About
Engineer
International Institute for Energy Conservation
sphonamnuaisuk@iiec.org
Summary
Mr. Sommai Phon-Amnuaisuk is the Director for Asia-Pacific of the International Institute for Energy Conservation (IIEC), based in Bangkok, Thailand. Sommai is a graduate electrical engineer with a master's in business and marketing management. He has over 30 years of experience in promoting and implementing Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy in 26 countries across Africa, Asia, and the Pacific region, primarily in the fields of building energy audits, equipment efficiency (MEPS and energy labeling), Demand Side Management (DSM), clean energy technologies, market assessment and development energy efficiency policies and programs. He has provided technical assistance for projects and programs funded by ADB, APEC, DFID, GGGI, SPC, SPREP, UNF, UNDP, UNEP, USAID, the European Union, and the World Bank/ IFC.
Qualifications
Degree: Master of Science in Marketing Period: 1996-1998 Status: Completed Education institution: Thammasart University Country: Thailand
Degree: Bachelor of Electrical Engineering Period: 1987-1990 Status: Completed Education institution: King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang Country: Thailand
Language: English Reading: Excellent Speaking: Excellent Writing: Excellent Understanding: Excellent
Language: Thai Reading: Excellent Speaking: Excellent Writing: Excellent Understanding: Excellent
Degree: Bachelor of Electrical Engineering Period: 1987-1990 Status: Completed Education institution: King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang Country: Thailand
Language: English Reading: Excellent Speaking: Excellent Writing: Excellent Understanding: Excellent
Language: Thai Reading: Excellent Speaking: Excellent Writing: Excellent Understanding: Excellent
Work Experience
Project name: Supporting the Development of Energy Efficiency Programs in the Pacific Island Countries (PICs) Client: The World Bank Project period: Tue, 22/10/2024 - 12:00 - Tue, 30/12/2025 - 12:00 Position: Team Leader and International Energy Efficiency Expert Location: Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Nauru, Palau, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu Deliverables - Energy Efficiency Status Report for 11 PICs - Energy Efficiency Action Plans for the targeted PICs - Energy Efficiency Policy and MEPS framework for FSM - Preliminary Energy Audits and Investment Grade Audit in selected PICs
Employment date: Mon, 01/01/2001 - 12:00 - Sun, 31/12/2028 - 12:00 Current: Yes Company: International Institute for Energy Conservation (IIEC) Position: Director, Asia-Pacific Location: Bangkok, Thailand Projects: Project date: Tue, 22/10/2024 - 12:00 - Tue, 30/12/2025 - 12:00 Location: Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Nauru, Palau, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu Position: Team Leader and Energy Efficiency Expert Title: Supporting the Development of Energy Efficiency Programs in the Pacific Island Countries (PICs) Description: The overall objective of this assignment is to support the WB team taking stock of the current EE developments in the PIC-11, followed by the formulation of EE Action Plans to identify priority areas for the development of EE programs. The specific objectives include the development of national EE action plans for selected PICs and determining EE investment opportunities in one or several PICs through pilot energy audits; and assistance for the conduct of a regional EE Knowledge Workshop to showcase best practices and promote peer-to-peer learning.
Area of expertise: Energy Efficiency Experience: 180
Project name: Consultancy to Develop an Energy Efficiency Program for the Tourism Sector in Samoa Client: Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) Project period: Fri, 16/02/2024 - 12:00 - Thu, 15/08/2024 - 12:00 Position: Team Leader Location: Samoa Deliverables - Energy use survey report for active accommodation providers in Samoa - Energy audit trainings in Upolu and Savaii - Energy efficiency program for the tourism sector in Samoa
Employment date: Mon, 01/01/2001 - 12:00 - Sun, 31/12/2028 - 12:00 Current: Yes Company: International Institute for Energy Conservation (IIEC) Position: Director, Asia-Pacific Location: Bangkok, Thailand Projects: Project date: Tue, 22/10/2024 - 12:00 - Tue, 30/12/2025 - 12:00 Location: Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Nauru, Palau, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu Position: Team Leader and Energy Efficiency Expert Title: Supporting the Development of Energy Efficiency Programs in the Pacific Island Countries (PICs) Description: The overall objective of this assignment is to support the WB team taking stock of the current EE developments in the PIC-11, followed by the formulation of EE Action Plans to identify priority areas for the development of EE programs. The specific objectives include the development of national EE action plans for selected PICs and determining EE investment opportunities in one or several PICs through pilot energy audits; and assistance for the conduct of a regional EE Knowledge Workshop to showcase best practices and promote peer-to-peer learning.
Area of expertise: Energy Efficiency Experience: 180
Project name: Consultancy to Develop an Energy Efficiency Program for the Tourism Sector in Samoa Client: Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) Project period: Fri, 16/02/2024 - 12:00 - Thu, 15/08/2024 - 12:00 Position: Team Leader Location: Samoa Deliverables - Energy use survey report for active accommodation providers in Samoa - Energy audit trainings in Upolu and Savaii - Energy efficiency program for the tourism sector in Samoa