Energy Efficiency Coordination

Master of Science in Electrical Engineering at Purdue University, USA and Electrical Engineering from National Polytechnic School of Ecuador. International expert on issues related to the efficient use of energy and electricity subsector. He is professor for the Department of Electric Power National Polytechnic School.

Participated as a consultant in the design of important works of Ecuadorian electricity sector, such as hydroelectric Paute and National Transmission System.

His experience includes major studies of electrical distribution systems for various cities in Ecuador, Central America and Argentina. He is currently the Coordinator of Energy Efficiency of the Latin American Energy Organization (OLADE) and Consultant registered with the IDB, World Bank and GIZ.

Among his numerous technical publications are:

Energy Efficiency: untapped resources, technical articles, OLADE, August 2007
Energy Efficiency Policies and Indicators, World Energy Council, Contribution Report 2001
A New Method to Calculate Power Distribution Losses in an Environment of High Unregistered Loads, IEEE Global Distribution Conference, USA 1999.

Description.-

Energy Efficiency is a set of actions that allow for the optimal use of energy, increasing the competitiveness of companies, improving the quality of life, reducing the costs and at the same time, cutting down on greenhouse gas production. These actions have the objective of raising awareness among the population about the benefits of using energy in a rational manner and at the same time, they seek to promote the use of efficient energy equipment and technologies for industry, trade and homes.

Nowadays, energy efficiency is considered a clean resource, which is locally available and ready to supply the increasing demand of energy; thus, contributing to sustainable development and assuring the supply of energy for the long-term. Energy efficiency, being the best option the countries have to mitigate climate change; OLADE, through the energy efficiency coordination promotes the use of this resource among its Member Countries.

Processes:

• Contribute to establish an enabling environment for energy efficiency development.
• Promote the dissemination of the best practices and exchange of knowledge of the successful experiences.
• Support the creation or strengthening of the institutional framework for energy efficiency and the consolidation of national programs.
• Promote the formulation of regulations and technical norms.

Objective:

Making energy efficiency a sustainable resource in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Links:

• Energy Efficiency Portal