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Promotion of nearly zero energy buildings
The issuance of the Requirements and the Technical Characteristics of Nearly Zero Enrgy Buildings Minesterial Order of 2014 provides in a legally binding document a standard of higher energy efficiency that will be mandatory for all new buildings after 2020, but can also…
Renewable portfolio standards: Law on the Sixth Five-Year Economic, Cultural, and Social Development Plan for 1396-1400 (2016-2021)
Iran has in place legislation obliging the Minister of Energy to increase the share of renewable and clean power plants with the priority of non-governmental investment (local and foreign) to at least 5% of the country's capacity till the end of this
BRUSSELS - Grants for solar thermal
As of 1 January 2007, a new Decree provides various subsidies for the installation of solar energy in households. For these small photovoltaic systems, the Brussels government offers a subsidy of EUR 3 per peak watt with a maximum grant of 50 % of investment cost per household…
Vehicle Conversion to Alternative Fuels
Since July 2008, it is possible for gasoline and diesel-powered passenger cars and light trucks to be converted to be powered on alternative fuels, such as ethanol and biofuels, provided a number of technical criteria are met. An inspection regime is put in place to monitor…
Brussels SolarClick programme for public buildings
SolarClick programme was launched in Brussels region in February 2017. The goal of the programme is to increase solar panels installment on governmental buildings in Brussels region in order to bring it closer to reach its renewable energy and climate goals. Which are to reduce…
Grid Code for Medium Scale Distributed Generation (MSDG) (200 kW up to 2 MW installations)
This Grid Code describes the technical criteria and requirements for the connection of distributed generation plants of capacity greater than 200 kW but not exceeding 2 MW to the CEB’s 22 kV distribution network. This Grid Code caters for the connection to the CEB distribution…
Net-Metering Phase I (Small Scale Distributed Generation SSDG)
As part of a pilot project, the CEB plans to integrate a total of 5 MW of new Small-Scale Distributed Generation (SSDG) using renewable energy (RE) technologies in the Mauritian grid and 200 kW in Rodrigues. In this regard, a new SSDG Scheme, designed under the principle of…
Net-Metering (Medium Scale Distributed Generation MSDG)
As part of a pilot project, under this Scheme, the Central Electricity Board (CEB) plans to integrate a total cumulated capacity of 10 MW of Medium-Scale Distributed Generation (MSDG) using renewable energy technologies (mainly photovoltaic and wind power generation…
Feed-in Tariff (Small Scale Distributed Generation; SSDG 2010)
Small Scale Distributed Generation (SSDG), feed-in-tariff scheme, was launched in 2010 in Mauritius with the aim to support deployment of small scale renewable energy installations adding 2MW of new electricity generation. The SSDG 2010 was open for new application until new…
Green Energy Scheme for Cooperatives
The Green Energy SSDG Scheme for Cooperatives is being implemented by the Ministry of Business, Enterprise and Cooperatives (Cooperatives Division) in collaboration with the Ministry of Energy and Public Utilities and the Central Electricity Board. The Green Energy SSDG Scheme…
Green Certificate Scheme - Federal
The Royal Decree on the promotion of electricity produced from renewable energy sources was adopted in July 2002 and came into force 1 July 2003. It addresses two fundamental issues: first, it sets the conditions for issuing green certificates by the federal regulator (CREG) for…
Offshore Domanial Concessions for Wind and Ocean Energy Production
By virtue of a royal decree of December, 20, 2000, modified by a decree of May, 17, 2004, the Minister for Energy from now on can deliver domanial concessions for the construction and the exploitation of installations of electricity production, generated from water, currents or…
Decree on wood pellets for non-industrial heating appliances
The Royal Decree of 5/4/2011 on wood pellets for non-industrial heating appliances establishes sustainability and physico-chemicals requirements for wood
Blending mandate 2017 and 2020
The Royal Decree of 21 July 2016 sets the binding target for blending biofuels in petrol to 8,5 % in volume, starting from 2017. The upcoming Royal decree will set the binding target for blending biofuels in diesel and petrol (combined) to 8,5 % in energy content, starting from…
Soltherm - Wallonia
The Walloon Soltherm programme was established in May 2000. The objective is to develop a sustainable solar water heating industry in the region over a ten-year timeframe. The target is for 200 000 m2 of panels to be installed in the region by 2010. The programme includes the…
BRUSSELS - Grants supporting private companies investment in renewable energy systems
As part of a package of subsidies aiming to increase sustainable use of energy in tertiary sector buildings, the Brussels government offers financial assistance for building owners seeking to install renewable energy systems. The subsidy covers 40% of the investment cost in the…
Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Programme (REIPPP)
In March 2011 Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Programme (REIPPP) , a public procurement programme, replaced the Feed-in Tariff system, which was introduced in 2009. Qualifying technologies: onshore wind, solar PV, solar thermal, biomass solid, biogas, landfill gas…
Resolution no. 132-?? - Tax Exemption for High Efficiency Equipment in Buildings
Property tax exemption valid for three years with properties containing approved energy efficiency equipment as listed in Resolution No.
Vehicle Energy Efficiency Labeling and Standard
Manufacturers must disclose the driving distance per unit of fuel(?) and CO2 emissions along with fuel efficiency level(1~5 grades), for manufactured or imported cars with a capacity of maximum 15 passengers, light and small truck excluding subtype, using fuels such as gas,…
Recommendations for Energy Efficiency of Public Procurements
HYMONET, a tool for the environmental control of procurements, was brought into use in spring 2001. The extranet database guides users to select energy-efficient products in accordance with MTIs recommendations on public
Federal Leadership in High Performance and Sustainable Buildings Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
The Federal Leadership in High Performance and Sustainable Buildings MOU is a voluntary agreement among Federal agencies to establish and follow a common set of sustainable guiding principles for integrated design, energy performance, water conservation, indoor environmental…
VAT exemption ISL
VAT exemption until 1440000 ISK for BEV and until 9600000 ISK for
Municipal Energy Efficiency Project
The Ministry of Energy (SENER) and the World Bank established the Municipal Energy Efficiency Project (PRESEM) worth USD 100 million. The objective of the project is to support the demonstration of large-scale of energy efficiency investments in the municipal service sector and…
Regulations on HVAC Systems in Buildings
Portugal legislated new efficiency Regulation on Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Systems in Buildings in 2006, revising the national RSECE building code of 1998. Such revision complemented the Portuguese implementation of EU Directive 2002/91/CE on the Energy…
Builders Challenge
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) launched the Builders Challenge on February 14, 2008, calling on the U.S. homebuilding industry to build 220,000 high-performance, energy efficient homes by 2012. The voluntary programme also aims for 1.3 million of these high-performance…
Model Climate Protection Projects in Communities
The grants are given to communities which conduct model investive projects for climate protection. The projects cover a wide range of measures to reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas
Green Approach for Airplanes
Green Approach is the equivalent to eco-driving, but for airplanes. It means that the information in the airplane and the control centrals are used together, which makes it possible to plan the planes landing approach more carefully in order to lower its fuel consumption. The…
Public Procurement Rules for Federal Administrations and Public Services
The Belgian Federal government subscribes to the goal of the European Council and the European commission of 50% sustainable procurement procedures for all federal public procurements. Sustainable procurement procedures are compliant with the instructions given in the federal…
Appliance and Equipment Energy Efficiency Standards
This Department of Energy (DOE)-managed program develops, promulgates and enforces test procedures and minimum energy efficiency standards for residential appliances and certain commercial equipment. Under the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 and the Energy Policy…
New Zealand Government Procurement (NZGP) - EV fleet purchases
In December 2016, New Zealand Government Procurement (NZGP) added 15 new electric vehicle models to the all of government vehicles contract to support the uptake of electric vehicles. NZGP is continuing to work to increase EV fleet purchases and is undertaking a pilot programme…
Turning the Corner: An Action Plan to Reduce Greenhouse Gases and Air Pollution
On 26 April 2007, the Government of Canada released a plan to regulate greenhouse gas emissions and air pollutants from industrial emitters. The Action Plan to Reduce Greenhouse Gases and Air Pollution is intended to: 1) impose mandatory targets on industry to achieve a goal of…
Amendment of Part L of the Building Regulations
On 21 September 2007, the Irish government published draft building Regulations under Part L of the building code, which addresses energy efficiency for homes. These regulations took effect as of December 2007 and were further modified in July 2008. The regulations provide for a…
Washington State Energy Efficiency Obligation
In 2006, the government of Washington State introduced an energy efficiency obligation for all sectors except transport using electricity. Obligated parties include public, municipally owned and investor-owned utilities with more than 25 000 customers in Washington must meet…
Ireland EV Registration Tax Benefits
EV's qualify for Vehicle Registration Tax (purchase tax) reliefs of up to €5,000. VRT is paid whenever a car is registered for the first time in Ireland. Electric Vehicles receive VRT relief separately to SEAI grant support. VRT relief for BEVs is in place until the end of 2021…
Fannie Mae Green Initiative Loan Program
The Fannie Mae Green Initiative provides owners of multifamily properties (rental or cooperative properties with 5 or more units) with valuable green financing solutions and tools to make smart energy- and water-saving property improvements. Its green financing programs include…
Spanish Strategy on Climate Change and Clean Energy 2007-2012-2020
The Spanish Climate Change and Clean Energy Strategy aims to reach an effective emission reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, related to energy and the accomplishment of Kyoto targets. In terms of Clean Energy, various objectives and measures are outlined, through four…
Renewable Energies Heat Act
Renewable Energies Heat Act (EEWärmeG) aims to increase the share of renewable energies in heat provision to 14% by 2020. The Act makes the use of renewable energy for space and hot water heating mandatory for new buildings. It also stipulates budget requirements to this end…
Green Vehicle Guide
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agencys (EPAs) Green Vehicle Guide is designed to give consumers information about the environmental performance of vehicles. The annually updated guide covers the latest vehicle models on the market. The Green Vehicle Guide provides consumers…
Preferential Interest Borrowing Facilities for Residential Buildings
Preferential interest borrowing facilities are offered to collectivities wanting to carry out energy savings renovations in buildings. The state support is designed to help pay the interest on the loans provided by financial institutions for the implementation of energy…
Affordable Energy Strategy
The strategy primarily aims to do two things, firstly, develop a programme of actions that will improve energy affordability and reduce energy poverty. Secondly, set out a framework for measuring energy affordability and energy poverty. The Government Strategy for Affordable…
Flanders - Energy Performance Certificate
From 1 November 2008 onwards, an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) is mandatory for all houses, apartments etc that are for sale. From 1 January 2009 this is also mandatory for all houses, apartments, etc that are leased. The EPC has to be available from the moment a…
Energy Concept
The Energy Concept draws together several policy goals; of securing supply and protecting the climate while at the same time promoting the growth and competitiveness of German industry. Climate protection targets agreed under the Energy Concept are: to achieve a 40% cut in…
Light Duty Vehicle Fuel Economy and Environment Label
Every new car and light truck sold in the U.S. is required to have a fuel economy window sticker label, listing the city and highway miles-per-gallon estimates that are designed to help consumers compare and shop for vehicles. The city and highway miles per gallon (MPG)…
Resolution no.18 - Establishing Energy Efficiency Requirements for Buildings and Structures
This Federal Law establishes energy efficiency requirements for buildings and structures for residential apartment buildings. Using baseline energy efficiency standards set in the 2009 Federal Law (261-??), energy consumption should be reduced every five years. The reductions…
Clean Fuels Grant Program
The Clean Fuels Grant Program accelerates the deployment of advanced bus technologies by supporting the use of low-emission vehicles in transit fleets. Purchase or lease of clean fuel buses, the construction or lease of clean fuel electrical recharging facilities, improvement of…
Infrastructure investment
In its plan for 2011 2014, the Swedish Transport Administration (including previously separate Swedish Board for Road Administration) aims at making the total energy usage of roads and railways more efficient. According to some estimates, 10 % of energy use in the transport…
Oregon Energy Efficiency Obligation
In 2010, the government of Oregon introduced an energy efficiency obligation for residential, commercial and industrial sectors. The obligation concerns electricity and gas. Obligated parties include investor-owned electricity companies (retail). The obligation seeks to achieve…
Energy Efficiency Enforcement Regulations
The US Department of Energys (DOEs) energy efficiency enforcement regulations provide for manufacturer submission of compliance statements and certification reports to DOE, maintenance of compliance records by manufacturers, and the availability of enforcement actions for…
Regulation on Energy Efficiency and Conservation for the Industry and Commercial Sectors (under the Act on Rational Use of Energy : Energy Efficiency Act)
The Act on the Rational Use of Energy (Energy Efficiency Act) passed in 1979, revised in 1993, 1998, 2002, 2005, 2009, 2013 and 2018 sets the foundation for industrial energy efficiency and energy management regulations. The 1979 act set regulatory energy efficiency and…
Smart Metering Implementation Programme
Smart meters are the next generation of gas and electricity meters. They are part of the Government's plan for upgrading the UK's energy system. The aim is for all homes and small businesses to be offered a smart meters by 2020. Energy suppliers will be required to install smart…