ENERGY EFFICIENCY POLICIES
Governments have developed a variety of policies to overcome the market barriers and failures that slow the implementation of cost-effective, energy-efficient technologies. The main types of policies are:
· Information, technical assistance and labels.
· Regulations and standards.
· Economic instruments.
· Voluntary agreements.
· Research, development and dissemination (RD&D).
· Public infrastructure planning and construction.
Information, Technical Assistance and Labels
Governments can improve energy efficiency by communicating and sharing information with the public. Lack of credible, unbiased information inhibits people from purchasing energy efficient products or using products in an energy efficient manner. This can be remedied. Information and technical assistance can be provided through regional efficiency centres, government offices, utilities or educational channels. Professional organisations and industrial associations......
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