Robert L. Pratt, who founded the International Institute for Energy Conservation (IIEC) in 1984 and served as its first Chairman from the organization’s inception through 1994, was elected unanimously by the Board of Directors of IIEC to be its Chairman once again. Mr. Pratt has been engaged with IIEC as an active Board member throughout its 22-year history. He takes over from Dr. Peter du Pont, who will continue to serve on IIEC’s newly formed advisory council.

Mr. Pratt shares the IIEC’s persistent and passionate pursuit of energy conservation in the developing world, specifically through the establishment of innovative financing mechanisms to break through traditional barriers and move toward implementation of “massive energy efficiency” programs and investments that address the growing challenges of energy security and climate change. His vision of a massive scale up of efficiency in the developing world capitalizes on IIEC’s approach in catalyzing the implementation of energy efficiency and renewable energy initiatives through its unique network of local professionals working on the ground in its regional offices.