Philippines: Power Patrol Program

Reaching approximately 1 million households thus far, the Power Patrol Program uses the tri-media to educate the general population on the benefits of conservation in energy and gasoline fuel use in the commercial, residential, industrial and educational sectors.

Date Implemented: 1993

Status: In Force; Government Initiative

References: National Communication to the UNFCCC

Philippines: Strategy for Sustainable Development (PSSD)

The concept for the Sustainable Development Strategy includes integration of environmental consideration in decision-making, proper pricing of natural resources, conservation of biodiversity, rehabilitation of ecosystems, control of population growth and human resources development, inducing growth in rural areas, promotion of environmental education, strengthening citizens’ participation, and promoting small to medium sized enterprises and sustainable agricultural and forestry practices.

Pakistan: National Environmental Policy

Pakistan: National Conservation Strategy

Malaysia: Industrial Energy Efficiency Improvement Project

Malaysia: National Energy Policy

Malaysia: Energy Policy in the 8th Malaysia Plan/Five Fuel Policy

Malaysia: Energy efficiency guidelines

The Malaysian government negotiates with building contractors, manufacturers and suppliers to promote the use of energy efficient materials and equipment.

Date Implemented: 1989

Status: In Force; Mandatory

References: National Communication to the UNFCCC; ASEAN Center for Energy: Malaysia, Guidelines on Energy Efficiency in Buildings

Costa Rica: Rational Use of Energy Law

Costa Rica has adopted a U.S. based model of energy efficiency standards and labels for residential appliances. Designed to regulate their energy consumption, appliances must carry informational labels that give the model’s adjusted volume and annual energy consumption.

Date Implemented: 1996

Status: Mandatory

Costa Rica: Law and Regulations on Rational Energy Use - la Ley Nº 7200

This law requires MINAE to establish company-level power indices based on their level of economic activity. The law and its subsequent regulations outline the obligatory nature of executing projects that conserve electricity. They also include an incentive program for businesses that promote the efficient use of energy.

Date Implemented: Law:1994; Regulation: 1995