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Energy Audits
Within the framework of the Szecheni Plan, non-refundable grants are provided for energy audits in companies with energy costs of Ft 30 million per year or higher. In 2001 32 company audits were supported for a total amount of Ft 119 million. In 2002, the support amounted to 50%…
Tax reduction import duty exemption for domestic renewable energy projects
Through Law 27.191, the Argentinian government grants import duty exemptions as well as value income tax and value added tax reductions for equipments used in domestic renewable energy projects in the country. This preferential tax and import duty treatment applies to wind ,…
Free Trade Agreement between Egypt and the States of the European Free Trade Association
The Free Trade Agreement between Egypt and the European Free Trade Association States entered into force in Aug 2007. It provides for tariff elimination for most industrial products across HS sectors 25 through 97, including : Electric motors, turbines and generators;…
Royal Decree No. M / 18 - The petroleum products trade system
The petroleum products trade system aims to regulate all aspects of commercial activity related to trade in petroleum products, including use, sale, transport, storage, distribution, import and export. This includes crude oil and its derivatives, including: jet fuel, kerosene,…
Definitive countervailing duty on imports of biodiesel
In November 2019, the European Commission implemented definitive countervailing duty on imports of biodiesel originating in
Catalogue of Technologies Prohibited from Export and Restricted for Export
On December 21, 2023, China's Ministry of Commerce released the "Catalogue of Technologies Prohibited and Restricted for Export," which includes a total of 24 categories prohibited for export and 110 categories restricted for export. Export prohibition applies to for rare…
Emissions Performance Standard Regulations
The Emissions Performance Standard Regulations aim at limiting carbon dioxide emissions from new fossil fuel power stations. The Emissions Limit Duty has been set at a level equivalent to emissions of 450gCO2/kWh if the plant is operating at
S.L.545.27 on feed-in tariffs scheme regulations
The purpose of these regulations is to establish a feed-in tariff for electricity generated from solar photovoltaic installations and to promote and support the generation of electricity from renewable energy
Act on Renewable Energy Sources and High-efficiency Cogeneration
The Law aims for the efficient use of energy and reducing the impact of fossil fuels on the environment. It represents the first comprehensive codification of provisions concerning the planning and the promotion of renewable energy sources. It introduces a support scheme for…
2023 Updated national energy and climate plan (NECP) - coal phase-out
In its updated national energy and climate plan submitted to the European Commission, Slovenia pledged to phasing out of domestic and imported coal for energy purposes and the cessation of operation of all coal units by 2033 at the
Law n°334 regarding the decarbonisation of the energy sector
The law sets in Romanian legislation the phased out of available installed power generation capacity based on lignite and coal by 31 December 2032 at the
Regulation 2016/2281 establishing a framework for the setting of ecodesign requirements for energy-related products, with regard to ecodesign requirements for air heating products, cooling products, high temperature process chillers and fan coil units
This Regulation establishes ecodesign requirements for the placing on the market and/or putting into service of: Air heating products with a rated heating capacity not exceeding 1 MW, including air-to-air heat pumps; Cooling products and high temperature process chillers with a…
Directive (EU) 2018/844 on the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD)
The Energy Performance of Buildings Directive was updated in 2018 to introduce a broad range of policies and support measures to foster energy efficiency in the building sector. It notably includes mandatory energy performance standards, with all new buildings to be nearly…
Regulation on the requirements for the energy efficiency of mass-produced systems, vehicles and equipment
As part of Switzerland's Energy Saving Ordinance, this regulation aligns requirements for space heating and cooling appliances and equipment, among other energy related products, with the EU's legislative framework on Ecodesign and Energy
The Ecodesign for Energy-Related Products and Energy Information Regulations
Following the United Kingdom's withdrawal from the European Union, the UK government retained EU legislation on Ecodesign and energy labelling for most energy related products, while adjusting legislation for some energy-related products in the Ecodesign for Energy-Related…
Chemical Risk Reduction Ordinance (ORRChem)
In Switzerland, refrigerants are regulated by Annex 2.10 of the Chemical Risk Reduction Ordinance (ORRChem). A key objective of the Ordinance is to reduce emissions of ozone depleting and potent climate-warming refrigerants. The Ordinance was last updated in July
Law regarding the promotion of the production and use of biofuels and other renewable fuels for transport
The law sets the regulatory framework for the reduction of emissions in the transport sector. It notably sets a gradual increase in mandate for biofuel blending requirement in gasoline in diesel between 2011 and 2015. From 2015 onwards, a mandate of 10% is
Capacity Investment Scheme
The Capacity Investment Scheme (CIS) provides a national framework to encourage new investment in renewable capacity, such as wind and solar, as well as clean dispatchable capacity, such as battery storage. It aims to help build a more reliable, affordable and low-emissions…
Regional and Remote Communities Reliability Fund
Through microgrids, the Australian government has continued to encourage secure, reliable, and inexpensive power for regional and distant communities. The Regional and Remote Communities Reliability Fund's second round will begin in 2020, with successful projects receiving up to…
Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)
The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) entered into force on December 30, 2018, for Australia, Canada, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, and Singapore; on January 14, 2019, for Vietnam; on September 19, 2021, for Peru; on November 2022 for…
Korea - Australia Free Trade Agreement
The Korea - Australia Free Trade Agreement aims to foster economic relations between the two signatory nations through the elimination of tariffs and customs duties on the trade of goods and services in accordance with the agreement. The Agreement covers, among others, the…
United States - Australia Free Trade Agreement (AUSFTA)
The US - Australia Free Trade Agreement (AUSFTA) aims to foster economic and trade relations between the two countries by eliminating tariffs and other trade barriers. The Agreement eliminates tariffs for goods including, but not limited to: Electric generation equipment…
Australia-India Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA)
The Australia-India Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA) is a bilateral agreement which was signed on April 2, 2022 and entered into force December 29, 2022. The Agreement provides for border tariff elimination for energy sector products such as: critical minerals…
China - Australia Free Trade Agreement (ChAFTA)
The China-Australia Free Trade Agreement (ChAFTA) came into effect in December 2015. Goods subject to tariff reductions or exemptions mainly include textiles and leather, electronic and mechanical products, other manufactured products, steel and metals, and chemical products.…
Australia-New Zealand Closer Economic Relations Trade Agreement (ANZCERTA or CER)
The Australia-New Zealand Closer Economic Relations Trade Agreement (ANZCERTA or CER) is a comprehensive free trade and economic agreement between the two countries. ANZCERTA eliminates tariffs and minimizes trade barriers on all goods. This bilateral free trade agreement was…
Thailand-Australia Free Trade Agreement (TAFTA)
The Thailand-Australia Trade Agreement is a comprehensive free trade and economic agreement, which notably provides for the elimination of border tariffs for : Electric generation equipment Mechanical equipment including pumps, appliances, and other advanced machinery Electric…
ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Area (AANZFTA)
The Agreement Establishing the ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Area (AANZFTA) gradually came into force : January 2010: in Australia, New Zealand (Agreement supplemented by the existing Australia-New Zealand Closer Economic Relations Trade Agreement), Brunei, Myanmar,…
Malaysia-Australia Free Trade Agreement (MAFTA)
The Malaysia-Australia Free Trade Agreement (MAFTA) enterred into force in 2013. It notably provides for the elimination of import tariffs for the following energy sector goods: Steel coils Automotive components Motor vehicles The rules of origin delineated in the Agreement…
Australia-Hong Kong (China) Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and associated Investment Agreement (IA)
The Australia-Hong Kong (China) Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and associated Investment Agreement (IA) entered into force in January 2020. It provides for further elimination of all customs duties and import/export restrictions among the two Parties, but recognizes import…
Pacific Agreement on Closer Economic Relations (PACER) Plus
The Pacific Agreement on Closer Economic Relations Plus (PACER Plus) is free trade agreement between Australia, New Zealand, Samoa, Tuvalu, Kiribati, Tonga, Solomon Islands, Niue, Vanuatu, and Cook Islands. The Agreement immediately eliminates tariffs on imports into Australia…
Indonesia-Australia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement
The Indonesia-Australia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IA-CEPA) builds on the existing ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (AANZFTA), which lowered both countries import tariffs for energy sector products. The IA-CEPA Investment provisions allow…
Russia Sanctions Regime
Australia has announced various sanctions on Russia following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Sanctions were first introduced in 2014 and later upgraded in 2015, 2022, and 2023. The measures announced in 2014 were specifically related to designated and declared persons and…
Australia-United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement (A-UKFTA)
The | Australia-United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement (A-UKFTA) entered into force in 2023 . Australia import tariff are eliminated for goods originating from the UK for the following products: clean energy products, such as offshore wind power components electrical conductors…
Australia-Chile Free Trade Agreement (ACI-FTA)
In the beginning of 2009, the Australia-Chile Free Trade Agreement (ACI-FTA) entered into force. The agreement covers goods, services, and investment trade flows. The Agreement eliminates tariffs on a majority of goods, including: Agglomerated and reduced iron; Alumina, scrap…
EU FDI screening regulation
The FDI screening regulation came into force in October 2020 to guide the European Commission and the Member States in coordinating their actions on foreign investments and to make sure that the EU is better equipped to identify, assess and mitigate potential risks of certain…
Germany's Special Climate and Transformation Fund - Lightweight construction strategy
In the framework of the Germany's Special Climate and Transformation Fund (KTF), Germany earmarked funds to foster the uptake of lightweight construction
Germany's Special Climate and Transformation Fund - Energy efficiency in low-income households
In the framework of the Germany's Special Climate and Transformation Fund (KTF), Germany earmarked funds to promote energy efficiency projects for low-income
Germany's Special Climate and Transformation Fund - Industrial production for mobile and stationary energy storage systems
In the framework of the Germany's Special Climate and Transformation Fund (KTF), Germany earmarked funds to foster the production of batteries and other energy storage
Germany's Special Climate and Transformation Fund - Transformation of heating networks
The German government is implementing a support scheme for the construction of green district heating networks. Direct grants are provided to new and existing district heating network operators and operators to finance the construction and the upgrade of district heating…
Germany's Special Climate and Transformation Fund - Development of renewable fuels
In the framework of the Germany's Special Climate and Transformation Fund (KTF), Germany earmarked funds to promote the development of renewable
Germany's Special Climate and Transformation Fund - Energy efficiency programmes
In the framework of the Germany's Special Climate and Transformation Fund (KTF), Germany earmarked funds to energy efficiency
Germany's Special Climate and Transformation Fund - Heat pumps programme
In the framework of the Germany's Special Climate and Transformation Fund (KTF), Germany earmarked funds to foster the uptake of heat pump
Germany's Special Climate and Transformation Fund - Subsidies for decarbonized heating infrastructures
In the framework of the Germany's Special Climate and Transformation Fund (KTF), the German government earmarked financial support for decarbonized heating
Germany's Special Climate and Transformation Fund - Federal funding for serial renovation
In the framework of the Germany's Special Climate and Transformation Fund (KTF), the German government is earmarking financial support to further increase overall energy efficiency in the building
Germany's Special Climate and Transformation Fund - Energy-efficient urban refurbishment
In the framework of the Germany's Special Climate and Transformation Fund (KTF), the German government earmarked financial support for the promotion of energy-efficient urban
Germany's Special Climate and Transformation Fund - National power plant strategy
In the framework of the Germany's Special Climate and Transformation Fund (KTF), the German government earmarked financial support for the conversion of coal-fired power plants to hydrogen-capable gas-fired power
Germany's Special Climate and Transformation Fund - Directive on the promotion of alternative drives for buses in passenger transport
The funding aims to support the market ramp-up of buses with alternative drives, approved by the European Commission in 2021. The funding contains two parts - i. procurement of buses with alternative drives based on battery and fuel cell technology as well as buses that run…
Germany's Special Climate and Transformation Fund - Promotion of commercial and special vehicles with climate-friendly drives and associated refueling and charging infrastructure
The funding aims to contribute to the accelerate the spread of alternative low-emissions commercial vehicles as part of Germany's Special Climate and Transformation
Germany's Special Climate and Transformation Fund - Subsidies for the construction of refueling and charging infrastructure
In the framework of the Germany's Special Climate and Transformation Fund (KTF),the German government is subsidising the construction of refuelling and charging infrastructure to support the development of electric
Germany's Special Climate and Transformation Fund - Subsidies for the promotion of alternative drives in rail transport
In the framework of the Germany's Special Climate and Transformation Fund (KTF), Germany earmarked funds to promote alternative drives in rail