vanuatu, and aims to stimulate EE through demand-side improvements to energy use in each country’s residential, commercial, and government sectors. The project includes the development of an energy use database, EE policies, minimum energy performance standards (MEPS) for appliances, capacity building, and implementation of EE projects in residential, commercial and government buildings, as well as hotels and street lighting.

Malawi
IIEC designed and implemented a nationwide Compact Fluorescent Lamps (CFL) Program that replaced incandescent bulbs with 2 million CFLs in both the commercial and residential sectors. The verified demand savings of 65 MW during morning peak and 51 MW during evening peak enabled the utility, Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM), to significantly reduce daily load shedding and connect an additional 18,500 new customers to the grid.

India
IIEC carried out the first large-scale market driven CFL program in India under the United States Agency for International Development (USAID)-funded Energy Conservation and Commercialization II (ECO II) Project. The project was executed in partnership with the Bangalore Electricity Supply Company (BESCOM) and resulted in peak demand savings of 17 MW over a nine-month period.

Formal Launching of the USAID-funded BESCOM Efficient Lighting Program (BELP), a part of the ECOII Project in Bangalore, India

Philippines
IIEC was contracted by the Philippine Department of Energy to implement the US$46 million Philippine Energy Efficiency Project (PEEP). Supported by a loan from ADB, the project included large-scale implementation of several EE and DSM components. Activities included energy efficient lighting retrofits in 135 public buildings, distribution of 8.6 million CFLs, public and street lighting projects in several cities, and development of a Green Building Rating Scheme. The project impacts, confirmed by the Philippine Department of Energy, included demand savings of 248 MW and annual energy savings of 321.75 MWh.

Lao PDR
IIEC contributed significantly to the Lao PDR Demand-Side Management and Energy Efficiency Project since its inception in 2004. Our main activities comprised implementing EE measures in public buildings, and a nationwide residential lighting program.

Thailand
The introduction of Light Emitting Diodes (LED) street lighting in 6 municipalities, under the ADB-funded Mainstreaming Energy Efficiency Measures in Thai Municipalities (MEET) Project, resulted in the development of a business model for municipalities to undertake EE and DSM activities in partnership with the electric utility, Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA). MEET acted as a scalable business model, advancing methods for increasing lighting efficiency across other Thai municipalities.

Vietnam
IIEC was the lead consultant for an ADB-financed project to identify potential EE improvements in large, energy-intensive industries. Primary industries targeted by the program were cement, chemical, steel, beverage, and plastic. The key outputs included an EE Project Finance Model and the identification of over US$100 million investment opportunities in the steel and cement industries in Vietnam.

Our Achievements at a Glance