Regulatory and policy options to encourage energy efficiency - unido

MODULE 16: REGULATORY AND POLICY OPTIONS TO ENCOURAGE ENERGY EFFICIENCYpage 16.11. MODULE OBJECTIVES1.1. Module overviewThis module seeks to provide an understanding of the regulatory approaches andpolicy measures that could encourage higher levels of energy efficiency inthe energy system. Some of the suggested approaches and measures wouldhave immediate short-term impacts whereas others would have to be part of along-term energy efficiency strategy.1.2. Module aimsThis module aims:To introduce the concept of regulation—or regulatory oversight—in terms ofits impacts on energy efficiency.To show how regulation and policy measures can be used to encourageincreased levels of energy efficiency in the energy system.To outline the steps in introducing a more conducive regulatory and institutionalenvironment for energy efficiency interventions and management.1.3. Module learning outcomesThis module attempts to achieve the following learning outcomes:To be able to define what is meant by regulation in relation to energyefficiency.To understand how regulatory systems operate and how they can be used toencourage higher levels of energy efficiency in the energy system.To understand how policy measures can be used to encourage higher levelsof energy efficiency.To describe an approach to introducing and applying a more progressiveregulatory environment for energy efficiency.To understand energy regulation and the regulatory and policy mechanismsfor encouraging improved levels of energy efficiency.