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Проект документа: 
No
Пересмотр более раннего документа?: 
No
Год вступления в силу: 
2016
Год окончания действия: 
2019
Виды актов по количеству участников: 
National
Тип документа: 
Overarching Policy, Plan/Strategy
Экономический сектор: 
Energy, Power, Transport, Building, Multi-Sector, Other
Виды энергоресурсов: 
All, Oil, Power, Renewable, Bioenergy, Solar, Wave and Tidal, Wind, Other
Подготовлен: 
Energy Planning Division of the Ministry of Resources and Development with the technical assistance of the SOPAC.
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Сводный обзор: 
This document was developed through an inclusive process and it expresses the RMI’s commitment towards a new energy direction and serves as the foundation for planning and development in the energy sector over the medium term. The policy and action plan is an output of the review of the National Energy Policy and Energy Action Plan 2009 and is aligned to the Strategic Development Plan Framework 2003–2018: Vision 2018 of: “an improved quality of life for the people of the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) through clean, reliable, affordable, accessible, environmentally appropriate and sustainable energy services”. The 2009 NEP targets or goals are still relevant. However, they are further strengthened in this policy including to supply 100% of urban households with electricity by 2015; to provide 95% of rural outer atoll households with off grid electricity by 2015; as well as to provide access to modern forms of cooking to 90% of all households by 2020. Also, the policy aims to reach 20% of power generation through indigenous renewable resources by 2020.
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Energy access priorities: 
Vision: An improved quality of life for the people of the Marshall Islands through clean, reliable, affordable, accessible, environmentally appropriate and sustainable energy services.---all Marshallese have equitable access to modern energy services;
Energy access action plan: 
Expand RE electrification for off-grid areas.---Expand the grid-connected RE capacity in Majuro, Kwajalein, Jaluit and Wotje.
Energy access targets: 
To supply 100% of urban households with electricity by 2015;Targets 2016: 100%---To provide 95% of rural outer atoll households with off grid electricity by 2015; Target 2016: 95%.---To provide access to modern forms of cooking to 90% of all households by 2020;---To provide 20% of power generation through indigenous renewable resources by 2020.
Clean cooking solutions: 
To provide access to modern forms of cooking to 90% of all households by 2020;---The initiatives on promoting energy efficient biomass stoves for cooking in rural areas should be supported, as they consider the impacts of using biomass for cooking on the health of women and children simultaneously saving the environment.[...]---Promotes and seek support to distribute energy efficient biomass stove and LPG use for cooking (ongoing).
Consumer subsidies: 
Expected Output 8: A transparent tariff structure established for those receiving full electricity supplies that covers the real costs of each island system, with a lifeline tariff that genuinely benefits low-income consumers without adversely affecting MEC income
Efficiency
Приоритеты ЭЭ: 
improvement of, and increased efficiency in the use of energy in all sectors, including the residential and commercial sectors, the transport sector, and government buildings and utilities;
EE targets: 
To make households and businesses 50% more energy efficient and government buildings 75% more energy efficient by 2020;---To achieve a 20% efficiency improvement in transport sector fuel use by 2020; Percentage increase in fuel-efficient vehicles imported (engine size) and car seats (increasing load) through adoption of appropriate fiscal incentives: 5% in 2016; 10% 2018---To reduce supply side energy losses from MEC by 20% by 2017;---Percentage decrease in the average monthly electricity consumption of connected households: 50% (79 kWh) in 2018 - Baseline 158 kWh per customer (2008).---Percentage decrease in the average monthly electricity consumption of commercial customers 50% (1,641.5 kWh) in 2018. Baseline: 3,283 kWh per customer (2008). ---Percentage decrease in the average monthly electricity consumption of government buildings 75% (8,131.5 kWh) in 2018. Baseline 10,842 kWh per customer (2008).---Combined percentage decrease in power generation and distribution losses of the power utilities: 26.21% in 2014 20.97% in 2018.
EE action plans: 
The energy use consumption is monitored and improved through energy auditing and demand side management.---Increased the number of energy efficient vehicles into the country through appropriate fiscal incentives for business, private sectors, households and government sectors.---Carry out energy audits on the remaining government facilities, business communities and households and implementation of recommended energy efficient measures.---Informal training of Energy Planning Division staff through attachments, RE/EE training, and possible diploma or degree level training in energy.
EE standards for appliances: 
Revise taxation system to encourage the import of energy efficient air conditioners/major household appliances and introduce mandatory standards and labeling system
EE building standards: 
Develop energy efficiency standards for new buildings and renovations including homes, businesses and government premises, with financing on subsidized terms for designs and construction/renovation meeting the standards.---Implement recommendation from research on energy codes and standards for buildings based on code from Palau (2016).---Implement and enforce new energy code/standards/guidelines for construction and renovation of buildings (2016).
EE transport standards : 
Outputs: Increased the number of energy efficient vehicles into the country through appropriate fiscal incentives for business, private sectors, households and government sectors.---Improvement in the diesel quality used in transport (500 ppm sulphur content) – MEC, 10 ppm (Mobil): 500 ppm 2014; 10 ppm 2016; 10 ppm 2018.---Percentage improvement in the efficiency of fuel use in the transportation sector through use of public buses and government vehicles (Data on fuel for land transport to be available) 0 in 2014; 2%in 2016; 3% in 2018; 20% in 2020.
EE financial incentives: 
Increased the number of energy efficient vehicles into the country through appropriate fiscal incentives for business, private sectors, households and government. [...] Promote, increase awareness and create incentives (in the private sector) on efficient mode of transport, e.g. bicycles, sail boats, fuel efficient taxis.
EE public awareness/promotional programmes: 
The Marshall Islands to engage effectively with national, regional and global stakeholders including energy service providers, private sectors, non-government organizations and community based organizations and vulnerable groups to promote energy initiatives (EE awareness and RE services).---Informal training of Energy Planning Division staff through attachments, RE/EE training, and possible diploma or degree level training in energy.
Cooperation in EE: 
The Marshall Islands to engage effectively with national, regional and global stakeholders including energy service providers, private sectors, non-government organizations and community based organizations and vulnerable groups to promote energy initiatives (EE awareness and RE services)
Renewable Energy
RE priorities: 
enhancement of the potential for an increased share of renewable energy resources in the overall national energy mix;
RE targets: 
Share of installed power generation capacity from indigenous renewable energy target is 20% by 2020
RE action plans: 
Expand RE electrification for off-grid areas.---Expand the grid-connected RE capacity in Majuro, Kwajalein, Jaluit and Wotje.---As part of the new EAP a national energy model will be developed to forecast the level of energy to be supplied by renewable energy and quantify the level of required investment to meet the targets.---Informal training of Energy Planning Division staff through attachments, RE/EE training, and possible diploma or degree level training in energy.
RE feed-in tariffs: 
Development of technical guidelines for grid connected self-generation through renewable energy sources, and feed-in tariffs to be established. This guidelines are to be adopted through the proposed Electricity Act (2016).---Consider the recommendations on the MEC and utilities tariff review conducted through North REP project and to be regulated through the ESMA and the proposed Electricity Act (2016).---Establish and adopt the guidelines for on grid connection including appropriate policy measures such as feed in tariffs and power purchase agreements (2016)
RE heat obligation/mandate: 
Replacement of electric water heaters with solar water heaters in existing buildings and use of solar water heaters for new buildings. (2016)
RE public awareness/promotional programmes: 
Increase awareness and provide training to public and private sectors on appropriate renewable energy systems.---A number of education and awareness programs throughout the education system and using pubic media and social media commenced, more collaboration with the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Community Development Division in the current plan to facilitated action at the household level, These will be consolidated in the revised EAP.---Create awareness and incentives for private and local households to participate in the on grid connections (2016)
Cooperation in RE: 
The Marshall Islands to engage effectively with national, regional and global stakeholders including energy service providers, private sectors, non-government organizations and community based organizations and vulnerable groups to promote energy initiatives (EE awareness and RE services)
Environment
Energy environmental priorities: 
Initiatives on provision of access to clean and efficient fuels and appliances shall ensure the incorporation of interventions that promotes sustainable livelihoods, health and safety and environmental protection.---The initiatives on promoting energy efficient biomass stoves for cooking in rural areas should be supported, as they consider the impacts of using biomass for cooking on the health of women and children simultaneously saving the environment.[...]
Decarbonization strategy: 
Introduce Green tax for sustaining SHS to contribute to reducing use of petroleum products thus promoting a green and clean economy (2016 Q3)
Energy-water nexus: 
MRD coordinates with MTC on standards/codes on fuel efficient vessels with possible regulated under the Domestic Water Craft Act
Ценообразование
Energy taxation: 
Sustainability of energy services: SHS monthly tariff collection rate (%) is improved {Actual collection/target collection} 66% (2014) 80% (2016).---Revise taxation system to encourage the import of energy efficient air conditioners/major household appliances and introduce mandatory standards and labeling system
Energy pricing: 
A transparent tariff structure shall be established for those receiving full electricity supplies that covers the real costs of each island system, with a lifeline tariff that genuinely benefits low-income consumers without adversely affecting MEC income.---The wholesale and retail prices of petroleum products shall be made equitable for urban and rural users through control and regulation---Priority outcome: Improved enabling frameworks for reducing dependence on imported fossil fuel Outputs:  Decision making regarding the importation and consumption and pricing of petroleum products shall be based on reliable data on petroleum imports, sales and end-use. The wholesale and retail prices of petroleum products shall be made equitable for urban and rural users through control and regulation.---Conduct an independent study of petroleum pricing on Majuro and outer atolls to determine benefits and costs and a proper pricing mechanism
Energy Supply and Infrastructure
Infrastructure development priorities: 
the potential benefits from adopting more efficient practices in petroleum supply chain management and procurement---Expand RE electrification for off-grid areas.---Expand the grid-connected RE capacity in Majuro, Kwajalein, Jaluit and Wotje.---Preparation for the power plant testing (Majuro Power Stations 1& 2) (2016).
Trade
Energy trade priorities: 
Quantify reduction in the national energy import bill for power generation
Import taxes and fee exemptions: 
Revise taxation system to encourage the import of energy efficient air conditioners/major household appliances and introduce mandatory standards and labeling system
Investment
Independent power producers: 
Private sector participation in the electric power supply in RMI shall be allowed under conditions that are fair to MEC and the supplier (i.e. independent power producer’s agreement)
Investment climate development: 
Develop policy regimes including incentives and a marketing plan to increase private sector involvement and facilitate introduction of renewable energy systems.---Private sector participation in the electric power supply in RMI shall be allowed under conditions that are fair to MEC and the supplier (i.e. independent power producer’s agreement).---As part of the new EAP a national energy model will be developed to forecast the level of energy to be supplied by renewable energy and quantify the level of required investment to meet the targets. As part of the revised EAP GRMI will also consider developing a strategy to proactively market these opportunities available to the private sector in the energy sector. This will be included as part of the national inward investment strategy/Plan.[...].
Деятельность органов власти
Energy management principles: 
To strengthen financial, policy and legislative frameworks for the energy sector.---To reduce supply side energy losses from MEC by 20% by 2017;---improved enabling frameworks for reducing dependence on imported fossil fuel;---The government coordinates and fosters partnerships and cooperation between relevant ministries and energy sector institutions, including the Marshalls Energy Company and petroleum oil companies, the private sector, and non-governmental and community-based organizations. A strong leadership of the Energy Planning Division with an appropriate legal mandate should be strengthened to coordinate planning and management of the energy sector. There should be a clear, appropriate and effective definition of roles for government, utilities and the private sector in the planning and management of the energy sector.[...]---The following principles should be considered in assessing the financing strategy.  Transparency [...] Consistency [...] Accountability Leadership; Time-bound and budgeted.
National policy structure: 
A new energy law (Energy Sector Management Act) will be considered as appropriate to clarify powers and responsibilities within government for energy (1st priority)
Public database availability: 
A national energy database is developed and managed (for analysis and policy development) and maintained
Technology
Clean energy technology priorities: 
smarter uses of energy in households, businesses, government, transport sector and power utilities;
Clean energy technology transfer: 
Informal training of Energy Planning Division staff through attachments, RE/EE training, and possible diploma or degree level training in energy.---Implement recommendation from research on energy codes and standards for buildings based on code from Palau (2016)
Clean energy technology deployment: 
Conduct an independent study of the viability of alternatives to diesel fuel for power generation where economically sound (e.g. coconut oil, LNG, RE). Implementation of recommended viable alternatives.---Study the feasibility of LPG, hybrid and electric (powered by renewable electricity vehicles, including buses) (2016).