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IIEC Awarded Phase 2 of DSM/EE Project in Lao PDR
In September 2013, the IIEC was awarded the Demand Side Management and Energy Efficiency Phase 2 (DSM/EE II) Project by the Electricite Du Laos (EDL). This project is part of a grant from the World Bank to the Government of Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR).
Based on the successful design and implementation of pilot DSM activities and projects as well as the action plan developed in Phase 1 by IIEC, EDL requested support from World Bank for Phase 2 in order to scale up the DSM activities and projects at a country level.
Therefore, under DSM/EE II, IIEC will be tasked with:
- Implementation of a comprehensive Public Sector EE Program,
- Implementation of Large Scale EE Lighting Program for Residential and Small Commercial Sector
- Capacity Building of New DSM Cell Staff and Energy Coordinators
- Design and Implementation of Consumer Awareness and Behavioral Program
- Design and Implementation of EE Appliance Standards and Labeling Program
- Assessment and Implementation of Pilot DSM Program Options for Agriculture, Commercial and Industrial Sector
- Upgrading of the Energy Use Database
The large scale distribution of CFLs nationwide is due to commence in October 2013 in the Southern provinces and in November 2013 in the Northern part of Lao PDR.
Advertising campaign on the distribution of 200,000 compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulbs to households nationwide,
issued on September 26, 2013
For further information, please contact Sirikul Prasitpianchai - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
