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Policy
United States
2007
US-China Memorandum of Understanding to Increase Cooperation and Energy Efficiency in China's Industrial Sector
In September 2007, the US Department of Energy (DOE) and China's National Development Reform Committee (NDRC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to increase cooperation and energy efficiency in China's industrial sector, which accounts for 70% of energy demand. Under the MOU, a DOE team of industrial energy efficiency experts and an NDRC counterpart team will conduct on-site audits of plant production processes and energy systems at up to 12 facilities from the top 1000 energy enterprises in China. DOE will provide tools to conduct the plant audits and train factory personnel on plant audit techniques. DOE…
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Policy
United Republic of Tanzania
2000
Zanzibar Vision 2020
The Zanzibar Vision 2020 is the overall framework guiding all development plans and policies for eradicating poverty, The Vision's policy on sustainable provision of energy is to ensure adequate, environmentally sound, alternative and sustained energy supplies for easing socio-economic development.
According to the renewable energy related provisions, the Vision aims to:
Encourage R&D on non-wood energy sources (such as solar, wind power and biogas) and on energy efficient domestic alternative sources of energy.
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Policy
Australia
2012
Energy Efficiency Exchange
The Energy Efficiency Exchange (EEX) website (eex.gov.au) is a joint initiative of Commonwealth, State and Territory Governments. The EEX website provides medium and large energy using companies with access to a consolidated source of high quality national and international resources on energy efficiency. It has been developed for energy and corporate managers, engineers, financial and site staff across a range of sectors. The website supports the development and implementation of energy management and energy efficiency strategies by companies. It features case studies, energy saving opportunities in key sectors and technologies, information on business support programs, financing options and…
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Policy
Kenya
2011
Least Cost Power Development Plan 2011-2031
…is undertaken on the basis of a 20 year rolling Least Cost Power Development Plan (LCPDP), updated every year.
It is estimated that 2011 peak load will grow 13 times by the year 2031. Forecasted peak demand for 2031 is 15,026 MW. The government of Kenya in its LCPDP for period 2011-2031 identified that geothermal is the least-cost choice technology to meet Kenya’s growing energy demand. The cumulative geothermal capacity target is 5.5 GW for the planning period, which is equivalent to 26% of the system peak demand by 2031. Wind and hydro power plants… -
Policy
Democratic Republic of the Congo
2011
Growth and Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper (GPRSP2) 2011-2015
The energy sector aims of the Strategy Paper include improving the population's access to electricity, increasing electricity exports to the sub-region and developing renewable energy (green energy) for environmental protection. DRC has great renewable energy resource potential especially in bioenergy and hydropower. In particular the exploitation of the hydro-power potential represents a high quality platform for sustainable development and the promotion of green growth.
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Policy
South Africa
2010
Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Partnership
REEEP invests in clean energy markets to help developing countries expand modern energy services and improve lives; increase prosperity and economic dynamism and keep CO2 emissions in check: a paradigm commonly known as green growth. REEEP’s tools are modern clean energy technologies – renewable energy and energy efficiency – market forces, and knowledge management. REEEP is a network of Regional Secretariats around the globe, ensuring that all activities are locally relevant and focused. SANEDI hosts the REEEP Regional Secretariat for Southern Africa. The Partnership develops sector-specific interventions, and has so far globally funded 154 clean energy projects in 57 countries…
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Policy
Jamaica
2010
National Energy Policy (2009-2030)
…Energy Policy Green Paper 2006-2020 based on national consultations and comments received by a wide cross-section of society as well as current realities facing Jamaica; and in keeping with the country’s long term plan to achieve developed country status by 2030 as articulated in Vision 2030 Jamaica – National Development Plan.
This Strategic Framework– the goals and strategies underpinning this National Energy Policy – is comprehensive and is expected to be durable to 2030 and beyond, yet be flexible and adaptable to meet new challenges and opportunities as they arise. It establishes a goal of 20% of renewable energy… -
Policy
Mozambique
1998
Energy Policy 1998
The main objectives of the National Energy Policy is to ensure reliable energy supply, increasing the energy options of households and promotion of environmentally friendly renewable energy technologies such as hydro, solar, wind and biomass.
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Policy
Costa Rica
2014
Electricity Generation Expansion Plan 2014-2035 (Plan de Expansion de la Generacion Electrica)
The Electricity Generation Expansion Plan 2014-2035 projects that additional 6.1 GW of new power capacity additions will be added in Costa Rica by 2035. The main recommendation of the Plan is that 95% of those additions be of renewable energy type. The Plan provides technology splits to achieve that objective:
Targeted year
Technology
Capacity additions (MW)
2035
Hydropower
3795
Geothermal
690
Combined solar PV, onshore wind and biomass
802
Cumulative capacity: 5287 MW
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Policy
Poland
2021
Poland National Climate and Energy Plan
Poland's updated draft of National Climate and Energy Plan submitted in October 2024 notably includes a 50,4% greenhouse gases reduction target in 2030, a 32,6% share of RES in gross final energy consumption by 2030, and a reduction to 58.5 Mtoe in final energy consumption in 2030.