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Energy-saving targets for energy suppliers
The programme of energy savings targets for energy suppliers is a central component of Irish energy efficiency policy, as well as of wider energy and climate policies. Following discussions between the Irish government and the energy industry, new energy savings targets were…
Investment Abatement - Wallonia
A system of fiscal abatement (depreciation) for investments by industrial, commercial and agricultural businesses has been in operation since 1982. It currently offers an abatement at the general rate of 13.5% on taxable profits. An additional 10% abatement is given for…
J-Credit Scheme
The J-Credit Scheme is designed to certify the amount of greenhouse gas emissions reduced and removed by sinks within Japan. Under the J-Credit Scheme, the Government certifies the amount of greenhouse gas emissions (such as CO2) reduced or removed by sinks through efforts to…
Grants for Residential Heating Conversion
Between 2006 and 2010, owners of residential properties and related premises could receive a grant covering up to 30% of the cost of materials and labour up to a maximum per household for conversion from direct electric heating to systems using district heating, biofuels or a…
Promotion of Public Transport
The Ministry of Transport supports public transport, which is already well developed in the City of Luxembourg, by low fares (which cover less than 15% of the costs), higher frequency of buses and trains and the creation of car parks outside town centres connected with city…
The Lithuanian Environmental Investment Fund (LEIF)
The establishment of the Lithuanian Environmental Investment Fund (LEIF) was foreseen in the Strategy for Environmental Protection of Lithuania that was adopted in 1996. Changed Statute of the Fund was approved in 2010. The main goal of the LEIF is to support public and private…
Interagency Sustainability Working Group
The Interagency Sustainability Working Group (ISWG) is the co-ordinating body for sustainability of the built environment in the Federal sector. The ISWG was formed by Executive Order in 2001. It is one of seven workgroups that report directly to the Executive Order 13423…
Regulation on Net-metering for the Producers of Electricity for Own Needs
Regulation on Net-metering for the Producers of Electricity for Own Needs exempts completely or partially electricity self-producers from paying tariffs, duties and VAT for the amount of electricity they export to the grid. Electricity self-producers from generating electricity…
Report on Long Term Agreements for Energy Efficiency in Industry
On 31 August 2000, the Swedish government decided to appoint a negotiator with the task of proposing a programme for long-term agreements for energy efficiency in the energy-intensive industry. The purpose is to achieve the effective use of energy and a cost-effective reduction…
FIDE Label
The FIDE label is a voluntary label identifies energy-efficient products on the Mexican market; it certifies that the product has met specified standards and identifies it as a FIDE certified energy-efficient product. FIDE label products cover: - Electric three phase…
New Ways to Calculate Engine Size
New ways to calculate the engine size of vehicles have been defined to establish the parameters of the differential
Energy Law Act
The Energy Law Act of 10 April of 1997 (with later amendments) established the basis for third party access, independent electricity and gas system, independent power producers, renewable energy sources, least cost planning, integrated resource planning, energy regulatory…
(demolition) subsidy for cars and electric delivery bicycle
Rotterdammers with old, polluting passenger cars or delivery vans were eligible for the subsidy for demolition of passenger cars and delivery vans until 1 December 2018. Whether there will be a follow-up to the regulation in 2019 is as yet unknown. For mopeds and scooters (older…
National System for Energy and Indoor Air Quality Certification of Buildings (SCE)
The buildings certification system in Portugal operates in conjunction with two sets of building regulations applied to construction, the Regulations on Thermal Behaviour of Buildings (RCCTE) and the Regulations on HVAC Systems in Buildings (RSECE), fully transposing the Energy…
Vehicle Scrapping
A vehicle scrapping programme offering Ft 30 000 in public transport tickets has been set up to stimulate fleet renewal by promoting the retirement of old two-stroke Trabant cars. This programme resulted in the scrapping of 10 000 vehicles in 1993; 100 00 vehicles were…
Grants for Conversion, Energy Efficiency and Solar in Public Buildings
A special investment support for energy efficiency and renewable energy in public buildings was established in 2005. Funding was made available for up to 30% of costs for the following types of investments: Energy mapping ; Conversion of the heating system to shift from fossil…
Tax on mineral oil (Mineraloelsteuer MOEST)
The tax on oil is the most important fiscal measure among Austrian policy measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Originally the tax was intended to be earmarking (revenues to be used for transport purposes). However, since 1987 the revenue is booked into the federal…
Brussels-Capital Region: Energy Audit Obligation
An energy audit has to be undertaken for any building (housing not considered) bigger than 3500m ² on the occasion of the renewal of its environmental permit.The audit has to be performed by an approved auditor.Cost effective solutions identified during the audit should be…
Green Energy Policy (Ministerial Decree No. 2/2004)
The Green Energy Policy (Ministerial Decree No. 2/2004) identifies Indonesia strategy to maximise the utilisation of its renewable energy potential and to build public awareness of energy efficiency measures. The government provides incentives for the development of local…
Decent Homes
Under the Decent Homes standard programme, launched in July 2000, the government established a minimum standard below which homes should not fall and that all social housing housing should meet a minimum standard of decency. Social housing should be free of health and safety…
Plug-in Car Grant
Consumers can get a discount on the price of brand new low-emission vehicles through a grant the government gives to vehicle dealerships and manufacturers. The dealer will include the value of the grant in the vehicle’s price. The maximum grant available for cars is
Action Plan for Low-Carbon Society
The Japan Business Federation (Keidanren)’s “Action Plan for Low-Carbon Society” is one of pillars of Japan’s energy efficiency and conservation and CO2 emission reduction policy targeting the private sector. The covered sectors include industry, energy conversion, commercial,…
Advisory Services
On 1 July 1998, a support programme to provide advice on energy conservation in residential buildings was reintroduced; it had ceased at the end of 1997 for financial reasons. This programme involves on-site advice in residential buildings for which permission to build was given…
Energy Utilities (Gas and Electricity) Obligation to Increase End Use Efficiency
Legislative Decrees 79/1999, 164/2000 and 93/2011, implementing the European Directives on the opening of the electricity and gas markets, require that the government concession to electricity and gas distribution companies include an obligation to implement measures and…
Regional Measures for Energy Efficiency: Lombardy Outdoor Lighting
Lombardy's 2000 code specified the correct orientation of buildings external lighting systems - to be lit from above, aside from monuments - and street lighting. The code further established technical standards for efficiency, distance and light flow regulation to reduce…
Minnesota Energy Efficiency Obligation
In 2007, the government of Minnesota introduced an energy efficiency obligation for all sectors except transport, covering electricity and gas. Obligated parties include investor-owned utilities and retail suppliers. The obligation seeks to achieve an electricity savings target…
Federal Program For Energy Savings and Energy Efficiency for the Period until 2020
This Program allocates 9.5 trillion rubles to regional energy savings programs, with a goal to reduce the energy intensity of Russia GDP by 13.5% by 2020, while also establishing government guarantees for certain
National Climate Protection Program
The German government first presented the National Climate Protection Programme in October 2000, with the aim of a 25% CO2 emissions reduction from 1990 levels by 2005. The programme set reduction objectives by sector and developed a number of related measures. These included an…
Climate Change Communications Initiative
The Climate Change Communications Initiative (CCCI) was launched in December 2005, with a budget of GBP 12 million over three years (2005/6 - 2007/8). The initiative was built on an evidence base which indicated that there was a need to focus on helping people understand that…
Vehicle Taxation
Vehicles in Austria are subject to two different types of taxes: a fuel consumption tax (Normverbrauchsabgabe/NoVA)) and a car registration tax (Kraftfahrzeugsteuer). The fuel consumption tax NoVa was introduced in 1992. This tax has to be paid at the time of purchasing a new…
Campaigns for Replacement of Appliance
Campaigns for Replacement of Appliances. There are ongoing campaigns to promote the replacement of appliances with energy efficient models through the labelling
IDAE-European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) Subsidies
During the implementation of the IDAE-European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) programme a total of 121 applications for potential projects were received and processed, leading to the definitive implementation of 50 installations, with a total value of € 37.7 million. IDAE…
Promotion of Low-Polluting Vehicles
According to Law (2682/99), a differentiation of the registration tax on vehicles (cars, trucks, motorcycles) according to their motor horsepower and their anti-pollution specifications is being provided. Electric cars or hybrid cars with motors satisfying the specifications of…
PROCEL Label
The PROCEL Seal is a label reflecting the energy performance of appliances, established in 1993. The label applies to a broad range of appliances, including home appliances, lighting, pumps and motors, and solar heating and photovoltaic systems. In determining the level of…
Catalogue of High-performance Energy Efficient Appliances
Since 2000, METI has issued a catalogue that compiles lists of highly efficient household appliances, categorized by size and performance. This catalogue has been updated twice every year and distributed widely. The data can be viewed and downloaded from the METI website.…
Water Efficiency in Agriculture
As of 2011, the Abu Dhabi government has phased out subsidies for certain livestock feed crops that consume 60% of water used for agriculture and up to 33% of total water consumption. Pilot programs are running to confirm climatically appropriate alternatives, and a training and…
Promote energy conservation and energy efficiency (Policy no. 3, Maldives National Energy Policy and Strategy 2010)
Background: Greater efficiency and conservation of energy will benefit the country through a reduction in energy imports which directly translates into savings for the counrty's foreign exchange reserves, reduced dependence on imported fossil fuels, increased energy security and…
Green Energy Family (GEF) Movement
The Green Energy Family Movement (GEF), initiated by KEMCO in 1995, is a partnership movement to engage the voluntary participation of citizens, companies, NGOs and the press in CO2 reduction and energy savings. Any entity willing to participate in GEF programmes must submit an…
Requirements for the qualification of experts in Buildings
Approves the requirements for the qualification of experts for the energy certification and technical installation and maintenance of buildings and systems under the System for Energy Certification of Buildings
ecoENERGY Retrofit - Homes
ecoENERGY Retrofit - Homes encourages the existing low-rise housing sector in Canada to become more energy efficient, reduce emissions produced through energy use, and contribute to clean air, water and energy and a healthy environment for Canadians. ecoENERGY Retrofit - Homes…
Provision Nº 859 del 11/11/2008
Mandatory Label
Section 1703/1705 Loan Guarantee Program
The Loan Guarantee Program enables DOE to work with private companies and lenders to mitigate the financing risks associated with clean energy projects, and thereby encourage their development on a broader and much-needed scale. Under Section 1703 of the Energy Policy Act of…
Economic Driving instruction programmes
In order to provide as accurate and useful information as possible, Finland concentrates its reporting efforts on the most essential and concrete policies and measures. Although this PAM serves / has served an important purpose, it is not considered one of them. Therefore the…
Energy Conservation Frontrunner Plan
Within Japans May 2006 National Energy Strategy, the Energy Conservation Frontrunner Plan reinforces the national strategy to reduce petroleum consumption. Setting a target to improve energy efficiency by 30% relative to 2006 by 2030, the Japanese government pledges to establish…
ENERGY STAR Labeled Buildings and Plants
ENERGY STAR Labeled Buildings and Plants is a labeling programme for qualified facilities that meet strict energy performance standards set by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to use less energy, are less expensive to operate, and lead to fewer greenhouse gas emissions…
Promoting energy efficiency in state institutions
The act from 2005 and circular from 2009 was amended in 2014 in accordance with the article 5 and 6 of the energy efficiency directive. The aim is to promote energy efficient behavior in government institutions as well as securing energy efficient operation and maintenance of…
Voluntary Energy Efficiency Agreements for 2017 - 2025
The Voluntary Energy Efficiency Agreements for 2017 - 2025 are an important means of furthering energy efficiency in Finland. The agreement scheme will be extended so that it will serve implementation of the Energy Efficiency Directive (EED) 2012/27/EU (Directive on energy…
Promotion of energy savings in buildings
The Act on promoting energy savings in buildings, together with three supplementary decrees (on energy labelling, inspection of boilers and heaters, and inspection of ventilation and air conditioning systems respectively) are key instruments relating to the implemention of…
Voluntary Building Industry Initiatives
The Voluntary Building Industry Initiatives Programme is designed to assist the building industry to encourage best energy efficient practice from building and construction practitioners. Voluntary projects developed with the support of the Australian Government include: WERS -…
Municipal Government/Energy Company Partnership to Promote Energy Efficiency
Budget 2006 announced GBP 20 million funding for local authorities over two years for promoting energy efficiency in partnership with energy companies. This was intended to assist local authorities in delivering their Home Energy Conservation Act commitments, with GBP 5 million…