As a first step, a comprehensive policy on the development, promotion and utilization of renewable energy resources will need to be formulated. This RE Policy will serve as the policy direction on how the energy needs of the off-grid areas are to be served. This will include developing appropriate strategies to harness different renewable energy sources, ascertaining appropriate financing mechanisms, identifying necessary institutional strengthening needs at strategic levels and the establishment of a testing laboratory for the standardization of renewable energy technology products and services. The alternate sources of energy to be explored include solar, wind, micro- hydels, hydrogen fuel cells, biomass, and biogas/waste energy. On the demand side of energy management, efforts will be made to improve energy efficiency utilization through the introduction of improved stoves and solar water heaters and driers.