Section 6: Functions of Office

6. Functions of Office The Office shall have such functions as are necessary or expedient to attain its objects most effectively and shall, in particular— (a) develop and implement strategies, programmes and action plans, including pilot projects, for the efficient use of energy; (b) establish procedures to monitor energy efficiency and consumption; (c) issue guidelines for energy efficiency and conservation in all sectors of the economy; (d) establish energy consumption standards; (e) collect and maintain data on energy efficiency and consumption; (f) compile and maintain a database for energy auditors; (g) formulate and recommend innovative financing schemes for energy efficiency projects; E10A – 3 [Issue 6] Energy Efficiency Act (h) devise and assist in the preparation of educational courses and school curricula on the efficient use of energy; (i) establish links with regional and international institutions and participate in programmes pertaining to the efficient use of energy; (j) encourage and assist project developers in applying for carbon credits for energy efficiency projects using the Clean Development Mechanism; (k) devise, in collaboration with the Mauritius Standards Bureau, the Customs Department, the Mauritius Accreditation Service and the Consumer Protection Unit, and any other relevant authorities, minimum energy performance standards regarding any regulated machinery which is imported, manufactured or sold in Mauritius; (l) devise labelling requirements and specifications regarding any regulated machinery which is imported, manufactured or sold in Mauritius; (m) develop criteria to classify energy consumers; (n) prepare and submit to the Minister an annual report on energy efficiency and consumption; and (o) deal with such other matters as referred to it by the Committee. [S. 6 amended by s. 14 (a) of Act 27 of 2013 w.e.f. 17 February 2014.]