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Home Energy Saver
Part of the ENERGY STAR program, this initiative is designed to help consumers identify the best ways to save energy in their homes and find the resources to realize those savings. The Home Energy Saver provides an online tool to compute a homes energy use. Users can estimate…
National Programme for Reducing GHG Emissions 2000 - 2010
Greece introduced a the "National Programme for Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions 2000-2010" in 2002. It supersedes the "Hellenic Action Plan for the Abatement of CO2 and Other Greenhouse Gas Emissions", developed in
Texas Energy Efficiency Obligation
In 1999, the government of Texas introduced an energy efficiency obligation for residential and commercial electricity customers, except large industrial users connected to the transmission grid. (These customers do not pay for electric utility efficiency programs and therefore…
FEDER -POCS 2014-2020/ Singular projects for local entities to promote the transition to a low-carbon economy
The POCS has allotted approximately € 2100M of FEDER assistance, 38.2% of the Program, to the axis LowCarbon Economy. This sum is intended to be managed by the Institute for Diversification and Energy Saving (IDAE) as an intermediary organism for the actions in this axis.…
Law on design of energy-using products
Danish legislation implementing the EU Eco-design Directive was passed in April 2008, effectively allowing for minimum standards for energy consumption and other environmental characteristics to be determined for appliances and energy-using products put on the market in Denmark.…
Agreement on Energy Saving
Since legislation for energy savings-related matters falls under the responsibility of both the Federal Provinces and the federal government, an agreement between the federal government and the Federal Provinces, in accordance with Article 15a of the Federal Constitutional Law,…
Training Programme for Specialists in Electric Energy Savings
In order to promote and expand energy efficiency projects, FIDE, the CFE and various higher education and research centres, have developed a programme to train Specialists in Electric Energy Savings. The Programme plans to train 50 specialists for each state, with an aim of…
VRT derogation
2015: EVs (PHEV, BEV, FCEV) are exempted from VRT tax. 2016: VRT on EVs is gradually introduced. Initially, the plan was 20% of VRT in 2016, 40% in 2017, 65% in 2018, 90% in 2019 and 100% in 2020 for PHEV and BEV. For FCEV 20% until 2018 and then same gradual increase until 100%…
Maritime Transport Initiative
On July 26, the transport ministries of France and Spain launched an intergovernmental commission to organise combined road and maritime transport routes between the northern French coast and Spains principal Atlantic ports. The "modal shift" project aimed to reduce road traffic…
More with less Programme
The "More with Less" programme is a joint initiative from the Dutch government, energy retailers, social housing providers, construction and installation companies. It aims to make 500 000 buildings 30% more energy efficient in the period 2008 - 2011, increasing to 2.4 million…
Presidential Decree on Measures to Ensure the Citizens of the Russian Federation Affordable and Comfortable Accommodation and Quality of Housing and Communal Services
In order to improve the living conditions of citizens of the Russian Federation and improve energy efficiency, this decree lays out an action plan in several phases. Each phase is aimed at improving citizens 'quality of life, but there are also Energy Efficiency stipulations:…
National Energy Conservation Programme 2008 (NEP 2008)
The National Energy Conservation Programme has been offering energy efficiency grants to households each year for the last 6 years. In 2008, five different types of energy efficiency improvements are subsidised as part of the programme, each with a different subsidy intensity…
ENERGY STAR-Labeled Products
ENERGY STAR Products must meet certain minimum energy standards to be eligible for the ENERGY STAR label. Currently there are more than 40 categories with specifications for home appliances, and more than 40 categories for businesses and governments. The U.S. Environmental…
Market Transformation Programme, including Energy Labelling for Appliances
The UK's Market Transformation Programme (MTP) effective since 1997 undertakes policy research, development and support projects that aim to bring forward products, systems and services that do less harm to the environment, using less energy, water and other resources over their…
Telework
Telework, usually referred to as a new working style that the one works at home using satellite network or mobile systems, has been recognized as an effective method to save electricity and is now included in the concrete energy saving measures set out in the National…
AS/NZS 3823.2:2013: MEPS for air-conditioners and heat pumps
Air conditioners (which include heat pumps) that are sold, leased or hired in New Zealand must, by law, comply with Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) requirements. MEPS covers air conditioners that use the vapour compression cycle and are: Single and/or three…
Small-Scale Combustion Plant Ordinance
The Small-Scale Combustion Plant Ordinance sets maximum heat losses and pollution levels for combustion facilities with heat output of less than 1 MW (where solid fuels are used), less than 5 MW (liquid fuels) and less than 10 MW (gaseous fuels). The Ordinance of November 1996…
Resolution No-136 / 2009
Provides the Minimum energy Performance Standards for Room Air Conditioners in
MEPS for refrigerator
Refrigerator without freezer upto 900 litre adjusted
Charging support plan
The German Government considers it as essential to build up charging infrastructure to speed up the market success of PEV. Therefore, in May 2016 the cabinet decided to support the installation of charging stations with 300 million EUR, including 200 million EUR for fast…
Electric vehicle charge fee
Compared to the fuel cost of the internal combustion engine, the charge rate of the rapid charger is 44 % compared to the gasoline car and 62 % of the light car. Electricity charges are about 33 % of gasoline cars and 47 % of light trucks when the fast charger and rapid charger…
Public and Freight Transport
Bus transportation is the primary focus of public transport investments in the UAE, with ridership growing by more than 500% since 2009. Dubai recorded 367 million public transport journeys in 2012, including 109 million rides on the Dubai metro, the region's first light rail…
Energy Commissioners of the Federal Government
In 1980 special persons responsible for energy matters (Energiesonderbeauftragte des Bundes), assigned by the Austrian Ministry of Economy and Labour, were inaugurated as a result of the first energy crisis and continue today with a new importance concerning climate protection…
Regional Circular Economy Programme (RCEP)
To tackle the challenge of local employment and the Brussels economy, the Government of the Brussels-Capital Region hase developped a 2025 strategy with 18 objectives. In this framework, the Government has adopted on the 10th of March 2016 its Regional Circular Economy Programme…
California Energy Efficiency Obligation
In 2014, the California government introduced an energy efficiency obligation for all sectors except transport, covering electricity and gas. The obligation seeks to achieve an energy savings of 6 092 GWh per year, and an incremental energy savings of 0.3% when compared to total…
Energy performance of buildings Law (No. 372/2005)
Law No. 372/2005 transposes outlines of the EU Directive 2002/91/EC on the energy performance of buildings to the Romanian law. All new buildings, existing public buildings and major renovations works have to obtain "Building energy performance certificate €. Parts outlining…
Energy audit Co-financing
The measure is intended to promote energy efficiency in SMEs. In accordance with article 8 of the Decree n. 102 of 2014, the Ministry of Economic Development published a call for tender to co-financing regional programs to support the implementation of energy audits in SMEs or…
Flanders - building renovation
The Flemish region offers a subsidy for building renovation work including energy efficiency improvements (including insulating glass, high-efficiency boilers and solar heaters; wall, floor and roof insulation and heat pumps are not eligible). The subsidy is accessible to…
Energy Management System (EnMS) dissemination
ISO 50001 has been adopted as Korean national standard for EnMS : KS A ISO 50001 (October. 4th 2011), and new law to support the organizations implementing EnMS has been established in "Energy use rationalization act € (July. 25th 2011) in order to disseminate EnMS. EnMS pilot…
Energy Audits for Companies
The energy audit support scheme is directed towards companies which use at least 500 MWh per year of energy, i.e. relatively energy-intensive companies. The support covers 50% of the cost of the energy audit, up to maximum of SEK 30 000. The government decided to introduce the…
Energy Saving Awareness Campaign
Backed and supported since 2001 by ADEME the Espaces Info Energie (EIE) network has now 200 offices throughout France run by 350 advisors. The EIE has two primary activities: 1. Free advice in response to specific public enquiries2. Presenting individual events By carrying out…
Programme of Public building renovation
The 2020 target set in this Programme is to renovate 700 000 m2 of the public buildings by saving 60 GWh of the annual primary energy and to reduce GHG emissions by 14 thou. kt. It is planned to renovate public buildings by reaching C class of energy utility. In this Programme…
MEPS for Hot Water Systems
MEPS covers: Gas water heaters intended for use with natural gas; liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and simulated natural gas (SNG) up to a nominal gas consumption of 50 MJ per hour for storage types and 250 MJ per hour for instantaneous types and which fall within the scope of AS…
National Action Plan for Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions
The National Action Plan for Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions (RAN-GRK) is a follow up to Indonesia commitment to reduce GHG emission by 26% in 2020 from the BAU level with its own efforts and reaching 41% reduction with international support. RAN-GRK was developed to provide…
Revised Energy Conservation Act (2008)
The Act on the Rational Use of Energy (Energy Conservation Act) is the pillar of Japanese energy conservation policies. The Act was enacted in 1979 in the light of the oil shock. This comprehensive act covers all sectors as follows: Energy management in manufacturing, commercial…
Ownership tax benefits
Electric, hybrid and other alternative fuel vehicles are exempt from the road tax (this tax applies to cars used for business purposes
North Carolina Energy Efficiency Obligation
In 2007, the government of North Carolina introduced an energy efficiency obligation for all sectors except transport using electricity. Obligated parties include investor-owned utilities. The obligation seeks to achieve 0.25% incremental savings; public electric utilities must…
Emission Limits for New Vehicle (Ministerial Regulation No.4/2009)
The regulation applies for emission limitation procedures of new vehicle type M, N, and O (4 wheels or above, gasoline, diesel, and LGV cars) and motorcycle type L. The fuels reference which is being used for testing is is complied with The Economic Comission for Europe
Energy Transition Law
the law provides a framework for clean energy, energy efficiency and greenhouse gas emissions reductions. The purposes of this Law are to regulate the sustainable use of energy, and to set out the requirements of clean energy and the reduction of pollutant emissions from the…
Energy performance of functional buildings
This regulation modifies the regulation of 2010 concerning the energy performance of non-residential builings by reinforcing the energy performance
ENERGY STAR National Campaigns
ENERGY STAR sponsors a variety of national campaigns which seek to encourage energy efficiency and energy savings by consumers. Several active campaigns include: "Change the World, Start with ENERGY STAR" is a national campaign encouraging all Americans and take small,…
Energy Awareness Week and Staff Special Offers
"Energy Awareness Week" is an annual programme, co-ordinated by the Sustainable Energy Ireland (SEI), which aims to create greater awareness for consumers of the importance of sustainable energy with reference to matters such as sources of energy, the various environmental…
Freight Transport Infrastructure Investment - Flanders
As the logistics sector accounts for 5% of GDP in Flanders, innovations in this sector are key for the economic development of the region. In 2010 Flanders launched the "Flanders logistics" programme, that aims at further developing the region as a center of logistical activity.…
Energy Efficiency Standard for Manufactured Housing
Section 413 of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA) requires DOE to establish "standards for energy efficiency in manufactured housing" within 4 years (by December 2011). Those standards are in addition to and are expected to eventually replace the energy…
Energy Savers
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Energy Savers program and public awareness campaign educates consumers, homeowners, and businesses on smart energy use and how to cut energy bills. Energy Savers.gov is a portal for information which provides links to resources available…
Management System of Intensive Energy Consumption
The Management System of Intensive Energy Consumption (SGCIE) is a programme integrated in into Portugals Energy Efficiency Action Plan. It comprises the modification of excise duties on oil and energy products (ISP) applied to industrial fuels establishing an incentive…
eeBuildings
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agencys eeBuildings program provides a voluntary, no-cost approach to improved energy efficiency. eeBuildings helps building owners, managers, and tenants improve the energy efficiency of their buildings worldwide. eeBuildings forms partnerships…
Act No. 251/2012 Coll. on energy and amendments to certain acts as amended
The Act transposes third energy package from the EU legislation., governing the issue of the energy market outlines: a) The conditions for doing business in the energy sector, market access, rights and obligations of participants in the energy market; b) Measures focused on…
Energy Efficiency Network for Buildings
The Energy Efficiency Network for Buildings (EENB) was established in 1996. Through formalised co-operation, participants such as private owners of commercial buildings, house building co-operatives, local authorities and building administrators exchanged information and…
Electric Vehicles Programme New Zealand
New Zealand is well placed to benefit from electric vehicles. More than 80 percent of electricity is generated from renewable sources and there is enough supply for widespread adoption of EVs. Even if every light vehicle was electric, there is sufficient generation capacity to…