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Enhance energy savings measures for multi-fold benefits
There are ample of opportunities for Tonga to raise its ambition beyond the SDG 7 energy efficiency target. These include establishing Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) in the residential sector. In the transport sector, Tonga can consider promoting E-vehicles and introducing vehicle fuel economy standards (VFES) for land transport. The benefits of increasing energy efficiency gains are multi-fold. Substantial electrical energy savings reduce the need for investment in power infrastructure. More importantly, the fuel savings from the transport sector reduce fuel cost and reliance on fuel imports, making Tonga less vulnerable to supply and price shocks.
*this recommendation is applicable for all ambitious scenarios
There are ample of opportunities for Tonga to raise its ambition beyond the SDG 7 energy efficiency target. These include establishing Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) in the residential sector. In the transport sector, Tonga can consider promoting E-vehicles and introducing vehicle fuel economy standards (VFES) for land transport. The benefits of increasing energy efficiency gains are multi-fold. Substantial electrical energy savings reduce the need for investment in power infrastructure. More importantly, the fuel savings from the transport sector reduce fuel cost and reliance on fuel imports, making Tonga less vulnerable to supply and price shocks.
*this recommendation is applicable for all ambitious scenarios
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