More than 300 decision-makers from the government and the private sector are expected to attend the European Chamber of Commerce ofthe Philippines (ECCP) Third Philippine Energy Efficiency Forum (PEEF) on July 10 at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City.

With the theme “Driving Efficiency and Competitiveness Across The Power Sector Value Chain,” the forum will have Energy Undersecretary Loreta Ayson and Schneider Electric (Philippines) Inc. Country President Philippe Reveilhac as the main speakers.

Joining them are International Finance Corp. (IFC) Philippine representative Jessie Ang, International Copper Association-Southeast Asia Program Manager Jessie Todoc, Shell Country Chairman Edgar Chua, Manila Electric Co. Senior Vice President Alfredo Panlilio, ABB Philippines Senior Manager for Country Business Development Dagino Mendoza, IFC Sustainable Energy Finance Program Operations Officer Noel Verdote, Energy Untilization and Management Bureau Director Evelyn Reyes and Philippine Economic Zone Authority Deputy Director General Tereso Panga.

This year’s edition of the forum will discuss issues and initiatives that are being implemented to improve energy efficiency in companies across the power sector value chain from power generation, transmission, distribution and end-users.

A technology exhibition will coincide with the forum showcasing the latest innovative energy saying approaches and sustainable solutions to energy efficiency. Technology briefing and business matching activities will also take place in the exhibition area.

This year’s edition of the forum will be divided into four sessions including Energy Efficiency in the Power Generation Sector; Energy Efficiency in the Power Transmission and Distribution System; Energy Efficiency in the Industrial and Commercial Sectors; and Creating an Enabling Environment for Energy Efficiency in the Electric Power Value Chain.

Source: Business Mirror; Bulletin Board; 9July 2012