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ECCJ / Small Group Discussion Presentation Group C

5th Multi-country Training Programme on Energy Conservation for ASEAN Countries
Group members
Mr Soe Win (Myanmar)
Mr Benjamin Marante (Philippines)
Mr Ong Chau Tuang (Singapore)
Ms Korakot Phupaiboon (Thailand)
Mr Tran Van Duy (Vietnam)
EC Legal System especially Energy Manager System mainly with public and non-profit organizations
THAILAND
  • Energy Conservation Promotion Act
  • Person Responsible for Energy - a person in Charge of promoting EE activities and responsible for all obligation prescribed by law.
PHILIPPINES
  • Government agencies have to assign Energy Conservation Officers
  • Directive from Department of Energy to encourage high energy consuming private companies to appoint Energy Managers who shall submit quarterly energy consumption report.
  • Two house bills pending in Congress related to EC and enhancing efficient use of energy
  • Energy Manager system in the initial stage of development
MYANMAR
  • No legislation on EC or Energy Manager System
SINGAPORE
  • EC regulations are stipulated in the Building Control Act - covers air-conditioning, ETTV, lighting, etc
  • Code of Practice on Air-conditioning & Mechanical Ventilation for Buildings and Code of Practice on Energy Efficient Standards for Building Services and Equipment
  • No legislation on Energy Manager System
  • Certified Energy Manager (CEM) System under development.
    • Three Levels - CEM (Associate), CEM (Professional) and CEM (Executive)
    • Training providers include Tertiary Institutions, SCOs and other private organization
  • Current stage - development of course structure and syllabuses completed. In the process of appointing training providers
VIETNAM
  • The government degree on EE and EC enforced on September 2003 mentioned EE:
    • Define designated energy consumer(Type 1, Type 2)
    • Period Report
    • Energy Manager
Common Problems and Counter Measures
Lack of Public Awareness
Problems Counter Measures
Low priority accorded to EE and EC •Articulation of importance of EE and EC by government officials and top management of companies
•Institution of EE and EC education programmes to: 
   - students
   - general public
   - industry
Problems Counter Measures
Low priority accorded to EE and EC •Establishment of Energy Labeling schemes for appliances and vehicles to enable consumers to make a more informed choice.
•Establishment of EE benchmarking for building and industry
Problems Counter Measures
Insufficient EC promotion activities and programmes •Government organizations to lead by visible actions on EE and EC
   - setting targets
   - instituting and sustaining
     EE and EC practices
•Establishment of campaigns
Problems Counter Measures
Insufficient EC promotion activities and programmes •Promotion through various avenues such as television, billboards, brochures, etc
•Establishment of recognition and award schemes at all levels – national, provincial, etc
Lack of Legislation and Policy
No legislation on EE and EC •Enactment of appropriate legislation on
   - design
   - operation and maintenance
•Development of  appropriate codes of practice to guide practitioners
Ineffective implementation of EE and EC legislation •Enforcement action to be taken against recalcitrant organizations e.g. penalties
Lack of technical know how/ expertise •Attachment of staff to countries that are successful in EE and EC
•Attachment of experts from countries such as Japan to train local staff.
•Identify champions who are passionate in EE and EC and train them in a train the trainer scheme
Lack of expertise •Establishment of an Energy Manager scheme
Lack of funds •Allocation of funds from government coffers
•Raise funds through indirect tax on energy consumption and use it for EE and EC
•Seek funds from donor countries
Specific Problems Counter Measures
Myanmar
Low Electricity Tariffs •To review and consider increasing electricity tariffs gradually so that people would value EC.
Vietnam
Limited Local EE Equipment •Government should consider tax exemption and incentives for EE equipment.
Thailand
No specific problem •Not applicable
Philippines
No specific problem •Not applicable
Singapore
Short term view of investments – to reduce upfront capital costs and not EC •Provide incentives to developers to include energy conservation measures in new buildings
Cooperation with ASEAN on Policy and Measures to EC
  • ACE is currently the secretariat for coordinating EC and EE programs.
  • Programs such as Best Practice Awards for Buildings, PROMEEC, Multi-country training have been effective and should be continued.
  • Proposals
    • Setup website for sharing information such as best practices, EC and EE technologies and practices,etc
    • initiate R & D joint projects on EE and EC.
Result of this training course
  • Good mix of theory and site visits which have enhanced our knowledge in EC and EE
  • Presentations are very interesting and useful
  • Site visits to different types of facilities and buildings provided a good insight into EC measures
Result of this training course
  • Sharing by participants on their countryfs EC laws, practices and problems was good. Allows for possible adoption of good practices among countries.
Conclusion
  • Training program is successfully implemented.
    • Knowledge acquired
    • Relationships among METI, ECCJ, ACE and participants
    • Excellent organization
    • Excellent translation service
    • Excellent industry support
  • Japan's government, industry and peoplefs commitment to EC, EE and the environment is certainly exemplary and an excellent motivator for ASEAN countries.
  • Information on Japan's EC laws, policies, measures highlighted a country that has been very successful in this area. Most of us are looking towards Japan as a role model.
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