China: Air Cleaning Program – Clean Automobile Action

To promote clean automobiles

Milestones: By the end of 2003, 16 demonstration sites for clean automobiles had been set up

References: Executive Summary of the National Communication to the UNFCCC

Argentina: Resolución 1237/02 Apruébanse los procedimientos de ensayo y límites máximos para los distintos contaminantes, en relación con la aprobación de emisiones gaseosas y sus extensiones, para motores del ciclo Otto, alimentados a GNC que equipen vehículos pesados.

The government set emissions limits  for CNG fed motors for heavy vehicles  in accordance with European Standards.  It also set up the procedural framework for testing and certification.

Date Implemented: 2002

Argentina: Programa Nacional de Energias y Combustibles Alternativos y Sustentables

To help financing for the development of alternative and sustainable fuels.

Date Implemented: 2001

Status: In Force; Voluntary

References: http://www.farn.org.ar/bd/ecolegis/tc/2822.html

Argentina: Conservation and Efficiency

The country has a relatively strong energy conservation and efficiency program focusing on cogeneration of heat and power, energy appliance labeling, and efficient lighting.

References: http://www.pewclimate.org/global-warming-in-depth/all_reports/argentina/...

South Africa: Energy Efficiency Accord

South Africa: Joint implementation strategy for the control of exhaust emissions from road-going vehicles.

South Africa: Energy Efficiency Strategy

South Africa: White Paper on Energy Policy

Indonesia: Green Energy plan 2010-2025

This has been set as national commitment for sustainable energy supply and utilization.

Status: Framework Policy

References: http://unit.aist.go.jp/internat/biomassws/03workshop/material/day1indone...

Indonesia: The National Energy Policy

In its national energy policy for the years 2005-2020, the Indonesian government aims to increase energy efficienct, promote renewables, implement Demand Side Management and use cleaner fuels.

Date Implemented: 2005-2020

Status: In Force; Framework Policy

Targets: to have at least 5% share of renewable energy in the national energy mixby 2020