International

MEPC.209(63) — IMO MEPC Resolution

MSC.364(92) — IMO MSC Resolution

National Energy Code of Canada for Buildings

The National Energy Code of Canada for Buildings (NECB) 2025 is a national model code that sets technical requirements that address the protection of the environment in the design and construction of new buildings and in subsequent alterations. The 2025 edition was published in…

Deep Retrofit Accelerator Initiative

Launched by Natural Resource Canada in February 2023, the Deep Retrofit Accelerator Initiative (DRAI) provides funding to organisations and projects that facilitate the development of deep retrofits in commercial, institutional, and mid- or high-rise multi-unit residential…

Tax exemption for pure and highblend biofuels

The Swedish scheme to promote the use of sustainable biofuels in transport has been prolongated until 31 December 2032 with an estimated budget of 1.3 USD billion (SEK 14.2 billion).    The scheme was originally approved by the Commission in November 2003 and prolonged several…

Codes Acceleration Fund (CAF)

Launched by Natural Resource Canada in 2023,  the Codes Acceleration Fund (CAF) provides funding to support efforts to accelerate and contribute to code (or regulation) adoption, compliance and enforcement. The programme provides funding to:   • provinces, territories,…

Energy Efficiency Regulations, 2016 - Electric motors

The Energy Efficiency Regulations set standards for several industrial products and industrial applications of products including motors, air compressors, pumps, dry-type transformers and ceiling fans.     The standards for electric motors were regularly updated, lastly in 2022…

Green Industrial Facilities and Manufacturing Program

The Green Industrial Facilities and Manufacturing Program provides cost-shared financial assistance to support the implementation of energy efficiency and energy management solutions in Canadian industrial and manufacturing facilities. The program has two tracks: the first is…

Government Bill 1990/91:19 - Sweden carbon tax

Sweden introduced a carbon tax in 1991. At the time, the price was SEK 250 (EUR 24) per tonne, and it has since increased to SEK 1 510 (EUR 134) in 2025 and to SEK 1 520 (EUR 134) in 2026. The specific tax level is differentiated per fuel source according to carbon intensity.…

Government credit guarantees for green investments

In the budget bill for 2021, the Swedish government proposes credit guarantees for green investments. The proposal aims to enable larger industrial investment projects in Sweden that contribute to achieving the goals of the environmental goal system and the climate policy…

Sweden's Recovery Plan / industrial sector

Second component of the green recovery measures of Sweden's recovery and resilience plan. To provide support for specific investments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the industry sector.        Measures that are eligible for support are measures that reduce greenhouse gas…

Energy Savings Package

AUD 1.6 billion in funding support for residential and business energy efficiency upgrades (1 billion for concessional loans; AUD 1.09 billion over 6 years for energy upgrades to social housing inclusive of state and territory co-funding; 310 million for Small Business Energy…

Energy Savings Package - Concessional Loans and Mortgages for Household Energy Upgrades

AUD 1 billion provided through the Clean Energy Finance Corporation to partner with private financial sector actors for concessional loans and mortgages to support household energy upgrades in the areas of  battery-ready solar photovoltaic panels, improved insulation and windows…

Energy Savings Package - Energy Upgrades to Social Housing

The Australian Government is delivering a six-year program aimed at providing energy performance upgrades to existing social housing in partnership with state and territory governments. The Australian Government is providing AUD 800 million (AUD 1.09 billion inclusive of state…

Directive (EU) 2023/959 establishing a system for greenhouse gas emission allowance trading within the Union

This directive creates a new emissions trading system (ETS2) to cover CO2 emissions from fuel combustion in buildings, road transport and small industries not covered by the EU ETS. The ETS2 is expected to be fully operational in 2028, with monitoring and reporting to begin in…

Sweden's Recovery Plan / energy efficiency of apartment buildings

This is the third component of the green recovery measures of Sweden's recovery and resilience plan.  According to current proposals to the regulation, support is given to apartment buildings with an energy performance which, expressed as a primary energy figure, exceeds 100…

Household energy efficiency measures

The investment support targets the conversion of heating systems and energy-efficient renovation of small houses that are currently heated with direct electric heating or gas, with a total amount of approximately 1.2 billion SEK, and the initiative runs from 2023 to

Energy efficiency grant for households

The Swedish government extends the energy efficiency grant for small houses until 2030, with an annual allocation of USD 28.4 million (300 million SEK).  Homeowners can receive a maximum of USD 5,670 (60,000 SEK) to cover material costs for energy and power efficiency upgrades,…

State loans, CFDs and financial risk-sharing model for nuclear

In May 2025, the Parliament adopted a new Act regarding state aid for companies that wish to invest in new nuclear reactors in Sweden. The new state aid is limited to investments of up to a total installed capacity of approximately 5 000 MW. It outlines the conditions and forms…

The green certficate scheme

Green certificate scheme with quota obiligation in force since 2003. Common market with Norway since 2012. Target volume of new renewable electricity production reached in 2021, nine years ahead of schedule. Certificate trade ongoing until

Electricity Grid Investment

In the 2025 budget, the Swedish government has allocated SEK 42,601 million for the period 2025–2027 within the investment framework of the national transmission operator, Svenska Kraftnät. Of this amount, SEK 10,319 million is earmarked for 2025. The investments are primarily…

Budget 2025 and 2026 - tax reduction on green technology installation

The Swedish Government implemented a tax reduction on the installation of green technologies from 2025: solar panels (20% to 15% from 1 July 2025), batteries (50%) and charging points (50%). Same amount has been budgeted for

Future Made in Australia - Guarantee of Origin Scheme - Renewable Electricity Guarantee of Origin (REGO)

The Guarantee of Origin (GO) Scheme commenced on 3 November 2025 and was established under the Australian Government's Future Made in Australia plan. The GO Scheme is a voluntary framework for the certification of low-carbon emissions products and renewable electricity.…

Cheaper Home Batteries Program

The $2.3 billion Cheaper Home Batteries Program will support Australian households and small businesses with a discount on the cost of installing small-scale battery systems. The program aims to: help households to make the most of cheap and clean solar power by storing it for…

Municipal incentive scheme for wind power expansion

To encourage municipalities to approve new wind power projects and compensate those that have already hosted such developments, the government proposes financial support equivalent to the property tax revenue generated by wind power in the municipality. The initiative is…

Rewiring the Nation fund

In its October's 2022-23 budget, the federal government delivered a AUD 20 billion program to upgrade and expand Australia's electricity grid.  This initiative aims to unlock new renewable energy sources, increase grid security, and drive down power

Clean Electricity Regulations (SOR/2024-263)

The Clean Electricity Regulations outline a set of rules for transitioning Canada's electricity grid to net zero by 2050 and will come into force in 2035. They are to set technology-neutral emissions performance standards and include flexibilities so that provinces and utilities…

Fossil-Free Energy sources research

In 2025 budget, the Swedish government has allocated SEK 1.65 billion for research in fossil-free energy, with a particular emphasis on nuclear power, battery technology and  hydrogen technology. The nuclear power has been awarded with SEK 400 billion in credit guarantees.  In…

Greenhouse gas reduction mandate for gasoline and diesel

| The Swedish government has implemented a greenhouse gas reduction mandate for gasoline and diesel. This means that fuel suppliers must reduce greenhouse gas emissions from these fuels by a certain percentage every year, through the blending of biofuels or purchasing…

Quality standards, awarness raising, education offers & tools for energy efficiency measures in the building sector and production processes.

klimaaktiv communicates and disseminates know-how for climate protection in Austria, focusing on energy efficiency, climate-resilient buildings, renewable energy sources, environmentally friendly mobility, and climate communication. Together with other federal initiatives such…

US-Kazakhstan Memorandum of Understanding on Critical Minerals Cooperation

Kazakhstan and United States issued a joint statement on actions they will undertake to deepen its Enhanced Strategic Partnership Dialogue with Kazakhstan, which includes commercial deals in critical minerals sector. Both countries signed a Memorandum of Understanding on…

Critical Minerals List of the United Kingdom

United Kingdom released its Critical Minerals Strategy in November 2025, revising the 2022 critical minerals list. The complete list of critical minerals, sourced from the Critical Mineral Intelligence Centre’s 2024 Criticality Assessment, is as follows: Aluminium* Antimony…

Vision 2035: Critical Minerals Strategy

The United Kingdom’s Critical Minerals Strategy sets out the plan for how the country will secure the critical minerals it needs for economic growth and the clean energy transition up to 2035. The main objective of the Strategy is to strengthen the United Kingdom’s security of…

The Climate Leap

Klimatklivet is a support for physical investments that reduce emissions of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases. The support goes to various types of measures that provide high climate benefits. Among the newer measures are hydrogen production, electrification of shipping,…

Prokilowatt: energy efficiency call for tenders

The grid levy on electricity is used to fund renewable electricity production and feed-in tariffs that help financing selected energy efficiency measures that would not pay for themselves purely through energy savings.  Since 2010, the Swiss Federal Office of Energy has launched…

Directive 2022/2557 on the resilience of critical entities

The CER Directive, which came into force on 16 January 2023, aims to strengthen the resilience of critical entities in the EU that provide essential services, ensuring public health, safety, and the economy. Member States must identify critical entities by 17 July 2026 based on…

Coalition for LNG Emission Abatement towards Net-zero (CLEAN)

The Coalition for LNG Emission Abatement towards Net-zero (CLEAN) is a public-private partnership that is supported by the Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), the Japan Organisation for Metals and Energy Security (JOGMEC) and the Korean Ministry of Trade,…

Hydrogen Strategy - H2Global

The Australian and German governments are working together to deliver a €400 million Australia-Germany H2Global Joint Tender. The Tender will support the emerging renewable hydrogen industry through a double-sided auction scheme.  The scheme will be delivered by the Hydrogen…

Cybersecurity Act (Cybersäkerhetslagen)

Sweden Cybersecurity Act (Cybersäkerhetslagen) establishes a national framework to secure a high level of cybersecurity in society, specifically critical infrastructure and digital services, including energy services. The provisions of the Act partially implement Directive (EU)…

Hydrogen Headstart

The Hydrogen Headstart program could contribute up to $2.25 billion in support Australia’s hydrogen industry to 2038-39. The program is helping to bridge the gap between the cost to produce renewable hydrogen with its expected sales price. The program has two funding rounds.…

Future Made in Australia - Hydrogen Production Tax Incentive

The Hydrogen Production Tax Incentive is available from July 2027 until 2024 at $2/kg of hydrogen for a maximum of 10 years per project. Eligible projects must begin producing hydrogen or take FID prior to July 2030; have at least equivalent to a 10-MW electrolyser and…

Renewable Energy Directive - National transposition for transport

The Federal Government's draft law on further development of the greenhouse gas reduction quota was passed in April 2026. The law introduces a specific mandatory quota for Renewable Fuels of Non-Biological Origin (RFNBOs), such as green hydrogen and synthetic fuels, starting at…

Future Made in Australia Plan

On April 10, 2024, the Australian Prime Minister announced the Future Made in Australia plan, an industrial policy that aims to develop capacity in key industries, including sustainable finance, scientific research, information technology and clean energy manufacturing. The…

ARENA Advancing Renewables Program

Continuously open for applications related to low emissions projects and activities that involve a renewable energy technology or technologies that increase the supply of, or improve the competitiveness of, renewable energy in Australia and have a clear nexus to renewable energy…

The Foreign Investment Review Framework

Foreign investments into Australia are subject to review according to the framework set by the Foreign Acquisitions and Takeovers Act 1975 and the Foreign Acquisitions and Takeovers Fees Impositions Act 2015. This framework mandates that  foreign investors notify the Treasurer…

Australian Government National Hydrogen Strategy 2024

The National Hydrogen Strategy, released in September 2024, provides a framework to guide Australia’s production, use and export of hydrogen and aims at positioning Australia to become a global hydrogen leader. The Strategy outlines a five-year plan to develop a clean,…

Second NDC of Australia

Australia aims to reduce its GHG emissions by 62-70% below 2005 levels by 2035. Australia also reaffirms its existing emissions reduction commitment for 2030, and to achieve net zero by

Regulations Amending the Heavy-duty Vehicle and Engine Greenhouse Gas Emission Regulations and Other Regulations Made Under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999: SOR/2018-98

These regulations set performance-based greenhouse gas emission standards for new on-road heavy-duty vehicles (such as highway tractors, buses and dump trucks) and their engines made in 2014 and later years. In 2018, these regulations were amended to introduce more stringent…

SOR/2023-275 Regulations Amending the Passenger Automobile and Light Truck Greenhouse Gas Emission Regulations

These regulations set greenhouse gas emission standards for new passenger cars and light-duty trucks beginning with the 2011 model year. In 2023, the Electric Vehicle Availability Standard introduced sales targets of 100 percent zero-emission vehicle sales by 2035 and interim…

National Infrastructure Bank Growth Support

Canada's Infrastructure Bank will implement a CAD 10 billion investment plan in major infrastructure initiatives to create jobs and strengthen economic growth. The Growth Plan, which will develop over the next 24 to 36 months, is expected to create 60 000 jobs, with a special…