This guide outlines policies proven in developed countries and adaptable to developing countries. The types of policies include energy pricing, taxes, efficiency targets and resource planning, energy sector regulation, and adoption of efficient technologies.

Policies that encourage investments in energy efficiency play a critical role in the success of many programs and initiatives. Without such policies, many economically viable energy efficiency opportunities will remain unexplored despite the fact that investing in energy efficiency is a cost-effective approach to sustainable development.

This technical guide outlines energy efficiency policies that have been successful in developed countries and are adaptable to developing-country contexts. The types of policies covered in this guide include energy pricing, taxes, efficiency targets and resource planning, energy sector regulation, and a variety of other policies aimed at facilitating the adoption of efficient technologies in the marketplace.

DISCLAIMER

This publication was produced for review by the United States Agency for International Development. It was prepared by ICF as part of the Energy Efficiency Toolkit. The author’s views expressed in this publication do not necessarily reflect the views of the United States Agency for International Development or the United States Government.