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Programme for Energy Efficiency in Buildings (PEEB)

The Programme for Energy Efficiency in Buildings in ASEAN (PEEB ASEAN) supports ASEAN Member States in strengthening policies and market conditions for green buildings. We bridge the gap between policy frameworks and actual investments, contributing directly to the APAEC target of reducing energy intensity by 40% by 2025.

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PEEB ASEAN — Programme Overview

Transforming the ASEAN Building Sector:
Efficiency, Resilience, and Investment

A strategic partnership between the ASEAN Centre for Energy (ACE) and the Agence Française de Développement (AFD) to accelerate the transition toward low-carbon, energy-efficient buildings across Southeast Asia.

About the Programme

The Challenge & The Opportunity

Understanding why building energy efficiency is central to ASEAN"s sustainable development goals.

The Challenge

The building sector accounts for 23% of total final energy consumption and energy-related CO₂ emissions in ASEAN. With energy demand projected to double by 2050, urgent action is required to bend the emissions curve through smarter building design and policy.

Our Mission

The PEEB ASEAN supports ASEAN Member States in strengthening policies and market conditions for green buildings. We bridge the gap between policy frameworks and actual investments, contributing directly to the APAEC target of reducing energy intensity by 40% by 2030.

Programme at a Glance
Total Budget
EUR 5M
Programme Budget for Component 1 (ACE) and 2 (AFD)
Duration
2024–2028
Implementation Period
Coverage
11
Countries Covered in Component 1 (ACE)
Impact
200,000
TCO₂ Emission Savings Expected

Key Stakeholder

A robust governance framework ensures effective coordination across ASEAN.
  • ASEAN Centre for Energy logo
    Implementing Agency ASEAN Centre for Energy Regional intergovernmental organisation coordinating energy cooperation across ASEAN Member States.
  • France / AFD – Agence Française de Développement
    Funding Partner & Implementing Agency Agence Française de Développement France"s inclusive public development bank, financing sustainable development projects globally.
  • ASEAN Secretariat logo
    Strategic Partners ASEAN Secretariat & EE&C-SSN ASEAN Secretariat and Energy Efficiency & Conservation Sub-Sector Network focal points in each Member State.

How We Work

Component 1 — Enhancement of Enabling Activities

Our Approach & Key Pillars

How PEEB ASEAN drives measurable change across policy, investment, and capacity building.

Component 1 — Enhancement of Enabling Activities for Building Energy Efficiency
👆 Click any pillar to learn more
Output 1.1 · Policy Landscape Analysis

We conduct comprehensive stocktaking and gap analysis of building energy efficiency policies across the region. We provide evidence-based recommendations to support ASEAN Member States in prioritising actions that turn high-level strategies into effective implementation.

Output 1.2 · Building EE Digital Hub

We are developing the ASEAN Building Energy Efficiency Digital Hub — a "matchmaking" platform connecting project developers and building owners with financial institutions to scale up green investments across Southeast Asia.

Output 1.3 · Regional Capacity Enhancement

We empower decision-makers through regional workshops and international study tours — including visits to tropical climate zones like La Réunion — to exchange knowledge on bioclimatic design and passive cooling strategies.

Output 1.4 · National Enabling Activities

We provide targeted technical assistance tailored to national needs, supporting countries in implementing building energy efficiency measures through direct engagement with national focal points and stakeholders. Enabling activities will be prioritised for countries with greater needs, in accordance with the established eligibility criteria.

Component 2 — Investment & Scale-Up
Component 2 — Investment & Scale-Up

Component 2 supports public and private project owners in implementing large-scale or emblematic sustainable building construction and renovation projects. The component is implemented by AFD and helps leverage additional AFD financing, often in the form of concessional loans. Every euro invested by PEEB ASEAN is estimated to yield around 20 additional euros of AFD financing.

Budget · EUR 1 Million

Technical and financial feasibility studies, building energy audits, architectural and technical programming, building energy and thermal modelling, tender review, design review, climate risk assessment, carbon footprint assessments.

Budget · EUR 1.5 Million

Partially covers any potential incremental costs related to energy efficiency and climate resilience improvements in the supported building projects.

Component 3 — PEEB Projects Currently Supported

PEEB Projects Currently Supported

Active investments and technical assistance across the ASEAN region under PEEB ASEAN and PEEB Cool.

Green: Component 1 + Investment Facility under PEEB Cool
Purple: Component 1 + 2 of PEEB ASEAN
Red: Component 1 of PEEB ASEAN
👆 Click any project to view details
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Financing:~20M EUR Loan — AdB and AFD
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Sites:2 sites about to start construction; 1 site at concept design stage
PEEB TA Ongoing
Programme: Component 1 + 2 · PEEB ASEAN
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Financing:7.5M EUR — AFD Loan under appraisal
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Type:National AI infrastructure facility supporting digital public services
PEEB TA Ongoing
Programme: Component 1 · PEEB ASEAN
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Financing:0.7M EUR Grant — AFD
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Status:About to start construction — heritage renovation with energy efficiency measures
PEEB TA Ongoing
Programme: Component 1 + Investment Facility · PEEB Cool
AFD PEEB ASEAN Contact
Rashane SALA-NGARM — [email protected]
Mitchell GILLES-SCHOUCHANA — [email protected]

Innovation Spotlight

Watch
PEEB ASEAN in Action Learn how PEEB ASEAN is driving the transition to energy-efficient buildings across Southeast Asia.
Partnership for Energy Efficiency in Buildings — ASEAN PEEB ASEAN · ASEAN Centre for Energy & AFD
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Innovation Spotlight
Recognising Excellence in Bioclimatic Design
ASEAN Energy Awards logo ASEAN Energy Awards on Bioclimatic Design Innovation To be announced January 2027
A new category / sub-award under the ASEAN Energy Awards (under Output 1.4) to recognise outstanding passive cooling and climate-responsive design solutions and seeds a pipeline of bankable projects for future Component 2 investment.
Roland Garros Airport, Sainte-Marie, Reunion Island
Roland Garros Airport, Sainte-Marie, Reunion Island © univ-reunion.fr
Terre Sainte Campus – University of Reunion Island
Terre Sainte Campus – University of Reunion Island © univ-reunion.fr
International Study Tour Scheduled for May 2027
Invitations to be sent by Jan 2027
An international study tour under Output 1.3, indicatively to Reunion Island (a French territory with a tropical climate comparable to ASEAN"s). Co-organised with AFD, it exposes AMS officials to proven bioclimatic design and passive cooling practices that can inform national building EE policies and investments.

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News & Resources
Articles & Publications
Press Releases
ACE Kicks Off PEEB ASEAN Programme
📢 Press Release 20 May 2025 The ASEAN Centre for Energy (ACE) Kicks Off the PEEB ASEAN Programme to Enhance Energy Efficiency in ASEAN"s Building Sector Read More →
ACE Secures AFD Grant
📢 Press Release 10 June 2024 ASEAN Centre for Energy Secures Grant from Agence Française de Développement to Enhance Energy Efficiency in ASEAN Building Sector through the PEEB ASEAN Initiative Read More →
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First PSC Meeting of PEEB ASEAN
📄 Article 06 May 2026 The First Project Steering Committee Meeting of Partnership for Energy Efficiency in Buildings in ASEAN A milestone gathering convening ASEAN Member State focal points, ACE, and AFD to review programme progress, align on priorities, and chart the course for advancing building energy efficiency across the region. Read Full Article →
Southeast Asia: building efficiently in the face of energy crises
📄 Article 25 June 2026 Southeast Asia: Building Efficiently in the Face of Energy Crises As energy efficiency in buildings becomes increasingly critical in Southeast Asia, the PEEB ASEAN programme is supporting projects that demonstrate alternative ways to build and renovate, from a museum renovation in Laos to vocational training centres in Cambodia and an AI laboratory designed for energy performance. Read Full Article →
Policy Consultative Workshop for PEEB ASEAN
📄 Article 06 July 2026 Policy Consultative Workshop for Partnership for Energy Efficiency in Buildings in ASEAN (PEEB ASEAN) Following the 1st Project Steering Committee Meeting, ACE and AFD convened representatives from eight ASEAN Member States in Bangkok to formally launch the Policy Landscape Analysis, a comprehensive stocktaking and gap analysis of building energy efficiency policies across all 11 ASEAN Member States. Read Full Article →

Contact & Community

Get in Touch PEEB ASEAN Programme · Contact & Resources

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Policy Consultative Workshop for Partnership for Energy Efficiency in Buildings in ASEAN (PEEB ASEAN)

Policy Consultative Workshop for Partnership for Energy Efficiency in Buildings in ASEAN (PEEB ASEAN)

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Second PEEB ASEAN Steering Committee Meeting Advances Building Energy Efficiency Priorities and National Support

Second PEEB ASEAN Steering Committee Meeting Advances Building Energy Efficiency Priorities and National Support

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Preserving Heritage, Reducing Energy Costs: PEEB ASEAN’s Investment Case in Lao PDR

Preserving Heritage, Reducing Energy Costs: PEEB ASEAN’s Investment Case in Lao PDR

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Advancing Building Energy Efficiency in ASEAN: A Call for Country-Led Action

Advancing Building Energy Efficiency in ASEAN: A Call for Country-Led Action

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We connect, inform, and empower ASEAN's energy community. Through regional cooperation, knowledge exchange, and evidence-based insights, ACE drives progress toward a secure, sustainable, and integrated energy future for all, fulfilling its three (3) key roles as:

Catalyst

To advance ASEAN energy goals by unifying and strengthening ASEAN energy cooperation and integration.

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Knowledge Hub

To function as an energy data and knowledge hub by providing a knowledge repository and related services.

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Think Tank

To serve as an ASEAN energy think tank by assisting with research and practical solutions for the Member States.

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