Thailand

Thailand was a net energy importing country since it began a new phase of coordinated eco-nomic development in 1964.

The Bangkok Metropolitan area has a population of approximately 9.79 million people (as of 2005) and is the political and economic center of Thailand.

The objective was to assist Thailand to improve energy efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the building chiller sector, and reduce consumption of ozone depleting substances (ODS) consistent with its targets under the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer (MP).

Thailand's Energy Efficiency Revolving Fund (the Fund) commenced operation in January 2003. The Fund was established to stimulate financial sector involvement in energy efficiency projects and to simplify project evaluation and financing procedures.

The seven-year RBBPGC Project represents a collaborative effort between GEF, UNDP, the National Energy Policy Office (NEPO) - now the Energy Policy and Planning Office (EPPO)/Ministry of Energy, and the Danish International Development Assistance (DANIDA) to promote the adoption of renewable ener

This report evaluated the Thailand Promotion of Electricity Energy Efficiency (TPEEE) Project, which was co-financed by the GEF (US$9 million). The project was national in scope and consisted of a five-year demand-side management (DSM) plan.