Energy Efficiency Regulations and Codes 

 

In 2009 Ministry of Renewable Energy & Public Utilities defined a Long-Term Energy Strategy 2009-2025 and Action Plan for The Republic of Mauritius. It puts great emphasis on developing the energy sector up to 2025 including development of renewable energy, reduction of the independence on imported fossil fuel and the promotion of energy efficiency.

 

This Energy Efficiency Building Code has been developed as one initiative to meet the goal regarding energy efficiency in the building sector under the project: 00058178/Removal of Barriers to Energy Efficiency and Energy Conservation in Buildings – PS/MAR 2010/002, funded by GEF/UNDP and AFD

 

Under the project ‘Removal of barriers to Energy Efficiency and Energy Conservation in Buildings’ and the SIDS Dock programme, Ecosis co-drafted for the Government of Mauritius:

1. Energy Efficiency Regulations

2. Energy Efficiency Building Code

3. Development of compliance mechanism

4. Feasibility Study for a Building Energy Labeling Scheme