Decision No. 78 SSR on Promulgation of the National Energy Efficiency Policy 2022-2030.

This National Policy on Energy Efficiency 2022-2030 is a multi-sectoral policy document. The policy sets a national target for the reduction of total energy consumption (thermal and electrical) of at least 19% by the year 2030 vis-a-vis the ‘Business-as-Usual’ (BAU) 1 scenario, from 89,837 GWh to 72,470 GWh.
The Policy is guided by the vision to transform energy consumption in Cambodia by adopting energy efficiency, thereby contributing to a strong, vibrant and competitive economy while fostering sustainable development. It is established as the umbrella framework and guiding reference for energy efficiency developments in Cambodia. The six key Objectives of the Policy are: 1. establish the policy, regulatory and legal basis for sector-specific interventions and programmes on energy efficiency; 2. define the roles, mandates and responsibilities of relevant government institutions to enable implementation of the provisions of the Policy, including a mechanism to facilitate coordination; 3. set indicative measurable targets for the adoption of energy efficiency in Cambodia to be achieved by 2030; 4. outline measures, instruments, and mechanisms to support removing barriers to the adoption of energy efficiency; establish a common framework of monitoring and evaluation (M&E) metrics to track progress in implementation; 6. prioritise as key drivers of change, the development of human capital capacities and knowledge dissemination on energy efficiency.
For major energy-consuming sectors, the Policy lays out specific targets to reduce energy consumption in relation to a BAU trajectory by 2030, of at least: 1. 20% in the industrial sector, from 38,600 GWh to 30,800 GWh; 2. 34% in the residential sector, from 17,981 GWh to 11,826 GWh; 3. 25% in commercial buildings (including public buildings), from 8,552 GWh to 6,431 GWh; 4. 29% in public services, from 42 GWh to 30 GWh; 5. 5% in the transport sector, from 24,662 GWh to 23,383 GWh.
In terms of governance; the Policy establishes a governance framework assigning specific roles and responsibilities to different government institutions, including a mechanism to facilitate coordination. This framework determines that the Economic and Financial Policy Committee (EFPC) shall function as the apex body for overseeing, monitoring, coordinating, and providing policy orientation to the “National Energy Efficiency Committee”. The commitee is established as a coordinating unit for all energy efficiency work, under the leadership of MME with representation from concerned line ministries. This committee shall report to the EFPC, and follow its advice to resolve any important issues and improve the effectiveness of implementation.