The restructuring of the energy matrix envisioned in the PNBV 2013-2017 establishes that the exploitation of the potential energy needs to be based on renewable sources, mainly derived from hydro-engineering, as well as incentives for the efficient use and saving of energy through the employment of efficient technologies. Additionally, Ecuador has defined its National Climate Change Strategy 2012-2025 (ENCC for its abbreviation in Spanish) that establishes the strategic and institutional bases for the generation of national climate change plans in prioritized sectors for mitigation and adaptation and aims at building capacities.