New Energy Efficiency Plan to save Bt8.5 tn by 2036, EPPO says
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The Energy Policy and Planning Office (EPPO) Thursday approved the Energy Efficiency Plan 20152036 (EEP), which is aimed at lowering Thailand's energy-intensity rate from 25 per cent as stated in the initial 2010 plan to 30 per cent, saving an estimated B
This would be in line with the current national economic and social development plan, which was revised to reflect the latest economic-growth projection, the government’s transport infrastructure investment plans and lower crudeoil prices.
The EPPO will also lend more support towards investment in alternative sources of energy.
The latest revision to the EEP was deemed necessary to support the government’s three strategies and 10 measures pertaining to energy-consumption regulations for new factories, and buildings, including state office buildings.
