This law establishes the legal framework to promote the rational and efficient use of energy, in order to guarantee energy supply, promote the competitiveness of the national economy, protect and improve the quality of life of the population, and contribute to environmental protection.

Art. 6 creates the Energy Efficiency Fund (FONDEFEER).

Art. 11 creates Energy Efficiency Units in each public institution.

Art. 13 creates the National Energy Efficiency Program (PRONAEE).