South Africa: Integrated Energy Plan (IEP)

The Integrated Energy Plan outlines the direction and steps to be taken by South Africa to meet energy needs. The plan declares South Africa’s continued reliance on coal, but also uses modeling to forecast which energy sources can be used most effectively to meet demand under four different scenarios. The plan advocates diversification of energy sources, including renewables, as well as fuel switching to improve energy efficiency. 

India: Energy Policy

This policy outlines the  challenges that India faces as it develops and must generate and provide increasing amounts of energy. Measures include adressing energy security by acquring abundant supplies of coal and gas,  and increasing hydro and nuclear power.  India seeks to improve energy efficiency by reducing energy intensity across many sectors including mining, electricity distribution, transportation, industry and building construction. The policy also outlines methods to promote renewable energy and increase R&D.

India: National Electricity Policy

India: Pre-payment Electricity Metering

The Indian government introduced a pre-payment metering system for all government departments and private sector consumers with single-phase and three-phase electricity load below 45kW, to discourage power usage and ensure payment of bills.

Date Implemented: 2007

Status: In Force

Turkey: Petroleum Market Law

Turkey: Gas Tax

The Turkish government raised taxes on unleaded gasoline, diesel, and natural gas to increase revenues as the IMF had recommended.

Date Implemented: 2004

Status: In Force; Mandatory

References: EIA Country Analysis Brief: Turkey, http://www.eia.doe.gov/emeu/cabs/turkey.html

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: DSM Program under the 7th National Social and Economic Development Plan

The Demand Side Management program was highly successful, compared.  The actual reduction in peak demand was double the target. Energy saving and CO2 emission reduction were 65 percent higher than aimed.

Date Implemented: 1994-1998

Status: Ended

Thailand: 8th National Social and Economic Development Plan

Singapore: Weekend Car Scheme

Before the implementation of the Road Pricing Scheme, the government introduced the Weekend Car (WEC) Scheme to provide further incentive to reduce vehicle use.  A WEC owner received rebates on the net ARF, and import duty and quota premium (up to a maximum of S$15,000), and paid only 30 per cent of the normal road tax. In return, he could only use his WEC during off-peak hours. Owners were given 5 special day licenses for urgent use during other hours (at $20/day) when they paid their annual road tax.