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: Strategic Gas Plan

Pemex laid out several objectives to achieve its goal 1) increase natural gas production through multiple service contracts (MSCs); 2) diversify natural gas supply sources from abroad and increase imports of liquefied natural gas (LNG); 3) flare less associated natural gas; 4) expand natural gas transport, distribution, and storage facilities; and 5) allocate more funding to exploration to increase proven reserves.

Date Implemented: 2000

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

India: Fuel switching

Auto LPG is being supplied in the 10 most polluted cities of the country. CNG is being supplied for use as an auto fuel in Delhi and Mumbai and also as a domestic fuel.  It will gradually become available in other cities.

Status: In Force; Voluntary

References: National Communication to the UNFCCC

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

India: Auto Fuel Policy

Sets standard for efficient vehicles, cleaner fuels.

Date Implemented: 2003

Status: In force

References: National Communication to the UNFCCC

http://www.dieselnet.com/standards/in/

India: Electricity Act 

Allows liberty to operate and maintain a generating station without obtaining a license if it complies with the technical standards relating to connectivity with the grid, except for hydro. Creates liberal framework for power development, facilitates private investment. Sets stringent provisions for controlling theft of electricity. Mandates creation of Regulatory Commissions to determine retail tariff.

Date Implemented: 2003

India: The Tenth Plan

India: The Ninth Plan

The Energy section of Gov’t of India’s 9th 5-year plan includes accelerated exploration for and production of hydrocarbons, equity oil abroad, efforts at managing energy demand through rational energy pricing, introduction of reforms through restructuring/deregulation of the energy sector to promote growth through increased efficiency and competitiveness, and the exploration of cleaner, alternative fuels.

Date Implemented: 1997-2002

Brazil: Programme of Incentives for Alternative Electricity Sources (PROINFA) Programa de Incentivo a Fontes Alternativas de Energia Elétrica- Law 10438