Energy Smart

The European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) and its founding partners believe that the Country's competitiveness is strongly linked to the unwavering pursuit of energy efficiency and sustainability. To build on this, the ECCP along with its founding partners launched the Energy Smart program in July 2010. The program is a private sector led initiative that aims to encourage like-minded organizations to identify, implement and share best practice energy management programs that encourage energy efficiency and sustainability. It is supported by leading companies in the energy sector, international organizations such as the International Finance Corporation and other key players in the field of energy management.

The Energy Smart Program also aims to achieve the following:

• Raise the interest in and awareness of  Energy Efficiency as a source of competitive advantage in the market place
• Increase the Implementation of Energy Saving projects and programs
• Develop a supportive network of energy efficiency organizations and suppliers
• Recognize the effort and achievements of the program’s Partners to promote greater action
• Recognize/Award the efforts of companies that continue to implement Energy Efficiency Programs and their achievements

To be part of the Energy Smart Program the following actions must be committed by the signing company:

• Appointment of an internal Energy Champion to be the main contact for the program
• Submit a Partner goal proposal with a corresponding Action Plan within 3 months of joining the program
• Install an Inaugural Energy Efficiency project within 6 months of joining the program
• Pursue the Action plan to implement programs and projects to achieve the pre-agreed milestones as outlined below:
  • Bronze Milestone (~10% Savings)
  • Silver Milestone (~20% Savings)
  • Gold Milestone (~30% Savings)
  • Platinum Milestone (Above 30% Savings or Other Worthy Initiatives)

On the other hand, the Energy Smart Program will provide the participating company toward greater energy efficiency and sustainability with the following:

• Expert advice to identify and implement energy saving programs and projects
• On-going support for the Energy Champion and his/her team through targeted technical seminars, best practices and networking forums
• Access to a range of Energy Smart Allies and Suppliers
• Access to tailored funding for energy efficiency and sustainable projects through our funding partners
• Access to “best practice” case studies and site visits to further raise the confidence in the latest energy saving technologies
• External validation and recognition of energy savings achievements within the program at the annual Energy Efficiency Forum
• Use of the Energy Smart logo to enhance brand exposure and communication with the growing segment of green conscious consumers

Who Can Participate in the Energy Smart Program?

• Companies with No Energy Management Programs
• Companies with Existing Management Programs but need to improve on their Energy Performance
• Companies with Advanced  Energy Management Programs who want to be recognized for their achievement
• Small and medium enterprises
• Large organizations
• Commercial, Industrial Companies
• Residential Properties

What’s In It for Technology Providers?

• Access to industry end users
• Marketing platform: Promotion of your Energy Management solutions through the Energy Smart directory, website, newsletter,  information sessions,  product presentations, advertisement in print and electronic media, sponsorships, cause-marketing
• Policy Advocacy- Energy Efficiency and Conservation Law
• Policy Dialogue with government organizations
• Networking with other local and international stakeholders
• Opportunity to exhibit and network at the Energy Efficiency Forum

For more information, please contact energysmart@eccp.com.