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Contributor
Melanie Slade
Senior Programme Manager, Energy Efficiency in Emerging Economies Programme. Melanie Slade has spent thirty years in energy efficiency policy development and implementation in many parts of the world. She started out working in the UK Government on industrial and appliance energy efficiency and has worked with many other governments to establish similar programmes, perhaps most notably, the Government of China since the 1990s. In 2007 Mel became the Chair of Australia and New Zealand’s Equipment Energy Efficiency programme and where she led the phase-out of inefficient lighting. Mel moved to the International Energy Agency in February 2014 to manage the Energy Efficiency in Emerging Economies Programme. Mel and her team work with policy makers in Brazil, China, India, Indonesia, Mexico, South Africa and Thailand to develop more effective energy efficiency policy, track its progress and assess its potential.
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Policy
New Zealand
2023
Community Renewable Energy Fund
Building on the success of the Maori and Public Housing Renewable Energy Fund, the New Zealand government introduced the Community Renewable Energy fund of up to $46 million, aimed at supporting community-based renewable energy projects. The purpose is to provide energy resiliency and affordability for households and communities that are not adequately supported by the existing grid through distributed energy systems.
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Policy
Latvia
2024
Updated Latvia National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP)
It outlines the country's strategy for achieving a climate-neutral economy by improving energy efficiency, increasing the use of renewable energy, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The plan includes measures for modernizing infrastructure, promoting sustainable agriculture and forestry, enhancing energy security, and fostering public involvement in energy production. It aims to balance economic growth with environmental sustainability, ensuring a resilient and competitive energy system.
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