Enforcement of Energy Efficiency Policies Necessary for Successful Reform, Says Report
The European Union’s stringent energy efficiency regulations are influencing policies in other regions, report finds
BOULDER, Colo. — During the past five years, the number of energy efficiency polices around the world has continued to increase, notes Navigant Research. While policies vary by region and country, and with more developed nations taking more stringent approaches, a lack of enforcement remains a significant barrier to implementation in many places. According to a new report from the research firm, increased regulation of policies, codes, and benchmarking must be enforced for successful policy reform.
“Globally, governments and regulatory agencies have increased their focus on commercial buildings, which are large consumers of the world’s energy,” said Krystal Maxwell, research associate with Navigant Research. “Europe is a leader among world regions in energy efficiency policy, with the most rigorous building codes, performance standards, labeling, and benchmarking, as well as some of the most aggressive greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets.”