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Law 99 of 1993 - Creation of Ministry of Environment
This law created the Ministry of Environment and organizes the public sector around environmental, natural resources, and sustainable development issues. Lists functions of the new Ministry, which include the power to set environmental rules and standards that affect the use…
Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA)
ARENA is an independent agency established by the Australian Government on 1 July 2012 to improve the competitiveness of renewable energy technologies, and to increase the supply of renewable energy in Australia. ARENA has approximately $2.5 billion in funding to: fund renewable…
Integrated National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP)
The National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP) defines Luxembourg’s climate policy goals through 2030. Luxembourg's main objectives by 2030 indicated in the Plan are as follows: • Reduction of GHG emissions compared to 2005: -50% to -55% • Introduction of a climate law • Share of…
Climate Action Programme 2030
The Climate Action Programme aims at implementing a structure that is both economically sustainable and socially equitable. A particular emphasis will be placed on reducing Germany's GHG emissions by 55% by 2030, compared to 1990 levels, as well as new incentives to cut CO2…
Commissioning of Mochovce 3 nuclear reactor
The Slovak Office for the Supervision of Nuclear Power Plants (ÚJD) issued on 13 May 2021 a permit for the commissioning of unit 3 of the Mochovce nuclear power plant. Now with three PWR reactors, the Mochovce NPP provides more than one fifth of the Slovak electricity supply.…
Electric car plans for 2050 'net-zero' goal
The Korean government, has announced its plan to develop 20 million electric cars to reach its 2050 net-zero goal. The plan will expand the country's current supply and production of hydrogen and electric-powered cars, including the installation of more charging stations ahead…
National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP) - Renewable energy sources
The National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP) sets the objective of at least 35% of renewable energy sources (RES) in gross final enrgy consumption. The objectives for the RES share are at least 60% in gross final electricity consumption, 40% in heating and cooling, and 14% in the…
Energy Policy of Poland until 2040 (PEP2040)
The Polish government has approved Poland’s energy policy until 2040 (PEP2040), which sets the framework for the energy transformation in the country. It is the first strategic document regarding Polish energy approved in 12 years. It presents solutions to meet EU climate and…
Decree 191 - identification of preferential parking lots for electric vehicles
Within the framework of the 1964 Electric Mobility Law and the National Electric Mobility Strategy, launched in August 2019, the Decree regulates the identification of the preferential parking spaces for electric vehicles and the logo and colour that they must carry.…
Law N. 1964 for EV and net zero vehicles
The purpose of this Law is to generate schemes to promote the use of electric and zero-emission vehicles. Users of electric vehicles will have a tax of 1% of the commercial value of the vehicle. Additionally, a discount on tariffs to apply to the technic-mechanical monitoring…
Motor Vehicle Tax Law
With the Presidential Decree on No. 3471 published in the Official Gazette dated 02.02.2021, the special consumption tax rates of only electric motor passenger cars were re-determined. The legislation increases the special consumption tax rates by proportion to the engine power.…
Resolution 40715/2019: Wholesale Energy Market with RES in 2023
To reach a more eco-friendly energy matrix, the Ministry of Mines and Energy approved resolution 40715 that stipulates that, as of 2023, at least 10% of electricity purchases of wholesalers of the Wholesale Energy Market destined to serve end users must come from renewables…
Increased electricity prices
The Federal Electricity Commission (Comisión Federal de Electricidad - CFE) increased the rates paid by private electricity providers (generators) for using the public transmission network (the tarifa de porteo). These new rates were published after the Energy Regulatory…
Guidelines for Retail Sales of Electricity
The Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry has revised the guidelines for displaying certificates of the usage of non-fossil with the introduction of the system for non-FIT non-fossil certificates. Retail electric power companies’ ratio of non-fossil power source is determined…
Common rules for the internal market for electricity (updated) - EU Directive 2019/944
This Directive establishes common rules for the generation, transmission, distribution, energy storage and supply of electricity, together with consumer protection provisions, with a view to creating truly integrated competitive, consumer-centred, flexible, fair and transparent…
Polish Nuclear Power Programme
The Polish nuclear power programme is a strategic document updated by the Polish government in 2020. It defines the tasks necessary for the construction of the first nuclear power plant in Poland. The document includes plans to implement nuclear energy, ensure safe and…
Legal framework for distributed microgeneration and mini-generation, the Electricity Compensation System (SCEE) and the Social Renewable Energy Programme (PERS)
It establishes the electricity compensation systems as a national policy and creates the PERS as way to explore the potential use of distributed renewable generation instead of the social tariff for low income
Just Energy Transition Programme
The law creates the Just Energy transition programme, which is focused on the coal region of Santa Catarina state and guarantees contracting power generation from the coal power plants up to 2040. The main goal is to prepare the region to the coal pahse-out, in actions to be…
Changes in contracting distributed generation
It implements another model for contracting DG. Before, distribution utilities could contract DG only to a fullfil energy demand, this new rules enables utilities to contract DG for addressing power system issues, such as investment deferral and other ancillary
2050 Climate Change Management plan for the mining and energy sectors
This plan is an update that aims to support the Energy Transition law, aligned with the Colombian NDC and climate strategy to Paris Agreement. It also targets carbon neutrality by 2050 and develops the necessary strategic actions for achieving
Japan - Indonesia cooperation agreement on decarbonization technologies
Japanese Industry Minister and Indonesian Energy Minister signed a memorandum of cooperation (MoC) at a bilateral meeting held in Jakarta on 10/01/2022. The MoC is aimed at collaborating in the development and deployment of decarbonization technologies such as hydrogen, ammonia…
Japan-Australia partnership on decarbonisation through technology
Japan and Australia commit to jointly support initiatives to accelerate the development and commercialisation of low and zero emissions technologies, toward the transitions to net zero emissions. Such technologies are: clean fuel ammonia, clean hydrogen and derivatives produced…
Energy Efficiency Law
Every 5 years the Ministry of Energy will prepare a National Plan for Energy Efficiency which must include targets for: energy efficiency in residential applications, minimum standards and artifact labelling; energy efficiency standards in buildings, transport and smart cities,…
Zero Emission Vehicle Funding
The total funding committed by this government to support the transition to zero emission vehicles is £3.5 billion. This includes recent investments like an additional £350 million to support the electrification of UK vehicles and their supply chains, as part of our £1 billion…
National Roadmap for Hydrogen
The National Roadmap for Hydrogen aims to support innovation and the deployment of hydrogen in France. It sets objectives for the development of hydrogen in the energy transition. Specific objectives within the transport sector include the following: 5 000 passenger fuel cell…
LAW No. 2019-1428 on the Orientation of Mobility
Under Section 73 objectives are set out to assist France in achieving the objective decarbonization of the land transport sector by 2050. These objectives include: A gradual increase in the share of low- and very low-emission vehicles among sales of new passenger cars and light…
Electric Vehicle and Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Deployment Initiative
The Electric Vehicle and Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Deployment Initiative sets aside $96.4M over 6 years (April 2016 - March 2022) to establish a coast-to-coast network of fast-charging stations along the national highway systems, natural gas refuelling stations along key…
Zero Emission Vehicles Standards
The standard seeks to spur the supply of zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) and low-emission vehicles (LEVs) to afford Québec consumers access to greater numbers and a broader range of plug-in motor vehicles, which are the cleanest and the most technically advanced on the market.…
Ontario Condo Act charging infrastructure
The changes prevent condo boards from rejecting an owner’s application to install electric vehicle chargers, as long as the owner met certain
New Delhi EV Policy
In June 2020, the New Delhi Government announced incentives for the purchase of battery operated two-wheelers by up to Rs 10,000 and the purchase of electric autos by Rs 30,000 in its electric vehicle policy, which aims at curbing vehicular pollution by adding 500,000 (5 lakh)…
New technical standards for distributed energy resources
This rule is dealing with standards on technical compliance when connecting Distributed Energy Resources (DER) to the electricity network. The Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) announced that compulsory new standards are on the way for household energy technologies…
Expanding the National Wind Farm Commissioner's role
The role of the National Wind Farm Commissioner has been expanded to include facilitating the resolution of complaints and community concerns about new major transmission projects, as well as assist industry and governments to identify and adopt best practices for deploying…
Post 2025 Electricity Market Design Project
The Energy Security Board (ESB) was established by the nation’s energy ministers to develop a long-term, fit-for-purpose national electricity market design for Australia that could apply from the mid-2020s. The ESB’s advice includes recommendations across 4 reform pathways:…
Australia and Japan cooperation agreement on hydrogen and fuel cells
The joint statement highlights the commitment already in place between the two countries and recognize the importance of cooperation on the deployment of an international hydrogen supply
Australia and Japan cooperation agreement on hydrogen and fuel cells
The joint statement highlights the commitment already in place between the two countries and recognize the importance of cooperation on the deployment of an international hydrogen supply
Extension of the waiver of transmission charges allowed for trading of Renewables
In August 2020 the Indian Ministry of Power (MoP) waived the inter-state transmission system (ISTS) charges and losses on all solar and wind projects commissioned before June 30, 2023. The MoP subsequently announced in June 2021 an extension of the waiver up to June 30, 2025.…
Investment Regulation 474/2020
This consists of a broader policy framework on investments across different sectors in the country. Within this framework, we have clauses specifically offering guidance in the energy sector such as the import and export of electrical energy. This policy mandates a joint…
Canada-Netherlands Hydrogen Memorandum of Understanding
During a bilateral meeting, the Prime Minister of Canada and the Prime Minister of the Netherlands agreed to the Canada-Netherlands Hydrogen Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), with the aim to cooperate and further cement the role of hydrogen in building a cleaner
Canada-Netherlands Hydrogen Memorandum of Understanding
The Prime Minister of Canada and the Prime Minister of the Netherlands agreed to the Canada-Netherlands Hydrogen Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), with the aim to cooperate and further cement the role of hydrogen in building a cleaner
Pipelines Safety Regulations
These regulations aim to ensure the safe design, construction, and operation of pipelines. Through ensuring pipeline integrity and safety, environmental risks are also minimized. Regulation 6 requires operators to ensure that no fluid (including natural gas) is conveyed in a…
The Petroleum Licensing (Applications) Regulations 2015
The 1998 Petroleum Act empowers the Oil and Gas Authority (OGA) to grant licenses for the exploration and development of England’s oil and gas resources. In the case of coalmining, a Methane Drainage License from the OGA is required if the operator or owner of a coalmine must…
Petroleum Act 1998
This act states that Her Majesty has exclusive rights to petroleum and natural gas resources in the country's territory (including the petroleum in Crown land). It authorises the government to issue licenses to develop petroleum resources and establishes the general licensing…
Energy Act 1976
The Act (as amended by the Energy Act 2016 and Petroleum Act 1998) regulates the use of energy including petroleum resources and electricity, including emergency powers related to energy and restrictions on flaring and venting of natural gas. Since the passage of the Energy Act…
Ordinance on High Pressure Gas Pipelines (2019 update)
This ordinance applies to the construction and operation of high-pressure gas pipelines that distribute the supply of gas designed for a maximum permissible operating pressure of more than 16 bar. High-pressure gas pipelines include all facilities involved in the line operation,…
Legislative Decree 16 June 2017, no. 104
This decree, passed in June 2017, implements the European Union Directive 2014/52/EU which mandates environmental impact assessments of certain public and private projects, including the installation of oil and gas pipelines, natural gas storage, production of liquid and gaseous…
Decree 12 November 2011, no. 226 (2015 update)
This regulation details the tender and evaluation criteria for natural gas distribution service proposals, considering that gas distribution activities are activities of public interest and must be granted under concession according to the existing legislation. The regulation…
Decree of 16 April 2008
The purpose of this decree is to issue technical regulations for the design, construction, testing, operation, and surveillance of natural gas distribution systems and pipelines of natural gas in order to ensure safety and system interoperability. This applies to newly built…
Decree No. 239 for the year 2018 issuing the executive regulations of the law for Gas Market activities regulation Act No. (196) of the year 2017
This builds upon the Law No. 196 of 2017 for Gas Market Activities Regulation. It allows third party access to gas networks and facilities on non- discriminatory bases. Furthermore, it aims to liberalize the gas market, to promote fair competition and ensure the entitlement of…
Guidelines for environmental protection during design, operation, dismantlement of LNG installations
These guidelines do not include specific rules for limiting methane emissions. However, a few components are relevant to the control of methane emissions from LNG installations. For example, the rule specifies equipment design for components, such as liquids tanks (Art. 24). Gas…
Official Mexican Standard NOM-006-ASEA-2017 Technical criteria for design, operation, dismantlement of crude storage installations, excluding LPG
Specifications for safe industrial operations and environmental protection for the design, construction, operation and dismantling of onshore oil storage facilities. Includes criteria for Vapor Recovery Units (VRU) and Systems (VRS) based on the storage tank type (Appendix A),…