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: Investment Priorities Plan (IPP)

This plan outlines the sectors in which the Filipino government is actively promoting investment with incentives and a favorable regulatory framework. Activities promoted include the development of alternative energy sources and natural gas resources, as well as, for example, manufacturing items for export and building housing developments.

Date Implemented: 2004

Status: In Force; Voluntary

Philippines: Executive Order 462

This executive order provides incentives and support for the exploration and development of ocean, solar and wind energy resources for power generation.

Status: In Force; Voluntary

References: “New and Renewable Energy Resource Development;” Country Analysis Brief: Philippines

Philippines: Electric Power Industry Reform Act

Philippines: Act to Promote the Exploration and Development of Geothermal Resources - Presidential Decree 1442

Philippines: Mini-hydroelectric Power Incentives Act - Republic Act No. 7156

Philippines: Philippine Energy Plan

Philippines: Clean Air Act

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