ENERGY EFFICIENCY

Ramón Méndez
Director
NATIONAL DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
URUGUAY
Overview of URUGUAY
Country name: República Oriental del Uruguay
Capital city: Montevideo
Political division: 19 Provinces
Land area: 176,215 km2
Population: 3.3 million inhabitants
Density: 18.8 inhabitants/km2
Life expectancy: 75.85 years
Infant mortality rate: 10.5/1000

Literacy rate: 98 %
Language: Spanish
Gross Domestic Product: 8,000 USD per capita
Access to drinkable water: 98 %
Electrification rate: 98 %
Cars per 100 inhabitants: 19
Government type: Republic under an elected presidential system
Suffrage: Compulsory and universal over 18 years of age
Main exports: Meat, rice, dairy products, raw hides skins and leather, forestry
products, wool, agriculture byproducts
Current Energy Situation
Energy Supply by Source (2007) Energy Demand structure by Sector (2007)

Transport
33%
Petroleum and
byproducts C ommercial
55% Hydroelectricity /Services
22% 9%

Industrial
22%
Natural Gas
3% Residential
Imported Biomass Agribusiness
28% No identified; 0%
Electricity 18% /Fishing
2% 8%

High dependence on fossil fuels (consumption of petroleum: double of global

average)

Scarce domestic sources in the energy grid (25% to 40%)

Several energy supply crisis in recent years (high dependence on regional suppliers)

In the year 2007 petroleum and byproducts imports represented 20% of total imports
in Uruguay and meant 25% of total exports of Uruguay
Energy Policy (2005) – Strategic Guidelines (2030)

Directive role of the government involving regulated participation of private
sector.

Diversification of the energy mix including sources and suppliers, reducing
dependence on oil imports, increasing the participation level of local sources of
energy, fostering non-traditional renewable energies, improving local
development and encouraging the preservation of environment.

Energy Efficiency in every economic field (transport, education, building
industry, lighting, etc.).

Universal Energy access.

2015 Goal
Primary Energy Grid:
Energy Efficiency Timeline in URUGUAY
-Demonstrative - Creation of:
- Creation of EE Fund for EE Projects
Projects
Committee & Labeling System
- EE Week 1st Edition
- Beginning of 1st - CFLs Lighting
- Communication
EE Standards Replacement
LACK OF ENERGY EFFICIENCY POLICIES & Campaigns

CULTURE in UY

70’s 90’s Year Year Year Year

2005 2006 2007 2008
Low prices of OIL • Energy Savings of 57 Ktep. 2.2% of Total Energy
Global Development of Consumption in 2007
Technological view: • 128,361 tons CO2 emissions avoided
RATIONAL USE OF ENERGY Promotion of • Total Investments GEF + Counterpart: USD 8.2
ELECTRICITY CONSUMPTION million

Worldwide Introduction of ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROJECT

Economic view:
EFFICIENT USE OF ENERGY
STARTING POINT
Energy Efficiency Project
The Energy Efficiency Project is a government programme that was launched in
September 2005, with a budget of USD 6,875,000 Global Environmental Facility grant.

The development objective of the Project is to increase the demand for and competitive supply of
energy efficient goods and services, contributing to:
(a) Improved efficiency of energy use;
(b) Reduced reliance of the Uruguayan economy on imported electricity and fuels; and
(c) Reduced emissions from the energy sector.

The Project's global environmental objective is to promote energy efficiency through:

i.Building capacity and know-how among stakeholders;
ii.Stimulation of consumer demand; and
iii.Promotion of project development and investment financing.

Up to date:
Total Investments done by the Project: USD 4.5 million
 Information
Awareness
Demonstrative
Projects Education
Training

Technological
Innovation
Suppliers of
energy efficient
ENERGY technology
Policies EFFICIENCY
Laws
Standards Energy
Services
Companies
Financial
lines
Investment Public Sector
Promotion
Regulatory framework, Policies and Standards

Project Law – Energy Efficiency
In June 2008 the draft version was introduced to the Parliament and is still under study. The law will
consolidate a legal institutional framework for energy efficiency, taking part of the energy policy. The law
establishes the creation of an Energy Conservation Unit and financing actions for EE. Moreover, the law
aims to give energy labeling a legal support for the implementation of the compulsory stages.

Solar Energy Promotion Law

Includes compulsory measures in new buildings in the services and commercial sectors for heating water by
solar panels. Industry sector is also included, however with some exceptions, depending on the hot water
use amount. On April 2008 the Senate approved it.
Approximately 4 m2 per 1000 inhabitants of installed solar panels.

Energy Efficiency Standards and regulations

Since 2006 more than 30 standards on lighting, electric appliances, buildings, solar systems and gas
equipment have been issued.
Incandescent lamps Prohibition in the public sector.
Summer Time zone.

Energy Efficiency Standards for buildings

Establishment of minimum requirements on EE and insulation at city council level
Financial Lines

Financial instruments has being designed and set-up in order to encourage studies and investments
in energy efficiency.

This financial instruments were called Energy Efficiency Trust (EET) were launched on Dec., 2008.

EET capital: up to USD 2,475,000 acting as a guarantee fund for loans given by commercial banks.

EET manages two lines, one to provide contingent loans to cost-share feasibility studies of energy
efficiency and the other to provide term debt through commercial banks to energy investment
projects.

Estimates of a total investment of USD 1.9 million have been made for the first 2 years, which
involve energy savings of 7,000 tep (0.3% total 2007 Energy Consumption) and 14,577 tons of CO2
emissions avoided.

Investment Promotion

Investment Promotion Law
Includes tax incentives to promote energy saving investments for EE and RE.

Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Promotion Decree
Beneficial tax deduction for investments in both areas

Public Lighting Decree
Includes benefits for projects on public lighting measurement and Energy Efficiency
projects
Technological Innovation

Incandescent Lighting replacement
On August and December 2008
1,470,550 CFLs lamps (“A” type) were given out,
meaning a saving of 75% of the consumed
energy for each replaced lamp. This has
become the first milestone for Energy
Efficient Labeling System, achieving a significant
percentage of changeover among residential lighting (2 out of 3 citizens), and an energy saving
amount equivalent to 3% of the total electricity consumption in 2007.

Efficient Technology Exhibition

In September 2008 the First exhibition on Efficient Technology in the country took place. It was
jointly organized with CEUTA (Uruguayan Center of Appropriate Technologies) and took place
in the facilities of the city council.

Energy Efficiency Labeling

Before July 2009 voluntary labeling for lamps and electric water heaters will be regulated.
Purchase of equipment for 3 national laboratories for EE testing.
Demonstrative Projects

Financing 100% of feasibility studies on Efficient Use of Energy in industrial

and service sectors carried out by registered ESCOs

8 out of 10 demonstrative projects are already implemented involving until

December 2008:
 Energy Savings of 2.9 Ktep . Approx. 0.11% total 2007 consumption
 9,252 tons of CO2 emissions avoided
 Energy Efficiency Project’s Investments: USD 114,000
 Counterparts’ Investments: USD 187,000
Suppliers of Energy Efficient Technology

More than 20 national suppliers are registered at the

National Department of Energy Registry

Energy Service Companies

CONSUMO DE BOMBAS
• More than 20 Energy Services Companies &
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Variador BP
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Consumo con
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15 KW Variador BT 15 KW

• Assisted to training courses 10 KW 10 KW

• Part of EET procedures

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Public Sector

Ban of purchasing incandescent lamps for public buildings since year 2010

Carrying out Energy Saving Plans during energy supply difficulties

during 2008:
 Energy Savings of 49 Ktep. Approx. 2% total 2007 Energy
Consumption
 109,250 tons of CO2 emissions avoided

Compulsory Energy Efficiency Plans for each governmental agency

In 2009: carrying out Energy Audits in public buildings

Education & Training

Publication of Elementary School Book on Efficient Use of

Energy: books given to 2,112 schools located all over the country. All public schools
were included in the program.

Didactic Travelling Fair

Assembling of booths to demonstrate energy
Efficiency and different energy sources.

Puppet Show on Energy issues for Elementary Schools

shows given to 4th & 6th grade students
Education & Training

Printing of Didactic Material for children
Data Tables, Maps, Games

Training Courses on Energy Efficiency issues
11 courses were given to more than 230 professionals
and technicians from energy sector

Community Workshops

Training of High School teachers

Lectures on Energy Efficiency in schools
Information & Create Awareness

Advertising Campaigns
TV, radio, magazines & newspaper; aimed at introducing Energy Efficiency Culture

Emissions calculator on the web site

To calculate GHG emissions from home & transport energy consumption

Energy Efficiency Week (Since 2007)

Lectures on Efficient Technologies, Exhibition of Equipment
Workshops on Efficient Use of Energy

Studies on
Solar Potential Capacity in Uruguay
Co-generation Potential in Uruguay
will be completed by the end of 2009

Support for the introduction and dissemination

of energy-saving equipment
Information & Create Awareness

Website
www.eficienciaenergetica.gub.uy

Emissions calculator on the web site

To calculate GHG emissions from home & transport energy consumption
Future Actions

Study on
Energy Saving Potential in Uruguay

Training Courses
2009 - 2010 The aim is to double the already trained people.

Technical Lectures
Every fortnight, given by university staff, ESCOs, Suppliers of Energy Efficient
Technology or professionals in the energy field.

Labeling
Certification of 3 national laboratories on energy efficiency tests.
Campaigns in mass media

1st National Energy Efficiency Award
First Edition - 2009; 4 categories: Public Sector, Industry Sector,
Services Sector and outstanding ESCO
Pending issues - Global EE Project

 Energy Efficiency in TRANSPORTATION SECTOR

- Energy situation for the transportation sector
- Lack of specific financing aimed to address this issue
- Energy conservation policies and measures for the transportation sector

 Technological replacement, standards and target values for Operating

Industrial Equipment
- Air ratios for boilers & industrial furnaces
- Waste gas temperatures for boilers
- Standard and target rates of waste heat recovery for industrial furnaces
- Standard values and target values of furnace wall outer surface temperatures & of power
factor
- Target efficiencies of high efficiency engines.

 Energy Audit Program

- Energy audit for industries & commercial buildings
Thanks for your attention

Ramón Méndez
NATIONAL DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

URUGUAY