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Energy Efficiency in Buildings
The law on Construction Requirements (Ley 38/1999, de Ordenacion de Edificacion) became effective in May 2000. It includes provisions for energy-efficient buildings, such as general building insulation. Its regulatory development led to the Royal Decree 314/2006 (Technical…
Energy & Built Environment
The Energy and Built Environment Programme (previously knnown as Compass) is a comprehensive programme covering the whole built environment, aimed at reaching the CO2-reduction goals as set in the Kyoto agreement. Projects focus on development and implementation of instruments…
Boilers and Stoves
Boilers and stoves using wood, coal or fuel oil need a certificate based on a test of heat efficiency. The heat efficiency certificates are issued jointly by the Ministry of Industry and Trade and the Turkish Standards Institute. Products not having this certificate cannot be…
Enabling a nationwide network of public charging infrastructure
The Transport Agency believes it is important that electric vehicle drivers feel confident to roam across New Zealand’s state highways. In April 2017, we set a vision for: Nationwide coverage of fast/ rapid DC charging stations every 75kms across our state
Public Power Corporation Information Program
The Public Power Corporation (PPC) promotes the conservation and efficient use of electricity by all classes of consumers through information campaigns and other
City of Edmonton Green Home Guide
The Green Home Guide is an important part of Edmonton's ongoing effort to become a sustainable and resilient city. Whether buying a home, selling a home or completing renovations, Edmonton's Green Home Guide can help residents achieve a greener standard, lower utility bills and…
Green star South Africa Rating System (Green Star)
The Green Star South Africa rating tool is an objective measurement for green buildings with a focus on energy. Building owners have to submit the relevant building data to the Green Building Council South Africa (GBCSA). Afterwards, an independent assessor evaluates the…
Industrial Assessment Centers
Industrial Assessment Centers (IACs) provide eligible small- and medium-sized manufacturers with no-cost energy assessments. Additionally, the IACs serve as a training ground for the next-generation of industrial engineers. Assessments are performed by local teams of engineering…
Affordable Warmth Scheme
The Affordable Warmth Scheme is the Northern Ireland Government's scheme to tackle fuel poverty in the private sector. The Housing Executive and local Councils deliver the Scheme throughout Northern Ireland. Eligibility requirements require applicants to own their own home or…
Building Technologies Office
The United States Department of Energy's Building Technologies Office (BTO) partners with states, local governments, industry and manufacturers to improve the energy efficiency of new and existing buildings and the equipment, components and systems within them. BTP's…
Center for Corporate Climate Leadership
EPA's Center for Corporate Climate Leadership serves as a resource center for all companies looking to expand their work in the area of GHG measurement and management. The Center encourages companies with emerging climate objectives to identify and achieve cost-effective GHG…
Industrial Energy Efficiency Analysis Model
In 1999, the government tested a new concept to increase energy efficiency in industry. The main focus was efficiency in core industrial processes. The programme was designed to detect the energy influence of using different raw materials singly or in combination. The philosophy…
National Energy Plan Framework
This Draft National Energy Policy Framework (NEPF) is a recommended roadmap that puts Belize on a path to energy efficiency, sustainability and resilience over the next 30 years. It provides policy recommendations to policy-makers and decision-makers, and - where appropriate -…
Thematic Strategy on the Urban Environment
The European Commission launched a new Thematic Strategy on the Urban Environment to help Member States and regional and local authorities improve the environmental performance of Europe cities. One of seven plans foreseen under the 6th Environmental Action Programme, the…
Electricity Consumption Tax
On 1 January 2001, an electricity consumption tax was instituted by the implementation of the new Electricity Law. This tax applies to every electricity consumer. The tax level depends on consumption
Recharge rights after purchase
Meanwhile, the Ministry of Environment decided to pay electric vehicle recharge rights equivalent to 300,000 KRW (242 EUR) when a buyer of an electric car concludes purchase contract through exclusive call center and exclusive exhibition hall by the end of this year. Purchasers…
National Guidelines for Energy Certification Scheme of buildings
In the framework of the on-going transposition of the European Directive EPBD 2002/91/CE, the decree implements the energy performance certificate provisions of Directive in all Regions through a homogeneous framework, with a package of instruments to harmonise government and…
SANS 10400XA National Building Regulation (SANS)
The South African National Standard (SANS) 10400-XA is an instrument made by government to regulate energy use and encourage energy efficiency in building. For this purpose the government sets a set of requirements for the retrofitting of existing buildings and for the design of…
EnerGuide for Houses Retrofit Incentive
The Canadian government administered the Retrofit Incentive within the EnerGuide for Houses program. EnerGuide for Houses provided personalised energy evaluations and prioritised retrofit plans to homeowners to encourage them to implement energy efficiency retrofits that reduce…
Partnership for Advancing Technology in Housing (PATH)
PATH is an online resource for homeowners and homebuyers, the homebuilding industry and federal agencies of the best resources on advanced building technologies and practices to emerge from the decade-long public-private partnership, which ended in 2008. Case studies, technology…
More with less Programme
The "More with Less" programme is a joint initiative from the Dutch government, energy retailers, social housing providers, construction and installation companies. It aims to make 500 000 buildings 30% more energy efficient in the period 2008 - 2011, increasing to 2.4 million…
Carpooling & Car Sharing - Wallonia, Flanders & Brussels-Capital
The Walloon Region invests in car sharing and participates in a European project in this field. In Flanders the regional commuter plan, drafted in 2005, sets out the objectives and points of action to increase the use of sustainable modes of transport to and from work. It…
improving incentives
Law On Transformation Of Areas Under Disaster Risk numbered 6306 was published in the Official Gazette No. 28309 of 31 December 2012. The purpose of this law is to determine the principles and procedures for improvement, liquidation and renewal in order to establish healthy and…
Act No. 587 / 2004 Coll. on Environmental Fund as amended
The Environmental Fund was established in 2005 to implement state promotion of the environmental care, and operates under the Ministry of the Environment. The Fund provides various subsidies, in the form of grants and soft loans, which support invesment in energy efficiency and…
Energy Efficiency Loans for Small or Medium sized Enterprises (SMEs)
The Carbon Trust ran an interest-free loans scheme for small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). This provided financial assistance, under the de minimis exemption from EU State Aid rules, to help SMEs acquire and install energy efficient technologies by providing interest-free…
South African Energy Efficiency Label - Tumble Dryers
Appliance standards and Labelling has two objectives: To ensure that appliances sold on the South African market meet minimum energy performance standards. To ensure that consumers can easily understand the likely energy consumption of an appliance before purchasing the…
Energy performance of buildings
This regulation modifies the regulation of 2007 concerning the energy performance of residential builings, the regulation of 2010 concerning the energy performance of non residential buildings and the regulation of 2000 concerning gas installations in order to comply with…
Energy Conservation Regulations for Buildings
In October 2007, the federal government adopted new Energy Conservation Regulations, which supersede the 2002 Energy Conservation Ordinance, and which transpose the EC Energy Performance of Buildings Directive into national law. These regulations require the introduction of…
Energy Efficiency Obligation
In 1995, Korea introduced energy efficiency obligations to attain 331 GWh of energy savings per year, achieving an incremental energy savings of 0.20% per year in comparison to total fuel consumption. Electricity, natural gas and district heating used in commercial, industrial,…
Energy Company Obligation
The Energy Companies Obligation (ECO) was introduced in January 2013 to reduce the UK's energy consumption and support people living in fuel poverty. It will run until 2017, supporting the installation of energy efficiency measures in low-income households and areas, and in…
Reduction of Large Industries Energy Consumption
Launched in May 2006, the Sustainable Energy Irelands Energy Agreements aims to reduce consumption by large industrial users. The Programme intends to support annual 1% cuts in national energy consumption above business- as-usual from 2008 in line with the new EU directive on…
e-Standby Programme
The e-Standby programme aims to promote the widespread use of energy saving products that reduce standby power consumption. Standby power is electricity consumed by appliances which are plugged in but not in use. The products that meet the 1-Watt standard are entitled to bear…
Energy Performance of Buildings Directive
The EU Directive on the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) (2002/91/EC, recast 2010/31/EU) principal objectives are to promote the improvement of the energy performance of buildings within the EU through cost effective measures. Measures include: Methodology for…
Ownership tax
Weight <=3500 kg: ISK 5000 for first 121 gCO2/km + ISK 120 per gCO2/km above 121. For weight >3500 kg: ISK 46880 +ISK 2 per kg of weight above 3500 kg. If emissions are not available the emissions are calculated as 50 gCO2/km+0.12 gCO2 for each kg of
National Energy Efficiency Action Plan: Portugal Efficiency 2015
The National Energy Efficiency Action Plan comprises a set of measures aiming at an increase in energy efficiency equivalent to about 10% of the final energy consumption, implementing the EU Energy Services Directive. The Plan is also geared towards energy demand side management…
Efficiency Incentives for Large Electricity Consumers
As of June 2005, the 211 Greek electricity consumers with demand capacity in excess of 1800 KW will be rewarded for reducing consumption during peak hours. Large electricity consumers have voluntarily agreed to reduce demand by 10% between 11h00 and 15h00 for a maximum of 10…
White paper: European transport policy for 2010: time to decide
The European Commission adopted in September 2001 a new Transport Policy White Paper [COM(2001)370], proposing an action plan aimed at substantial improvements in the quality and efficiency of transport in Europe. The White Paper aims at a shift of the balance between modes of…
Minister of Manpower Decree No. 53/2018 on Establishment of Indonesian National Working Competency Standard for Energy Audit
This national competency standard specifies the competency elements relating to knowledge, skills, and attitudes required to carry out energy audit. This standard becomes a reference for the provision of education and training, competency assessment and certification for energy…
Second Regulation of the Energy Transition Law
The secondary regulation of the Energy Transition Law (Reglamento de la Ley de Transición Energética) is the final legal instrument to complete the energy reform in terms of energy transition. The secondary regulation was published on May 04th, 2017 and specified in more detail…
Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007
The Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 was signed into law in December 2007. The legislation seeks to expand the production of renewable fuels, reduce US dependence on oil, increase energy security and address climate change. Key provisions include: 1) Increasing the…
Dubai Energy Efficiency Target
The Dubai Supreme Council of Energy has set a target of reducing energy demand by 30% by 2030. Actions to achieve the target include green building codes, public transport investment, behavioral controls (e.g., room temperature), cost-competitive and slab energy pricing, and…
Green IT Initiative of the federal government
(1) Creation of a council of IT managers and IT control group members; (2) Objective: reduction by 40% of ICT-induced energy consumption in relation to base value of 650 GWh/A by 2013; (3) Drawing up of guidelines and best-practice examples; (4) Formulation of a continuous…
Smart Grid Development Incentives
Regulatory Authority for Electricity and Gas sets out the procedures and criteria for the selection of investments admissible for incentives, defined in the transmission code, in the amount of an increase in the remuneration of capital of 2%. The procedures also define the…
Building Regulations (England and Wales) 2010
Applicable Building Type(s) New residential Policy Requirement Level Mandatory Governance Development Authority: Department for Communities and Local Government Implementation Authority: Local Authority Verification Authority: Local Authority/ Approved Inspector Enforcement…
Electric Vehicles Programme New Zealand
New Zealand is well placed to benefit from electric vehicles. More than 80 percent of electricity is generated from renewable sources and there is enough supply for widespread adoption of EVs. Even if every light vehicle was electric, there is sufficient generation capacity to…
Boiler Services
Sustainable Energy Irelands Boilers Initiative comprises a set of integrated measures designed to support, encourage and educate boiler users and service providers. The initiative aims to raise operational standards, increase energy efficiency and improve competitiveness. The…
Energy Taxation
In early 2008, the environmental excise tax was raised by the Czech government, largely in keeping with the requirements for energy taxation set out in a 2003 European Union directive. The rates will be as follows: - up to 8% tax for the use of brown coal for heating. - at least…
Rhode Island Energy Efficiency Obligation
In 2006, the government of Rhode Island introduced an energy efficiency obligation for all gas and electric customers. Obligated parties include investor-owned utilities. The obligation seeks to reach in 2015 electricity savings of 2.5% of 2012 sales (193 603 MWh) and gas…
Energy Audit Programme
The purpose of an energy audit is to analyse the energy use of the facility being audited, to work out the potential for energy savings and present a profitability calculation of saving proposals. Energy audits are also one important element in the implementation of energy…
Qualified Green Building and Sustainable Design Project Bonds
Qualified Green Building and Sustainable Design Project Bonds can be used to finance the construction of large, environmentally efficient development projects on brownfield sites. Public benefits of these buildings include fostering the redevelopment of brownfields; creating…