Recently Electricité du Laos (EdL) and the Laos Ministry of Energy and Mines announced the establishment of a national Demand-Side Management/Energy Efficiency (DSM/EE) program.

Energy Auditing is a key component in demand side management and energy efficiency projects to reduce overall energy use and ensure that energy is used as efficiently as possible.

In line with the objectives of the DSM/EE program, Sunlabob is currently building the capacity to be the first company in Laos to offer an Energy Auditing service for organizations, businesses, government departments and residences. The project also aims to build capacity among local staff who will conduct these audits, which is essential in ensuring the longevity of the project, and will develop a knowledge base which will propagate a new attitude towards energy use and energy efficiency in Laos.

The project has already been successful in conducting its first energy audit of the Lao-German House, which is home to the German development organizations GTZ and DED. Sunlabob is currently completing a thorough energy audit which will benefit the Lao-German House through reduced energy use, improved environment sustainability and occupant comfort.