Samoa National Energy Policy 2007

The Samoa National Energy Policy envisions enhancing the quality of life for all through access to reliable, affordable and environmentally sound energy services and supply. This vision supports the overall national vision articulated in the Strategy for the Development of Samoa of an "improved quality of life for all." The goals of the Policy specifically include increasing the share of mass production from renewable sources to 20% by year 2030, and increasing the contribution of renewable energy for energy services and supply by 20% by year 2030. 

The Policy identifies five strategic areas, namely:

1. Energy planning and management
2. Renewable energy
3. Electricity
4. Petroleum
5. Transport

In addition, it specifies five cross-cutting areas that are also considered when formulating policy for each strategic area. These cross-cutting areas include:

1. Energy efficiency and conservation
2. Environmental and social aspects
3. Human and institutional capacity
4. Legal framework
5. Promotion and dissemination of information