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Air Pollution Act
The main objectives of this legislation are the preservation of the natural composition of atmosphere, the prevention and reduction of air pollution, and to provide institutional provisions in the field of atmospheric air protection. (in Art. 24) It states that organizations…
Environmental Control Law as Amended
The law regulates relations in the field of environmental control. The main objectives of this legislation are the prevention, detection and suppression of violation of the requirements of legislation in the field of environmental protection and monitoring the state of the…
Strategy for the Transition to a Green Economy for the 2019-2030 Period - Resolution of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan No. PP-4477
This resolution outlines a strategy for the transition of the Republic of Uzbekistan to a "green" economy for the period 2019 – 2030 (hereinafter referred to as the Strategy), aiming to improve energy efficiency, rational consumption and conservation of natural resources,…
Subsoil Law
This law aims to ensure the rational, comprehensive use of subsoil to meet the needs for raw mineral materials, the protection of subsoil, the environment, and work safety. It states that the subsoil is the property of the Republic of Uzbekistan. Thus, mineral deposits can…
Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act
This act aims to mitigate climate change through the application of pricing mechanisms to a broad set of greenhouse gas emission sources. It is composed of four main parts: charges related to fuels, pricing of industrial greenhouse gas emissions, the application of provincial…
Decree No. 10/1979 on reorganization of the National Oil Corporation
Decree No 10/1979 reorganized the National Oil Corporation (NOC), which was established under Law No: 24 of 1970. The Decree tasks the NOC with the enforcement of development plans for areas of petroleum exploration, aiming to support the national economy through the development…
Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) Infrastructure Fund
The Carbon Capture and Storage Infrastructure Fund (CIF) supports the UK government's plan to deploy CCUS in a minimum of two clusters by the mid-2020s, and four clusters by 2030 at the latest, with an ambition to capture 10MtCO₂/year by 2030. The CIF forms an important part of…
(Alberta) AER Directive 60: Upstream Petroleum Industry Flaring, Incinerating, and Venting (downstream provisions)
This entry covers the downstream provisions of Alberta's Directive 60. The upstream measures are covered in a separate entry. Per section 6, licensees of natural gas transmission pipelines must minimize venting, flaring, and incineration volumes. Licensees must document…
Regulation No.5/2012 on the types of businesses subject to environment impact analysis
Issued by the Ministry of Environment, this regulation outlines the types of businesses and acitivities said to have significant environmental impact and therefore require an environmental impact assessment as per Regulation No.27 and Law No. 32. Coal bed methane shall have…
Regulation No. 27/2012 Regarding Environmental Permits
This regulation implements Environmental Law No. 32, which requires business activities with significant environmental impact to prepare an Analysis of Environmental Impacts (AMDAL) and to obtain an Environmental Permit before beginning business activities. Ministries or…
(Saskatchewan) Prairie Resilience: Climate Change Strategy
In December 2017, the Government of Saskatchewan published a climate change strategy, which identified the oil and gas sector as the largest source of GHG emissions in Saskatchewan. The strategy set a methane reduction target of 40-45% below 2015 levels, while increasing the…
Cold Venting and Fugitive Emissions from Norwegian Offshore Oil and Gas Activities, Modules 1 and 2
The Norwegian Environmental Agency initiated a study (2014-16) to survey methane and NMVOC emission sources at offshore oil and gas installations. All permanent offshore oil and gas facilities on the Norwegian Continental Shelf were surveyed to identify potential emission…
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reporting from the Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems - Background Technical Support Document
This document provides detailed guidance about how to include petroleum and natural gas facilities in an annual emissions reporting under the U.S. national Greenhouse Gas Reporting Rule. The document was initially prepared by the U.S. EPA as it contemplated adding these sources…
Regulation on the use of associated gas
The regulation establishes criteria for how operators must develop a Program for the Use of Associated Natural Gas (AG). This includes defining a goal to achieve 98% use within three years (Art 14) and performing a technical-economic analysis (art 11) to support its achievement.…
(Alberta) AER Directive 062: Coalbed Methane Control Well Requirements and Related Matters
This directive details requirements and issues specific to the control well process and supersedes any previous AER publication on coalbed methane control well requirements. A control well is established for the purpose of collecting pressure, productivity, and gas content…
(Alberta) AER Directive 034: Gas Well Testing, Theory and Practice
This directive discusses the principles and practice of gas well testing to analyze the performance and forecast the productivity of gas wells and to understand the behaviour of gas reservoirs. Aspects of gas well testing discussed in this directive include theoretical…
(Alberta) AER Directive 033: Well Servicing and Completions Operations – Interim Requirement Regarding the Potential for Explosive Mixtures and Ignition in Wells
Licensees must have documented practices available at the well site for the safe management of the potential for explosive mixtures and ignition in wells and associated surface equipment, and ensure that all well site staff responsible for well control and blowout prevention,…
(Alberta) Code of Practice for Exploration Operations
Outlines that no person shall commence or continue conduct or reclamation of any exploration operation unless an activities plan has been: (a) prepared; and (b) maintained current. Schedule 2 comprehensively describes the contents of the activities plan to be submitted.…
(Alberta) Emissions Trading Regulation
Outlines the baseline emissions rate for for a natural gas-fired generating unit that has (i) a maximum continuous rating of 20 megawatts or less, the baseline emission rate for NOX is 0.5 kg/MWh; (ii) a maximum continuous rating of more than 20 megawatts but not more than 60…
(Alberta) Gas Resources Preservation Regulation
Outlines the conditions of permits to be: all gas to be removed from Alberta pursuant to the permit shall be measured by or on behalf of the permittee by meters approved by the Board; (b) the relative density, higher heating value and volume of all gas received by the permittee…
(Alberta) Gas Resources Preservation Act 2000
Without limiting the generality of section 4, the terms and conditions prescribed by the Regulator may include all or any of the following: (a) the point at which the permittee may remove gas or propane from Alberta; (b) the maximum annual quantities of gas or propane that may…
(British Columbia) Oil and Gas Activities Act
Establishes the BC Oil and Gas Commission and governs oil and gas activity permits. Outlines the obligations of a permit holder with respect to environmental regulations passed by the Commission. Governed by Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy and BC Oil and…
(British Columbia) Carbon Tax Regulation
Governs the administration of the carbon tax within British Columbia. While BC's carbon tax does not apply to methane, BC may approve reductions reductions from non-regulated activities to count as offsets for the carbon tax. Thus, it is possible that reductions from…
(South Australia) Dangerous Substances (General) Regulations 2017
Outlines that the work and operation involved in gas fitting must meet certain safety standards in the AS/NZS 2739 guide. This is an indirect means of targetting emissions as the standards require fitters to ensure leakage is kept as low as reasonably practicable (ALARP).…
(South Australia) Environment Protection Act 1993
Establishes a general duty that a person must not undertake an activity that pollutes, or might pollute, the environment unless the person takes all reasonable and practicable measures to prevent or minimise any resulting environmental harm. Outlines that an activity that…
Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999
The Act provides a basis for the Minister to decide whether an action that has, will have or is likely to have a significant impact on certain aspects of the environment should proceed. It does so by prohibiting a person from taking an action without the Minister having given…
(Tasmania) Petroleum (Submerged Lands) Act 1982
Governs the licensing and permit requirements for petroleum exploration, mining and extraction. It also dictates that in the instance that wells are flared or vented, no royalty is able to be paid on such emissions that were flared or vented in Tasmanian waters. Additionally…
Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage (Environment) Regulations 2009
The object of these Regulations is to ensure that any petroleum activity or greenhouse gas storage activity carried out in an offshore area is: (a) carried out in a manner consistent with the principles of ecologically sustainable development; and…
Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage (Safety) Regulations 2009
Established to ensure that the risks to the health and safety of persons at facilities are reduced to a level that is as low as reasonably practicable and to ensure that facilities are designed, constructed, installed, operated, modified and decommissioned in Commonwealth waters…
Minimum Energy Performance Standards Guide
Within the framework of Law No. 27345, the Law for the Promotion of the Efficient Use of Energy (enacted on September 8, 2000), and its regulations, approved by Supreme Decree No. 053-2007-EM (issued on October 23, 2007), the Ministry of Energy and Mines has established minimum…
Decree for energy efficiency requirements in buildings
The Decree-Law of June 4, 2013, n. 63, aims to improve the energy performance of buildings in Italy by transposing Directive 2010/31/EU. It addresses the urgent need to comply with European Union regulations and avoid infringement procedures. The decree promotes energy…
EnerGuide Home Labelling Portal
The EnerGuide Home Labelling Portal is a site that allows homeowners who have had an EnerGuide home evaluation to access their score online, review related recommended upgrades, and share their home energy performance data with others. The site provides homeowners with a quick…
Bangladesh National Building Code
The Bangladesh National Building Code ( BNBC ) was first published in 1993 to regulate the construction of buildings. The code was updated in 2020. Chapter 4 (Energy Efficiency and Sustainability) seeks to ensure energy efficiency through passive and low energy architectural…
EV Everywhere
EV Everywhere is the umbrella effort of the U.S. Department of Energy to increase the adoption and use of plug-in electric vehicles. EV Everywhere was launched in 2012 as an ambitious, far-reaching, national goal to help the U.S. become more energy secure and environmentally…
H2usa
H2USA is a public-private partnership to promote the commercial introduction and widespread adoption of hydrogen fueled fuel cell electric vehicles across America. H2USA’s mission is to address hurdles to establishing hydrogen fueling infrastructure, enabling the large scale…
Scaling Up Renewable Energy Program for Bangladesh (SREP Bangladesh)
Scaling Up Renewable Energy Program for Bangladesh (SREP Bangladesh) was released at the end of 2015 to outline potential development and investments in the renewable energy sector in the country. The Investment Plan of SREP, if implemented, will be transformational for…
Energy 2025 - Electrification of Rural Areas
The Rural Electrification program’s objective is part of the Long-term vision “Angola 2025” to achieve a rural electrification rate of
Carbon Sequestration Regional Partnerships
Regional Carbon Sequestration Partnerships (RCSPs) help develop the technology, infrastructure, and regulations to implement large-scale CO2 sequestration in different regions and geologic formations in the US. Local organizations and citizens contribute expertise, experience,…
Geologic Sequestration Training and Research
The Geologic Sequestration Training and Research is a grant program that funds projects offering training opportunities for graduate and undergraduate students that will provide the human capital and skills required for implementing and deploying carbon capture and storage…
Nuclear Power Generation IV International Forum
The Generation IV International Forum (GIF) is a co-operative international endeavor organised to carry out the research and development (R & D) needed to establish the feasibility and performance capabilities of the next generation nuclear energy systems. The Generation IV…
International Partnership for Hydrogen and Fuel Cells in the Economy (IPHE)
Originally organized in 2003 as "The International Partnership for the Hydrogen Economy," this organization changed its official title to "The International Partnership for Hydrogen and Fuel Cells in the Economy" in December 2009. The Partnership (or IPHE) fosters international…
Plug-in vehicle grants
In February 2025, the plug-in van grant was extended into the 2025/26 financial year with £120m in government funding to support the switch to cleaner vans, wheelchair accessible vehicles and taxis. The maximum grant for small vans is £2,500 and for large vans £5,000. The…
Law 697 on the promotion of the efficient and rational use of energy and alternative energies
This law declared the Rational and Efficient Use of Energy a matter of social, public and national interest, fundamental to ensure the full and timely energy supply, the competitiveness of the Colombian economy and consumer protection. It promotes the sustainable use of…
Act No. 44/1988 Coll. on the protection and utilization of mineral resources
The Act sets the policy framework for the exploitation and protection of minerals in Czechia, including coal, crude oil and flammable natural gas. Extraction requires the obtention of a permit from the District Mining
Support to electric vehicle procurement and charging infrastructure development
The Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport Affairs (BMDV) is investing in the procurement of vehicles and the development of charging infrastructure as part of the electric mobility funding guideline via funding calls. The funding supports municipal and commercial fleets in…
Heat Planning Act
The Heat Planning Act requires local competent authorities to develop a plan to decarbonise the heat supply by 2045. The deadline to submit the first plan is June 2026 for large municipalities and June 2028 for smaller municipalities. It is supposed to be updated every five…
Combined Heat and Power Act
Since 2002, the Combined Heat and Power Act (CHP Act) has been the main basis for the promotion of CHP plants. The Act provides a framework for funding the particularly efficient technology of combined heat and power generation based on the application of a surcharge. Pursuant…
Capital Investment Grants Program
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Fixed Guideway Capital Investment Grans Program (CIG), administered by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), is a long-standing program that was updated and expanded under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, authorizes USD 3…
Green Industry Law
France introduced in October 2023 a Green Industry Law aimed at decarbonising its domestic industry as well as developing domestic low-carbon production capacities by providing investment incentives, cutting administrative delays to authorize new projects and strengthening…
Sweden's Buildings Regulations (BBR)
The latest constitution of Sweden's Building Regulations was implemented in 2011 with the latest amendment in 2020 complying with the 2018 European Union Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD). Additionally, it sets out requirements for the thermal insulation of…