User:Energy efficiency centre (FNCCI)

Energy Efficiency – Why? A reliable and affordable supply of energy is essential for economic development. Nowadays Nepal’s economy is struggling with energy shortage. For example during load shedding time the industries have to generate electricity by diesel generators at the triple price. Due to raising fossil fuel prices the economic burden for the Nepalese economy will be even higher in the future than today. Energy efficiency could play an important role to overcome the current energy crisis in the country. Previous experiences have shown that there are huge saving potentials in both thermal as well as electrical energy. A more energy efficient Nepalese industry will be more productive and competitive on the international markets. Enhancing efficient use of energy will also slow down the growth of energy demand and, thus, reduce the investment costs in the generation sector. Therefore, there is a substantial need for a highly competent think tank which brings energy efficiency on the top agenda and provides energy efficiency related services in Nepal. The new Energy Efficiency Centre (EEC) is aiming at the provision of those activities and services.

Who are we? EEC is an autonomous Centre functioning under the umbrella of Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce & Industries (FNCCI). It is established in collaboration with the Hotel Association of Nepal (HAN), Nepal Banker’s Association (NBA) and Federation of Nepalese Small & Cottage Industries (FNCSI) and with the support from the Water and Energy Commission Secretariat (WECS), Ministry of Industry (MoI) and Ministry of Environment (MoE). In the initial phase the German International Cooperation (GIZ) is supporting EEC technically and financially. The EEC is run on non-profit principles. However, it will generate self-sustaining revenue through the provision of services like trainings, energy auditing or consultancy services in the field of energy efficiency.

Vision & Mission The EEC is a centre of excellence and think tank working to foster the efficient energy use in the Nepalese economy in order to enhance sustainable development. EEC will develop, through training and knowledge sharing, competent human resources in the field of energy efficiency. The centre will also provide professional energy efficiency services to the industrial community and act as a bridge between government and private sector in formulation of energy efficiency policies.

Objectives EEC’s objectives are: •	To become the leading national Center of Excellence in the field of energy efficiency in Nepal. •	To be a platform for exchange and development of energy efficiency knowledge, •	To build up capacity in this field, •	To introduce and carry out energy efficiency interventions, •	To act as a think tank for policy advisory services  Where are we? The head office of the EEC is located at the secretariat of FNCCI in Kathmandu. For a smooth coordination, implementation and monitoring of the EE services to the industries it is envisaged to establish energy efficiency cells at district level in the affiliated local chambers.

Benefits

EEC will conduct awareness raising activities on energy efficiency and build up a fundamental database on energy efficiency issues in the Nepalese private sector. EEC will provide training on energy efficiency issues and act as a certifying agency in the field. EEC is going to conduct energy auditing for enterprises aiming at reduction of their energy costs and, thus, production cost. EEC will provide for the bankers the access to this new market of energy efficiency investment. EEC is also going to give advisory services on formulation of energy efficiency policies and to develop strategies with a thrust on self-regulation and market principles. EEC will be a platform for the private and public sectors to discuss energy efficiency related policies and regulations. If you are interested in our work, please, do not hesitate to contact us.   Services

The EEC is the first agency in Nepal that takes the responsibility to foster the efficient use of energy in Nepal and will be a professional service provider in this field. The following main activities are envisaged to be conducted:

1.Documentation, information & awareness raising EEC will conduct awareness raising activities to bring the issue of energy efficiency on the agenda of all involved stakeholders. Seminars, brochures and manuals related to the topic will be prepared, provided and disseminated.

2.Baseline study on energy efficiency issues EEC will conduct a baseline study on energy consumption in the Nepalese industry that will serve to assess the efficiency potentials and, in the following, to quantify the reached energy conservation after implementing energy efficiency measures. 3.Training & certifying of energy auditors and energy managers EEC is committed to conduct qualified trainings for energy auditors and energy managers. It is also concerned about the establishment of professional certification for Nepal in this field.

4.Conducting energy audits Having qualified energy auditors, EEC will provide professional energy auditing services to the Nepalese industry.

5.Certifying agency for energy efficiency investment Once the centre has built competencies EEC may also work as certifying agency for energy efficiency investments. That means financial plans on energy efficiency investment are certified by EEC to ensure the payback period of provided loans.

6.EE policy advisory services EEC aims at building a bridge between private and public stakeholders. The centre is committed to provide energy efficiency related policy research and to support the government of Nepal in formulating and enforcing energy efficiency related legislations.

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If you are a business man ...get information about energy saving opportunities in your company and participate in our energy survey. We can also provide you professional support for an energy audit. If you are an engineer... ... apply for our energy manager and auditor trainings that will start soon. If you are a banker... ...participate in our awareness raising seminars and explore the new market of energy efficiency investment. If you are a energy auditor... ...register in our database of energy efficiency professionals.