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Sectoral Promotion Program PROSEC
The Sectoral Promotion Program (PROSEC) aims at boosting the competitiveness of certain Mexican industries by granting preferential import tariffs for inputs and machinery needed to produce specific goods. The program identifies 24 strategic sectors that can apply for and…
Just Transition in the Midlands counties
The Irish government earmarked new investments to compensate Midlands county communities for the economic impact of peat extraction
Federal building energy - efficient upgrade
The Belgian government is financing a new deployment of LED lights, charging stations and solar panels in the public buildings owned by the Federal
Comprehensive Financing Support for Exports
In August 2023, the Financial Services Commission announced the Comprehensive Financing Support Measures for Exports to provide additional policy funding and financing support for export-focused businesses. The Support Measures are intended to counter on-going disruptions in the…
Government support for hydrogen and renewable gases
The Government of Portugal's investment in hydrogen and renewable gases seeks to expand the production of renewable hydrogen and other renewable
Green Transformation (GX) Policy
On 10 Feb 2023, the cabinet approved the Green Transformation (GX) Policy which targets to invest 20 trillion yen in public and private sector decarbonization over the next 10 years. This policy aims to transition Japan's energy sector by supporting decarbonization investments…
Abolition of industrial tariffs
On 1 Jan 2024, Switzerland abolished import tariffs for industrial products and commodities, including minerals ores, fuels, oils, semiconductors, mechanical parts, electric circuits, and
Investment Screening Act
In the framework of the 2023 Investment Screening Act, Switzerland is implementing approval obligations for takeovers of domestic companies by foreign state-controlled investors in certain critical sectors, notably, electricity transmission and production, telecoms and transport…
2024 Railway upgrade
In 2024, the Norwegian government earmarked investments for the upgrade of the domestic railway system, which will be managed by the Bane NOR
GX Green Transformation Policy: Industrial Decarbonization
Under the energy spending for green transformation, Japan has set aside 32.7 billion yen for hard-to-abate industrial decarbonization in FY
National Energy Poverty Observatory
Portugal's National Energy Poverty Observatory aims to monitor and support through targeted policies households in need. Households will also benefit from the services of Citizen Energy Spaces, which will help them implement energy efficiency
Germany Foreign Direct Investment Rules Amendment
Germany’s foreign direct investment (FDI) rules have been amended between 2020 and 2021 to extend the government’s screening rights. In particular the amendment covers investments in high-tech sectors such as artificial intelligence, autonomous driving, semiconductors,…
Boiler Upgrade Scheme
Formerly known as the Clean Heat Grant, the Boiler Upgrade scheme is a grant of GBP 5000 for homeowners to replace fossil fuel boilers with heat pumps. The scheme was extended to the 2025 -2028 period, with grant value increased to GBP
Fusion Energy Technologies Investment
The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) awarded funding to nine organisations to advance innovative technologies for fusion
Japan-UK Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (Japan-UK CEPA)
The Japan-UK Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) entered into force on 1 January 2021. It provides for preferential border tariff treatment for most energy products and their constituents including but not limited to: iron, metals, steel, aluminium, battery packs…
Tunisia-United Kingdom Trade Agreement
The Agreement provides for the reduction in import and export tariffs between the two countries, including fors: Electric accumulators; lithium-ion, including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square) Vehicles; with both compression-ignition internal combustion…
UK - New Zealand Free Trade Agreement
The Agreement provides for the following import tariff evolution : Motor cars, vehicles and car parts -10% tariffs are eliminated Manufactured metal goods-5% tariffs are eliminated Electrical and fibre optic cables-5% tariffs are eliminated Photovoltaic cells (not assembled…
UK ban on Russian oil
The UK prohibits the import, purchase, provision, and transportation of Russian oil and its derivatives, along with related support services from December 5,
Korea - Turkiye Free Trade Agreement
The Korea - Turkiye Free Trade Agreement aims at liberalizing trade of goods, services, and investment between the two states. It entered into force on 1 May 2013. The Agreement covers, among others, the elimination of tariffs for the following goods: Electric generation…
2024 grid investments
The Turkish government is investing in the following 2024 transmission and distribution grid projects: transmission upgrades, including substations, transmission lines, and transmission components and materials for expanding the existing grid network to new cities and…
Turkiye – Singapore Free Trade Agreement (TRSFTA)
The Turkiye – Singapore Free Trade Agreement (TRSFTA), which entered into force on 1 October 2017, eliminates more than 95% of border tariffs between the two countries. This includes most energy products, including: Electric motors, turbines and generators; Mechanical…
Offshore wind extension survey
The Norwegian government earmarked new investments dedicated to preparatory studies for the extension of offshore wind production areas in
2024 Government investment in energy efficiency support scheme
The Norwegian government earmarked funding for consumer-oriented energy efficiency support schemes, as well as municipal buildings energy-efficient
Investments in carbon capture
The Norwegian government enacted spending for Carbon Capture and Storage related activities in 2024, both for the Langskip full-scale project for CO2 handling and the Technology Center Mongstad (TCM) test
Interim Free Trade Agreement between Palestinian Authority and the States of the European Free Trade Association
The interim free trade agreement between State of Palestine and the European Free Trade Association States ("EFTA"), involving Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland was entered into force in 1999. It covers most industrial products across HS sectors 25 through 97…
UK-Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein Free Trade Agreement
The Free Trade Agreement provides for border tariff elimination, including for the following sectors heat pumps motor vehicles, equipment and parts chemicals such as Lithium oxide and hydroxide Rules of origin apply. For certain products such as car parts, the value of all…
Export support - green industry
Export Finance Norway (Eksfin), the Norwegian export agency, provides public guarantees and State-backed loans for export projects specifically related to the green
Tunisia - Turkiye association agreement
The association agreement between Tunisia and Turkiye entered into force in July, 2005 The agreement provides for the gradual removal of border tariffs between the countries, over 7 to 9 years, notably for : Iron and steel Heat pumps Electric motors and generators (excluding…
Government investment in solar rooftop installations
The Turkish government is allocating spending for the installation of 5.64MW rooftop solar power in Sakarya, Sivas. The project is expected to be completed in
Solar rooftop installation in Istanbul
The Turkish government allocated funding in to install 11.84MW of rooftop solar power plant in Istanbul. The project is expected to be completed by
2024 Solar rooftop and electricity network upgrade government investment Programme
Turkiye's government is investing in the following main energy infrastructure projects, starting in 2024: - 17.3 MW Solar rooftops installation, -New electricity transmission Lines, substations, and component -Hardware and Software development for the system, equipment &…
Domestic manufacturing support Program
The Turkish government is supporting domestic renewable energy manufacturing projects such as integrated solar module factories, wind turbine factories and R&D centres for solar and wind energies
First Basic Plan for 2015-2024 - Domestic Emission Trading Scheme
Korea introduced in 2015 its national emissions trading scheme. In a first phase, the power market will conduct a demonstration project, based on the baseline matrix scheme, and in the next phase other industries like refinery, petrochemical, and steel by electric furnace will…
Emissions trading scheme
Kazakhstan introduced emissions trading scheme (ETS) in its legislation in 2011 and it became operational in 2013. There were several Phases of National Allocation Plan: Phase I (2013), Phase II (2014-15), Phase III (2018-20). The ETS was temporarily suspended in 2016-2017,…
CO2 Act - CO2 levy
Switzerland introduced a CO2 tax on fossil fuels used in stationary sources in 2008. The levy covers around 40% of the country’s greenhouse gas emissions, primarily in the heating and process fuel sectors (fossil fuel for electricity generation – mainly small CHP and district…
Carbon Tax Act (Act No. 15/2019)
The Carbon Tax Act, enacted in June 2019, gives effect to the polluter-pays-principle for large emitters and helps to ensure that firms and consumers take the negative adverse costs (externalities) into account in their future production, consumption and investment decisions.…
Combined CO2 and Energy Tax / Act on Excise Duty on Liquid Fuels
In Finland, fuels are taxed according to their use. Excise duty on liquid fuels is collected on all types of fuels, including biofuels. The latest amendment to the Act of Excise Duty on Liquid Fuels sets out a taxation scheme according to which each component of a liquid fuel is…
Requirement to Supply Renewable Motor Fuels
On 1 April 2006 an Act (SFS 2005:1248) was introduced which required petrol stations with sales exceeding a certain volume to supply biofuels. The purpose is to increase the availability of biofuels. The requirement is formulated so that all petrol stations with sales above a…
Programme for Electric Mobility in Portugal
Under the National Energy Efficiency Action Plan, in order to launch and promote electric mobility in Portugal and its underlying objectives, the Cabinet Resolution no. 20/2009 published 20 February 2009 created the Programme for Electric Mobility in Portugal. This programme…
Top Runner Programme
This is Japan’s main program to improve energy efficiency of energy- consuming products. The program is regulated by Energy Efficiency Act and sets its standard values, which should be complied to by product manufactures. The target manufacturer is obliged to surpass a…
Framework Law on Mobility
The objective of the law is to transform the overarching framework of transport policy towards more accessible, more affordable and cleaner transport modes. The law builds on three pillars: Invest more and better in public transit (with a 40% increase in funding between…
Bonus-Malus: vehicle CO2 bonus and penalty system
Implemented in France since January 2008, this is an incentive to purchase vehicles that emit the least CO2. On purchase, a bonus is paid to people acquiring vehicles that emit less than 105g CO2/km (threshold valid on 1st January 2013). Conversely, a purchase tax ("malus")…
National Electromobility Strategy
The Chilean government launched in 2021 its National Electromobility Strategy, which establishes a set of measures to transition to electromobility. The government focuses on regulations and incentives to develop electromobility, considered by a cornerstone to reach carbon…
Swiss Energy research for the Energy Transition Funding Programme (SWEET)
The Swiss Energy research for the Energy Transition (SWEET) is a funding programme of the Swiss Federal Office of Energy (SFOE) meant to accelerate domestic decarbonisation and related innovations. The programme was launched in early 2021. The funding programme initially ran…
Policy Regarding Foreign Investments from State-Owned Enterprises in Critical Minerals under the Investment Canada Act
In October 2022, the federal government released a new Investment Canada Act (ICA) policy on critical minerals to clarify how the Act will be applied to investments by foreign state owned or state influenced enterprises (SOEs) into Canada's critical minerals industries or their…
2024 Investment Programs and Projects (PPI) - Energy efficiency
In the framework of its Investment Programs and Projects (IPP), the Mexican government is allocating specific funding to contribute to an efficient consumption of electric energy in the Electricity Federal Commission (CFE) buildings and production processes, through energy…
Energy efficiency investments
The Government of Portugal aims to invest in measures related to enhancing the energy efficiency in residential buildings by increasing the number of renovated residential buildings and the production of renewable energy for
Electricity transmission infrastructure
The Government of Spain is investing in electricity transmission infrastructure to address internal and cross border energy transmission and distribution bottlenecks, and accelerating the integration of renewable energy
Improved energy subsidy scheme -Brussels-Capital Region
The Belgian government is implementing an improved energy subsidy scheme meant to support efficient home renovations by low-income households in the Brussels-Capital
Belgium-Oman MoU for Cooperation in Green Hydrogen
Belgium and Oman signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote and develop green hydrogen projects, especially on the green Hydrogen Sultanate anchor project “Hyport Duqm” (the Sultanate’s strategic green hydrogen project in the Duqm Special Economic Zone). A 250 - 500…