The IFC/GEF Efficient Lighting Initiative (ELI)
2003 FAQ update

How will the transition of ELI to CECP take place?

Phase I: Transition from the nearly completed seven country IFC/GEF ELI program to the “next generation” of ELI:
From July 2003 – February 2004, CECP will increase their familiarity with ELI, including the global team and ongoing country partnerships. During this time they will submit at least two grant proposals to donor funders and finalize a refined ELI Next Generation business plan. The goal of the plan is to ensure the long-term financial sustainability and independence of ELI, by introducing a fee-based application and testing structure and by seeking additional support from grant-making organizations.

By the end of Phase I, CECP should be in a position to approve manufacturer submissions, manage random testing of ELI-qualified products, and remove certification from non-compliant products. CECP will also work with the global ELI team to identify, explore and pursue grants, in-kind support or other revenue-generating activities.

Phase II. Administration of ELI by CECP:
During 2004, CECP should begin to implement its agreed-upon business plan, hiring subcontractors, as needed, to bolster its global marketing capacity and to meet other needs. During this year CECP should initiate the revenue-generating activities described in the business plan. CECP should also strive to support use of ELI specifications and logo in at least two additional countries while continuing to support the use of the logo and specifications in at least three to four of the original ELI countries.

Phase III. Final handover:
Finally, assuming good results in Phases I and II, during 2005 IFC expects to transfer to CECP the assets of ELI, including the ownership of the ELI logo. All revenue generated from ELI would be reinvested by CECP in order to sustain ELI as an ongoing venture. By the end of 2005, CECP should assume full responsibility for ELI and IFC expects to have transferred all interest in ELI to CECP.