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Law on Protection from the Negative Impacts of Climate Change - Montenegro ETS
Montenegro’s cap and trade ETS applies to CO2 emissions from Power, Refining, Iron and Steel, Non-ferrous metals, Cement, Glass, Ceramics, Pulp and Paper. In practice, this applies to three installations. Permits are allocated for free, with any remainder within the cap to be…
General Law of Climate Change - Mexico pilot ETS
The Mexican ETS, the first in Latin America, started in January 2020. It covers direct CO2 emissions from fixed sources in the energy and industry sectors emitting at least 100,000 tCO2 per year, covering around 40% of national GHG emissions and 90% of emissions reported in the…
2011 Tax Code - Ukraine carbon tax
The Ukraine carbon tax was introduced in the Ukrainian Tax Code as a part of environmental tax on air pollution from stationary sources. Source: World Bank Carbon Pricing
Law No. 82-D/2014 - Green Tax Reform
The Portugal carbon tax is an excise tax under the special taxes on consumption (Codigo dos Impostos Especiais de Consumo). The tax rate is determined annually based on the average EU ETS allowance in the preceding year. For EU ETS-covered coal generators their carbon tax rate…
Mexico carbon tax
The Mexican carbon tax is an excise tax under the special tax on production and services (Ley del Impuesto Especial sobre Producción y Servicios). The tax applies to the sale throughout the national territory or the import of fossil fuels, with the exemption of natural gas. It…
Law on the Reduction of CO2 Emissions - CO2 levy
The Liechtenstein carbon tax was implemented in line with bilateral treaty that requires Liechtenstein to adopt Swiss federal legislation on environmental taxes to maintain equivalent competitive conditions. The share of revenues calculated to be attributable to fuel use by…
Natural Resources Tax Law - Latvia carbon tax
The Latvia carbon tax (official name: Nodoklis par oglekla dioksida emisiju) is part of the Natural Resources Tax Law (Dabas resursu nodokļa likums), which aims to promote economically efficient use of natural resources, to restrict pollution of the environment, to reduce…
Tax for climate change mitigation
The Japan carbon tax (official name: Tax for Climate Change Mitigation) aims to put an economy-wide and fair burden for the use of all fossil fuels based on their CO2 content to realize a decarbonized society and strengthen climate change mitigation. Source: World Bank Carbon…
Law on environmental and natural resources taxes
The Iceland carbon tax (official name: Kolefnisgjald á kolefni af jarðefnauppruna) is part of the Environmental and Resource tax. The tax was introduced as part of the government's tax reform on vehicles and fuels to encourage the use of environment-friendly vehicles, save…
2014 budget law No. 2013-1278 - France carbon tax
The French carbon tax (Contribution Climat-Énergie or CCE) is attached to the domestic excise taxes on energy consumption (taxes intérieures sur la consommation des produits énergétiques, d’électricité et de gaz), increasing their overall rate. These excise taxes are added to…
Environmental Charges Act - Estonia carbon tax
The Estonia carbon tax is part of the Environmental Charges Act (Keskkonnatasude seadus), which aims to limit environmental pollution. The tax strengthens and complements incentives created under the EU ETS, adding additional carbon costs to thermal generators and capturing some…
Act n°888 on carbon dioxide tax
The Denmark carbon tax (official name: CO2-afgift) was introduced to increase the profile of climate change and provide an economic incentive to consume less energy from carbon-intensive sources. It was introduced gradually as part of a larger environmental tax package, which…
Law 20780 on incorporating tax measures - Chile carbon tax
The Chile carbon tax is a part of the tax on air emissions from contaminating compounds (impuesto destinado a gravar las emisiones al aire de compuestos contaminantes or ‘impuesto verde’), aiming to reduce the negative impacts of fossil fuel use for the environment and public…
Law 27.430 on taxing Liquid Fuels and Carbon Dioxide
The government of Argentina implemented a carbon tax (impuesto al dióxido de carbono) on January 1, 2018 for most liquid fuels, replacing previous fuel taxes. The carbon tax is also levied on some solid products (mineral coal and petroleum coke). Although the Law that created…
Federal Climate Change Act 2021
The amendment to the Climate Change Act 2021 tightened climate regulations and enshrined in law the goal of achieving greenhouse gas neutrality by 2045. The amendment was made in response to a ruling of the Federal Constitutional Court. With the new climate targets, Germany sets…
"France 2030" Investment Plan- Heavy industry decarbonisation investment
As part of the France 2030 national investment plan, the French government will invest EUR 5.6 billion to reduce the CO2 emissions of domestic heavy industries, such as the steel, cement and aluminium sectors. This includes: EUR 610 million for innovation and clean technology…
Recovery and resilience plan / Climate transition dimension/ Industry decarbonisation
In the framework of the European Recovery and Resilience Facility, Portugal submitted its national plan to the European Commission. The second pillar of Portugal's plan (dimension of climate transition) concentrates 18% of the total investments. The component 11 (Industry…
National Energy Efficiency Programme (NEEP)
In 2022, Cambodia's Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME) shared its Power Development Masterplan (PDP) and National Energy Efficiency Policy (NEEP). These documents aim to set a long-term energy transition strategy in the power sector, combining policy reforms and project…
EUR 62 million for energy efficiency
In June 2022, the Romanian Ministry of Economy launched a state aid scheme with a total allocation of EUR 62 million to support investments in modernisation and energy efficiency of industrial companies. Eligible beneficiaries can draw up to EUR 1.2 million per investment…
Business Pool subsidies covering 50% of the cost of an energy-saving project
The Business Pool administered by the Danish Energy Agency provides subsidies to companies in Denmark to help finance energy and carbon dioxide saving projects. The grant covers up to 50% of the cost of an eligible project. Examples of projects that can receive grants include…
Green conversion of industry, with cooperation with the business community
The Green Conversion of Industry is a part of the 6 pillar climate action plan in May 2020 focusing on green energy and energy efficiency improvements in industry. From 2020 to 2024, the government is investing DKK 900 million towards industrial energy efficiency and…
Inflation Reduction Act 2022: Sec. 60102 Grants to Reduce Air Pollution at Ports
The U.S. Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 allocates USD 3 billion in funding for rebates and grants to expand the use of zero-emission technologies at ports and to create climate action plans for
Funding to regions to reduce industry emissions
Projects in West Midlands, Tees Valley, North West, Humber, Scotland and South Wales won GBP 8 million share in government backing to develop ways to cut carbon emissions from major industrial areas. The new funding is the latest phase of the government’s GBP 170 million…
Improvement energy efficiency Aluminium sector
CAD 40 000 were invested in Alcoa Canada for an energy information system to enable the aluminium producer to reduce energy costs and greenhouse gas emissions, through the Energy Efficiency for Industry
Funding for Algoma Steel’s climate action initiatives
The Canadian Ministry of Environment and Climate Change announced in August 2020 a CAD 4 million investment from the Low Carbon Economy Fund to support Algoma Steel Inc.'s climate action initiatives, in order to improve both the tar-removal and light-oil-recovery areas of the…
Recovery and resilience plan - Energy efficiency, green heating and CCS
The Danish government national recovery and resilience plan is composed of seven initiatives, one of which relates to energy efficiency improvements in buildings and technology innovation such as carbon capture and storage (CCS). This component is divided into the…
Austrian Recovery & Resilience Plan /1.Sustainable construction/Circular Economy
As part of its national submission to the EU for its proposal of the Austrian Recovery & Resilience Plan, the Austrian government included in its Pillar 1 "Sustainable Construction", a different policies for the development of a circular economy. This initiative includes the…
Austrian Recovery & Resilience Plan / 2. Digital construction / Digitalisation and greening of businesses
The Austrian Recovery & Resilience Plan consists of measures designed to tackle the Covid-related economic crisis. The plan is divided into four main pillars: 1) Sustainable development 2) Digital development 3) Knowledge-based development 4) Just development. The…
Ottawa and Quebec Invest in Clean Technology for Quebec’s Mining Industry
In November 2020, the governments of Canada and Québec announced a contribution of nearly $3.6 million for Propulsion Québec, Québec’s industrial cluster for electric and smart transportation, to help innovation in Canada’s mining industry. This investment will support the…
Circular Economy Action Plan
The Council of Ministers approved in May 2021 the Circular Economy Action plan, initially proposed by the Ministry of Ecological Transition and Demographic Challenge (MITECO and MITERD). The plan is composed of 116 measures which will take place between 2021-2023, drawing the…
Recovery, transformation and resilience plan / Urban and rural agenda (I) / Energy efficiency actions in agricultural operations
Spain submitted its recovery and resilience plan in April 2021 to the European Commission. Within the first pillar of the plan, one component relates to the transformation of the agricultural sector. Related to the energy sector, a grant will cover up to 30% of the cost…
Recovery, transformation and resilience plan / Modernisation and digitalisation of the industrial fabric and SMEs and recuperation of tourism (V)
Spain submitted its recovery and resilience plan in April 2021 to the European Commission. The 5th pillar of Spain's plan for "Recovery, Transformation and Resilience" is for "Modernisation and digitalisation of the industrial fabric and SMEs, recuperation of tourism, and…
Low Emissions Technology Statements
The first Low Emission Technology Statement (LETS), for 2020, is centred in identifying Australia’s big technology challenges and opportunities that will develop low-emission technologies. It includes a 1.9 billion AUD investment package in future technologies to lower emissions…
Australia's Climate Solutions Package
The Climate Solutions Package aims to help Australia to deliver its 2030 climate commitments. The AUD 3.5 billion package covers: - AUD 2 billion for the Climate Solutions Fund to reduce GHG across the economy through the existing Emissions Reduction Fund, including giving…
Energy and emissions reduction agreement with New South Wales
On 31 January 2020, the Honorable Scott Morrison MP, Prime Minister, and the Honorable Gladys Berejiklian MP, Premier of North South Wales (NSW), signed an agreement worth AUD 1.97 billion, committing both governments to collaborate on a number of initiatives that will:…
Hungarian Green Champion Program
The Hungarian government supports small and medium size companies investing in low-carbon technological development and committing to retain their workforce. Calls for applications retain companies investing in energy efficiency, including through recycling and water use, as…
Aid Program for energy efficiency actions in SMEs and large company in the industrial sector
The Institute for Energy Diversification and Saving (IDEA) expanded the budget for the Aid Program for energy efficiency actions in SMEs and large companies in the industrial sector. The fund is used for the implementation of energy saving and efficiency measures in industry…
Sustainable growth agenda - Fossil fuel phase-out
The Finnish Sustainable Growth Programme supports ecologically, socially, and economically sustainable growth and to meet its target of carbon neutrality by 2035. Within the first pillar of the plan, this sub-area is composed of the following measures: - Reform of the Land…
Sustainable growth agenda / Pillar 1 / 2- Supporting the green and digital transition of the industry
The European Commission has approved Finland's recovery plan on October 4th, 2021. Finland's target is to achieve carbon neutrality by 2035. Within the first pillar of the plan, this sub-area is divided into the following initiatives: - Low-carbon industry reform: reduce…
Recovery and Resilience Plan / 1. Green transition / Renewable energy sources and energy efficiency in the economy
The first component of the Green transition part in Slovenia's Recovery Resilience Plan concerns renewable energy sources (RES) and energy efficiency. It includes the following measures: - Energy efficient restructuring of RES-powered district energy systems using new…
National recovery plan / 2. Physical infrastructure and Green Transition / Circular economy and recycling and industrial water
The 2nd pillar of the Czech National Recovery Plan concerns physical infrastructures and green transition. The 7th submeasure concerns "Circular economy and recycling and industrial water". It consists of: 1) The implementation of a new waste management legislation in the…
Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC) - Cleantech projects
Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC), an independent federal foundation, is investing in various cleantech projects, including but not limited to: British Columbia: - Pani Energy – CAD 2.8 million – developing optimization tools for water treatment plants…
High Energy Using Business grants
Through the Australian government’s Energy Efficient Communities Program, 48 businesses that consume more than 0.05 petajoules of energy annually will receive grants up to AUD 25 000. The grants will help high energy using businesses to implement energy efficiency…
Support for Industrial Assessment Centers
U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced up to $52.5 million for DOE’s Industrial Assessment Centers that help American manufacturers and wastewater treatment facilities improve their efficiency, save money, and reduce their carbon footprint. These university-based training…