Energy Policy, 2012, Volume II of II (Federated States of Micronesia)

The Energy Policy (2012) of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) enunciates the national vision for energy to improve the life and livelihood of all FSM citizens with affordable, reliable and environmentally sound energy. It aims to promote the sustainable social and economic development of FSM through the provision and utilization of cost-effective, safe, reliable and sustainable energy services. Pursuant to this, it identifies the major goals of becoming less dependent on imported sources of energy by having an increased share of renewable energy sources, and having cross-sectoral energy conservation and efficiency standards in place so that by 2020 the share of renewable energy sources will be at least 30% of total energy production, while electricity efficiency will increase by 50%. The Policy also aims to achieve 90% electrification of rural household by 2020. It further targets 80% electrification of rural public facilities and enhance energy utility supply side efficiency by 20%. The policy is composed of two Volumes: Volume I covers the overarching policy, while Volume II contains the energy action plans.