Comparative analysis of reviewed case studies regarding their current status with respect to the established benchmark

The analysis of the case studies has shown that all considered countries are dealing with energy efficiency issues to some extent. However, the maturity level of energy efficiency policy varies from country to country and from region to region. Some countries have significantly moved forward towards establishing energy efficient structure of the economy through creating necessary conditions, such as developing institutional base, introducing appropriate laws and regulations, creating financial incentives for attracting investments from national and international sources as well as introducing social policies conducive to increasing energy efficiency and energy savings among general public. At the same time, other countries fail significantly to meet conditions of achieving the benchmark level.

Related Subject(s): Natural Resources Water and Energy