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Clean Power Plan
Serving as a key piece of President Obama's Climate Action Plan, the Clean Power Plan sets goals for reducing the US's GHG emissions 32% by 2030 (which exceeds the US's COP21 NDC target of 26-28%). Under Section 111(d) of the Clean Air Act, the US EPA established interim and…
Energy consulting for residential buildings (On-site Consultation, individual road map for renovation) (BAFA)
Funding is provided for an on-site consultation by accredited energy advisors dealing comprehensively with structural thermal insulation as well as heat generation and distribution including water heating and use of renewable energies. Funding is abailable for up to 60 % of the…
Voluntary Agreements in the Transport Sector
The objective is an energy saving of 9% in the operations of companies joining the energy efficiency agreements for goods transport and public transport in 2016 (2020). The public transport energy efficiency agreements aim at a minimum coverage of 80% of all companies or…
Adjustment to the Capital Cost Allowance System
The Capital Cost Allowance (CCA) system was adjusted to encourage investment in energy efficient equipment. Proposed changes include: an increase in the CCA rate for certain railway assets from 10 to 15 per cent; an extension of the separate class election to include…
Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007
The Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 was signed into law in December 2007. The legislation seeks to expand the production of renewable fuels, reduce US dependence on oil, increase energy security and address climate change. Key provisions include: 1) Increasing the…
Energy Efficiency Tax incentives for business
As part of its Budget 2008, the Irish government initiated a tax incentive scheme enabling companies to write off 100% of the cost of designated energy efficient equipment against corporation tax in the year of purchase. Companies claim the tax relief in their corporation tax…
Resolution no. 577 - Amendment to Energy Audits and Energy Passports
The original law (Decree No. 261-FZ) requested that the federal government undergo an audit of buildings to determine the most appropriate labelling scheme for Russia. The results were published in this Resolution and the energy requirements were
National Climate Plan
Belgium is a federal state where the decisional power is shared between a federal authority and three Regions (Wallonia, Flanders and the Brussels-Capital Region). The cooperation agreement of 14 November 2002 between the Federal State and the three Regions states that a…
National Greenhouse Gas Abatement Strategy
Published in late 1999, the Irish National Greenhouse Gas Abatement Strategy included subsidies for small scale renewable energy projects, CHP plants, and energy efficient housing and public sector
Partnership for Sustainable Communities
The Partnership for Sustainable Communities works to coordinate federal housing, transportation, water, and other infrastructure investments to make neighbourhoods more prosperous, allow people to live closer to jobs, save households time and money, and reduce pollution. The…
New Buses
Financial assistance to regions and municipalities provided by government, supports environmentally-friendly public transport and the modernisation of local public transport services and vehicles. The purchase of new buses is part of a ten-year plan (1998-2008) and of the 2001…
Subsidies for energy efficient equipment - Wallonia
The government of Wallonia since 2004 provides subsidies to private sector entities in industry, agriculture and services wishing to invest in energy efficient equipment meeting minimum standards, as follows: Lighting: Must meet UREBA standards, subsidy of EUR 150/kW, up to EUR…
Minister of Manpower Decree No. 53/2018 on Establishment of Indonesian National Working Competency Standard for Energy Audit
This national competency standard specifies the competency elements relating to knowledge, skills, and attitudes required to carry out energy audit. This standard becomes a reference for the provision of education and training, competency assessment and certification for energy…
Climate VISION (Voluntary Innovative Sector Initiatives: Opportunities Now)
In February 2002, President Bush committed the United States to a comprehensive strategy to reduce the greenhouse gas intensity of the American economy by 18% from 2002 to 2012. Meeting this commitment would prevent more than 500 million metric tons of carbon-equivalent…
Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act (PURPA) of 1978
PURPA created a market for power from non-utility power producers. Before PURPA, only utilities could own and operate electric generating plants. PURPA requires utilities to buy power from independent companies that can produce power for less than what it would cost for the…
Technical Vehicle Upgrades for Fuel Efficiency
ACEA agreement (negotiated agreement) - 1999 CO2 Reduction Program/freight transport (economic and information) Quieter, Cleaner, More Fuel Efficient Program
Investment Grants for SMEs and non-industrial enterprises
On 30th June 2004, a law providing wide-ranging support measures for SMEs was introduced. Article 4 of the law outlines investment grants provided to SMEs in the fields of environmental protection and the rational use of energy. So as not to duplicate the provisions of the law…
Ownership tax benefits
Tax reduction / exemption - CO2 based
Resolution no. 88 - Requirements for Energy Efficiency of Goods
Establishes requirements of energy efficiency products, services, placing orders for those carried out for state or municipal entities such that public buildings must have an average energy efficiency class of not lower than class "B
Energy Efficiency Requirements for Marine Vessels
Canada has enacted national regulations to implement new energy efficiency requirements negotiated under Annex VI of the International Maritime Organization Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships. The regulations require all vessels of 400 gross tonnage and above…
Combined Rail/Road Transport
Because of the strategic position of Luxembourg as an important crossroads for the international transport of goods, the government made the commitment to develop combined rail/road transportation. Particular focus is put on the access and management of the rail terminal at…
EnergySmart Schools
The EnergySmart Schools program seeks to catalyze significant improvements in energy efficiency in the nations K-12 schools through providing: information and resources on financing; tools and resources to assist decision makers in planning; best practices for building industry…
National Energy Conservation Programme 2009 (NEP 2009)
The National Energy Conservation Programme has been offering energy efficiency grants to households each year for the last 6 years. In 2009, five different types of energy efficiency improvements are subsidised as part of the programme, each with a different subsidy intensity…
Energy Conservation Guideline for Public Institutions
The Energy Conservation Guideline for Public Institutions founded in 1997 requires that collective public institutions establish, implement and estimate an annual plan for energy conservation. Targeted institutions are central administrative offices and public institutions;…
Energy Efficiency Measures for Government Authorities
In 2009, a new regulation was introduced with the aim of contributing to effective energy end-use within the public sector. The eligible measures include using financial instruments for energy efficiency, purchasing of energy efficient equipment, conducting energy mapping, buy…
Vehicle Excise Duty (VED): fuel type and CO2 emission vehicle bands
The rate of vehicle tax for cars is based on engine size if registered before 2001, or on fuel type and carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions if registered after 2001. This is intended to send a stronger signal to the buyer about the environmental implications of their car
Energy performance contracts
The Federal Law No. 261-FZ "On Energy Conservation and Increase of Energy Efficiency € introduces a new type of civil-law agreement - the energy performance contract (EPC). The contractor under this kind of arrangement undertakes to take steps aimed at energy savings by the…
Energy Efficient Partner
In May 2008, the Ministry of Economy and Foreign Trade launched a partnership agreement to include the financial sector in supporting improved energy efficiency in the building sector. Under the agreement, participating banks will offer reduced interest rates on loans financing…
Heat Consumption Metering
Since January 1996, rooms in occupied buildings in the new Länder have to be equipped with heat consumption metering instruments as in the old Länder where this measure has been in force since
Smart-life Japan Promotional Forum
The Energy-Efficient Household Appliance Promotion Forum was established with the aim of further promoting the widespread use of energy-efficient household appliances (e.g. air conditioners, refrigerators, lighting) as a national movement through collaboration with concerned…
Fuel Consumption and CO2 Labels for New Cars
In order to implement the EC Directive on fuel economy and CO2 labels for cars, labels containing information on fuel consumption and carbon dioxide emissions are provided for new vehicles placed on the market. The label should be present both at the sales outlet and also on any…
Green Mortgage Programme
Since 1 January 2007, a Green Mortgage Programme has been in place to encourage the construction and purchase of homes that are energy-efficient. Infonavit, an institution that provides credits to workers for home acquisition, is offering and promoting the programme. Infonavit…
The Construction Law (1994)
The Act of 7 July 1994. Construction Law (Journal Laws of 2013, Pos. 1409, as amended) This act regulates activities involving matters of design, construction, maintenance and demolition of buildings and defines the principles of operation of the public administration in these…
Nitrogen Oxides (NOx) Charge
The nitrogen oxides (NOx) charge in Sweden was introduced in 1992. The charge is based on measured NOx emissions by electricity and heat-producing boilers, stationary combustion engines and gas turbines producing at least 25 GWh of useful energy per year. The charge was raised…
Recognition of energy auditors under SGCIE and RGCEST
Approves the access to carrying out energy audits activities, preparing rationalization plans of energy consumption and control of its implementation and progress, notably by issuing execution and progress reports under the System management of Intensive Energy Consumption…
Carbon Cashbag Programme
The Ministry of Knowledge Economy introduced a "Carbon Cashbag" programme in May 2009, to increase public awareness and promote voluntary participation in CO2 mitigation activities. Carbon points will be awarded to customers upon the purchase of low-carbon products. 1 point is…
Financial measures for small- and medium-sized businesses (preferential loan, tax, subsidy)
Various financial and fiscal incentives have been put in place to encourage small- and medium-sized businesses to invest in energy conservation equipment and facilities. Key measures are: (1) Financial Supporting Measures (2) Green Investment Tax (3) Subsidy System (1)…
Accelerated Capital Cost Allowance for Canadian Renewable and Conservation Expenses (CRCE)
As per Canada's Income Tax Regulations, certain capital costs of systems that produce energy by using renewable energy sources or fuels from waste, or conserve energy by using fuel more efficiently are eligible for accelerated capital cost allowance. Under Class 43.1, eligible…
Grants for Renovation of Prefabricated-Panel Residences
The "Panel Program" grant funds the renovation of residential buildings built with prefabricated panels; these are large, 10 storey buildings with low thermal U value. The grant includes some funds for renovation of roads, parking areas, playgrounds and parks in the buildings…
Mandatory Energy Audit
Since 2007, the government has mandated energy-intensive companies to undertake energy audit on a regular basis in order to respond to oil price and climate change. Every five years, companies using over 2,000 toe must discover energy savings potential and take optimal measures…
3rd National Energy Efficiency Action Plan (NEEAP)
The National Energy Efficiency Action Plan (NEEAP) is a requirement of the EU Energy Efficiency Directive (EED, 2012/27/EU). The Plan includes energy use and efficiency targets and reports on efforts and progress to date. Targets: average annual increase of 2.1% in macroeconomic…
Vision, Strategic Direction and Framework for Climate Policy
The South African governments vision, strategic direction and framework for climate policy was announced on 28 July 2008. The strategy follows two and a half years of work involving stakeholders from government, business, civil society and labour. It is based on findings and…
KfW-Programme Energy-Efficient Rehabilitation
The programme provides funding for comprehensive modernisation measures (for residential buildings) for KfW Efficiency Houses (EH 55 to 115) and highly energy-efficient individual measures (including insulation of the building envelope, new windows, new heating systems). Funding…
Public Sector Buildings Programme
The Green Paper on Sustainable Energy outlines the need to make significant energy savings in the public sector as part of the wider obligation to reduce Greenhouse Gas emissions. In that context the government decided in July 2001 to require all public sector Departments,…
Public Buildings Energy Saving Resolution - Flanders
The Flemish government has approved a resolution by which the public authorities will demonstrate their willingness to save energy by a reduction of 10% of the electricity and fuel consumption in the 100 largest buildings by 2004, to enhance the energy efficiency of, and the use…
Rural Energy For America Program (REAP)
The REAP program provides assistance to agricultural producers and rural small businesses to complete a variety of projects. Offering both loan guarantees and grants, the REAP program helps eligible applicants install renewable energy systems such as solar panels or anaerobic…
Energy Efficient Mortgages
Energy Efficient Mortgages (EEMs) can be used by homeowners to finance a variety of energy efficiency measures, including renewable energy technologies, in a new or existing home. The federal government supports these loans by insuring them through Federal Housing Authority…
Power of One Campaign
Unveiled in September 2006, the main objectives of Irelands two-year "Power of One" energy efficiency multi-media awareness campaign are: - to build awareness on types and sources of energy, costs and environmental impacts - to inform consumers about the impact that inefficient…
Energy Efficiency Commitment (2005-2008)
The second phase of the Energy Efficiency Commitment (EEC) ran from 2005-2008 and aimed to encourage consumers to make domestic energy efficiency improvements in products such as insulation, energy efficient boilers, micro CHP, appliances and lightbulbs. It placed an obligation…
Home Performance with ENERGY STAR
Home Performance with ENERGY STAR (HPwES) is a whole house, comprehensive retrofit program. HPwES challenges the traditional approach to home improvement because it evaluates the entire house including its systems and their interactivity to identify solutions that satisfy…