Energy resource efficiency policies worldwide

Sustainable production and consumption are major concerns around the World, with positive (or negative) strong economic and social consequences. Subjects, such as, energy independence and competitiveness, have a special focus in the topic of energy efficiency. The efficient use of non-renewable resources, the increment of renewable energy and the policies to orient investments to a smarter use of energy resources are in the core of public and private entities in many countries. This work describes the efforts in different countries and regions of the world to achieve improvements in their relation to energy production and consumption, through different policies, and public and private initiatives. This paper also presents some information about ViREG, a Life Long Programme project, where an Energy Resource Efficiency Policies and Initiatives course was developed.