When do we need to improve our energy-use efficiency?
This information can be obtained through energy audits, which will also include recommendations for energy and costs savings. The performance of a factory can also be rated against established energy-use benchmarks to assist the factory in evaluating its competitiveness.

Does MIEEIP provide grants for energy efficiency (EE) projects?
No. It only has allocations for activities designated in the Project Document.

Is it a legislativel requirement to be energy efficient?
No. There are no laws to compel industries to be energy efficient. However proposed regulations under the Energy Supply Act will introduce compel industries to adopt energy management practices and standards in future. Besides, market competition and rising fuel prices worldwide will have an impact on industries who can adopt energy management as a creative and useful approach to improve their productivity and competitiveness.

Can MIEEIP provide consultants for industries interested in EE projects?
Yes. Industries can contact PTM for consultation and advice on EE projects. In addition, the projects also rents out audit equipment for energy service companies and individual consultants to conduct measurements for their audits.

How long is the project duration?
The MIEEIP is a four-year project, scheduled for completion in 2004. It is expected that the stakeholders and beneficiaries will carry out EE efforts independently upon completion of the project.

Where can we go for financial assistance?
Industries and ESCOs can approach the banks with their project proposals for financing. PTM is working closely with the government to introduce an Energy Business Fund, dedicated to EE projects.

As an industry or ESCO, can I receive regular updates regarding EE?
Yes, the MIEEIP initiated a quartely newsletter containing information of energy efficient technologies and relevant case studies. You can download the newsletters from the website.

Are energy audits expensive?
Energy audits can be carried out by trained personnel in an industry or sourced to service providers (individual consultants or ESCOs) and the costs depend on the requirements and negotiations between the service provider and the client.