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Energy-saving at Home subsidy scheme (SEEH)
Owner-occupants and homeowners’ associations have been able to apply for a subsidy since 2016 as a stimulus to extend energy saving measures. A total of over €56 million has been made available as a subsidy for energy saving measures (budget/funds spread across the years 2016,…
Promoting the use of biofuels in the transport sector - biofuel quota
The annual minimum share of biofuels, measured from the total energy content of petrol, diesel and biofuels delivered for consumption shall be 6% in 2011-2014 and then gradually raised to 20% in 2020 (§ 5 Act No. 446/2007). This includes so-called double-counted biofuels so that…
National Energy and Climate Strategy of Finland for 2030
The National Energy and Climate Strategy outlines the actions that will enable Finland to attain the targets specified in the Government Programme and adopted in the EU for 2030, and to systematically set the course for achieving an 80% - 95% reduction in greenhouse gas…
Integrating maritime transport emissions in the EU's greenhouse gas reduction policies
In 2013, the Commission set out a strategy towards reducing GHG emissions from the shipping industry. The strategy consists of 3 consecutive steps: Monitoring, reporting and verification of CO2 emissions from large ships using EU ports Greenhouse gas reduction targets…
EU directive 626/2011
The energy label for single and double duct air conditioners shall indicate an energy efficiency scale from A+++ (most efficient) to D (least efficient). The energy label for the other types of air conditioners, stipulates the following rules: - from 1
Company Tax Exemption for Low-Carbon Vehicles
The "Taxe sur les véhicules de société (TVS) Tax is applicable to company-owned passenger cars. It takes into account two components. The first component is based on CO2 Emissions (or Horse Power for older vehicles), is calculated with a staggered approach and is exempted for…
Participation in International Car-Free Day for Cities (In town without my car!) & European Mobility Week
Participating cities in the "In town without my car!" event (held each 22 September since 1998), present their urban centres in a different light for one day by restricting motorised traffic in certain areas, encouraging the use of sustainable modes of transport and raising…
Double-capped tubular fluorescent lamps - MEPS
Minimum Energy Performance Standard (MEPS) requirements for double-capped tubular fluorescent lamps with a nominal length of 550 mm to 1500 mm and having nominal lamp wattage of 16 watts or more. This standard covers lamps for general illumination purposes, for use in…
EE Funding for Qualifying Costs for Energy Assessment in Industries
Singapore enhanced its industrial EE grants to provide greater support to companies to improve EE. Under the Energy Efficiency Fund (E2F), companies can apply for funding support, up to 50 per cent of qualifying costs in energy assessment of existing facilities, for…
Requirements for Energy Efficiency Opportunities Assessment (EEOA) for New Ventures (NV)
The requirements for Energy Efficiency Opportunities Assessment (EEOA) for New Ventures (NV) came into effect on 1 Oct 2018. EEOA (NV) requires companies investing in new ventures with potentially large energy consumption to review the facility design for energy efficiency and…
Building regulation EVSE Oslo
Oslo adopted a measure in 2017 to strengthen the availability of private charging infrastructure. This regulation mandates that new buildings must have at least 50% of the parking facilities equipped for electric car charging. The grid capacity must also be designed to charge at…
Climate and Energy Fund/Enova (Transport)
Enova offers investment aid for reduction of GHG-emissions in the transport sector. This inclueds support for zero-emission, hybrid and biogass vehicles and zero-emision technology in vessels. Enova also supports charging an biogass and hydrogen refueling infrastructure. Enova…
Climate and Energy Fund/Enova (Non-residential buildings)
Enova offers investment aid to implement energy efficiency measures in existing commercial and public buildings, including building cooperations. Enova also offers investment aid to full-scale demonstration projects involving new energy and climate technology under live…
Stavanger electric buses
Introduction of two electric buses in Stavanger, Norway. The buses have a battery pack of 250 kWh which is sufficient for at least 200 km driving after each charge. The buses can be recharged
Buskreud electric buses
Purchase and operation of six electric buses in Buskreud, Norway. Brakar (who are responsible for public transport in Buskreud) awarded the contract to the dutch company Ebusco. They are financed by grants from Enova and Buskreud county
Building code - EV charging
Residential: New Building Code requires to pre-equip up to 75% of parking bays for any new/renewed MUD building with at least conducts for future charging infrastructure. Commerical: New Building Code requires to pre-equip up to 10% of parking bays for any new/renewed…
Amendment of Car Tax and Annual Vehicle Tax Regimes
Car taxation was reformed in Finland in 2007 and the reform entered into force in 2008. The tax on passenger vehicles was differentiated according to vehicle-specific emissions (CO2/g/km). The lowest tax rate (5%) applies to cars with zero carbon dioxide emissions while the…
Electric vehicle charging Hordaland and Bergen
In 2015, infrastructure company BKK, Hordaland County Council and Bergen City Council built a fast charging station that can charge up to 21 electric cars (ABB, 2015). In addition, at least 20% of all new public parking spaces need to be equipped with EVSE outlets (ICCT,
LIEKKI 2 - RD&D Programme
LIEKKI 2 has been developing energy conversion technology which is based on combustion and gasification and employs energy conversion technology that aims at minimizing load on the
Act on the rational use of energy (revision of Energy Conservation Act)
Energy Conservation Act was revised in Nov 2018. This new revision includes joint energy efficiency improvement, permission for group company reporting system and redefinition of consigners etc. The major measures under the Basic Policy are as follows: 1. the…
Japan’s Long-term Strategy under the Paris Agreement (Cabinet decision, June 11, 2019)
Japan will promote achieving drastic energy efficiency under this plan. Basic concepts: Proclaiming a “decarbonized society” as the ultimate goal and aiming to accomplish it ambitiously as early as possible in the second half of this century, while boldly taking measures…
Project ELBE (incentive programme for EV charging infrastructure)
Project ELBE is an incentive programme for EV charging infrastructure and integrating EV chargers into buildings. ELBE stands for " EL ektrifizierung von Ge B äuden für E lektrische Fahrzeug" (In English, "Electrifying Buildings for Electric Vehicles"). In Hamburg, 7,000+…
Windows Energy Rating Scheme (WERS) and Technical Guide
The Window Energy Rating Scheme (WERS) provides a scientifically based, fair and credible rating system for the assessment of fenestration products for their energy efficiency performance. WERS is accredited by the Australian Fenestration Rating Council (AFRC) and adheres to…
National Energy Efficiency Leadership Network (EELN) (previously called Energy Efficiency Accord)
The National Energy Efficiency Leadership Network (EELN) was established at COP17 in Durban in December 2011 and replaces the Energy Efficiency Accord. Broadly, the EELN engages the private sector into the NEES and its signatories voluntarily pledge to: develop a road map for…
Modernisation of irrigation systems
As part of a World Bank project, the Turkish Ministry of Treasury and Finance, along with Turkey's State Hydraulic Works, will be implementing agency for a multi-faceted program to support development of Turkey's Agriculture sector. Included in this project is the provision…
South Australia Retailer Energy Efficiency Scheme
In 2009, the government of Southern Australia introduced an energy efficiency obligation for the residential and small business sectors, concerning electricity and gas consumption. Obligated parties include primary retailers with 5 000 or more electricity or natural gas…
Bus purchase support
The scheme set up by Germany with a budget of €70 million will support public transport operators until the end of 2021, covering the additional costs for the acquisition of electric and plug-in-hybrid buses rather than conventional diesel buses; and the construction of the…
Voluntary national certification scheme for sustainability (LENOZ)
A voluntary national certification scheme for sustainability was introduced for residential buildings. This certification, called LENOZ builds on the energy performance certificate, as a proof of sustainability of a building. This LENOZ certificate assesses social aspects,…
Scellier Law
This law enables an income tax reduction for the purchase of new residential buildings or rehabilitated ones intended for renting as the main residence of the tenant. The investor has two options: « Scellier mechanism » : the tax reduction is spread over 9 years with rent…
MEPS and Labelling for Computer screen: TCVN 9508: 2012 (applied by 24/2018/QD-TTg)
This standard is adopted based on the title year, but only takes effect in the market based on Decision 24/2018/QD-TTg, which stipulates the list of equipment subject to energy labelling program, application of MEPS and the roadmap. 1. Import, production and business are not…
Company tax benefits
The deductibility from corporate income of expenses related to the use of company cars will be calculated on the basis of CO2 emissions. This measure will encourage to buy vehicles with zero or low emissions as a company car. All company cars are liable to two different…
Small-scale Investment Allowance tax break (KIA)
Entrepreneurs that invest in operating assets may be eligible for the small-scale investment allowance, a tax break that allows entrepreneurs to reduce their income tax burden. The amount of the small-scale investment deduction depends on the amount invested in the financial…
Electric vehicle and charging infrastructure tax deductions under the MIA programme
Fully electric cars with CO2 emissions of 0 gr / km are eligible for 27% MIA under code D 3110. The charging station can be reported separately under code F 3720 if the investment amount exceeds € 2,500. The charging station can also be called with the e-car if the investment…
Participation in International Car-Free Day for Cities (In town without my car!)
Participating cities in the "In town without my car!" event (held each 22 September since 1998), present their urban centres in a different light for one day by restricting motorised traffic in certain areas, encouraging the use of sustainable modes of transport and raising…
Regulations for oil-fired installations (Règlement grand-ducal du 7 octobre 2014 relatif aux installations de combustion)
Regulation concerns: - solid and liquid fuels combustion installation from 7 kW to 20 MW - gaseous fuel combustion intallation from 3MW to 20MW The regulation specifies that installations from 7kW to 1MW using solid fuel must have a minimum combustiong efficiency of 85%…
Energy label targets
Voluntary agreements exist between the Dutch national government and housing corporations to bring their building stock to an average of energy label B by 2020. Exemptions include buildings with an office function < 50%, offices buildings with a total size of <100m2, the…
Portugal Green Growth Commitment 2030
In 2015 the Portuguese Government adopted the Green Growth Commitment (GGC). This strategy grew out of the Coalition for Green Growth launched in 2014. The GGC encompassed 16 sectors, with over 100 initiatives and 14 targets for 2020 and 2030. Goal…
COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 640/2009
This Regulation establishes ecodesign requirements for the placing on the market and for the putting into service of motors, including where integrated in other products. 2. This Regulation shall not apply to: (a) motors designed to operate wholly immersed in a…
European Union - Ecodesign-Dishwasher - 2011
Their A+++ class dishwasher brings benefits such as: Less noise – as the Ecodesign directive restricts the maximum noise, and this information is displayed on the energy label. Better cleaning – as the Ecodesign directive requires a minimum cleaning effectiveness. Better drying…
Ecodesign - Computers
The products 'within' the scope of the Regulation are listed, i.e. desktop computers, integrated desktop computers, notebook computers (including tablet computers, slate computers and mobile thin clients), desktop thin clients, workstations, mobile workstations, small-scale…
Commission Regulation (EU) No 640/2009 of 22 July 2009 implementing Directive 2005/32/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to ecodesign requirements for electric motors
Regulation 640/2009, amended by Regulation 4/2014, covers 2-, 4- and 6-pole, single speed, three-Phase induction motors rated up to 1.000 V and on the basis of continuous duty
Commission Regulation (EU) No 1015/2010
This Regulation establishes ecodesign requirements for the placing on the market of electric mains-operated household washing machines and electric mains-operated household washing machines that can also be powered by batteries, including those sold for non-household use and…
Ecodesign Regulation 1016/2010
The generic ecodesign requirements for household dishwashers are set out in point 1 of Annex I. The specific ecodesign requirements for household dishwashers are set out in point 2 of Annex
Ecodesign and energy labelling - Ventilation
The Ecodesign and Energy Labelling regulations for ventilation units (VUs) were published in July 2014 and have been applicable since 1 January 2016. These regulations establish minimum requirements and an energy labelling scheme for the products within its scope. This Technical…
COMMISSION REGULATION ((EU) No 547/2012
This Regulation establishes ecodesign requirements for the placing on the market of rotodynamic water pumps for pumping clean water, including where integrated in other
European Union - (EU) 547/2012 - Water Pumps
This Regulation establishes ecodesign requirements for the placing on the market of rotodynamic water pumps for pumping clean water, including where integrated in other
MEPS - Vacuum cleaner
This Regulation establishes eco-design requirements for the placing on the market of electric mains-operated vacuum cleaners, including hybrid vacuum
European Union - (EU) 666/2013 - Vacuum Cleaners
This Regulation establishes eco-design requirements for the placing on the market of electric mains-operated vacuum cleaners, including hybrid vacuum
Tumble driers - Energy labelling and ecodesign requirements
New tumble driers come with an energy label showing their energy efficiency rating, with different labels for electric air-vented, gas air-vented and electric condenser appliances. As of May 2013, the most efficient tumble driers carry an A+++ label. These ratings take into…
European Union (EU) 617/2013
This Regulation establishes ecodesign requirements for the placing on the market of computers and computer