In order to help countries achieve energy efficiency savings, the IEA developed a set of 25 ee recommendations across seven sectors.Recommendations were based on extensive analysis:… to demonstrate clear and measurable outcomes, This analysis builds on technical/economic modeling, reviews of international policy experience, literature reviews and dialogues with stakeholders.
If implemented globally, without delay, the IEA estimates that the proposed actions could save around 8.2 GtCO2 /year by 2030. This is equivalent to about 1.5 times current USA annual CO2 emissions.
Energy Ministers in IEA member countries invited the IEA “to evaluate and report on the ee progress of IEA member and key non-member countries.”With this mandate, the IEA conducted a first evaluation of ee policy implementation in member countries in 2009. The second evaluation has just been completed, and the results will be published in fall 2011.I will now quickly outline how the 2009 and 2011 evaluations were conducted.For each recommendation, the IEA defined criteria that countries needed to meet in order to achieve each implementation level (six-step implementation scale is shown on the right side of the slide). All IEA member countries completed a self-evaluation questionnaire, and used the six-step scale to evaluate their progress with implementing each recommendation. The IEA reviewed countries’ self-evaluations and made changes to scores when needed.The 2009 evaluation results were published in the publication Implementing Energy Efficiency Policies, are IEA member countries on track and the 2011 evaluation results will be published in an information paper and in a chapter of the 2011 Scoreboard book.The evaluation results provide a good overview of the areas where progress has been made and more action is needed.
The 2009 evaluation revealed that IEA member countries were not on track to fully implement the 25 recommendations – and, given that the best implementation levels were found in IEA member countries, non-member countries were not on track either.The 2011 evaluation revealed that IEA member countries have made significant ee policy improvements since 2009! As of 2009, only two countries had ‘fully’ or ‘substantially’ implemented more than 50% of the relevant recommendations. As of April 2011, six countries have done so, with one country, Japan, ‘fully’ or ‘substantially’ implementing almost 70% of the recommendations. You will also see from these graphs that much of the policy implementation that was planned in 2009, is now underway.Nevertheless, IEA member countries still have significant unexploited energy savings opportunities that could be achieved with additional energy efficiency policy implementationWe urge countries to keep up the good work…and to plan and implement ee policies in areas not yet addressed. Experience with implementing energy efficiency policies in IEA member countries is a valuable resource for member and non-member countries alike. Sharing experience with implementing energy efficiency policies will accelerate energy efficiency improvements globally and the transformation of markets for energy-efficient technologies. Let’s now take a sector by sector look…
The 2011 evaluation revealed that IEA member countries have made significant ee policy improvements since 2009! As of 2009, only two countries had ‘fully’ or ‘substantially’ implemented more than 50% of the relevant recommendations. As of April 2011, six countries have done so, with one country, Japan, ‘fully’ or ‘substantially’ implementing almost 70% of the recommendations. You will also see from these graphs that much of the policy implementation that was planned in 2009, is now underway.We urge countries to keep up the good work…and to plan and implement ee policies in areas not yet addressed. Let’s now take a sector by sector look at the policy implementation progress since 2009.
The aim of each Policy Pathway in the series is to assist governments to implement effective energy efficiency policy. The is done by identifying and communicating clearly to governments the steps and milestones needed to deliver energy efficiency policy.The idea is to share good practice from countries who have long experience with a particular energy efficiency policy with those who are just starting out or who would like to improve the effectiveness of their policy. In this way countries can leapfrog over the potential pitfalls of initiating a new policy by learning from the lessons of others. This is important in times of austerity as it can save governments resources and time and therefore money. Implementing effective energy efficiency policy will also save governments money in the short to medium term, as energy consumption is reduced improving energy security, competitiveness and reducing CO2 emissions. The series is targeted at policy makers and stakeholders who seek to put in place a new energy efficiency policy or to modify EE policies in their home country and abroad. The Policy Pathways series should be of interest to the Partnership countries who have their first meeting later this week and who will work together in putting sustainable energy policies in place.
The Policy Pathway series is a new output of the IEA focusing on assisting countries on how to implement successful energy efficiency policies. The aim of each Policy Pathway in the series is to assist governments to implement effective energy efficiency policies or to improve existing systems. This is done by identifying and communicating clearly to governments the steps and milestones needed to deliver such an energy efficiency policy.They are all based on the 25 IEA recommendations for energy efficiency. The idea is to collect experience from good practice from ALL countries (not just the IEA) who have experience with a specific energy efficiency policy. The aim is to share this experience with countries who are just starting out or who would like to improve the effectiveness of their policy. Policy pathways are both targeting countries that implement new policies and countries which aim to improve the efficiency of existing schemes. It is the hope that countries can leapfrog over the potential pitfalls of initiating a new policy by learning from the lessons of others. They are meant to be a simple guideline in implementing highly efficient policies. This is important in times of austerity as it can save governments resources and time and therefore money. Implementing effective energy efficiency policy will also save governments money in the short to medium term, as energy consumption is reduced improving energy security, competitiveness and reducing CO2 emissions.
Each policy pathway has a signature graphic that identifies the key phases, 10 critical elements and steps for implementation. The first phase on Planning helps countries to ask the right questions and to plan the implementation carefully.The second phase Implementation helps to identify the important steps in a successful Implementation of this plan.The third phase is the Monitoring of the system once it is implemented and how to use these results to gain real energy savings.The fourth phase focus on Evaluation of the system in order to improve the system and to insure the maximal outcome of this certification.Each phase includes critical elements and important steps. Our team found it is important to have a high ambition and to be ready to improve the system when weakness is found. More about the results in the new pathway is presented later.
The 10 critical elements in energy performance certification of buildings are the following:Define the terms of referenceDevelop an appropriate policy framework or action plan 3. Secure the necessary resources 4. Provide for training and support5. Raise awareness among industry professionals and the general public 6. Collect data centrally, review and disseminate 7. Assess quality and compliance8. Communicate results openly9. Evaluate the scheme continuously10. Include the bigger picture
We have a challenging timetable for the delivery of this essential Policy Pathways series.Today we launch the second Policy Pathway in the series – energy performance certification of buildings . In other words, how to improve compliance with standards and labelling schemes for appliances and equipment. The second Policy pathway will be launched in 2 weeks time at the Singapore Energy Week. The topic of the Policy Pathway is buildings energy performance certification which we think is a high priority.We are planning several more Policy Pathways next year. Next year we will focus firstly on energy management in industry and then on policies for public-private partnerships energy efficiency finance.The Policy Pathway series complements the Technology Roadmaps. Whereas the Technology Roadmaps provide strategic, long-term view of technology deployment, the Policy Pathways focus on short-term, nuts and bolts of energy efficiency policy implementation. Together, the Policy Pathways and Technology Roadmaps help to set us on the path for a sustainable energy future.