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Financial measures for houses (subsidy, tax, preferential loan)
The government promotes the diffusion of energy efficient houses and buildings by providing special financial or tax incentives as follows: 1. Low interest loan programme for energy conservation renovation of buildings: Targeted for energy conservation renovation projects for…
Bulgarian Energy Efficiency Obligation
In 2008, Bulgaria implemented a national energy efficiency obligation standard applicable to all sectors, covering electricity, heat, natural gas, liquid and solid fuel. Potential measures include any efforts that save energy in energy generation, transmission and distribution…
Expansion of the Save Energy Now Campaign
Save Energy Now is a national initiative to drive a 25% reduction in industrial energy intensity in 10 years. Efforts to support and promote the initiative include: Offering no-cost "Save Energy Now" energy assessments; utilization of the programmes software tools, publications,…
Apple of Our Eyes: ESCOs to Fund Energy Efficiency Improvements for Public Schools
The Hungarian government announced a partnership with Energy Service Companies (ESCOs) to improve the energy efficiency of buildings used for public education. As announced, the ESCOs will upgrade the buildings heating and lighting and insulation. Cash conserved from spending on…
GreenChill Advanced Refrigeration Partnership
The GreenChill Advanced Refrigeration Partnership is an EPA cooperative alliance with the supermarket industry and other stakeholders to promote the adoption of technologies, strategies, and practices that reduce emissions of ozone-depleting substances (ODS) and greenhouse gases…
Technical Regulation for Energy Efficiency of Buildings (Non-Residential)
Policy Requirement Level Voluntary Governance Development Authority: Instituto Nacional de Metrologia, Normalização e Qualidade
ENERGY STAR - Certified New Homes
ENERGY STAR Certified New Homes meet strict guidelines for energy efficiency set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ENERGY STAR certified new homes have energy efficiency savings of up to 30 percent when compared to typical new homes. A new home that earns the…
A new way to drive campaign
Under the patronage of the BMVBS the German Automotive Industry Association (VDA), the German Road Safety Council (DVR), and other agents from the automotive industry and motoring and environmental associations have initiated the campaign entitled “A new way to drive: smart,…
New Széchenyi Plan and Environment and Energy Operative Programme
The programme uses EU and Hungarian government funds to provide subsidies for energy efficiency and renewable energy investments. Various sectors are targeted, including energy production, transport, distribution and end use, with a special focus on public buildings. The…
Minimum Energy Performance Standards for Lamps
The Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) were introduced in September 2011 for household air-conditioners and refrigerators to help consumers avoid being locked into high energy consumption and costs of the most inefficient appliances. MEPS removes the most inefficient…
Energy efficiency target declared by Bulgaria under the EU Directive (2012/27/EU)
Under the EU Directive (2012/27/EU), Bulgaria set a target to increase energy efficiency by 25% until 2020 (5 Mtoe primary energy savings in 2020) and to reduce energy intensity by 50% until 2020 compared to 2005
District Heating Classification
A decree on 5 May 1999 introduced a simplified procedure for classifying district heating using renewable energy or cogeneration, allowing local authorities to obligate new buildings in specified zones to be connected to the district heating
Blue Angel environmental symbol
The environmental symbol is targeted at both consumers and companies. The Blue Angel supports the concerns of environmental and consumer protection. Accordingly, those products and services are labelled which are especially environmentally friendly based on a holistic appraisal.…
Registration tax benefits
Electric and hybrid vehicles are exempt from the registration
Energy of the Future monitoring process
Energy of the Future is long-term and fact-based monitoring process. In this process the federal government closely observes the implementation of its Energy Concept and package of measures, plus their targets, with a view to a secure, economic and sustainable energy supply. The…
Oslo EVSE procurement installation
2 million euros for the installation of 400 charging points between 2008-2011, 200 new charging points per year from 2013, 1,200 total by of the end of 2016, and 200 new ones in
Commercial electric water heater - July 2017
On March 4, 2017, the Office of Energy Efficiency at Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) issued a Notice of Intent to amend Canada’s Energy Efficiency Regulations (the Regulations) to adopt minimum energy performance standards (MEPS) for commercial electric storage water heaters.…
General Plan for National Energy (Presidential Regulation No.22 Year 2017)
General Plan for National Energy (RUEN) is a government policy on energy management plan which constitutes application and implementation of energy policy across sectors to achieve the targets of National Energy Policy (KEN) RUEN serves as a reference document for the…
Energy-related Products Act (EVPG):Implementing measure for electrical appliances in the TRS-sector
The Ecodesign Directive constitutes the framework for the introduction of the harmonized standards with regard to ecodesign of energy-using products in the EU. During the recast of the Ecodesign Directive (2009/125/EC), its scope was extended to all energy-relevant products. The…
New Federal Buildings Regulations
The Energy Independence and Security Act (EISA) 2007 extended an existing federal energy reduction goal to 30% by fiscal year 2015; directed federal agencies to purchase Energy Star and Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP)-designated products; and required new federal…
Energy Conservation Action Programme
In 1998, the Dutch Cabinet presented the Memorandum on Energy Conservation (Energiebesparingsnota, EBN) which summarised the opportunities for intensifying energy conservation. This led, in May 1999, to the Government presenting the "Energy Conservation Action Programme…
Presidential Instruction on Water and Energy Savings (10/2005; 2/2008; 13/2011)
Presidential Instruction No. 10/2005 called on Ministers, Governors, Mayors and other government officials to use energy efficiently. It also included a report of the energy consumption of each institution. Presidential Instruction No. 2/2008 Concerning Energy and Water Saving…
Lower vehicle taxes - NSW
In 2010 changes to vehicle tax were introduced for vehicles that have a lower impact on the environment. These ‘lower taxed vehicles’ include: manufacturer designated petrol-electric hybrids diesel-electric hybrids plug-in hybrids electric vehicles with CO2 emissions no…
Energy Efficient Driving Programme
The Chilean Energy Efficiency Agency (AChEE) estimates efficient driving techniques could improve vehicle performance by 5% to 13%. Consequently, since 2012, there is an online platform to encourage the adoption of efficient driving concepts for both private and public drivers.…
Energy, Carbon Dioxide and Sulphur Taxation
Sweden has a complex system of energy and carbon taxation. The general energy excise tax was introduced in the 1950s. In 1991 Sweden energy tax system was modified, with the introduction of a CO2 tax, a reduction in the general energy tax, a tax on sulphur emissions and various…
Electricity Saving Initiative
The aim of the measure is to provide information and energy saving consulting for private households. The Electricity Saving Initiative is linked with activtities of other competent
Multi-apartment Building Renovation (Modernization) Programme
Programme of Modernization of Multi-apartment Buildings was approved in 2004. In 2009 essential adjustments were adopted which have changed the financing rules. Due to this the modernization process was slowed down in 2009 while the owners of multi-apartment buildings were…
Strengthen the management capacity of the energy sector (Policy no. 6, Maldives National Energy Policy and Strategy 2010)
Background: The existing legal framework requires improvement to cater to the evolving energy sector particularly with respect to meeting goals set out for renewable energy technologies, energy efficiency and energy conservation. Specific regulation for governing areas such as…
Commission on Oil Independence: Final Report, Targets Published
The final report of a national commission set up in 2005 "to present a concrete strategy to break Swedens dependence on oil by 2020" outlines measures aimed at securing long-term energy supply, reducing climate impact and making better use of energy resources from forestry and…
KfW Special Fund for Energy Efficiency in SMEs
By means of energy efficiency counselling weak spots in the use of energy are identified and proposals and concrete schedules of measures for energy- and cost-saving improvements are made. Subsidies are granted for qualified and independent energy efficiency counselling sessions…
Desalination Efficiency
New desalination plants being built in the UAE utilize the latest high efficiency electricity and water generation technology in order to maximize energy utilization. Modern cogeneration plants built mainly over the last decade provide the base load capacity for power and water…
Building the Future
The programme aims at reducing the total building energy consumption and increasing the level of environmental protection, by using a number of financial instruments and market mechanisms such as: Energy Performance Contracts, Industrial and Commercial Voluntary Agreements,…
Energy Efficiency in Public Buildings Programme
The Energy Efficiency in Public Buildings Programme was established to help develop energy efficiency projects in public buildings. The energy efficiency measures could include improvement and control of operational processes, replacement of appliances and equipment with high…
Early Turnover Scheme (ETS) for Diesel Commercial Vehicles
The ETS was first implemented in 2013 and has been extended and revised 3 times ETS Phase Eligible vehicles Replacement vehicles 1 Pre-Euro/Euro 1 Euro 5/6 2 Pre-Euro/Euro 1/2/3 Euro 5/6 3 Pre-Euro/Euro 1/2/3 Euro 5/6 4 Euro 2/3 Euro
Whole Building Design Guide
The Whole Building Design Guide (WBDG) is a web-based portal providing government and industry practitioners access to up-to-date information on a wide range of building-related guidance, criteria and technology from a whole buildings perspective. Development of the WBDG is a…
Ecodesign implementation
Ecodesign sets gradually pore stingent minimum performance standards for relevant environmental impacts of energy related products, taking into account their entire life cycle. It also sets product information requirments in relation to
Electric Vehicle Charging Station Installation Guidelines: Residential and Commercial Locations
With the growing adoption of plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) there is increasing need for installing both residential and commercial charging stations, also known as electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE). Jurisdictions can use this guide as a template to provide…
Funding programme for energy-efficient cooling and air conditioning systems with non-halogenated refrigerants
Kälte-Klima-Richtlinie (vom 19.12.2018) The funding scheme is for investments in energy-efficient cooling and air conditioning systems which use non-halogenated refrigerant as well as for additional storage tanks for heat and cold. Small bonus funding is awarded, when the…
Energy audit standards AS/NZS 3598.2:2014 - industrial and related activities
This Standard was prepared by the Joint Standards Australia/Standards New Zealand Committee EN-001, Energy Auditing, to supersede, in part, AS/NZS 3598:2000, Energy audits. Energy audits are an integral part of the energy management process. They provide essential information to…
EU Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS)
The EU Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS) is a management tool for companies and other organisations to evaluate, report and improve their environmental performance. The scheme has been available for participation by companies since 1995 and was originally restricted to…
Unit 1170: 2009
This Standard applies to air conditioners and heat pumps that have a capacity of cooling up to and including 12 kW, and that are included in the scope of the Standard UNIT-ISO 5151
Regulation for Electric Mobility in Portugal - taxes for licensing
This ordinance sets the value of taxes for the licensing of electric mobilitys electricity supply, as well as the inspection tax due for periodic inspections, provided by the Article 19 of Decree-Law n º. 39/2010 of 26 April. Taxes charged for issuing licenses provided by the…
Energy subsidies
Since 2004, Brussels-Capital Region offers to individuals and businesses a set of 'Energy 'subsidies for renovation projects or for energy efficient appliances. The subsidies concern renewable energy facilities (solar boiler and photovoltaic panels), CHP, district heating,…
Maine Energy Efficiency Obligation
In 2009, the government of Maine introduced an energy efficiency obligation for all sectors except transport, covering electricity and gas. Obligated parties include "Efficiency Maine". The obligation seeks to achieve 145 GWh per year in energy savings, requiring utility energy…
Decrees to Increase Energy Efficiency of Boilers
Two decrees were revised in 1998 to increase energy efficiency, both becoming effective in 2000. One imposes minimal thermal efficiency standards for boilers in service when their power production is between 400 kWh and 50 MWh. The second requires periodic inspection of boilers…
Support Scheme for Energy Conservation and the Promotion of Renewable Energy Sources
These schemes (SSEEA1 and SSEEA2) support projects and investments to increase energy efficiency and the use of renewable energy. SSEEA1 applies to natural persons and public entities whereas SSEEA2 covers legal persons and commercial public entities. Under these schemes, grants…
Televisions Energy Efficiency Regulations
Television, an analog or digital product, with or without an internal tuner, that is designed primarily for the display and reception of a terrestrial, satellite, cable, Internet Protocol TV or other broadcast or recorded transmission of analog or digital video and audio signals…
Preferential amortisation for investments in new technologies for improving energy efficiency
The Law of 24 December 1996 modified and completed the law of 4 December 1967 and introduced special depreciation allowances for company investments in new technologies for improving energy efficiency, the use of renewable sources of energy and the recovery of waste energy in…
Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority
The government established the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) in October 1992 as an independent agency charged with determining and implementing practical measures to achieve greater energy efficiency in New Zealand. It was governed by a Board that reported…
Budget Law 2007 - Energy efficiency provisions
The Budget Law 2007 provides for various fiscal incentives and financial measures to improve energy efficiency and to abate emissions. Measures include: fiscal incentives for enhancing energy efficiency and use of renewable energy in buildings; financial grants for replacement…