This Act aims to minimize global warming by realizing stability in the supply and demand of energy, increasing the rational and efficient use of energy and by reducing environmental damage caused by the consumption of energy. The Government shall be responsible for the establishment and enforcement of a fundamental and comprehensive policy aimed at reducing the emission of greenhouse gases. The Minister of Knowledge Economy shall formulate basic plans for the rationalization of energy use and a National Energy-Saving Promotion Committee shall be established for this purpose. The Act prescribes policies related to energy-using machinery, equipment or materials and to industries and buildings and provides for the management of heat-using machinery, equipment or materials. The Act further provides for: establishment of the Organization of Constructors; establishment of the Energy Management Corporation to efficiently promote a rationalization project of energy use; reporting and inspection; offences and penalties; etc.
République de Corée · 2007-12-27