Cambodia Energy Efficiency Awards: energy champions honoured

The second edition of the Cambodian Energy Efficiency Competition (CEEC) came to a close with an awards ceremony that recognised promising achievements in energy efficiency and sustainable development.

Speech by François Schnoebelen, Director of the EHT Paul Dubrule, the overall winner of the competition

Held yesterday at the Ministry of the Environment, the event brought together representatives from the Ministry, Energy Lab, WWF, CCCA3 and other partners and sponsors of the competition. The competition recognised the significant progress made by participants in reducing energy consumption and environmental impact.

By implementing various energy-saving measures, participants collectively achieved impressive results, including ‘266,000 kilowatt hours of energy saved, 149 tonnes of CO2 avoided and $43,200 in costs saved’, according to Frantz Vaganay, Director of SEVEA Consulting.

In addition, Frantz highlighted the impact of the competition, which involved 21 buildings, 11 training courses and events, and involved 2,700 employees through 48 coaching sessions and 4 candidate meetings.The awards ceremony recognised the best students, including the first prize winner, Ecole d'Hôtellerie et de Tourisme Paul Dubrule.

The ceremony also rewarded other participants in various categories. The Ecole d'Hôtellerie et de Tourisme Paul Dubrule and the Sun & Moon Urban Hotel were rewarded for their energy efficiency practices in the hotel category.

In the building category, COVA, Lotus Green Team and Zuellig Pharma were rewarded for their significant contributions. In addition, Confluences received the prize for best communication, while the Paul Dubrule School of Hospitality and Tourism was once again rewarded, this time for having set up the best green team.

A call to action

The event highlighted the importance of individual and organisational actions in promoting energy efficiency. By adopting simple measures such as setting the air conditioning temperature at 25 degrees Celsius or more, optimising the use of lighting and using energy-efficient appliances, individuals and organisations can contribute to a more sustainable future.

About the Cambodia Energy Efficiency Competition (CEE Comp)

The second edition of the CEE Comp came to a close after a 10-month period, ending in May 2024. With 21 participating buildings, the competition successfully promoted energy efficiency in commercial establishments. The top performers achieved impressive results, with some buildings achieving energy savings of up to 15.84%, resulting in a reduction of 9,424 kWh and 5,522 tonnes of CO2 by January 2024. By encouraging cost-effective measures and promoting behavioural change among employees and customers, CEE Comp has enabled companies to reduce their energy consumption and contribute to a more sustainable future.

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