Technical Efficiency

Brazil: Project SIGA BEM

Part of CONPET, under this project the government disseminates instruction materials and free vehicle maintenance at service sites on the highway to motivate truckers to save fuel and monitor and analyze their consumption.


Date Implemented:1994

Status: In Force; Voluntary

References: National Communication to the UNFCCC

Brazil: National Program for the Rational Use of Natural Gas and Oil Products (CONPET)

Brazil: Reluz

Ministry of Mines and Energy with Electrobras and the National Electrical Energy Agency (ANEEL) intend to improve the efficiency of 9 million points of public lighting and create 2 million new efficient spots.


Date Implemented: 2000

Status: In Force; Mandatory

Target: To save 2.4 TWh/year and reduce charge in 540MW in peak time.

Brazil: National Electrical Energy Conservation Program (PROCEL) Administrative Directive no. 1877

India: The National Conservation Strategy and Policy Statement on Environment and Development

Provides the basis for the integration of environmental considerations in the policies of various sectors. Outlines government’s goals and projects for achieving sustainable lifestyles and the proper management and conservation of resources.


Date Implemented: 1992

Status: In Force; Mandatory