Energy Efficiency Governance: Handbook

Energy Efficiency Governance Handbook

Introduction

The International Energy Agency (IEA), established in 1974, promotes energy security and sound energy policies among its member countries. The IEA aims to:

• Secure reliable and ample energy supplies.
• Promote sustainable energy policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
• Improve market transparency through energy data collection and analysis.
• Support global collaboration on energy technology.
• Address global energy challenges through dialogue with various stakeholders.

Purpose of the Handbook

This handbook serves as a guide for establishing effective energy efficiency governance. It covers enabling frameworks, institutional arrangements, and resources required for successful energy efficiency initiatives.

Key Components

1. Drivers and Barriers

   • Drivers: Factors such as environmental concerns, economic benefits, and regulatory mandates drive energy efficiency policies.
   • Barriers: Challenges include high initial costs, lack of awareness, and regulatory hurdles.
   • Policies: Various policies such as incentives, standards, and regulations are used to overcome these barriers.

2. Enabling Frameworks

   • Energy Efficiency Laws and Decrees: These provide the legal foundation for energy efficiency measures.
   • Energy Efficiency Strategies and Action Plans: These outline the steps needed to achieve energy efficiency goals.
   • Funding Mechanisms: These ensure adequate resources for energy efficiency programs.

3. Institutional Arrangements

   • Energy Efficiency Agencies: These organizations are structured to facilitate energy efficiency initiatives.
   • Resource Allocation: Proper allocation of resources is crucial for the success of energy efficiency programs.
   • Role of Energy Providers: Engaging energy providers is essential for implementing energy efficiency measures.

Detailed Sections

• Energy Efficiency Laws and Decrees

  • Importance of legal frameworks.
  • Steps to establish effective laws and decrees.
  • Resources for further information.

• Energy Efficiency Strategies and Action Plans

  • Importance of strategies and plans.
  • Steps to develop effective strategies and plans.
  • Resources for further information.

• Funding Energy Efficiency Programs

  • Importance of funding mechanisms.
  • Steps to establish effective funding.
  • Resources for further information.

• Structuring Energy Efficiency Agencies

  • Key issues and considerations.
  • Steps to establish effective institutional structures.
  • Resources for further information.

• Resourcing Requirements

  • Importance of resource allocation.
  • Scale of energy efficiency resourcing in selected countries.
  • Resources for further information.

• Role of Energy Providers in Implementing Energy Efficiency

  • Importance of engaging energy providers.
  • Steps to engage energy providers effectively.
  • Resources for further information.

Acknowledgements

The handbook was developed with financial support from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). It benefited from contributions from experts in the field and support from various organizations. Special thanks are extended to the Reference Group of energy efficiency experts and the supervising teams at the IEA.

This report would not have been possible without the participation of numerous energy efficiency experts worldwide.