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Introduction

Energy Efficiency Centre (EEC) is a nodal agency established under the aegis of Energy and Environment Division (EED)/Federation of Nepalese Chamber of Commerce and Industry in year 2009. The centre was established to address various energy issues and to bring in the concept of energy efficiency in the Nepalese energy market.

Therefore, there is a substantial need for a highly competent think tank which can bring energy efficiency on the top agenda and provide energy efficiency related services in Nepal. The EEC aims to reach these provisions and conduct energy efficient activities with a foremost view to aware market about sustainable ways of using energy which in turn leads to sustainable economic growth. FNCCI has been an implementing partner for Nepal Energy Efficiency Programme (NEEP) program since its establishment.

NEEP is being implemented to promote and realize energy efficiency in Nepal and is a bilateral technical cooperation between Government of Nepal (GON) and Federal Republic of Germany. Executed by Ministry of Energy with technical assistance provided by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), acting on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).

Vision

EEC is a central nodal agency to enhance efficient energy use in the Nepalese Industry and business.

Mission

Facilitate Nepalese industry and enterprises in adapting energy efficient technologies, processes and practices to enhance competitiveness.

Objectives

EEC, a not for profit unit within FNCCI, provides services to the member and non-member industries and business. It works as a central nodal agency for private sector to foster efficient energy use.

  • To foster Energy Efficient Networking across all Districts / Associations / Industrial Estates of Nepal as well as in the region.
  • To be a platform for exchange and development of Energy efficiency knowledge & services.
  • To build Capacity in the field of Energy Efficiency
  • Create a platform for working with development agencies and Government of Nepal.
  • To develop sustainable and Ecofriendly Nepalese economy.