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National Policy Statement for Renewable Electricity Generation

The National Policy Statement for Renewable Electricity Generation 2011 (NPS REG) sets out the objective and policies for renewable electricity generation under the Resource Management Act 1991. It came into effect on 13 May 2011. This NPS drives a consistent approach to…

Concept of development of electricity generation from small renewable energy sources in Slovakia (I. Stage)

The concept of the development of electricity generation from small renewable energy sources in SR brings in the first phase coherent approach the legislative and financial support for the development of small sources of electricity and heat, which are intended mainly to cover…

Decree on the Cut of Incentives for Photovoltaic Plants (Spalma Incentivi)

Art. 26 of the  Law 116/2014 (the Spalma Incentivi provision) applies a reduction to the tariffs that have been awarded under any Conto Energia to PV plants with a nominal peak power exceeding 200 kW, with the following options: A) Option A provides for a solution that was…

Excise tax exemption for biofuels

From 1 July 2007 a tax reduction to 0% excise tax will apply for biofuels blended up to 4.4% of the volume of gasoline and from 1 January 2008 this tax exemption will also apply to 4.4% of biodiesel blended into diesel. Fuel distribution companies not complying with the 4.4%…

Environmental Impact Assessments

The Government resolution 20/2001. (II. 14.) states there is an obligation to prepare an environmental impact assessment for plants listed in the resolution, whose operation can significant affect the environment.  These plants include hydro plants (from 20 MW), geothermal power…

Government resolution on the use of biofuels

According to the Government resolution 2233/2004. (IX. 22.) Hungary has an obligation to increase the use of biofuels in transport to 0,4-0,6% by 2005. This proportion should reach 2% by

National Renewable Energy Action Plan (NREAP)

Under the EU Directive 2009/28/EC member countries of the European Union are obliged to draft and submit to the European Commission National Renewable Action Plans (NREAPs) outlining pathway which will allow them to meet their 2020 renewable energy, energy efficiency and GHG…

Renewable Energy Act 2011

The Renewable Energy Act 2011 (Act 832) aims to provide for the development, management, utilisation, sustainability and adequate supply of renewable energy generation for heat and power. The Act establishes legal basis for the creation of the support programmes for deployment…

Net Metering Code

The government of Ghana has developed draft of the Net Metering Code. The provisions of the code are aligned with guidelines established in the Renewable Energy Act 2011, Act 832. The draft of the Code provides, that under the net metering billing mechanism, renewable energy…

Renewable Energy Development Fund

The Ministry of Energy is obliged to include in electricity bills an amount of 30 Rials per kilowatt-hour as electricity duties, in addition to the price of electricity sold, and to receive such amount from clients except rural households. The amount earned shall be deposited…

Liquid Fuel Exchange Purchase

Under Article 19 of the Budget law, in order to implement efficiency improvement plans in power plants with a priority in installation of steam unit in combined cycle plants, development of RE energy use, reduction in losses, optimization of energy consumption,  saving in liquid…

Excise tax exemptions for biofuels

In June 2004, the European Commission approved state aid to biodiesel producers in the form of reduced excise duty for biodiesel containing 31% rapeseed oil methyl ester (RME) by volume, known as SMN 30 or B31 (B for biodiesel and 31 for the percentage of RME). Excise duty was…

Federal Building Codes for Renewable Energy Production

The 1997 amendment of the federal building codes (Baugesetzbuch) excluded wind power plants and hydropower plants from the general ban on building in the undeveloped outskirts (?Außenbereich?). Thereby, both technologies achieved the same legal status as nuclear power plants.…

Integrated Climate Change and Energy Programme

In early 2007, the European Council of heads of state and government, meeting under the German presidency, set the parameters for an integrated European climate and energy policy. This will include climate protection targets and targets for the expansion of renewable energies…

Decree on biofuel product norms

The Decree on biofuel product norms establishes a registration of biofuels placed on BE market. The process allows for a verification of incorporation of sustainable biofuels and allocation of fiscal advantages for those

KfW Renewable Energies Programme (KfW-Programm Erneuerbare Energien)

In 2009 the KfW consolidated their support programmes for renewable energy investments. One single programme superseded the following programmes: Producing Solar Power, ERP-Environment and Energy Saving Programme, KfW Environment Programme, KfW-Programme Renewable Energy. The…

KfW Programme Offshore Wind Energy

In order to speed up the expansion of offshore wind energy in Germany, KfW supports the financing of offshore projects in Germany on behalf of the Federal Government. Ficing is available for the construction of up to ten offshore wind farms in the German Exclusive Economic Zone…

Law to Amend the Mineral Oil Tax Law and Renewable Energy Law

A legal reform, the "Law to amend the mineral oil tax law and other laws", was passed by parliament in June 2002. The law raises the cap on total photovoltaic capacity that is eligible for premium payments under the renewable energy law, and extends mineral oil tax exemption to…

National Climate Change Strategy 2010-2020

National Climate Change Action Plan 2011-2023

In order to ensure implementation of the National Climate Change Strategy, the National Climate Change Action Plan (NCCAP) including strategic principles and goals on greenhouse gases emission control and adaptation to climate change for the period of 2011-2023 was prepared and…

Law for the Development of Renewable Energy and Energy Transition Financing (LAFAERTE)

At the end of 2008, a law on renewable energy utilization and energy transition ficing (LAERFTE) was adopted in Mexico, compatible with the existing Law of Public Electricity Service.  This law was last reformed in January 2012. The law is meant to define and regulate the use…

Mini Production Law amendment (Decree Law 34/2011)

The Mini Production Law regulates the production of electricity from renewable energy sources in small units of less or equal to 250 kW, utilizing only one type of technology and excluding the Microproduction, co-generation units and innovation and proof of concept systems.…

Biofuels Act

The Biofuels Act adopted in late 2006 went into force in January 2007, mandating various minimum percentages of locally-sourced biofuels (meeting certain standards) to be blended into liquid fuels for motors and engines. It requires a minimum 1% biodiesel blend by volume in all…

Green Deals

Launched in 2011 in order to help Netherlands achieve its EU 2020 target - 14 % of total energy consumption.  The Green Deals programme seeks to promote and support domestic sustainability. Citizens, companies, local councils and other can propose projects to the government.…

Integrated Energy Services Project (2007-2014)

The objective of the Integrated Energy Services Project of Mexico is to increase access to efficient and sustainable integrated energy services in predomitly indigenous rural areas of Mexico and to achieve reduction of greenhouse gas emissions through the use of renewable energy…

Law on Energy

The Law on Energy defines renewable energy sources as energy derived from natural resources, such as hydropower, solar and wind energy, biomass energy and energy which flows out from the centre to the surface of the earth, i.e. geothermal energy.   The Law on Energy stipulates…

Law on Promotion of Biological Fuels Production and Use (No. 1391-VI)

Main objectives of the   Law on Promotion of Biological Fuels Production and Use No. 1391-V   is to save fossil fuels, decrease Ukraine’s dependency from energy imports, increase its energy security and decrease the negative impact on the environment caused by burning fossil…

Bio-energy Capital Grants Scheme

The Bio-energy Capital Grants Scheme promotes the efficient use of biomass for energy, and in particular the use of energy crops by stimulating the early deployment of biomass-fuelled heat and electricity generation projects. It awards capital grants towards the cost of…

Alternative and Renewable Energy Policy, 2011 (Medium term policy)

In 2011, the Alternative and Renewable Energy Policy (2006) was updated by the Medium Term Policy. The Alternative and Renewable Energy (ARE) Policy 2011 aims to:  harmonize ARE-related efforts of various Government bodies; increase ARE deployment; introduce incentives to…

Regulatory framework for renewables

The following bylaws were adopted in the period 2010-2011: 1-  Rulebook on criteria for issuance of  energy license , content of a request and register of energy licenses.  2-  Rulebook on  types and clasification of power plants that use renewable energy and high efficiency…

Energy Law

The Energy Law aims to adapt the conditions of the energy sector to the new requirements of the European Union (EU) and prepare for participation in the regional electricity market in South-East Europe and in the Euro-Atlantic integration. The Energy Law states that the…

Samoa National Energy Policy

The vision of the Samoa National Energy Policy is to enhance the quality of life for all its citizens though reliable, affordable and environmentally sound energy access. The goal of the Policy is to increase the contribution of renewable energy for energy services and supply…

Energy law

Energy Law is providing outline and regulates energy sector as a whole. Its general objective is to ensure reliable, secure and quality energy supply; safe supply to the customers; to create conditions for constructing new energy facilities and to create economic, commercial and…

PROSOL Residentiel: Incentives for solar water heaters

Launched in 2005, the PROSOL II programme offers incentives to those purchasing solar water heaters from certified suppliers and having them installed by certified installers. The incentive system comprises: A subsidy , of TND 200 for a solar water heater with 200L capacity, or…

Policy Guidelines for Small Power Plants in Private Sector

Private Sector Power Generation Policy of Bangladesh goal is to attract private investment in power sector for small

Energy Policy

In 2002, the Swedish government presented its Energy Policy Bill ?Co-operation for a Secure, Efficient and Environmentally-Friendly Energy Supply? (2001/02:143). This report, approved by Parliament, re-affirmed the countrys established energy policy objectives. The energy policy…

Electricity Supply Act

The 1976 Electricity Supply Act provided the framework for the control of the electricity sector, where only licensed companies were allowed to produce, transmit and distribute electricity through the public grids. The Minister of Energy was authorised to use security of supply…

Law on Renewable Energy Sources

Law on Renewable Energy Sources regulates sector of renewable energies in Belarus. The Law introduces to the legislative framework basic definitions of renewable technologies, defines rights and responsibilities of RES producers, defines list of authorities responsible for…

Renewable Energy National Fund

Established on the basis of Renewable Energy Promotion in the Framework of Sustainable Development (Law 04-90).                  Fund was created in 2009.…

National Renewable Action Plan (NREAP)

Under the EU Directive 2009/28/EC member countries of the European Union are obliged to draft and submit to the European Commission National Renewable Action Plans (NREAPs) outlining pathway which will allow them to meet their 2020 renewable energy, energy efficiency and GHG…

Decision on the amount of the fee to encourage electricity generation from renewable energy sources and efficient co-generation, Republic of Srpska

The Decision establishes the fee for encouraging electricity generation from renewable sources and efficient cogeneration in the accordance with the provisions of the “Rule Book on incentives for generation of electricity from RES and in efficient co-generation” and “Decision on…

Iceland Climate Change Strategy

In February 2007, the Icelandic government released "Icelands Climate Change Strategy", which superseded the countrys 2002 Climate Change Strategy (itself the second Icelandic climate change strategy). This strategy is conceived as a framework for action and government…

Tanzanian Energy Development Access Programme (TEDAP)

The Tanzanian Energy Development Access Programme (TEDAP), a co-operation project between the Tanzanian Ministry of Energy and the World Bank, aims to improve electricity service provision in urban centres and to establish basis for sustainable energy access in rural areas.…

Investment Aid for Biogas and Other Renewable Gases

Since 2010, the Swedish government has allocated funds in order to support market introduction of new technology solutions that increase the profitability and production of biogas. It is intended to promote more efficient and expanded production, distribution and use of biogas…

Investment Aid for Solar Photovoltaic Cells Connected to the Grid

The possibility of applying for investment support for solar photovoltaic (PV) cells connected to the grid was introduced on 1 July 2009. In February 2013, a new ordice on state aid for solar PV cells came into force, prolonging the support until 2016. The purpose is to…

Implementation of the Sustainability Criteria of the Renewables Directive

The Swedish Act on sustainability criteria for biofuels and bioliquids (SFS 2010:598) came into force on 1 August 2010 in order to implement the provisions concerning sustainability criteria according to the EU Renewables Directive. The criteria include requirements on decreased…

Voluntary Certification of Installers of Certain Heating Systems

The Act on Certification of Installers of Certain Heating Systems (SFS 2012:838) came into force on 31 December 2012 and is based on Article 14 of the Renewables Directive. The certification is performed on a voluntary basis and is common to all EU member

Roll-out of 10% bioethanol blend

Mandates the use of ethanol blended fuel for motor engines throughout the island, with the exception of marine fuels. It phases out the use of the environmentally harmful petroleum-based Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether (MTBE). Has created a guaranteed national market for ethanol of…

Development and Deployment of Utility Scale Renewable Power Plant

The goal of the program is to deploy solar and wind energy generation technologies as part of the electricity generation inventory of Kuwait. The program is launched with the Shagaya RE Park project which is to be implemented on 100 km² site in the north western part of Kuwait…

Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Department

The Centre of Excellence for Renewable Energy was created in 2006. In 2012 it was renamed Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency