Samoa

Samoa National Energy Policy

Executive

Policy

Passed in 2007

This Policy aims at enhancing the quality of life for all through access to reliable, affordable and environmentally sound energy services and supply. It seeks to increase the share of mass production from renewable sources to 20% by year 2030, and to increase the contribution of Renewable Energy for energy services and supply by 20% by year 2030. The document notably discusses 1) energy planning and management to find more efficient and effective coordination in the sector, 2) how to shift from investing in fossil fuels to investing in renewable resources, and 3) how to make the transport sector more sustainable, notably through biofuels.

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Climate targets in this law

2 targets

20% increase in renewable energy in energy services and supply by 2030 against a 2010 baseline

Energy | Base year target | Target year: 2030 | Base year: 2010
20% share of mass production from renewables by 2030

Energy | Base year target | Target year: 2030 | Base year: 2030