United States - Environmental Resource Center (US - ERC), and Petroleum Conservation Research Association (PCRA) organized Energium 2004, a two day conference on "Energy Efficiency in Commercial Buildings" on 29-30 June 2004 with the aim to disseminate information on energy best practices, foster investment in energy efficiency and provide technical solution for the commercial building sector.

With the passing of the Energy Conservation Act by the Government of India in August 2001 energy audits, energy labeling and energy performance codes for equipments have become mandatory for all industries. Every sector today is paying specific attention to the potential of energy savings and a need to align with technology providers offering energy conservation solutions. With the established fact that one unit of energy saved at the consumption level avoids 2.5 to 3 times fresh capacity creation, it has become imperative to implement energy efficiency programs.

The commercial buildings sector is one of the fastest growing energy consumption sectors. Energy audit studies conducted in several office buildings, hotels and hospitals indicate an energy saving potential of 20-30 per cent, which is largely untapped today. Energium 2004 provided unique forum to discuss and debate the latest developments in Energy Efficiency in Commercial Establishments: the policies and programs adopted and planned, the strategies to further develop energy efficiency as well as the technical and commercial advances in energy services and facility management. The conference brought together energy efficiency professionals, including energy managers, energy efficiency consultants, equipment manufacturers, policy makers, service providers to share their experiences, and ideas. It addressed a broad array of subjects from technological innovations to energy efficiency program implementation and evaluation. The conference was divided into different sessions spread over two days covering:

• Policy and Regulations
• Financing Mechanisms For Energy Efficiency Projects
• Project Development
• Technology Presentation
• Green Design and Energy Efficiency
• Energy Performance Contracting
• Case Studies

This CD contains a compilation of all presentations made at Energium 2004.