International Energy Agency
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The IEA Policies database catalogues government energy and climate policies worldwide — framework legislation, strategic plans, efficiency standards, methane rules, spending programmes and more. We mirror the in-force entries here as a searchable policy-intelligence layer.
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Open in Browser →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…
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…
Tax exemption for pure and highblend biofuels
The Swedish scheme to promote the use of sustainable biofuels in transport has been prolongated until 31 December 2032 with an estimated budget of 1.3 USD billion (SEK 14.2 billion). The scheme was originally approved by the Commission in November 2003 and prolonged several…
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…
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…
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…
The green certficate scheme
Green certificate scheme with quota obiligation in force since 2003. Common market with Norway since 2012. Target volume of new renewable electricity production reached in 2021, nine years ahead of schedule. Certificate trade ongoing until
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.…
Cheaper Home Batteries Program
The $2.3 billion Cheaper Home Batteries Program will support Australian households and small businesses with a discount on the cost of installing small-scale battery systems. The program aims to: help households to make the most of cheap and clean solar power by storing it for…
Municipal incentive scheme for wind power expansion
To encourage municipalities to approve new wind power projects and compensate those that have already hosted such developments, the government proposes financial support equivalent to the property tax revenue generated by wind power in the municipality. The initiative is…
Rewiring the Nation fund
In its October's 2022-23 budget, the federal government delivered a AUD 20 billion program to upgrade and expand Australia's electricity grid. This initiative aims to unlock new renewable energy sources, increase grid security, and drive down power
Clean Electricity Regulations (SOR/2024-263)
The Clean Electricity Regulations outline a set of rules for transitioning Canada's electricity grid to net zero by 2050 and will come into force in 2035. They are to set technology-neutral emissions performance standards and include flexibilities so that provinces and utilities…
Fossil-Free Energy sources research
In 2025 budget, the Swedish government has allocated SEK 1.65 billion for research in fossil-free energy, with a particular emphasis on nuclear power, battery technology and hydrogen technology. The nuclear power has been awarded with SEK 400 billion in credit guarantees. In…
Greenhouse gas reduction mandate for gasoline and diesel
| The Swedish government has implemented a greenhouse gas reduction mandate for gasoline and diesel. This means that fuel suppliers must reduce greenhouse gas emissions from these fuels by a certain percentage every year, through the blending of biofuels or purchasing…
Quality standards, awarness raising, education offers & tools for energy efficiency measures in the building sector and production processes.
klimaaktiv communicates and disseminates know-how for climate protection in Austria, focusing on energy efficiency, climate-resilient buildings, renewable energy sources, environmentally friendly mobility, and climate communication. Together with other federal initiatives such…
US-Kazakhstan Memorandum of Understanding on Critical Minerals Cooperation
Kazakhstan and United States issued a joint statement on actions they will undertake to deepen its Enhanced Strategic Partnership Dialogue with Kazakhstan, which includes commercial deals in critical minerals sector. Both countries signed a Memorandum of Understanding on…
Critical Minerals List of the United Kingdom
United Kingdom released its Critical Minerals Strategy in November 2025, revising the 2022 critical minerals list. The complete list of critical minerals, sourced from the Critical Mineral Intelligence Centre’s 2024 Criticality Assessment, is as follows: Aluminium* Antimony…
Vision 2035: Critical Minerals Strategy
The United Kingdom’s Critical Minerals Strategy sets out the plan for how the country will secure the critical minerals it needs for economic growth and the clean energy transition up to 2035. The main objective of the Strategy is to strengthen the United Kingdom’s security of…
The Climate Leap
Klimatklivet is a support for physical investments that reduce emissions of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases. The support goes to various types of measures that provide high climate benefits. Among the newer measures are hydrogen production, electrification of shipping,…
Prokilowatt: energy efficiency call for tenders
The grid levy on electricity is used to fund renewable electricity production and feed-in tariffs that help financing selected energy efficiency measures that would not pay for themselves purely through energy savings. Since 2010, the Swiss Federal Office of Energy has launched…
Directive 2022/2557 on the resilience of critical entities
The CER Directive, which came into force on 16 January 2023, aims to strengthen the resilience of critical entities in the EU that provide essential services, ensuring public health, safety, and the economy. Member States must identify critical entities by 17 July 2026 based on…
Coalition for LNG Emission Abatement towards Net-zero (CLEAN)
The Coalition for LNG Emission Abatement towards Net-zero (CLEAN) is a public-private partnership that is supported by the Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), the Japan Organisation for Metals and Energy Security (JOGMEC) and the Korean Ministry of Trade,…
Hydrogen Strategy - H2Global
The Australian and German governments are working together to deliver a €400 million Australia-Germany H2Global Joint Tender. The Tender will support the emerging renewable hydrogen industry through a double-sided auction scheme. The scheme will be delivered by the Hydrogen…
Cybersecurity Act (Cybersäkerhetslagen)
Sweden Cybersecurity Act (Cybersäkerhetslagen) establishes a national framework to secure a high level of cybersecurity in society, specifically critical infrastructure and digital services, including energy services. The provisions of the Act partially implement Directive (EU)…
Hydrogen Headstart
The Hydrogen Headstart program could contribute up to $2.25 billion in support Australia’s hydrogen industry to 2038-39. The program is helping to bridge the gap between the cost to produce renewable hydrogen with its expected sales price. The program has two funding rounds.…
Future Made in Australia - Hydrogen Production Tax Incentive
The Hydrogen Production Tax Incentive is available from July 2027 until 2024 at $2/kg of hydrogen for a maximum of 10 years per project. Eligible projects must begin producing hydrogen or take FID prior to July 2030; have at least equivalent to a 10-MW electrolyser and…
Renewable Energy Directive - National transposition for transport
The Federal Government's draft law on further development of the greenhouse gas reduction quota was passed in April 2026. The law introduces a specific mandatory quota for Renewable Fuels of Non-Biological Origin (RFNBOs), such as green hydrogen and synthetic fuels, starting at…
Future Made in Australia Plan
On April 10, 2024, the Australian Prime Minister announced the Future Made in Australia plan, an industrial policy that aims to develop capacity in key industries, including sustainable finance, scientific research, information technology and clean energy manufacturing. The…
ARENA Advancing Renewables Program
Continuously open for applications related to low emissions projects and activities that involve a renewable energy technology or technologies that increase the supply of, or improve the competitiveness of, renewable energy in Australia and have a clear nexus to renewable energy…
The Foreign Investment Review Framework
Foreign investments into Australia are subject to review according to the framework set by the Foreign Acquisitions and Takeovers Act 1975 and the Foreign Acquisitions and Takeovers Fees Impositions Act 2015. This framework mandates that foreign investors notify the Treasurer…
Australian Government National Hydrogen Strategy 2024
The National Hydrogen Strategy, released in September 2024, provides a framework to guide Australia’s production, use and export of hydrogen and aims at positioning Australia to become a global hydrogen leader. The Strategy outlines a five-year plan to develop a clean,…
Second NDC of Australia
Australia aims to reduce its GHG emissions by 62-70% below 2005 levels by 2035. Australia also reaffirms its existing emissions reduction commitment for 2030, and to achieve net zero by
Regulations Amending the Heavy-duty Vehicle and Engine Greenhouse Gas Emission Regulations and Other Regulations Made Under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999: SOR/2018-98
These regulations set performance-based greenhouse gas emission standards for new on-road heavy-duty vehicles (such as highway tractors, buses and dump trucks) and their engines made in 2014 and later years. In 2018, these regulations were amended to introduce more stringent…
SOR/2023-275 Regulations Amending the Passenger Automobile and Light Truck Greenhouse Gas Emission Regulations
These regulations set greenhouse gas emission standards for new passenger cars and light-duty trucks beginning with the 2011 model year. In 2023, the Electric Vehicle Availability Standard introduced sales targets of 100 percent zero-emission vehicle sales by 2035 and interim…
National Infrastructure Bank Growth Support
Canada's Infrastructure Bank will implement a CAD 10 billion investment plan in major infrastructure initiatives to create jobs and strengthen economic growth. The Growth Plan, which will develop over the next 24 to 36 months, is expected to create 60 000 jobs, with a special…
Federal Halocarbon Regulations, 2022
The Federal Halocarbon Regulations establish requirements to reduce and prevent emissions of ozone-depleting substances and halocarbon alternatives from air-conditioning, refrigeration, fire-extinguishing and solvent systems, and containers under federal jurisdiction, including…
Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act - Canada federal fuel charge
The Pan-Canadian Approach to Pricing Carbon Pollution requires all Canadian provinces and territories to have a carbon pricing system in place that aligns with minimum national stringency standards. A federal carbon pricing backstop system comes into effect, in whole or in part…
Regulations Limiting Carbon Dioxide Emissions from Natural Gas-fired Generation of Electricity (SOR/2018-261)
The regulations for natural gas-fired electricity complement the coal-fired electricity regulations and ensure that new natural gas-fired electricity generation uses efficient technology. The regulations encourage companies to convert their coal units to natural gas ahead of…
Powering Canada Strong: A National Strategy for an Electrified Canadian Economy
A national strategy to enable Canada to meet two initial challenges: building new infrastructure to double Canada’s electricity supply by 2050 and meet growing demand; and accelerating electrification across the economy to support competitiveness and address climate
Canada Infrastructure Bank: Clean Power Funding
The CIB invests across the clean energy landscape, from generation, transmission, distribution and storage to district energy, carbon capture, and the infrastructure that enables decarbonization, EV charging and hydrogen
Final regulations to reduce methane emissions from the oil and gas sector and landfills
The Enhanced Methane Regulations send a clear signal for clean technology investments to reduce methane emissions, supporting over 130 methane abatement companies across
Investment Tax Credit for Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS)
The Canadian government announced an investment tax credit for Carbon Capture Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) projects in 2021, with details released in 2022. The incentive applies to CCUS projects that permanently stored captured CO2 via dedicated geological storage, or storage…
Clean Fuel Regulations
The Clean Fuel Regulations include hydrogen by allowing the creation of compliance credits for hydrogen used as an energy source for hydrogen fuel cell vehicles or as a fuel for other vehicles. The regulations specify the carbon intensity of hydrogen, the type and region of…
Net Zero Emissions by 2050 Accountability Act
The Canadian Net-Zero Emissions Accountability Act (CNZEAA) became law in 2021. It provides a durable framework of accountability and transparency for Canada’s climate action and path to net-zero emissions by 2050. The Act requires that the Government of Canada establishes…
National emissions trading scheme
Austria launched its national emissions certificate trading system for fossil fuels not already covered by the EU ETS1 in October 2022. Although the NEHG does not establish a carbon tax, the carbon pricing instrument follows in central parts the logic of existing energy taxes…
Fuel Regulation 2012
The Fuel Regulation set standards for fuel quality and mandates for the general substitution of fossil fuels with renewable energy as biofuels or renewable electricity plus an GHG reduction mandate for fuels brought on the Austrian market. The regulation was last amended in…
Austrian Recovery & Resilience Plan / 1.Sustainable construction / Environmentally friendly mobility
The Austrian Recovery & Resilience Plan displays a set of measures designed to tackle the Covid-related economic crisis and to strengthen the Austrian growth potential, job creation, economic and social resilience. It does so by supporting the green and digital transition. The…
Klimaaktiv mobil - active mobility and mobility management
The klimaaktiv mobil fund focuses on supporting active mobility - cycling and walking - as well as mobility management. In 2025, numerous projects with a funding volume of around USD 61.6 million (EUR 56.7 million) (EUR 49.4 million national fund + EUR 7.3 million)…
Regulation (EU) 2023/851 on strengthening the CO2 emission performance standards for new passenger cars and new light commercial vehicles
The regulation sets a fleet-wide target of 95 gCO2/km from the 1st of January 2020 for new passenger cars, and 147 gCO2/km for the average emissions of new light commercial vehicles. It also revises the regulation (EU) 2019/631 with the following targets: 2030: -55% reduction…
Renovations for Non-Residential Buildings for Businesses and Municipalities
Funding for thermal building renovation and green roofs is provided for commercially used buildings, such as hotels, guesthouses, production facilities, warehouses, or office buildings, as well as municipal buildings, such as schools, kindergartens, event venues, town halls, or…
RESourceEU Action Plan
On 3 December 2025, the European Commission adopted the ReSourceEU Action Plan to accelerate the implementation of the EU’s Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA), reduce strategic dependencies, and strengthen economic security. While it supports all critical raw materials, the…
DRC-US Strategic Partnership Agreement
The Strategic Partnership Agreement Between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo was signed on 4 December 2025, establishing a framework between the US and the DRC to strengthen bilateral cooperation on…
US-Malaysia Memorandum of Understanding Concerning Cooperation to Diversify Global Critical Minerals Supply Chains and Promote Investments
In October 2025, the United States and Malaysia signed a Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") concerning critical mineral supply chains. The MOU seeks to strengthen cooperation on critical mineral supply chain development, promote trade and investment, and support the transition…
US-Thailand Memorandum of Understanding Concerning Cooperation to Diversify Global Critical Minerals Supply Chains and Promote Investments
In October 2025, the United States and Thailand signed a Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") concerning critical mineral supply chains. The MOU seeks to strengthen cooperation on critical mineral supply chain development, promote trade and investment, encourage investment that…
US-Cambodia Agreement on Reciprocal Trade
In October 2025, the United States and Cambodia signed a a Reciprocal Trade Agreement ("Agreement") that seeks to strengthen the two countries' commercial relationship. As part of this Agreement, Cambodia and the United States have agreed to certain measures regarding investment…
(Ontario) Recovery of Minerals regulation
The Recovery of Minerals regulation, entering into force on July 1, 2025, aims to facilitate the recovery of residual metals and minerals from mine waste at operating, closed, or abandoned mine sites in Ontario. Key components of the regulation include: Innovation and Economic…
Critical Minerals List for New Zealand
In January 2025, the Government of New Zealand finalised and released its first Critical Minerals List, identifying minerals essential to New Zealand’s economy and technological needs, including clean energy and international trade. The complete list of critical minerals, listed…
Geological and Minerals Development Act 2025
The Geological and Minerals Development Act (2025) establishes the legal framework for geological surveying, mapping, exploration and the regulation of artisanal, small-scale and large-scale mining in Zambia. It sets out the roles and powers of key directors within the Ministry…
US-Korea Critical Minerals Arrangement
On 29 October 2025, US President Donald Trump visited the Republic of Korea. During this visit, the two countries concluded a number of arrangements on trade, investment, energy, technology and manufacturing. Among other matters, the two countries agreed to stabilise and…
US-Argentina Framework for an Agreement on Reciprocal Trade and Investment
In November 2025, the United States and Argentina concluded a Framework for an Agreement on Reciprocal Trade and Investment ("Framework") that seeks to strengthen the two countries' trade and investment relationship. As part of this Framework, Cambodia and the United States have…
Minerals Strategy for New Zealand to 2040
The Strategy outlines New Zealand’s plan to develop its minerals sector though to 2040, with the overarching goal of doubling the value of New Zealand’s mineral exports to USD 3 billion by 2035. The Strategy is anchored by two guiding principles: Te Tiriti o Waitangi: Mineral…
Framework Act on Supply Chain Stabilisation Support for Economic Security
The Framework Act on Supply Chain Stabilisation Support for Economic Security (Act No. 19828) was promulgated on 26 December 2023 and entered into effect on 27 June 2024. The Ministry of Economy and Finance (MOEF) oversees coordination within the government for the act, in…
Critical Minerals Strategic Reserve
In 2025, the Government of Australia announced the creation of a Critical Minerals Strategic Reserve (CMSR) to strengthen the country’s economic security, supply chain resilience, and role as a reliable supplier in global critical minerals markets, including for clean energy,…
Clean Heating for All programme
| Federal and State programme to support thermal renovation of buildings (renovation bonus), and upgrade heating boilers in low-income households. The Climate Protection Ministry (BMK) subsidized the replacement of inefficient fossil-fuelled oil or gas heating system. From 2022…
Support for decarbonising the economy
The Renovation Campaign offers national funding für households to insulate their buildings to reduce energy and replace fossil heating systems to decarbonise the room heating in Austria. With the financial package of the 2023-2025 budget in Austria about 224.000 projects had…
Directive (EU) 2024/1275 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 April 2024 on the energy performance of buildings (recast)
The Energy Performance of Buildings Directive was updated in 2024 to introduce a broad range of policies to increase the rate of renovation in EU countries. The Directive also requires that all new buildings are zero-emission buildings (ZEB) from 2030 onwards. The long-term aim…
Photovoltaic subsidy programmes and other environmental subsidies
Renewable Energy Expansion Act (EAG) subsidies are investment grants for photovoltaic systems and battery storage as well as support for other technologies, including hydropower, wind energy, biomass and
Investment Control Act - ICA
Since 2020, the Investment Control Act provides a screening of investment by persons from third states outside of the European Union, the European Economic Area, and Switzerland in case of potential threats to security or public order. Foreign direct investments as defined by…
DRC ARECOMS Decision No. 004/2025 – Cobalt Quota System
On 20 September 2025, the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s Regulatory and Control Authority for Strategic Mineral Substances (ARECOMS) issued Decision n°004/ARECOMS/2025, extending the suspension of cobalt exports until 15 October 2025. This suspension applies to all cobalt…
CO2-cost compensation scheme for industry
A new co2-cost compensation scheme ("Standortabsicherungsgesetz 2025") has been enacted to relieve companies exposed to increased electricity prices and a demonstrable risk of carbon leakage for the years 2025 and 2026. It is based on the European Guidelines on certain State aid…
Electricity Sector Act 2010 (ElWOG 2010)
The Electricity Security of Supply Strategy (Elektrizitäts Versorgungssicherheitsstrategie, E-VSS) was drawn up in accordance with section 88a of the Electricity Sector Act 2010 (ElWOG 2010) and identifies fields of action and measures for the long-term resilience of the…
Renewable Expansion Act
The EAG act will set framework conditions: special market premiums and investment grants supporting clean technologies. A total of one billion euros will be invested annually in the expansion of renewables by 2030, via market premiums and investment grants. Around EUR 500…
Eco-Social Tax Reform Act - Austria ETS
Austria has implemented a national emissions trading system as part of broader fiscal reforms in Eco-Social Tax Reform Act 2022 (Ökosoziales Steuerreformgesetz 2022) that also plans to reduce corporate and income tax rates. The national emission trading system covers mainly…
"Transformation Grant" of industry
€2.975 billion is available through 2030 for industrial decarbonization, including renewable hydrogen. Projects must cut GHG emissions by at least 60%, reference at least 10 ktpa CO₂, and avoid fossil fuels. Support covers CAPEX and OPEX for up to 10 years. The first round…
Hydrogen Promotion Act - WFÖG
The Hydrogen Promotion Act (WFöG) aims to promote the production of renewable hydrogen in Austria to achieve climate neutrality by 2040. USD 891 million (EUR 820 million) have been dedicated for funding of renewable hydrogen production projects through the competitive auction…
Hydrogen Promotion Act - WFÖG - Wasserstoffförderungsgesetz
The Wasserstoffförderungsgesetz (WFöG) aims to promote the production of renewable hydrogen in Austria to achieve climate neutrality by 2040. The law provides up to €820 million in funding for the construction and operation of renewable hydrogen production facilities, supporting…
Critical Minerals Facility
In 2021, the Australian government established the Critical Minerals Facility. The Facility is managed by Export Finance Australia and provides financing to projects that are aligned with the Australian Government's Critical Minerals Strategy. The Facility has been funded with…
Austrian Recovery & Resilience Plan / 3. Knowledge-based construction / Strategic innovation (hydrogen)
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 construction 2) Digital construction 3) Knowledge-based construction 4) Fair construction.…
Austrian Recovery & Resilience Plan - IPCEI Hydrogen
The Austrian Recovery and Resilience Plan consists of measures designed to tackle the Covid-related economic crisis. The plan includes a EUR 250 million budget for two IPCEIs (Important Project of Common European Interest) programmes for cross-border cooperation on innovation,…
Oil Stockholding Act 2012
The Oil Stockholding Act implements the European Union’s Directive 2009/119/EC and lays out a specific legal framework concerning the protection of Austria’s energy supply by stockholding oil and other petroleum products. Importers are required to hold 25% each of the imports of…
Integrated Austrian Grid Infrastructure Plan
The Austrian Grid Infrastructure Plan (ÖNIP) depicts the outline of the Austrian hydrogen startgrid. It outlines on the basis of production, demand and flexibility assumptions new hydrogen pipelines will be needed and where existing gas pipelines can be converted for hydrogen…
Hydrogen Strategy
Austria’s Hydrogen Strategy focuses on the production and use of green hydrogen generated from renewable energy sources to decarbonize industry, energy supply, and hard-to-electrify transport sectors. Key measures include replacing 80% of the fossil-based hydrogen used in…
Environmental Promotion Act (UFG) - Industry Transformation Grant 2025
The inclusion of the "Transformation of Industry" in the Environmental Promotion Act (UFG) aims to advance the decarbonization of energy-intensive economic sectors in Austria. A total of EUR 2.975 billion is available for this funding scheme for investment grant and…
Further Development of Energy Communities
The Energy Communities 2025 funding program supports the further development of existing, active energy communities with regard to the following key areas: The expansion of the community, opening up to new participants, and awareness-raising measures relating to social and…
Saving Energy at Home: Consultation and Appliance Replacement 2025 for Low-Income Households
Funding is provided for needs-based energy-saving consultations for private households affected by poverty, as well as for the replacement of inefficient large electrical appliances with energy-efficient ones. Access to the funding and eligibility verification are carried out at…
Energy subsidies for households and companies
The Government of Austria has approved its budget for 2023 to relieve the population against soaring energy prices from 2023 to 2026 and included over EUR 5 billion in electricity and energy cost subsidies for households and companies. The support for companies includes a cap…
Environmental Protection Act - Poland carbon tax
The Poland carbon tax (Stawki opłat za korzystanie ze środowiska, as applied to GHGs) is part of the Environmental Protection Act (Prawo ochrony srodowiska), which taxes different kinds of environmental emissions such as CO2 and other GHG emissions, dust and waste. The price…