The objective of this report is to describe and analyse current approaches to include energy efficiency provisions in new building codes.
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Source: International Energy Agency
Date: March 2008
This study evaluates energy efficiency trends and policies in more than 70 countries.
Source: World Energy Council
Date: January 2008
This document discusses how decoupling can be a win-win strategy to both utility companies and their customers by breaking the link between electricity and gas sales and revenue.
Source: United States National Renewable Energy Laboratory, United States Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Sentech
Date: July 2009
This paper reviews the issues and approaches involved in considering and adopting cost-effectiveness tests for energy efficiency.
Source: United States Environmental Protection Agency, Energy and Environmental Economics, Inc., Regulatory Assistance Project
Date: November 2008
In this report, McKinsey & Company offers a detailed analysis of the magnitude of the potential for improved efficiency in non-transportation uses of energy; a thorough assessment of the barriers that impede the capture of greater efficiency; and an outline of practical solutions available t
Source: McKinsey & Company
Date: July 2009
To align utilities and consumers’ interests, this report presents three incentive methods that have emerged to foster energy efficiency: shared savings, bonus return on equity, and energy service company. A fourth incentive method, virtual power plant, is being proposed by Duke Energy.
Source: The Electricity Journal
Date: March 2008
This website hosts Energy Star; a labelling program begun in the United States by the U.S.
Source: Australian Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency
The document sets out the equations necessary to calculate the star rating index for appliances that carry an energy label in Australia. Equations for new air conditioner and refrigerator algorithms from April 2010 are included.
Source: Australian Energy Efficient Strategies (EES) for the Equipment Energy Efficiency Committee (E3)
Date: May 2009
This webpage is designed to give hyperlinks providing specific information about Canada’s various energy efficiency programs for standardizing and labelling of domestic, commercial and industrial appliances.
Source: Natural Resources Canada
CLASP is an international non-profit organization that accelerates worldwide implementation of best-in-class appliance energy efficiency policies via technical and market analysis, strategic policy advice, and collaboration.
Source: Collaborative Labeling and Appliance Standards Program