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Automotive Propulsion Research and Development
Part 473 establishes procedures for reviewing and certifying grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, and projects funded under the Federal Energy Administration Act of 1978 for automotive propulsion research and development. The regulations define applicants, projects, and solicitation requirements for advancing technology in automobile propulsion systems, excluding subcontractors and pre-existing agreements.
Energy Priorities and Allocations System
This regulation establishes the Energy Priorities and Allocations System under the Defense Production Act, delegating authority to the Secretary of Energy to allocate all forms of energy necessary to promote national defense. It defines eligible programs including military and energy production, critical infrastructure assistance, homeland security, and emergency preparedness activities.
Voluntary Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program: General Guidelines
This regulation establishes the Voluntary Reporting of Greenhouse Gases Program under the Energy Policy Act of 1992, setting procedures and requirements for entities to submit annual reports of greenhouse gas emissions, reductions, and sequestration activities. Reporting entities must file entity statements, use approved calculation methods, maintain records, and obtain certifications. Entities may report emissions back to 1990 and reductions back to 1991. Registration of reductions requires achievement after 2002 and compliance with entity-wide emission inventory quality standards, with different requirements for large and small emitters.
Administrative Procedures and Sanctions
10 CFR Part 205 establishes administrative procedures and available sanctions for proceedings before the Department of Energy and State Offices under the Federal Energy Administration Act and Emergency Petroleum Allocation Act. The regulation defines key terms including actions, adjustments, assignments, consent orders, exemptions, and interpretations relevant to energy allocation and compliance enforcement.
Renewable Energy Production Incentives
10 CFR Part 451 establishes Department of Energy incentive payment procedures for qualified renewable energy facilities owned by states, political subdivisions, not-for-profit cooperatives, public utilities, Indian tribes, or Native corporations. Eligible renewable sources include solar, wind, ocean, geothermal, and biomass energy. Payments are based on net electric energy generated and sold, with facility eligibility determined by date of first use and permit receipt.
Definitions
This regulation establishes definitions for terms used in the Powerplant and Industrial Fuel Use Act of 1978 and related DOE regulations. Key definitions include 'alternate fuel' (electricity or fuels other than natural gas or petroleum, including coal, biomass, solar, geothermal, and waste-derived fuels), 'applicable environmental requirements' (federal and state standards for emissions and waste disposal), and administrative terms such as 'action,' 'affiliate,' and 'aggrieved person' for purposes of DOE proceedings.
Loan Guarantees for Clean Energy Projects
10 CFR Part 609 establishes DOE policies and procedures for receiving, evaluating, and approving loan guarantee applications under Title XVII of the Energy Policy Act of 2005. The regulation defines key terms and conditions for supporting Eligible Projects through loan guarantees, including definitions of applicants, borrowers, eligible lenders, and administrative costs incurred during application evaluation, negotiation, and ongoing monitoring of loan guarantee agreements.
Energy Efficiency Standards for the Design and Construction of New Federal Low-Rise Residential Buildings
10 CFR Part 435 establishes mandatory energy efficiency performance standards for new Federal low-rise residential buildings and major renovations, including maximum allowable fossil fuel-generated energy consumption limits for projects with design-for-construction dates on or after May 1, 2025, and green building certification requirements for projects beginning on or after October 14, 2015. Standards apply to EISA-subject buildings exceeding $2.5 million (adjusted annually).
Alternative Fuel Transportation Program
10 CFR Part 490 implements the Alternative Fuel Transportation Program under the Energy Policy Act of 1992, establishing requirements and definitions for State government and alternative fuel provider fleets. The regulation defines alternative fuels (methanol, ethanol, natural gas, biodiesel, hydrogen, electricity, etc.), alternative-fueled vehicles, and operational requirements for centrally-fueled vehicle fleets, setting the framework for federal fleet compliance with alternative fuel acquisition mandates.
Mandatory Petroleum Price Regulations
This regulation establishes mandatory reporting requirements for crude oil producers conducting enhanced oil recovery projects. Operators must file annual prepaid expenses reports with the Department of Energy by January 31 each year, documenting the nature, timing, and allocation of prepaid expenses for injectants, fuels, and other items used in tertiary recovery operations after September 30, 1981. Reporting continues until all prepaid expenses and their actual use are fully documented.
Materials Allocation and Priority Performance Under Contracts or Orders to Maximize Domestic Energy Supplies
10 CFR Part 216 establishes procedures for the Department of Energy to allocate materials, equipment, services, and facilities or grant priority performance under contracts to maximize domestic energy supplies under the Defense Production Act. DOE determines whether programs maximize domestic energy supplies and whether supplies are critical and essential for exploration, production, refining, transportation, conservation, or facility construction/maintenance, then communicates findings to the Department of Commerce for final determination on scarcity and necessity before granting Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) priority ratings.
New Facilities
10 CFR Part 503 prohibits construction or operation of new baseload electric powerplants unless they have capability to use coal or alternate fuels as primary energy source, unless exempted by the Office of Fuel and Energy. The rule establishes general requirements for temporary or permanent exemptions, including cost calculation methodologies comparing alternate fuel use to imported petroleum costs.
Price Competitive Sale of Strategic Petroleum Reserve Petroleum
This regulation establishes the framework for price competitive sales of Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) petroleum by the Department of Energy. It defines key terms, specifies standard contract provisions and financial/performance responsibility measures that DOE may apply to SPR sales, and requires offerors to unconditionally accept all applicable contractual terms in their bids. The Notice of Sale announces specific sales details and identifies which provisions apply to each transaction.
Technical Regulation for Energy Efficiency: Issue (1) – Amendment (3)
Saudi Arabian technical regulation establishing energy efficiency requirements. Amendment (3) to Issue (1) updates standards and compliance procedures for energy-efficient products and systems, supporting national energy conservation objectives.
Technical Regulation for Solar Photovoltaic Systems
Saudi Arabian Standards Organization technical regulation establishing requirements and specifications for solar photovoltaic systems, covering design, manufacture, installation, testing, and performance standards to ensure safety, quality, and efficiency of PV systems in the Kingdom.
Technical Regulation for Electrical Batteries
Saudi Arabia's technical regulation establishes standards for electrical batteries, covering design, manufacturing, safety, performance, and labeling requirements to ensure product quality, consumer safety, and environmental protection in battery production and commerce.
National Energy Efficiency Data-Framework (NEED) report: summary of analysis 2026
The National Energy Efficiency Data-Framework (NEED) report presents analysis of energy consumption trends from 2005 to 2024, providing a comprehensive summary of energy efficiency data in the UK using consumption patterns over a two-decade period.
Advanced Nuclear Technologies
UK government information document on Advanced Nuclear Technologies (formerly Small Modular Reactors), covering policy and development of next-generation nuclear energy systems.
France-Germany-Italy Joint Communique on Critical Raw Materials
As part of a series of trilateral meetings designed to enhance co-operation on strategic priorities, the economic ministers of France, Germany and Italy convened to collaborate on the sustainable supply of critical raw materials. The Ministers issued this Joint Communique with…
France-Germany-Italy Joint Communique on Critical Raw Materials
As part of a series of trilateral meetings designed to enhance co-operation on strategic priorities, the economic ministers of France, Germany and Italy convened to collaborate on the sustainable supply of critical raw materials. The Ministers issued this Joint Communique with…
Australia New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (2025-2029)
The Australian New Vehicle Efficiency Standard the Australian market, which came into effect on 1 January 2025, encourages supply of more efficient light vehicles and will drive down emissions from new light vehicles. Headline limits for fuel efficiency are currently set until…
Powering Australia - Driving the Nation Fund
The Driving the Nation Fund is supporting the rollout of EV charging infrastructure across Australia through around $500 million in investment for the following initiatives: • The Accelerating EV Charging program – to accelerate rollout of EV kerbside and fast charging…
Powering Australia - Electric Car Discount
The federal government's Electric Car Discount (ECD) legislation, exempting battery, fuel cell and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) from fringe benefits tax (FBT) and import tariffs, commenced on 1 January 2023. This policy aimed to to reduce the costs of EVs and thereby…
Budget October 2022–23: Energy and emissions reduction
The Government will provide AUD 275.4 million over 6 years from 2022–23 as part of its election commitment to double investments in energy to AUD 500 million and to establish the Driving the Nation Fund (the Fund) to invest in cheaper and cleaner transport. Funding includes:…
National Policy Statements for energy infrastructure
Energy National Policy Statements provide planning guidance for developers of nationally significant energy infrastructure projects in the UK, establishing criteria and procedures for permitting and constructing major energy facilities.
Draft National Policy Statement for fusion energy generation (EN-8)
UK government consultation on a National Policy Statement to guide planning and regulatory decisions for fusion energy infrastructure development and deployment.
Morecambe Offshore Wind Farm Generation Assets: Correction of errors, Planning Act 2008
The Secretary of State has made corrections to the Development Consent Order for the Morecambe Offshore Wind Farm Generation Assets, a renewable energy project under the Planning Act 2008. This decision addresses errors in the original consent documentation for the offshore wind generation facility.
Amendment 18 to the Energy Efficiency Regulations
The most recent update to the Energy Efficiency Regulations was in 2025, with the adoption of Amendment 18. Amendment 18 included strengthened requirements for air conditioners, heat pumps, furnaces, water heaters, lamps, air compressors, thermostats, faucets, shower heads, and…
National Energy Code of Canada for Buildings
The National Energy Code of Canada for Buildings (NECB) 2025 is a national model code that sets technical requirements that address the protection of the environment in the design and construction of new buildings and in subsequent alterations. The 2025 edition was published in…
Assessing the case for community batteries
UK government call for evidence on community batteries in the UK, seeking stakeholder views on the role and potential of shared battery storage systems in supporting renewable energy integration and energy resilience at the local level.
Deep Retrofit Accelerator Initiative
Launched by Natural Resource Canada in February 2023, the Deep Retrofit Accelerator Initiative (DRAI) provides funding to organisations and projects that facilitate the development of deep retrofits in commercial, institutional, and mid- or high-rise multi-unit residential…
Codes Acceleration Fund (CAF)
Launched by Natural Resource Canada in 2023, the Codes Acceleration Fund (CAF) provides funding to support efforts to accelerate and contribute to code (or regulation) adoption, compliance and enforcement. The programme provides funding to: • provinces, territories,…
Energy Efficiency Regulations, 2016 - Electric motors
The Energy Efficiency Regulations set standards for several industrial products and industrial applications of products including motors, air compressors, pumps, dry-type transformers and ceiling fans. The standards for electric motors were regularly updated, lastly in 2022…
The Environment Agency (NPS/WR/045815): application made to abstract water
The Environment Agency has submitted an application to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs seeking a licence to abstract (extract) water.
Green Industrial Facilities and Manufacturing Program
The Green Industrial Facilities and Manufacturing Program provides cost-shared financial assistance to support the implementation of energy efficiency and energy management solutions in Canadian industrial and manufacturing facilities. The program has two tracks: the first is…
Government Bill 1990/91:19 - Sweden carbon tax
Sweden introduced a carbon tax in 1991. At the time, the price was SEK 250 (EUR 24) per tonne, and it has since increased to SEK 1 510 (EUR 134) in 2025 and to SEK 1 520 (EUR 134) in 2026. The specific tax level is differentiated per fuel source according to carbon intensity.…
Government credit guarantees for green investments
In the budget bill for 2021, the Swedish government proposes credit guarantees for green investments. The proposal aims to enable larger industrial investment projects in Sweden that contribute to achieving the goals of the environmental goal system and the climate policy…
Sweden's Recovery Plan / industrial sector
Second component of the green recovery measures of Sweden's recovery and resilience plan. To provide support for specific investments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the industry sector. Measures that are eligible for support are measures that reduce greenhouse gas…
Energy Savings Package
AUD 1.6 billion in funding support for residential and business energy efficiency upgrades (1 billion for concessional loans; AUD 1.09 billion over 6 years for energy upgrades to social housing inclusive of state and territory co-funding; 310 million for Small Business Energy…
Energy Savings Package - Concessional Loans and Mortgages for Household Energy Upgrades
AUD 1 billion provided through the Clean Energy Finance Corporation to partner with private financial sector actors for concessional loans and mortgages to support household energy upgrades in the areas of battery-ready solar photovoltaic panels, improved insulation and windows…
Energy Savings Package - Energy Upgrades to Social Housing
The Australian Government is delivering a six-year program aimed at providing energy performance upgrades to existing social housing in partnership with state and territory governments. The Australian Government is providing AUD 800 million (AUD 1.09 billion inclusive of state…
Directive (EU) 2023/959 establishing a system for greenhouse gas emission allowance trading within the Union
This directive creates a new emissions trading system (ETS2) to cover CO2 emissions from fuel combustion in buildings, road transport and small industries not covered by the EU ETS. The ETS2 is expected to be fully operational in 2028, with monitoring and reporting to begin in…
Directive (EU) 2023/959 establishing a system for greenhouse gas emission allowance trading within the Union
This directive creates a new emissions trading system (ETS2) to cover CO2 emissions from fuel combustion in buildings, road transport and small industries not covered by the EU ETS. The ETS2 is expected to be fully operational in 2028, with monitoring and reporting to begin in…
Sweden's Recovery Plan / energy efficiency of apartment buildings
This is the third component of the green recovery measures of Sweden's recovery and resilience plan. According to current proposals to the regulation, support is given to apartment buildings with an energy performance which, expressed as a primary energy figure, exceeds 100…
Household energy efficiency measures
The investment support targets the conversion of heating systems and energy-efficient renovation of small houses that are currently heated with direct electric heating or gas, with a total amount of approximately 1.2 billion SEK, and the initiative runs from 2023 to
Energy efficiency grant for households
The Swedish government extends the energy efficiency grant for small houses until 2030, with an annual allocation of USD 28.4 million (300 million SEK). Homeowners can receive a maximum of USD 5,670 (60,000 SEK) to cover material costs for energy and power efficiency upgrades,…
State loans, CFDs and financial risk-sharing model for nuclear
In May 2025, the Parliament adopted a new Act regarding state aid for companies that wish to invest in new nuclear reactors in Sweden. The new state aid is limited to investments of up to a total installed capacity of approximately 5 000 MW. It outlines the conditions and forms…
Electricity Grid Investment
In the 2025 budget, the Swedish government has allocated SEK 42,601 million for the period 2025–2027 within the investment framework of the national transmission operator, Svenska Kraftnät. Of this amount, SEK 10,319 million is earmarked for 2025. The investments are primarily…
Budget 2025 and 2026 - tax reduction on green technology installation
The Swedish Government implemented a tax reduction on the installation of green technologies from 2025: solar panels (20% to 15% from 1 July 2025), batteries (50%) and charging points (50%). Same amount has been budgeted for
Future Made in Australia - Guarantee of Origin Scheme - Renewable Electricity Guarantee of Origin (REGO)
The Guarantee of Origin (GO) Scheme commenced on 3 November 2025 and was established under the Australian Government's Future Made in Australia plan. The GO Scheme is a voluntary framework for the certification of low-carbon emissions products and renewable electricity.…