How has Vanuatu changed its energy policy?

Revision of previous policy?: The updated NERM acts as the national energy policy. Since it was launched, Vanuatu’s economy and energy sector have continued to develop. External events, such as Cyclone Pam in early-2015, have also shaped how energy sector policies and priorities are conceived.

What does the new Nerm mean for Vanuatu?

This updated NERM reflects this aim. Taking advantage of new information on energy use in Vanuatu and on energy efficiency potential (that was not available when the 2013 NERM was developed), it sets out new energy efficiency targets and specific actions to promote energy efficiency.

How diverse is Vanuatu's primary energy supply?

The ability to assess the diversity of Vanuatu’s primary energy supply is limited because much of the supply comes from biomass, where there is a lack of recent and accurate data. Given this, the assessment below focuses on the mix of sources used for electricity generation.

What is Vanuatu's national energy road map?

The overall vision of the 2013 version of the National Energy Road Map (NERM) is to energise Vanuatu’s growth and development through the provision of secure, affordable, widely accessible, high quality, clean energy services for an educated, healthy, and wealthy nation. Vanuatu’s NERM was first endorsed by the Council of Ministers in 2013.

How can Vanuatu improve energy security?

In Vanuatu there are resources tosupport hydro-, wind-, solar-, and geothermal-based electricity generation, which could reduce the reliance on imported diesel. In addition to improving energy security, this would contribute to a more sustainable energy supply.

How can the NERM improve the affordability of energy in Vanuatu?

The NERM has established several targets and priorities to improve the affordability of energy in Vanuatu. These include a quantified target for diesel generation efficiency, as well as broader objectives and specific actions to achieve affordability.