The Cebu leg of the Philippine Energy Efficiency Forum 2011 will be on July 26, 2011, Tuesday on 8:00AM to 6:00PM at Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino. This is Energy Efficiency Forum spearheaded by the European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP), in partnership with the International Finance Corporation (IFC).

A technology showcase will be displaying the latest technologies in energy-efficiency products and services already available in the Philippines today. The event aims at focusing solely on energy efficiency from the business perspective of enterprises, such as utilities, buildings, commercial, and industrial and transport/logistics sectors.

The forum themed “Synergizing Partnerships for an Energy Efficient and Competitive Philippines” easily got the support from different big business organizations in Cebu, such as the Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Canadian Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines, Cebu Business Club, and Mactan Island Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

PEEF’s main goal is to contribute to the national effort towards energy security and low carbon future through energy efficiency by:

• Convening key decision makers and business leaders from the energy, commercial and industrial sectors and enlist top management commitment to implement energy efficiency programs at the enterprise level;
• Strengthening partnerships and broadening alliances with various stakeholders in the private sector, government, civil society, academe and international organizations; and
• Promoting greater visibility for innovative approaches and sustainable solutions to energy efficiency.

Investments in energy efficiency are a cost effective way to save money on energy bills and to reduce greenhouse gas emissions at the same time. Opportunities abound as companies and consumers seek for more energy efficiency solutions to lower their energy consumption, operational costs and carbon footprints. The Philippine Energy Efficiency Forum 2011 (PEEF) bridges the gap between these end-users looking for cost effective solutions and the technology and service providers promoting their service offerings.

It is the annual event for promoting closer cooperation among industry associations, business organizations, government agencies, international organizations and major industry players in the energy sector as well as other stakeholders in Philippine business.

“Platform for Knowledge and Best Practice Sharing, Benchmarking, Business Networking & Partnerships, Policy Dialogue, Investment and Finance Prospecting”

The PEEF is a platform for knowledge sharing, best practice, benchmarking, business networking, policy dialogue, investment and financing on energy efficiency.

Benefits of Energy Efficiency

• Energy efficiency addresses the triple bottom-line of sustainable development resulting into economic, environmental and social co-benefits.
• It is a key and cost-effective solution to climate change mitigation/adaptation, energy security, competitiveness and economic sustainability.
• It considers the problem of escalating prices of fossil fuel and the growing pressure for global action on climate change; and
• It helps reduce the cost of operations leading to increase global competitiveness of industries.
• The Philippine Energy Efficiency Forum-Cebu is expected to draw at least 150 delegates and 30 exhibitors.

The PEEF 2011 is expected to draw conference participants, exhibitors, speakers, and representatives from media and the following sectors:

• Appliance, electronic & equipment manufacturers
• Building manufacturers & suppliers
• Suppliers & developers of energy-efficient technologies
• Electricity, Gas, Oil and other fuel suppliers
• Infrastructure, alternative fuels & service suppliers
• Government agencies
• Academic institutions
• Industry, environmental associations
• Vehicle and equipment manufacturers
• Financial institutions
• Foreign Embassies

Agenda & Event Highlights
The format for the PEEF 2011 is designed to be compact and comprehensive, and provides plenty of opportunities for business and networking through the following outlets:

• Plenary Sessions
• International experts and key figures in the Philippine business, energy and environment scenes will discuss various topics:
• Session 1: Public-Private Partnerships in Energy Efficiency: Philippine Energy Efficiency Project (PEEP), Milestones on the Energy Smart Program & EU Switch Asia Projects, Introducing National Energy Management Standard in the Philippines, ASEAN Energy Management Accreditation Scheme (AEMAS)
• Session 2: Energy Management Technologies and Best Practices: Case studies on Energy Efficient Lighting), Philips Lighting Asia Pacific, Smart Grids, European Experience of White Certificate Scheme, Clean Fleet Management, Waste Heat Recovery & CHP-Combined Heat and Power, Energy Efficient HVAC Technologies, Energy Efficient Manufacturing Plants
• Session 3: Financing Energy Efficiency Projects: Financing Energy Efficiency Projects through Banks, Financing through Performance Contracting /ESCO Service
• Session 4: Energy Conservation and Water Conservation: The Energy and Water Foot prints - where do we go from here?
• Open Forums - Moderated open forums will be conducted at the end of each session to provide venue for participants to raise questions and inquiries to the speakers.
• Networking Lunch - Hosted by the International Finance Corporation, the Networking Lunch provides a relaxed venue for participants to expand their network and explore new business opportunities.
• Technology Showcase - The “Technology Showcase” is an exhibition of the latest technologies in energy-efficient products and services and offers an exclusive opportunity for sponsors and exhibitors to:
• Connect with businesses, investors, policymakers and other key decision makers in one location
• Showcase your best products to customers, stakeholders and prospective clients
• Build new partnerships and alliances as you highlight your organization’s strategy for developing energy efficiency solutions.

Private and pioneering companies featuring green technologies and services have also joined the bandwagon like the International Finance Corporation, Schneider Electric, Bank of the Philippine Islands, Pilipinas Shell, Greenworld LED Solutions, Inc. ABB, First Gen, Meralco and Phillips.

The event also hopes to make Cebu as the country’s leader in the implementation of energy efficiency strategies across industries.