This article announces the adoption of harmonised minimum energy performance standards for air conditioners and refrigerators in the 16 member countries of the Southern African Development Community (SADC). It also explains the process by which these harmonised standards were developed and adopted.
This article explores how the Central American Integration System (SICA) has helped lead the way to improve energy efficiency in appliances at the regional level, and the opportunities that further harmonisation could generate.
The average lifespan of a building is 50 years, so the design of buildings that are constructed now will have an effect on energy consumption in our cities until well into the 2070s. This article presents the most effective options for cities to set mandatory minimum energy performance standards for buildings, to prevent locking in […]
This web page provides an overview of the energy sector of Bolivia, including data on the energy mix, energy use and emissions; and a policy overview.
This web page provides an overview of the energy sector of Côte d’Ivoire, including data on the energy mix, energy use and emissions; and a policy overview.
This web page provides an overview of the energy sector of Dominican Republic, including data on the energy mix, energy use and emissions; and a policy overview.
This web page provides an overview of the energy sector of Ecuador, including data on the energy mix, energy use and emissions; and a policy overview.
This web page provides an overview of the energy sector of Guatemala, including data on the energy mix, energy use and emissions; and a policy overview.
This web page provides an overview of the energy sector of Uganda, including data on the energy mix, energy use and emissions; and a policy overview.
This web page provides an overview of the energy sector of Zambia, including data on the energy mix, energy use and emissions; and a policy overview.