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Road tax
The road tax is due from the owner in reason for the possession of the vehicle. In a limited number of cases (mopeds, mini-car), the fee is due in reason of its circulation on roads and public areas. The road tax on cars and motorcycles is due regularly from year to year,…
National Programme for Reducing GHG Emissions 2000 - 2010
Greece introduced a the "National Programme for Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions 2000-2010" in 2002. It supersedes the "Hellenic Action Plan for the Abatement of CO2 and Other Greenhouse Gas Emissions", developed in
Texas Energy Efficiency Obligation
In 1999, the government of Texas introduced an energy efficiency obligation for residential and commercial electricity customers, except large industrial users connected to the transmission grid. (These customers do not pay for electric utility efficiency programs and therefore…
FEDER -POCS 2014-2020/ Singular projects for local entities to promote the transition to a low-carbon economy
The POCS has allotted approximately € 2100M of FEDER assistance, 38.2% of the Program, to the axis LowCarbon Economy. This sum is intended to be managed by the Institute for Diversification and Energy Saving (IDAE) as an intermediary organism for the actions in this axis.…
Law on design of energy-using products
Danish legislation implementing the EU Eco-design Directive was passed in April 2008, effectively allowing for minimum standards for energy consumption and other environmental characteristics to be determined for appliances and energy-using products put on the market in Denmark.…
Agreement on Energy Saving
Since legislation for energy savings-related matters falls under the responsibility of both the Federal Provinces and the federal government, an agreement between the federal government and the Federal Provinces, in accordance with Article 15a of the Federal Constitutional Law,…
Training Programme for Specialists in Electric Energy Savings
In order to promote and expand energy efficiency projects, FIDE, the CFE and various higher education and research centres, have developed a programme to train Specialists in Electric Energy Savings. The Programme plans to train 50 specialists for each state, with an aim of…
Maritime Transport Initiative
On July 26, the transport ministries of France and Spain launched an intergovernmental commission to organise combined road and maritime transport routes between the northern French coast and Spains principal Atlantic ports. The "modal shift" project aimed to reduce road traffic…
National Energy Conservation Programme 2008 (NEP 2008)
The National Energy Conservation Programme has been offering energy efficiency grants to households each year for the last 6 years. In 2008, five different types of energy efficiency improvements are subsidised as part of the programme, each with a different subsidy intensity…
Telework
Telework, usually referred to as a new working style that the one works at home using satellite network or mobile systems, has been recognized as an effective method to save electricity and is now included in the concrete energy saving measures set out in the National…
AS/NZS 3823.2:2013: MEPS for air-conditioners and heat pumps
Air conditioners (which include heat pumps) that are sold, leased or hired in New Zealand must, by law, comply with Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) requirements. MEPS covers air conditioners that use the vapour compression cycle and are: Single and/or three…
Resolution No-136 / 2009
Provides the Minimum energy Performance Standards for Room Air Conditioners in
MEPS for refrigerator
Refrigerator without freezer upto 900 litre adjusted
Charging support plan
The German Government considers it as essential to build up charging infrastructure to speed up the market success of PEV. Therefore, in May 2016 the cabinet decided to support the installation of charging stations with 300 million EUR, including 200 million EUR for fast…
Electric vehicle charge fee
Compared to the fuel cost of the internal combustion engine, the charge rate of the rapid charger is 44 % compared to the gasoline car and 62 % of the light car. Electricity charges are about 33 % of gasoline cars and 47 % of light trucks when the fast charger and rapid charger…
Public and Freight Transport
Bus transportation is the primary focus of public transport investments in the UAE, with ridership growing by more than 500% since 2009. Dubai recorded 367 million public transport journeys in 2012, including 109 million rides on the Dubai metro, the region's first light rail…
Regional Circular Economy Programme (RCEP)
To tackle the challenge of local employment and the Brussels economy, the Government of the Brussels-Capital Region hase developped a 2025 strategy with 18 objectives. In this framework, the Government has adopted on the 10th of March 2016 its Regional Circular Economy Programme…
California Energy Efficiency Obligation
In 2014, the California government introduced an energy efficiency obligation for all sectors except transport, covering electricity and gas. The obligation seeks to achieve an energy savings of 6 092 GWh per year, and an incremental energy savings of 0.3% when compared to total…
Energy Management System (EnMS) dissemination
ISO 50001 has been adopted as Korean national standard for EnMS : KS A ISO 50001 (October. 4th 2011), and new law to support the organizations implementing EnMS has been established in "Energy use rationalization act € (July. 25th 2011) in order to disseminate EnMS. EnMS pilot…
Energy Audits for Companies
The energy audit support scheme is directed towards companies which use at least 500 MWh per year of energy, i.e. relatively energy-intensive companies. The support covers 50% of the cost of the energy audit, up to maximum of SEK 30 000. The government decided to introduce the…
Programme of Public building renovation
The 2020 target set in this Programme is to renovate 700 000 m2 of the public buildings by saving 60 GWh of the annual primary energy and to reduce GHG emissions by 14 thou. kt. It is planned to renovate public buildings by reaching C class of energy utility. In this Programme…
MEPS for Hot Water Systems
MEPS covers: Gas water heaters intended for use with natural gas; liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and simulated natural gas (SNG) up to a nominal gas consumption of 50 MJ per hour for storage types and 250 MJ per hour for instantaneous types and which fall within the scope of AS…
National Action Plan for Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions
The National Action Plan for Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions (RAN-GRK) is a follow up to Indonesia commitment to reduce GHG emission by 26% in 2020 from the BAU level with its own efforts and reaching 41% reduction with international support. RAN-GRK was developed to provide…
Revised Energy Conservation Act (2008)
The Act on the Rational Use of Energy (Energy Conservation Act) is the pillar of Japanese energy conservation policies. The Act was enacted in 1979 in the light of the oil shock. This comprehensive act covers all sectors as follows: Energy management in manufacturing, commercial…
Ownership tax benefits
Electric, hybrid and other alternative fuel vehicles are exempt from the road tax (this tax applies to cars used for business purposes
North Carolina Energy Efficiency Obligation
In 2007, the government of North Carolina introduced an energy efficiency obligation for all sectors except transport using electricity. Obligated parties include investor-owned utilities. The obligation seeks to achieve 0.25% incremental savings; public electric utilities must…
Emission Limits for New Vehicle (Ministerial Regulation No.4/2009)
The regulation applies for emission limitation procedures of new vehicle type M, N, and O (4 wheels or above, gasoline, diesel, and LGV cars) and motorcycle type L. The fuels reference which is being used for testing is is complied with The Economic Comission for Europe
ENERGY STAR National Campaigns
ENERGY STAR sponsors a variety of national campaigns which seek to encourage energy efficiency and energy savings by consumers. Several active campaigns include: "Change the World, Start with ENERGY STAR" is a national campaign encouraging all Americans and take small,…
Energy Awareness Week and Staff Special Offers
"Energy Awareness Week" is an annual programme, co-ordinated by the Sustainable Energy Ireland (SEI), which aims to create greater awareness for consumers of the importance of sustainable energy with reference to matters such as sources of energy, the various environmental…
Energy Efficiency Standard for Manufactured Housing
Section 413 of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA) requires DOE to establish "standards for energy efficiency in manufactured housing" within 4 years (by December 2011). Those standards are in addition to and are expected to eventually replace the energy…
Energy Savers
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Energy Savers program and public awareness campaign educates consumers, homeowners, and businesses on smart energy use and how to cut energy bills. Energy Savers.gov is a portal for information which provides links to resources available…
Management System of Intensive Energy Consumption
The Management System of Intensive Energy Consumption (SGCIE) is a programme integrated in into Portugals Energy Efficiency Action Plan. It comprises the modification of excise duties on oil and energy products (ISP) applied to industrial fuels establishing an incentive…
eeBuildings
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agencys eeBuildings program provides a voluntary, no-cost approach to improved energy efficiency. eeBuildings helps building owners, managers, and tenants improve the energy efficiency of their buildings worldwide. eeBuildings forms partnerships…
Act No. 251/2012 Coll. on energy and amendments to certain acts as amended
The Act transposes third energy package from the EU legislation., governing the issue of the energy market outlines: a) The conditions for doing business in the energy sector, market access, rights and obligations of participants in the energy market; b) Measures focused on…
Energy Efficiency Network for Buildings
The Energy Efficiency Network for Buildings (EENB) was established in 1996. Through formalised co-operation, participants such as private owners of commercial buildings, house building co-operatives, local authorities and building administrators exchanged information and…
Energy Efficiency and Conservation Loan Program
In December 2013, the Rural Utilities Service (RUS) -Electric Program published the final rule for the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Loan Program. The final rule implements Section 6101 of the 2008 Farm Bill, and expands the electric program ability to make loans for energy…
Sans 5151
This standard specifies performance testing, standard conditions and test methods for determining the capacity and efficiency ratings of air-cooled air conditioners and air-to-air heat pumps. This standard is based on ISO 5151:2013. This standards supersedes the preceding…
Energy Conservation Codes for Public and Assisted Housing
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) was directed to update energy efficiency standards for all public and assisted housing by the 2007 EISA. In May, 2015, HUD and USDA published a final determination to use the 2009 2009 International Energy Conservation Code…
Transposition of Directive 2012/27/EU on energy efficiency
Establishes a framework on energy efficiency and cogeneration, transposing to national law Directive 2012/27/EU of the European Parliament and the Council of 25 October 2012, on energy
Luxury car tax threshold
Passenger vehicles rated as fuel efficient (less than 7.0L/100km) receive a concession on the Luxury Car Tax (LCT) through a higher threshold that applies to fuel efficient
Monitoring Energy Efficiency in Sectors
To monitor energy efficiency, according to the energy efficiency law, certain energy users are obliged to report on their energy consumption to the General Directorate of Renewable Energy (GDRE). These obligations apply to: - Industrial establishments consuming more than 1000…
A Group of Energy Efficiency Measures in Agriculture
This group consists of five PAMs.1. Biomass boiler houses in farms: support fuel conversion from oil to biomass2. Fresh grain silos: Support to fresh grain silos (drying of grain avoided)3. Energy efficinecy of unheated cattle buildings and heat recovery in pig farms: Support to…
Implementation of EU Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD)
New energy requirement 2015: a new building may use 3 litres oil/m2 (milestone). In 2005, average net heat consumption in existing buildings was 14 litres oil/m2. The Danish building code enumerates plans to legislate efficiency improvement in new, renovated and existing…
Electricity Market Law
The Electricity Market Law (Law No. 4628) came into effect on 3 March 2001 for the purpose of unbundling, generation, transmission and distribution activities and to ensure progress towards a liberalised electricity market within the framework of fair, transparent and…
Guidebook on Promoting Conservation in Industrial Factories
The Energy Conservation Centre Japan (ECCJ) publishes a series of technical guidebooks useful for implementation of energy management in industrial
Tasmania Climate Action Plan
Climate Action 21 sets the Tasmanian Government’s agenda for action on climate change through to 2021. It reflects the Tasmanian Government's commitment to addressing the critical issue of climate change and articulates how Tasmania will play its role in the global response to…
Climate Needs Protection Campaign
The Climate Needs Protection Campaign of co2 online addresses the following issues: provision of information by means of interactive information platforms and brochures on energy-efficient building redevelopment, energy efficient heating and cooling systems, and rational use of…
Measures in Industry and Energy Generation
In industries and energy generation, Germany is considering measures to realize reduction potentials of at least 20 million tons through mandates on combined heat and power generation. Other measures proposed are financial support for renewable energy sources and energy use…
Tax deduction for high efficiency appliances
In February 2009, as part of measures aimed at supporting industrial sectors undergoing economic crisis, Italys Council of Ministers launched a temporary incentive scheme for residential buildings undertaking refurbishment. In particular the Decree includes a tax deduction equal…
Energy Management in Local Governments
The Energy Conservation and Energy Efficiency Improvement Action Programme, of October 1999, provides grants to help local governments design local energy saving concepts, energy supply plans and for audits on energy losses. The total resources available are a Ft 125 million…