For planning of the sector activities, the following policy documents have been in use. 1. The Energy Action Plan (2009-2013): includes a series of actions, measures, programmes and targets for a period of five years to achieve greater energy efficiency and conservation awareness, reductions in CO emissions 2. Energy Policy and Strategy 2010: includes policy statements and strategies for developing greater sustainability conservation and efficiency in energy whilst promoting low carbon technologies and the quality of energy supply 3. Maldives Scaling up Renewable Energy Investment Plan: identifies opportunities and presents a plan for scaling up of renewable energy in the country 4. Government Manifesto 2014-2018: mentions solutions under pledges for reducing spending on electricity bill and getting economic benefits from clean energy GUIDING PRINCIPLES OF MALDIVES ENERGY POLICY