The tenth international conference on the ndustrial & Commercial Use of Energy (ICUE) offers a forum for professionals, manufacturers, distributors and installers. All energy systems in commerce and industry, the latest developments and the effective use of all forms of energy will be considered. The emphasis is on improving energy efficiency and demand side management. The conference will therefore focus on load management and energy efficiency. ICUE provides cutting-edge "real world" solutions to doing more with less power, thereby reducing energy losses and related costs. Technologies to improve overall performance in industrial plants, business, institutional and government facilities, will also be addressed. Participants will be informed of the latest regulatory and market trends and get firsthand reports on successful projects. Delegates will explore the complete spectrum of resources now offered by energy service providers to help reduce energy costs, analyse energy data and develop demand side management strategies. Workshops will involve Industry, ESCOs and M&V specialists to discuss current issues. There will be workshops on Energy Efficiency and Demand Side Management. Delegates will share practical experiences from the floor after presentations by experts in the field. The outcome may be innovative solutions, ensuring the wise use of energy, and a sustainable energy future. ICUE focuses on promoting sustainable development particularly in Southern African countries, through the effective use of energy. Developing as well as developed countries jointly face many challenges of a global nature. Technical, economic, social and environmental issues will find a place in the envisaged plenary and theme sessions. Managing the rising cost of energy in all sectors has become an important issue. It is therefore necessary to address effective energy production and management in commerce and industry in order to reduce operational costs. For this to happen, the countries skills training programmes have to be revisited. Energy efficiency and the implementation of effective energy-saving measures and strategies remain very important.