Pakistan: National Conservation Strategy

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: Urban Planning Law

This law regulates the country’s housing and urbanization policies. It also establishes the National Plan for Urban Development, the Municipal Zoning Plans, Urban Planning, and Land Use. This Law prohibits land-planning schemes that do not follow the proscribed zoning regulations.

Date Implemented: 1968

Status: In Force; 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

Turkey: Control of Air Pollution arising from heating

The By-law prohibits the use of fuel oils with sulphur content more than
1.00% by mass if imported or with sulphur content more than 1.50% by mass if national product until 1.1.2007.

Date Implemented: 2005

Status: In Force

References: National Communication to the UNFCCC

Turkey: Draft Energy Efficiency Law

Turkey: Draft Energy Efficiency Law for Buildings

Thailand: New energy strategic plan

Thailand: Thailand’s National Energy Policy and Development Plan