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Regional Energy Efficiency Policy Recommendations (Latin America and the Carribbean)

Summary

The report gives policy recommendations for countries willing to implement energy efficiency policies. It sets out four specific key recommendations regarding the building sector: (1) Improve the energy performance of buildings components and systems by implementing Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) and supply chain improvements; (2) Improve building energy performance by implementing Codes and MEPS, for existing buildings and set up specific norms for new buildings ; (3) Implement energy labels, certificates or disclosure of energy consumption for whole buildings and building components and systems; (4) Foster research and development for innovation in view of net-zero energy consumption in buildings.