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Electric vehicle public transport trials
Driverless electric shuttles will be used at Adelaide Airport in a trial for moving passengers between the main terminal and the long-term car park. The South Australian Government said it would be one of three driverless car technology trials backed by its $10 million future…
Framework Law on Energy
Following two years of public debate, the Energy Policy Framework promulgated in July 2005 establishes four broad goals for French energy policy over the next decades: - To contribute to domestic energy independence and guarantee the security of energy supply - To ensure a…
EcoCAR Program
The EcoCAR program consists of four consecutive competitions, EcoCAR: The NeXt Challenge (2008-2011), EcoCAR2: Plugging In to the Future (2011-2014), EcoCAR3 (2014-2018), and EcoCAR4 (2018-2022).These three- to four-year collegiate engineering competitions challenge North…
Regulating and Promoting Energy Efficiency
Under the energy management scheme introduced by the Energy Efficiency Law (EE Law) for the industry and building sectors, the number of certified energy managers has presently reached approx. 7 400. Energy managers have been assigned in 911 industrial establishments and in 835…
Demand Side Management (DSM) in the Electricity Sector - Federal & Wallonia, Flanders & Brussels Capital
The policy of the electricity sector regarding rational use of energy (and reduction of CO2 emissions) is defined in a note from the Electricity Management Board (Comité de Gestion des Entreprises d'Electricité - CGEE) dated 24 February 1995. Electricity distributors following…
Commercial Building Initiative
The Building Technologies Office (BTO) works to identify and develop strategies and technologies to dramatically reduce commercial building energy consumption. BTO's Commercial Building Initiative (CBI) focuses on highly innovative, cost-effective, energy saving measures €”ones…
Geothermal Technologies Office (GTO)
The Geothermal Technologies Office (GTO) is a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) program that supports geothermal energy technology deployment, market transformation, and technology diffusion throughout the nation. The Geothermal Technologies Office researches, develops, and…
Bioenergy - RD&D Programme
The main objective of the BIOENERGY programme was to develop new technology solutions for biomass fuels. The BIOENERGY research programme resulted in three new final harvest methods already in commercial usage: the MOHA chipper lorry, CHIPSET chipharvester and EVOLUTION…
Citydeal Shared E-mobility in Urban Planning and Development
Under this programme, seven cities in the Netherlands have agreed to test the deployment of shared electric vehicles integrated with innovative housing projects. In total, this project will include more than 5000 new homes and 200 cars. The aim of the programme is to understand…
Guidance about promoting new energy micro grid demonstration project
Micro power grid is the important direction of renewable energy development. In order to accelerate the construction of pilot micro power grids with using renewable power NEA issued a guideline for provinces to: Explore technology and operation management of micro grids; Put…
Green innovation funding: the French programme of Investments for the future
Since 2010, the French Agency for the Environment and Energy Management (ADEME) has been in charge of four investment programmes to support testing in real conditions and demonstration plants for renewable energy and green chemistry, lowcarbon vehicle, smart grid and circular…
City of Tomorrow
The technology program "City of Tomorrow" aims at researching and developing new technologies and solutions for future cities and urban developments. The program follows an applied and demand-oriented approach and, with this mission orientation, can make an essential…
Technology Commercialization Fund
The Technology Commercialization Fund promotes early stage product development through prototype advancement including development, demonstration, and deployment (not scientific research). The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) provided USD 14.3 million from FY07 to FY08. These…
High-Performance Green Building Partnership Consortia
Sections 421, 422, and 423 of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 address the development of commercial high-performance green buildings. The High-Performance Green Building Partnership Consortia was developed in response to these provisions. Partnership…
Law 03 on Energy Conservation
The 2009 Law on Energy Conservation aims to fulfil the sustainable development requirements of the country, disseminate energy conservation concepts, energy efficiency actions, improve energy saving consumption and deploy various renewable energy applications. A large number of…
Sustainable Technology Development Canada
Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC) is an arm 's-length foundation created by the Government of Canada which has received CAD 1.09 billion as part of the Government commitment to create a healthy environment and a high quality of life for all Canadians. SDTC…
Energy Act 12 of 2006
The 2006 Energy Act sets up the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC), an independent regulator meant to formulate licensing procedures, issue permits, make recommendations for further energy regulations, set and adjust tariffs, approve power purchase agreements (PPAs) and prepare…
Systems Level Technology Development, Integration,and Demonstration for Efficient Class 8 Trucks (SuperTruck Initiative)
The SuperTruck Initiative is a government-industry collaboration focused on increasing the fuel efficiency of long haul trucks, or 18-wheelers, by 50 percent by 2015. To achieve its goal, companies are developing and improving vehicle technologies in engine efficiency,…
National Strategy for Research and Development in the field of Energy
The French National Strategy for Research and Development in the field of Energy is issued by the ministry in charge of energy (Ministry of Ecology, Energy, Sustainable Development, National Planning and Development) and the ministry in charge of research (Ministry for Higher…
Enhanced Provisions under the Building Code
The current Building Act was passed in 2004 and it requires the efficient use of energy, including new principles to drive energy conservation and facilitate the use of renewable energy.New buildings are required to be designed, constructed and able to be used in ways that…
High Temperature Superconductivity (HTS) Program
The High Temperature Superconductivity (HTS) Program works in partnership with industry to develop high temperature superconducting wire and perform other research and development activities leading to the commercialization of HTS electric power applications by U.S. companies.…
National Clean Diesel Campaign
The National Clean Diesel Campaign (NCDC) promotes clean air strategies by working with manufacturers, fleet operators, air quality professionals, environmental and community organizations, and state and local officials to reduce diesel emissions. NCDC activities include (1)…
FutureGen
FutureGen is an initiative to equip multiple new clean coal power plants with advanced carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology. The new FutureGen approach proposes federal funding to demonstrate cutting-edge CCS technology at multiple commercial-scale integrated gasification…
NEA’s initiative to create new energy demonstration cities
National Energy Administration took an initiative to create new energy demonstration cities across China with larger use of renewable energy sources through establishment of industrial parks and energy demonstration parks. NEA received and review 81 applications from cities on…
UK-US Partnership for Clean Energy
Under the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Partnership (REEEP) and the Clean Energy Initiative (CEI), the United Kingdom and the United States are committed to strengthening efforts to increase access to modern, cleaner and more affordable energy services. The CEI and…
The Market Development Incentive Payments Fund (MDIP)
Under the terms of a Memoranda of Agreement signed between the Governments of Canada and Alberta in 1981, Market Development Incentive Payments (MDIP) were provided to the federal government by Alberta natural gas producers and the Alberta Government to develop new markets for…
National Operational Programme for Competitiveness II
The National Operational Programme for Competitiveness was launched in 2000, set to continue through 2006. Covering several economic activities, the programme contained several provisions for energy efficiency: - Support and Encouragement of Entrepreneurship: increased use of…
Smart mobility
Smart Mobility program supports Finnish companies in taking advantage of the new business opportunities coming from radical changes in the transport sector. In addition, the program aims to attract significant international players into Finland to benefit from test platforms and…
IEA Research Cooperation
Austria is participating in 21 Technology Collaboration Programmes (TCPs). These complement national energy reserach efforts and priorities. With the Technology Programme "IEA Research Cooperation" BMK is funding Austrian participations in Excecutive Committees, Tasks and…
Energy Provisions - National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2009
The Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009, a bill authorising defence spending for the for fiscal year 2009, contains several provisions aimed at energy efficiency, renewable energy, and use of alternative sources of energy in the armed forces.…
Climate and Energy Fund
The Climate and Energy Fund supports the implementation of the goals of domestic climate policy and the development towards a viable energy system. With its funding programmes for research, development and market penetration, it provides broad-based solutions that protect the…
Funding for energy efficiency, renewable energy and bike-sharing
The Ministry for the Environment Land and Sea is making a total of EUR 14 million available for bike-sharing projects, energy efficiency measures and the use of renewable energy sources by municipalities, institutions and regional managers of national parks. The funding is drawn…
Vehicle Technologies Office
The Vehicle Technologies Office aims to develop and accelerate the deployment of clean and efficient vehicle technologies and renewable fuels. The programme works with industry, universities, and state and local governments. Programme activities include research, development,…
Weatherization and Intergovernmental Programs Office (WIPO)
The Weatherization and Intergovernmental Programs Office (WIPO) provides funding and technical assistance to its partners in state and local governments, Indian tribes, and international agencies to facilitate the adoption of renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies…
Public-Private Partnership - Climate Savers
Established in 2000 between the EPA and large corporations, the Climate Savers voluntary program aims to help businesses reduce energy consumption and emissions of greenhouse gases. In joining Climate Savers, companies make specific commitments to reduce those emissions and…
SPIRIT and BTS Technology Funding
Under a programme announced in 1999, energy-intensive companies (companies that consume more than 0.5 PJ per settlement) can apply for funding from the SPIRIT (breakthrough technologies for industrial energy and conservation) and the BTS (joint projects between companies and…
Renewable Energy Strategy 2009
The UK Renewable Energy Strategy 2009 is a white paper outlining how the UK will meet its legally-binding target to ensure 15% of energy comes from renewable energy sources by 2020. Under the 2008 Climate Change Act, the UK must meet legally binding carbon "budgets", committing…
Industrial Energy Efficiency Data Analysis Project
The Industrial Energy Efficiency Data Analysis (IEEDA) Project estimates the potential for energy efficiency improvement in different industrial sectors through quantifying the scale and value of untapped energy efficiency potential across a range of key technologies, processes…
ENERGIX Programme
Launched in 2013 as successor of the RENERGI programme between 2004-2013, the ENERGIX is the principal Norwegian research programme on clean energy. The programme is managed by the Research Council of Norway (RCN) and is a key instrument in the implementation of Norway national…
Fund for the Energy Transition and Sustainable Electricity Use
The objective of the Fund is to finance scientific research in sustainable technologies including renewable energy. Since its creation, until 2013, the fund has received USD 668 million from the federal budget, of which about 22% have been used for renewable energy projects and…
Promotion of Renewable Energy Act
The Promotion of Renewable Energy Act, which entered into force on 1 January 2009, contains four new schemes to promote the development of wind turbines on land: loss of value to real property due to the erection of wind turbines, local citizens option to purchase wind turbine…
Energy Sustainability Fund
Energy Sustainability Fund for research and technology development is funded by a levy on oil sales. Since its creation in 2008, it has dedicated USD 139 million to renewable energy research and technology projects. Contributions to this fund continue with the energy reform.…
Green Deal on Zero Emission City Logistics (Green Deal ZES)
The end goal of the Zero Emission City Logistics Green Deal is to reduce harmful emissions – i.e. CO2, NOx and particulate matter – and noise from city logistics to zero by 2025. Local experiments are being undertaken to explore how effective contributions can be made to this…
Prototyping of Electric Buses and City Cars
Indonesian Institute of Sciences (LIPI) LIPI has produced various prototypes of electric buses and city cars. The technology center will become the main location for the design of electric auto components produced by
Funding to Develop Sustainable Cars
An agreement was signed in April 2000 between the Swedish government and the vehicle manufacturing companies in Sweden. This joint government and industry programme is a five-year R&D programme aimed at the development of new technology to minimise the environemental impact of…
Future Fuels Initiative
The Future Fuels Initiative renews the National Biomass Ethanol Program (NBEP) to help overcome lender resistance to investing in ethanol plants because of uncertainty about excise tax policy. The NBEP provides for $140 million in contingent loan guarantees to encourage ficing…
Energy Efficiency & Resources R&D Program
In September 2009, the National Enterprise of Energy Technology Development of Korea has secured its grounds by passing and enforcing the Energy Act. Under this law, KEMCO and KETEP, both affiliated agencies of MOTIE, have undertaken a pivotal role for managing government funded…
Exploitation of Geothermal Potential (Law 1475/84)
This law asserts that the exclusive right of exploitation of geothermal energy belongs to the state, which, in turn, reserves the right to assign this to other public sector entities. In such cases, these entities have to prove the benefits of such investments. It must be…
Revision of Energy Programme and PEDIP, SIME
In 2000, a new programme in support of economic development activities under the European Unions Community Support Framework (POE) was prepared. It set out new regulations related to incentives for energy efficiency and energy diversification (renewables)
Energy Fund - Supported Research - Wallonia
As of 2003, the Walloon Region Energy Fund supported studies and actions, including demonstration projects, to promote electricity production from natural gas and renewable sources and quality