Figure R-1
Recommended institutional structure for a national EE coordinating institution
Government (Cabinet of Ministers) EE Institution (Agency or Committee) with subdivisions at regional and local levels Ministry responsible for the development and implementation of EE policy Other Ministries
State Energy Inspections responsible for control over efficient utilization of fuel and energy resources
Scientific and research organizations, financial institutions, producers/manufacturers of energy efficient technologies, equipment and materials, mass media
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Fuel and energy consumers
The institution could cover inter-ministerial problems and disputes as well. It would implement regular monitoring and control over EE policy implementation in each sector of the national economy. It could also inform the Government about how EE is promoted,
and conduct feedback among the government, relevant ministries and other stakeholders. If the structure presented in Figure R-1 is realized, it would be easy to monitor a seemingly complex system, to control the state EE policy, and to directly inform central government about the problems and barriers relative to EE promotion. It is also important that existing energy conservation departments or units at all levels (sectoral ministries, regional administrations, and municipalities) and established new units (in case these are still absent) are legally and financially strengthened. At the same time, it is necessary to identify their targets and objectives and introduce responsibilities. Along with the improvement of institutional structure at the macro level, Asian countries should also work on the creation of energy conservation management
Conclusions and Recommendations
The main objectives of the national EE coordinating agency (or committee) should include: • conduct of regular feedback between all participants of EE policy and programmes (from private and public sectors to final energy consumers); • providing information support to the government on the development of basic principles of state EE policy and their implementation; • coordination of activities of government bodies involved in EE promotion; and • developing priority programmes related to EE issues in cooperation with government and NGOs.