Benefits of DSM/EE to Lao PDR
The current DSM/EE program in Lao PDR aims to address the current inefficient and high energy consumption in the public sector. Government departments in Lao PDR also have poor payment records which have direct fiscal and financial impacts on EdL. This situation also impedes both EdL's commercialization and its ability to service debt obligations
Electricity is one of the key sources of export earnings for Lao PDR. Therefore saving in domestic consumption will increase opportunity for export earnings. Moreover, around 36% of EdL’s annual sales are in subsidized tariff categories, therefore lower consumption in these categories will improve EdL’s financial position and overall efficiency of EdL’s operations.
