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Title in national language: 
Закон Республики Кыргызстан "Об энергетической эффективности зданий" (в ред. от 20.06.2019 г.)
Draft: 
No
Revision of previous policy?: 
No
Draft Year: 
2011
Effective Start Year: 
2019
Scope: 
National
Document Type: 
Law
Economic Sector: 
Building
Energy Types: 
All, Other
Issued by: 
Parliament of the Republic of Kyrgyzstan
Notes: 
No English translation available
Overall Summary: 
The purpose of the policy document is to establish criteria for the conservation of energy in the building sector. The policy aims to achieve significant improvements in energy efficiency (EE), thus contribute to climate change mitigation efforts and initiatives on the reduction of GHG emissions. The policy tightens EE norms in the construction sector and imposes standards for energy performance.
Efficiency
EE priorities: 
The policy proposes enhanced energy efficiency of the building sector as a long-term development priority. As provided by article 5, a number of objectives is being pursued: efficient and sustainable use of energy resources; reduced consumption of primary energy; uniformity of EE standards and requirements; incentives on energy efficiency in buildings; reduction of GHG emissions; compliance with the international regulations on EE.
EE building standards: 
The policy makes focus on the schemes of energy performance certification. Instruments are proposed to reduce energy consumption in buildings.
EE public awareness/promotional programmes: 
Art. 13. The policy seeks to increase awareness and facilitate the dissemination of knowledge on energy conservation, provides an overview of activities to be carried out in the framework of the Law, including: 1) organization of conferences, workshops and trainings on energy efficiency and conservation; 2) thematic exhibitions; 3) education programs in technical universities; 4) dissemination of information on the issues of energy efficiency in buildings; 5) advocacy campaigns.
Governance
National policy structure: 
Art.4. Regulatory frameworks on energy efficiency and conservation are set by the Law of the Republic of Kyrgyzstan on Conservation of Energy, the present policy document and international treaties Kyrgyzstan adheres to.
Energy institutional structures: 
Art. 12 stipulates that relevant regulatory body of the fuel and energy sector carries out responsibilities on the development of international cooperation. The agency promotes EE technology exchange with foreign and international organizations, facilitates the implementation of international projects and ensures the uniformity of EE requirements with international norms.