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Building Energy Efficiency Act
Act on the Improvement of Energy Consumption Performance of Buildings (Building Energy Efficiency Act) was newly established in July 8, 2015. This Act provides for 1) regulatory measures for mandatory compliance with energy efficiency standards for large-scale non-residential…
Subsidies for electric bicycles
A call for tenders is open for the assignment of economic incentives to citizens and workers of the Municipalities of the West of Turin - Collegno, Alpignano, Buttigliera Alta, Druento, Grugliasco, Pianezza, Rivoli, Rosta, San Gillio, Venaria Reale, Villarbasse - part of the…
Subsidies for biking to work - pilot project
The metropolitan city of Turin is launching a pilot project with the support of the Environment ministry to support alternative mobility for people commuting to work. The pilot project will subsidise 500 bikers with 0.25€/km for normal bikes and 0.15€/km for electric bikes.…
Voluntary Agreement Programme
In 2017, the National Commission for the Efficient Use of Energy (CONUEE) launched a programme of Voluntary Agreements (Acuerdos Voluntarios, AVs) mandated by the Energy Transition Law (LTE). Under the AVs energy-intensive industries commit to perform energy audits, encourage…
Implementation of Public Street Lighting (Lighting Replacement)
This public procurement programme funds the replacement of halogen street lighting by LED globes to increase energy efficiency. The efficient street lighting programme has been implemented in 93 cities and regencies by installing 12,437 LED street lights, comprised of 5,005…
Energy Efficiency Awareness Raising
Below are the main programmes of the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources of Indonesia to improve awareness and introduce the benefits of energy efficiency, targeting different groups of audiences: Kampanye Potong 10% (10% Cut of Energy Use Campaign) - Targeting all…
National Standard Competency for Energy Manager on Building and Industry (Ministerial Regulation No.41/2015)
The regulation is designed to become the reference point for certified training agencies that conduct professional training and test to energy managers on buildings and industry. It also enacted the Labour Ministerial Decree No.80/2015 to be implemented by stakeholders. This…
Green Industry Standards (Ministerial Regulation No.51/2015 )
The Minsitry of Industry has set mandatory minimum standards for various heavy industry sectors, which specify limits on the amount of energy used to produce one ton of product. Pulp and Paper: 514/M-IND/Kep/12/2015 http://jdih.kemenperin.go.id/site/download_peraturan/2147…
Admission Procedures of Product Certification and Test Result Report on Electrical Equipment and Appliances (Ministerial Regulation No.01/2016)
In the framework of applying the recognition of product certificates and / or reports on the results of equipment testing and utilization of electric power issued by the Conformity Assessment Agency registered in ASEAN and to implement Presidential Regulation of the Republic of…
Establishment of Energy Conservation Services Companies ( Ministerial Regulation No.14/2016)
In order to develop energy conservation service business activities that are independent, reliable, transparent, competitive, and efficient, it is necessary to regulate the operation of energy conservation services businesses. Based on these considerations, the Minister of…
Labelling for Ballasted Lamp
The labelling for ballasted lamps has been effective since June 2015, or, 12 months after the Ministerial Regulation No. 18/2014 was enacted. It has been designed to provide information about the lighting quality to the public by showing 4-star comparative labelling. Ballasts…
Minimum Energy Performance Standards and Labelling for Washing Machine
This guide specifies minimum energy performance standard (MEPS) and energy labeling requirements of washing machines for households use, with or without heating devices utilizing cold and/or hot water supply. The following equipment is excluded from the scope of this guide:…
Minimum Energy Performance Standards and Labelling for Refrigerator
The following products are excluded from MEPS requirements: a) mini bar / mini refrigerator which have a total volume of less than 60 L; b) products that are designed exclusively for use in vehicles (e.g. mobile homes, campervans and/or rail cars) or boats and which have a…
Traffic allowance during smog alert for Evs and efficient vehicles
In times of high pollution events a "smog alert" (Szmogriadó) can be activated in Budapest. Cars that don't meet the minimum standard Euro 5 are not allowed to circulate between 06:00 and 22:00. During the smog alert the owners of the banned vehicles can use public transport…
National settlement planning and construction requirements
Energy Requirements: U-Values (W/m2.K) Roof Insulation --> 0.25 Walls Insulation --> 0.45 Floor Insulation --> 0.45 Windows --> 1.6 Door --> 1.6 Performance C1ompliance path: 110.0 - 230.0
National Energy Efficiency Action Plan 2016-2025
The National Energy Efficiency Action Plan aims to achieve the following: 1. 52,233 GWh of energy savings (8.0%) 2. 37,702 ktCO2 equivalent reduction It covers four main strategic thrusts: 1. energy efficiency plan implementation 2. strengthening of institutional framework,…
Maximum technical losses of distribution transformers
The interministerial order n. 03/2018 of the ministry for mines and energy regulates the maximum technical losses of single-phase and three-phase distribution transformers according to their level of voltage. Transformrs not complying with this regulation cannot bwe imported…
Minimum Energy Performance Standards for ceiling fans
The Interministerial Order No. 2 of June 29, 2017 establish Minimum Energy Performance Stadards (MEPS) for ceiling fans. Minimum energy efficiency levels for veiling fans: Low speed: 0.13 [(m3/s)/W] Medium speed: 0.016 [(m3/s)/W] High speed: 0.016 [(m3/s)/W] Ceiling…
Mandatory Construction Material Standard - Top Runner Program
The Top Runner Program is a mandatory standard programme based on the Energy Conservation Act targeting manufacturers and importers of energy-consuming products. Energy efficiency of construction material has been recognized as the important measure to facilitate energy…
Energy Management Regulations
As of November 2015, energy consumption data of 1,336 industrial enterprises and 1,192 buildings has been collected in the EnVER portal. The number of certified energy managers has reached approximately 7 400. Under the law of October 27, 2011, energy manager training and…
Import tax for EVs (Resolution 97/2018)
Resolution 97/2018 of CAMEX (Executive Secretariat of the Foreign Chamber of Commerce) added electric vehicles to the Brazilian List of Exceptions to the MERCOSUR Common External Tariff. Import taxes for EVs have been reduced from 35% to
Import tax reduction for Hybrid Vehicles (Resolution No. 86/2014)
With Resolution No. 86/2014 import taxes on EVs have been reduced from 35% to 0%, in an effort to increase sustainable mobility across
Alliance Programme
Created in 2015, the Alliance Program is the result of a partnership between the National Confederation of Industry (CNI), the Association of Large Industrial Energy Consumers and Free Consumers (ABRACE), the National Electricity Conservation Program (PROCEL) and the industries.…
Brazil Inova Energia Program
The goal of the Brazil Inova Energia Program is to boost cooperation and knowledge sharing between companies and technology institutes in fields of smart grids, renewable energy, hybrid and energy efficient vehicles. Inova provides support in form of grants and soft loans.…
PROCEL Seal
The PROCEL Energy Seal programme was developed and awarded by the National Program for Energy Conservation (PROCEL), and it is coordinated by the Ministry of Mines and Energy, with the Executive Secretariat held by Eletrobrás. The PROCEL Seal stimulates the production and…
National Energy Conservation Programme (PROCEL) Industry
The main objective of the Procel Industry programme is to promote the adoption of efficient best practices by the industrial sector as well as small and medium-sized enterprises. Procel fosters energy efficiency in these two sectors by optimizing production systems, especially…
National Electricity Conservation Programme - Resource Allocation Plan 2018
Under a 2016 revision to the PROCEL Programme, the transfer of resources to PROCEL is conditional on the presentation and approval of an Annual Resource Allocation Plan and financial report for the previous year. The Energy Conservation Coordinating Group (ECCG) is responsible…
National Energy Efficiency Action Plan 2017-2020
The National Energy Efficiency Action Plan 2017-2020, submitted to Brussels in April 2017, meets the requirement of Article 24.2 of Directive 2012/27/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012, on energy efficiency, which requires all Member States of…
Registration tax based on CO2 emissions
Registration taxes in Spain are calculated according to the level of CO2 emissions. 0% for vehicles emitting less than 120 g/km 4,75% for vehicles emitting between 120 g/km and 160 g/km. 9,75% for vehicles emitting between 160 g/km and 200 g/km. 14,75% for vehicles…
Circulation Tax for BEV
Road tax exemption / reduction depending on local policies. Main city councils (eg Madrid, Barcelona, Zaragoza, Valencia etc) are reducing the annual circulation tax (ownership tax) for electric and fuel efficient vehicles by
Access to reserved traffic lanes for EVs
In Sevilla traffic lanes reserved for busses and taxis can be used only by BEV's drivers. This does not apply to hybrid vehicles. In Madrid, given the new regulations on sustainable mobility, the High-occupancy vehicle traffic lane located on the A-6 and connecting Madrid…
Renove Plan for Electric Appliances
The Renove Plan for Electric Appliances was carried out as a joint measure with the Autonomous Communities in the framework of the 2005-07 Energy Efficiency Action Plan, and continued since. The programme aims to reduce electric power consumption in the household sector by…
Building Energy Certification
The requirement for certification of buildings in the EU Directive on the energy performance of buildings was partly transposed in January 2007 by Royal Decree 47/2007, outlining the procedure for the energy certification of new buildings. The Royal Decree established a register…
Local incentives - Parking charges
Free parking for EVs in selected cities. Some cities such as Madrid require the blue label from the DGT (Dirección General de Tráfico) to be clearly visible in order for the exemption from the parking charges to be applicable. This label can be rganted to: Battery electric…
Local incentives - Road usage fees
Toll exemption on regional highways for electric vehicles if they are registered on the ecoviaT website. Free tolls for electric vehicles are limited to the following highways: C-16, from Sant Cugat del Vallès to Manresa (including the Vallvidrera tunnels); C-32, both in…
Luxury living tax
Electric and hybrid vehicles are exempt the luxury tax and the luxury living
Implementation of EU Directives
EU mandatory labelling: Member States have the responsibility (in addition to transposition and compliance) to ensure that the labelling schemes are accompanied by educational and promotional information campaigns aimed at encouraging more responsible use of energy by private…
Spring Agreement
To support the tightening of the building energy performance standard in the Netherlands, an agreement was concluded in 2008 (Spring agreement) between the national government and market parties (The Dutch Construction and Infrastructure Federation, NEPROM [the Association of…
Energy Performance Standards for Buildings (EPG)
The main requirement for the energy performance of new buildings is the energy performance coefficient (in Dutch the “energieprestatiecoefficient'), setting minimum energy performance (MEP) for new buildings. This indicator is based on the estimated total primary energy…
Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) - 2010/31/EU
This Directive promotes the improvement of the energy performance of buildings within the Union, taking into account outdoor climatic and local conditions, as well as indoor climate requirements and cost-effectiveness. This Directive lays down requirements as regards:…
Ireland Heat Ongoing Operational Support / The Tariff
Operational support is provided for selected renewable energy technologies by way of a multi-annual payment (for a period of up to 15 years), on the basis of prescribed tariffs. Each tariff will set the amount of support that the scheme participant will receive in respect of…
Ireland White Paper Transition to a Low Carbon Energy Future 2015-2030
The Irish Government’s Energy White Paper (2015) , presents a long-term strategic vision that is intended to guide the direction of Irish energy policy from now until 2030. At its heart is a commitment to transform Ireland into a low carbon society and economy by 2050 and reduce…
Estonia National Development Plan of the Energy Sector until 2030
The NDPES 2030 describes the vision for the development of Estonia's energy sector and selects the optimal solution paths for individual sectors, based on the overall objective of ensuring energy supply with market-driven prices and availability for consumers in line with the…
Chile Policy for Use of Wood and Derivatives for Heating
In 2015, the Ministry of Energy launched their milestone Policy for Use of Wood and Derivatives for Heating to limit air pollution from burning firewood, diversify energy sources and promote independence from energy imports. The policy aims to transform the firewood market into…
Korea draft Energy Basic Plan
In 2019, Korea unveiled its draft version of the 3 rd Energy Basic Plan. According to the draft Plan Korea aims to increase its renewable energy to 35% in its power mix by
Tax reduction for micro-scale electricity production
A tax reduction for households and businesses was introduced in 2015 to stimulate investment in the micro-production of renewable electricity. The income tax reduction is SEK 0.60/kWh fed into the grid in a connection point with a fuse size of up to 100 amperes. The tax…
Ireland Support Scheme for Renewable Heat (SSRH)
In December 2017, the Support Scheme for Renewable Heat (SSRH) was approved by Government. The Scheme is a government funded initiative designed to increase the energy generated from renewable sources in the heat sector. The scheme is open to commercial, industrial,…
Chile Programme for Small Agriculture
The NCRE Programme for Small Agriculture, a joint effort between the Ministry of Energy and the Ministry of Agriculture, through CNR and INDAP, has conducted four tenders to finance self-consumption projects based on NCRE for small agriculture across the country under the Law on…
Ireland Accelerated Capital Allowance Scheme (ACA)
The accelerated capital allowance scheme (ACA) under Section 46 of the Finance Act 2008 provides that companies may claim 100% of the capital cost of certain renewable energy plant and machinery (listed on the Triple E register) against corporation tax in year of
Ireland Draft Bioenergy Plan
The draft Bioenergy Plan published in 2014 establishes the broader context for the development of Ireland’s bioenergy sector. This includes actions across the energy sectors. A key demand-side measure in the heat sector in the development of a new Support Scheme for Renewable…