Políticas de eficiência energética: estudo do cenário nacional, benefícios, impactos e propostas de aperfeiçoamento

Abstract

Through the implementation of energy efficiency (EE), it is feasible to create an equivalent product or service using a smaller amount of energy. In this way, it becomes possible to promoting economic development and social well-being by adopting a more sustainable approach to the use of energy resources. Governments and regulatory bodies in the electricity sector are dedicating resources to promote good practices, improve processes, invest in equipment, and developing infrastructure, to increase energy efficiency. There is an increase in the adoption of this practice as a transformative agent both in national society and in the world. However, it is pertinent to question whether these initiatives have provided significant returns, both from an economic and environmental point of view, about the implemented procedures. This work aims to analyze energy efficiency policies in Brazil and propose improvements for their improvement, aiming to increase the benefits and impacts on the electricity sector and society. To this end, the work reviews the theoretical framework on the topic, describes the panorama of energy efficiency in Brazil, evaluates national energy efficiency programs, suggests actions, strategies, partnerships, resources, and indicators for its improvement. The work concludes that programs can be improved and enhanced, generating benefits and positive impacts for the electricity sector and society, as long as the historical, legal, institutional, and regulatory aspects that influence their development are considered. Thus, contributing to the advancement of knowledge about energy efficiency and the formulation of more effective and efficient public policies in this area.