South Korea: Ten-year National Plan for Energy Technology Development

South Korea: Green Building Certification Program

The government issues certification for buildings that have the capacity to improve environmental performance and reduce energy consumption/GHG emissions.  Certification is valid for 5 years, at which time an extension may be granted.  However all building certifications must be renewed after 10 years.

Status: In Force; Mandatory

South Korea: Energy Efficiency Standards and Labeling for Buildings

Under this program, newly built or repaired multi-dwelling units are classified (grades 1-3) according to their use of energy conservation equipment and materials. Buildings that rate above a certain standard are awarded a Certificate of Building Energy Efficiency and can qualify for low interest loans for the construction.

Status: In Force; Voluntary

South Korea: e-Standby Program

This program was designed to promote the use of energy saving products in the home and office that decrease standby power consumption. The products that meet the energy saving standard set by the government are entitled to bear the Energy Saving Label (http://www.kemco.or.kr/english/energyboy.gif).  Products covered include computers, monitors, printers, fax machines, copiers, TVs, DVD players, and microwaves.

Status: In Force; Voluntary

South Korea: High Efficiency Appliance/Equipment Certification Program

South Korea: 3 Year Plan for Energy Audit

Expanding the energy audit program that targets energy intensive industries and buildings.  Companies being audited will be provided with low-interest loans from a fund named the Fund for the Rational Use of Energy to implement the changes deemed necessary in the audit.

Date Implemented: 2002-2004

Status: In Force; Voluntary

Philippines: Energy Label Requirement

Refrigerators are required to carry energy efficiency labels displaying their efficiency rating, total storage volume, and energy consumption.

Date Implemented: 2000

Status: In Force; Mandatory

References: http://www.apec-esis.org/productsummary.php?country=Philippines&product=...

Philippines: National Forestation Program

The National Forest Policy aims to ensure the adequate supply of industrial timber and fuel wood; provision of livelihood for upland communities and, restoration and maintenance of a stable, functional and wholesome environment. It also creates production forest plantations for sustainable exploitation.

Date Implemented: 1986

Status: Framework Policy

Philippines: Medium-Term Philippine Development Plan (MTPDP)

Five-point national development agenda.

Date Implemented: 2004-2010

Targets: one of the goals of the agenda is energy independence: 60% self-sufficiency level in 2010

Philippines: Buhay Award

The government initiated the Buhay award in order to recognize those companies, individuals, groups and institutions which had voluntarily taken measures to reduce their GHG emissions. The hope was to demonstrate that energy conservation and GHG reductions are beneficial to both the environment and the business.

Date Implemented: 1998

Status: In Force; Voluntary