Central America and Dominican Republic

To contribute to a sustainable energy policy development in the context of the Central America Integration System (SICA)

The initiative helps to advance the development of a regional sustainable energy policy in the framework of the Central American Integration System (SICA) by strengthening capacities for measuring and evaluating of energy efficiency compliance by machinery and household appliances. The initiative imparts technical training and encourages exchanges of knowledge and best practices among persons responsible for design and implementation of energy efficiency regulations, standards, technologies, and practices in SICA countries. Its activities include long- and short-term internships that contribute to the strengthening of energy efficiency metrology infrastructure, as well as enhancing technical measurement capacities in the areas of compliance evaluation and verification, test methods, and energy efficiency standards. The initiative also supports efforts at energy efficiency standards integration and harmonization among SICA member countries. 

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