The necessity to implement energy efficiency measures is now firmly on the political agenda. The G8, IEA member countries and European Union have clearly stated the importance of action on energy efficiency to address energy security, climate change and
economic challenges. IEA analysis shows the cost-effective potential for energy efficiency improvements is huge. In order to capture this potential, many countries have developed, or are in the process of developing, national energy efficiency strategies (NEES) and action plans (NEEAP), collectively referred to hereafter as NEESAP.