The Government of Antigua and Barbuda therefore is committed to the governing objectives of a more sustainable and independent energy sector, substantially to be achieved by the following principal goals: a) Prepare and implement a systematic plan to reduce and sustain overall energy intensity of the Antigua & Barbuda economy by at least 10% below a 2010 baseline within 10 years. b) Revise building codes and support energy management programs in order to reduce consumption at Government and public facilities, industrial plants and other large users by identifying effective measures to control and improve efficiency by 30% over 15 years. c) Introduce legislation and appropriate economic incentives to fast track the migra- tion of public and private fossil powered vehicles to low carbon technologies with the aim of improving efficiency in the transportation sector by 40% in 15 years. d) Establish minimum efficiency standards for air-conditioning, refrigeration and other appliances as well as differentiated tariff to incentivize efficiency. e) Antigua & Barbuda Government being one of the largest energy consumers will assume the lead position as driver of cost reduction initiatives by legislating and implementing cost reduction initiatives with a view to reducing its consumption and costs by 30% in 10 years. f) Support energy efficient choices through improved awareness, information and services that can deliver energy efficiency. NEP_AntiguaBarbuda Layout 1 6/10/13 5:31 PM Page 13