Mexico: National Award for Electrical Energy Saving

Publically recognizing those institutions and companies that have stood out in their efforts to conserve energy or increase efficiency during the previous year .

Date Implemented: 1991

Status: In Force; Voluntary

References: ‘Advances with Regard to Climate Change’

Mexico: La Comisión Nacional para el Ahorro de Energía (CONAE)

Mexico: Plan Nacional de Desarrollo 2001-2006

India: Scheme on “Accelerated development and deployment of solar water heating systems in domestic, industrial and commercial sectors” 

India: National Campaign on Energy Conservation 2007

India: National Energy Labelling Programme

India: LPG for rural populations

5kg LPG cylinders were introduced at affordable prices for the poorer sections of the populations to reduce reliance on biomass burning.

Status: In Force; Voluntary

References: National Communication to the UNFCCC

Brazil: Sol Brasil

Sol Brasil is a program of the Ministry of Science and Technology designed to increase the use of solar water heating. Its initiatives and activities include a marketing scheme, qualification/certification standards for solar water heater installers, and R&D support and incentives to promote innovation with SWH companies.

Status: In Force

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