Tuesday: April 22, 2008 - Energy efficiency and conservation emerged as an important issue in the Pacific region due to the continuing increase in the world market oil prices which affect increases in electricity tariffs, transportation costs, prices of consumer goods and services.As the world celebrates Earth Day today, the region is urged to focus on energy efficiency efforts to work towards regional energy security.
The Pacific Islands Applied Geoscience Commission’s Energy Adviser Koin Etuate says the use of Renewable Energy technologies and Energy Efficiency and Conservation practices at homes and offices should be recognised as part of the solutions to sustainable development and enhancing energy security.
“In the Pacific region we follow the global theme by highlighting the need to use renewable energy technologies and promoting efficient energy use and savings as possible ways to contribute to national development.”
Etuate says Pacific Island Countries are already committed to energy and economic development in both national and regional level through policies and programs.
“Pacific economies are the most vulnerable in the world to rising oil prices and they see the urgent need to reduce this vulnerability through mainstreaming energy security into national planning and budgetary processes improving energy efficiency and energy conservation.” More >>>
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