India: Gypcrete Project to replace clay bricks

 South Korea: Promoting solar powered housing

In 2006 South Korean government agreed to help finance the redesign of over 2000 homes to use solar eneregy as part of an effort to promote renewable energy. Homeowners will be compensated for 70% of the construction costs. In 2005, 907 homes were renovated.

Date Implemented: 2004

Status: In Force; Mandatory

Funding Information: 42.6 billion won for 2006

Turkey: Appliance labeling

The Ministry of Industry and Trade requires energy labeling of refrigerators, washing machines, dryers, dishwashers and lamps.

Date Implemented: 2003

Status: In Force; Mandatory

References: IEA

Turkey: Environmental Impact Assessment Regulation (EIAR)

Part of the Environmental Law of ‘83, this legislation outlines the administrative and technical principles surrounding an environmental impact assessment that will be undertaken to identify and to evaluate all possible impacts any public or private project may have on the environment and to prevent any damages these projects may cause.

Date Implemented: 1983

Status: In Force; Mandatory

Turkey: Street lighting & government buildings

Power saving measures are imposed on government buildings and street lighting is reduced.

Date Implemented: 2000

Status: Mandatory

References: IEA

Turkey: Heat Insulation Standards

Energy efficiency standards for buildings: In the residential/commercial sector, more than 80% of the energy consumed is used for heating. While older buildings require 200-250 kWh/m2, the new standards should bring heating energy requirements down to 100-150 kWh/m2.

Date Implemented: issued 1999; effective June 2000

Status: In Force; Mandatory

Thailand: National Energy Strategy

Thailand: DSM Program under the 8th National Social and Economic Development Plan

The mechanisms for meeting the DSM targets include increased efficiency lighting and a campaign for increased energy efficiency in appliances.

Date Implemented: 1997-2001

Status: Ended

Thailand: Energy Service Companies

Thailand: Energy Conservation and Promotion Act