RUSSIAN FEDERATION: Draft Regulations on the Corporate Standard on Promotion of Energy Conservation and Improving Energy Efficiency of Production

With a view to strengthen national initiatives on energy efficiency, a set of advocacy policy measures is pursued by the Government of the Russian Federation. Until present, advocacy standards for energy conservation had no specific regulatory coverage in Russian legislation. For these reasons, in 2015 the Ministry of Energy has drafted the present policy to launch a corporate outreach campaign aimed at raising awareness on efficiency enhancing measures and mechanisms. With a view to address most pressing energy issues, particular focus is made on industrial energy efficiency and household energy conservation, highlights are made on the consequences of illegal activities related to energy consumption. A minimum set and common criteria for the design and implementation of the advocacy campaign is provided. --- The 2020 target to reduce energy intensity of GDP by 40 per cent is reaffirmed.

RUSSIAN FEDERATION: State Program on Environmental Protection (Government Decree No. 326 of 2014) (2021 Ed.)

The State Program on Environmental Protection (2021 Ed.) was adopted in 2014 to establish rules of environmental management in the Russian Federation. The policy proposes cross-sectoral measures to reduce existing pressures and mitigate adverse impacts on the environment. The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment and relevant regulatory bodies - as specified by subprograms - are tasked with implementation of a comprehensive set of policy measures that offer wide environmental benefits. The Program proposes implementation of a wide-scale environmental policy prioritizing a number of sub-areas, specifically: 1) environmental management; 2) biodiversity conservation; 3) hydrometeorology and environmental monitoring; 4) Arctic research programs; 5) measures to ensure implementation of the present national environmental program; 6) conservation program for the Baikal Lake and the Federal Targeted Program for Geophysical Monitoring in the Russian Federation for 2008 – 2015. Agencies governing the environmental sector will undertake activities in their effort to set up environmental monitoring system and ensure environmental security; to explore the possibilities for broader deployment of advanced technologies; to conduct scientific research on climate change and to establish essential frameworks for reducing damage to human health. Provisions are made for ecologically sustainable use of wildlife, biodiversity maintenance and ecosystems conservation. The present policy applies to protected and nature conservation areas and envisages enlargement of existing protection areas (detailed break-down data and target indicators are provided in Appendixes). It is provided that funds to support the program implementation will be allocated from the federal budget. A range of targeted national quantified environmental indicators is established, moreover, the resources and effort required to meet the established goals are estimated. Cross-sectoral policy measures related to finance, technology, industry and trade are covered. The program targets ensuring coherence with relevant national environmental policies and global regulations. Conformity with international criteria shall be achieved.

BANGLADESH: Guidelines for Remote Area Power Supply Systems (RAPSS)

Recognizing the importance of adequate supply of electricity to achieve socio-economic development and for alleviating poverty, the Government of Bangladesh has created the Guidelines for Remote Area Power Supply Systems (RAPSS). Through these Guidelines the People’s Republic of Bangladesh has set top priority for Power Sector Development and has set a target of providing access to electricity to all citizens by 2020. The Guidelines address the selection of the RAPSS, the selection of the investors and issues relating to the operating system. Provisions are also made for tariffs, taxes and duties and the application of the RAPSS Fund.

BANGLADESH: Private Sector Power Generation Policy of Bangladesh (Rev. 2004)

The Private Sector Power Generation Policy of Bangladesh addresses the need of including the private sector in the power generation of the country. The document analyzes first of all, the Government of Bangladesh Policy and Power Cell, secondly, it explores the Modality for Implementation of Independent Power Projects. After that, it provides for rules relating to Tariff for Bulk Purchase of Power at Busbar, Fiscal Incentives, Other Incentives and Incentives for Foreign Investors, Issue of Separate Statutory Regulatory Order (SRO) and the Right of Interpretation.

RUSSIAN FEDERATION: Action Plan on Energy Conservation and Improving Energy Efficiency in the Russian Federation (Government Decree No. 1830-r of 2009) (2010 Ed.)

The present Plan of Action was adopted by the Government of the Russian Federation pursuant to the Federal Law on Energy Conservation and Improving Energy Efficiency, and on Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of the Russian Federation (2009). A comprehensive set of cross-sectoral policy measures is proposed to foster eco-efficient energy consumption and accelerate energy efficiency improvements. In overall, the policy establishes an all-encompassing regulatory framework to address recurrent and emerging energy efficiency issues.

FIJI: Roadmap for Democracy and Sustainable Socio-Economic Development 2010-2014: "A Better Fiji for All"

The Roadmap for Democracy and Sustainable Socio-Economic Development 2010-2014 addresses reforms and sectoral policy mix that are needed to successfully deliver on the mandate handed down by His Excellency the President in 2007. It is the result of consultations with key stakeholders, including private sector, civil society and public sector, and takes into account the current political, social and economic developments, both on the domestic and international fronts. Different reforms will be implemented under the Roadmap, such as electoral and parliamentary reforms, public service reforms, land reforms, and reforms in the education and health sectors.

RUSSIAN FEDERATION, OTHER: Roadmap for Russia-EU Energy Cooperation until 2050 (2013)

In 2011, the Government of the Russian Federation and the European Union agreed to establish long-term energy cooperation frameworks. The policy adopted as a result of negotiations provides that the Roadmap "should concentrate on analysis of different scenarios and their impact on EU-Russia energy relations, look into their consequences for the energy sectors, elaborate long-term opportunities and risks of the overall energy supply and demand situation and investigate the potential for long-term cooperation on energy. After approval of this Roadmap by the Coordinators of the Dialogue, the EU and Russian sides should provide for using the respective potential for long-term cooperation as one of the priorities of their energy policies." --- Over the past several decades, the EU has been transitioning towards a low-carbon energy system, with concrete targets for 2020. The Russian Federation has been pursuing the path of innovative and efficient energy sector development and has established targeted indicators to be achieved by 2030. The present policy focuses on long-term perspectives for the EU-Russia energy cooperation, provides scenarios and assesses potential impacts on EU – Russian relations. Areas of particular focus comprise electricity, gas, oil, renewables, and energy efficiency. --- Objectives for the development of Russia’s power sector include modernization of existing generation capacities and developing capacities for broader deployment of advanced technologies. Activities are to be carried out for modernization of the Unified Power System (UPS) and strengthening interconnections with neighboring countries. Further efforts are foreseen to strengthen reliability and security of the system and to improve the organizational and market structure of national electricity sector through elaboration and introduction of coherent regulations to electricity markets. Specific challenges are associated with development of modern heating systems. Greater deployment of renewable heat/power generation will be encouraged.

FIJI: Sustainable Economic and Empowerment Development Strategy (SEEDS) 2008-2010. "A Better Fiji for All"

The Sustainable Economic and Empowerment Development Stategy (SEEDS) 2008 - 2010 is the result of consultations with key stakeholders. As highlighted in the first chapter, the SEEDS objectives are in line with the mandate of the interim Government aims at a "Better Fiji for All". In particular, the Strategy addresses: Review of Economic and Social Development; Review of Social Development; Short and Medium Term Strategy: Strengthening Good Governance, Restoring Growth and Enhancing Social and Community Development;Good Governance; Growing the Economy (with a section that addresses the energy sector);Reform of Public Service; Reform of Public Financial Institutions; Access to Land and Land Utilization; Social & Community Development.

FIJI: Republic of Fiji National Climate Change Policy 2012-2016

The National Climate Change Policy 2012-2016 provides guidelines for sectors to ensure that current and expected impacts of climate change are considered in their planning and implementation programmes. The policy addresses climate change impacts, giving particular attention to the reduction of green house gases emissions and to the importance of coordination among sectors. In particular it deals with objectives and strategies, along with a timeframe (between 2013 and 2016) that every sector should respect, policy monitoring and review and its implementation.

SINGAPORE: National Energy Policy Report: Energy for Growth

Energy for Growth outlines how energy policies will evolve in tandem so as to address the global energy challenges and to capitalise on the opportunities to sustain longterm economic growth. The document outlines Singapore's energy policy framework and strategies for energy for growth; power and transport sector development; energy efficiency; energy and environment; energy industry growth; research and development; and partnerships.