1 Purpose and scope of laws and regulations to promote energy conservation and energy efficiency

2 Principal elements of energy efficiency promotion policies and legislation

3 Conclusions and recommendations on regulatory frameworks for energy conservation and promotion of energy efficiency

Selected references

Sources of information on energy conservation legislation

List of participants

Regulatory Framework for Promotion of Energy Conservation and Energy Efficiency in Australia by Adrian J. Bradbrook, Faculty of Law, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia

Regulatory Framework for Energy Conservation Legislation in Japan by Akira Ishiyama, Japan International Cooperation Agency/Energy Resources Section, United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific, Bangkok, Thailand

The Energy Conservation Programme of the Republic of Korea by Mi-Chung Ahn, Energy Conservation Policy Division, Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, Seoul, Republic of Korea

Alternative Regulatory Mechanisms for the Establishment of Energy Efficiency Standards for Commercial and Institutional Buildings by Josie Close, Department of Architecture, University of Hong Kong

Alternative Legal Measures to Improve the Fuel Efficiency of Motor Vehicles by Adrian J. Bradbrook, Faculty of Law, University of Adelaide, Australia

Energy Efficiency Standards for Electrical Appliances: Regulatory and Voluntary Approaches in the Philippines and Thailand by Kristina Egan, International Institute for Energy Conservation, Asia Office, Bangkok, Thailand

Initial Experiences with Energy Labelling Programmes: Evaluating the Effectiveness of Energy Labelling by Kwisun Huh, Utah State University, Utah, United States of America

Australia

Sustainable Energy Development Act 1995 (New South Wales)

Electrical Products Act 1988 (South Australia)

China

Energy Conservation Law of China (1997)

Japan

Law Concerning the Rational Use of Energy (1979)

Enforcement Ordinance for the Law Concerning the Rational Use of Energy (1979) and Amendments (1984 and 1993)

Enforcement Regulations for the Law Concerning the Rational Use of Energy (1979, amended 1984 and 1993)

Republic of Korea

Rational Energy Utilization Act (1979, wholly amended by Act No. 4891 of 1995)

Russian Federation

The Federal Law on Energy Saving (1996)

Thailand

Energy Conservation Promotion Act (B.E.2535) (1992)

United States of America

Energy Policy Act of 1992 — Energy Efficiency (Title One)

Uzbekistan

Law on the Rational Use of Energy (1997)

Energy Charter Protocol on Energy Efficiency and Related Environmental Aspects (adopted at European Energy Charter Conference, 17 December 1994)

Kyoto Protocol to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (adopted at Conference of the Parties, Third Session, 10 December 1997)