13. Paul Ryan

Paul is Director of EnergyConsult, an EMCa associate firm.  EnergyConsult was established in 1999 in Australia and provides energy policy, market research and program development services in energy efficiency and carbon abatement, mainly to government, development agencies and energy utilities.

Prior to founding EnergyConsult, Paul was a consultant in an international energy consulting firm leading Australian and international energy efficiency research projects and demand side management programs.  In the 1980’s while working with the state electricity commission of Victoria, Paul developed the first energy rating label requirements and regulations for several appliance types.

Paul’s latest energy sector experience is focused on forecasting, modelling and data analysis of the physical and financial impacts of the energy efficiency initiatives, regulations and programs.  He has assessed or advised on Minimum Efficiency Standards and Energy rating labels in Australia and New Zealand relating to air conditioners, hot water systems, TVs, standby power, refrigerators, fans, chillers and motors.

Paul’s recent international energy efficiency experience includes the development of a national energy efficiency plan for Nepal and energy efficiency measurement systems for Vietnam. He has also undertaken projects regionally for ASEAN, the Pacific islands and Hong Kong.  He has strong technical, analytical, modelling and software programming skills which are complimented by his experience in economic, financial and market analyses.

Paul has a Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical and Electronic)