The Energy Efficiency Policies and Measures database provides information on policies and measures taken or planned to improve energy efficiency. The database further supports the IEA G8 Gleneagles Plan of Action mandate to “share best practice between participating governments”, and the agreement by IEA Energy Ministers in 2009 to promote energy efficiency and close policy gaps.
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| Title | Country | Year | Policy Status | Policy Type | Policy Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-term Agreements with Industry 3 (MJA 3) | Netherlands | 2008 | In Force | Voluntary Approaches, Negotiated Agreements (Public-private sector) | Industry, Industrial subsectors, Cross-industry |
| More with less Programme | Netherlands | 2008 | Superseded | Voluntary Approaches, Negotiated Agreements (Public-private sector), Information and Education, Advice/Aid in Implementation, Economic Instruments, Direct investment | Buildings, Building Type, Residential, Buildings, Existing buildings |
| Environmental Tax on Flights from Netherlands | Netherlands | 2008 | In Force | Economic Instruments, Fiscal/financial incentives, Taxes | Transport, Transport systems, Modal shift |
| Long-term Agreement on Energy Efficiency for ETS enterprises (MEE) | Netherlands | 2008 | In Force | Voluntary Approaches, Negotiated Agreements (Public-private sector), Policy Support, Economic Instruments, Market-based instruments | Industry, Industrial subsectors, Cross-industry, Multi-Sectoral Policy |
| Energy Efficiency Action Plan | Netherlands | 2007 | Superseded | Policy Support, Strategic planning | Multi-Sectoral Policy |
| Energy Transition | Netherlands | 2006 | Superseded | Voluntary Approaches, Negotiated Agreements (Public-private sector), Information and Education, Policy Support, Strategic planning, Regulatory Instruments, Codes and standards | Multi-Sectoral Policy |
| Tax Reduction for Investments in Energy Saving Equipment and Sustainable Energy (Energie-investeringsaftrek) | Netherlands | 2006 | In Force | Economic Instruments, Fiscal/financial incentives, Grants and subsidies, Economic Instruments, Fiscal/financial incentives, Tax relief | Transport, Industry, Industrial subsectors, Cross-industry |
| Energy & Built Environment | Netherlands | 2006 | Superseded | Policy Support, Strategic planning, Information and Education, Economic Instruments, Fiscal/financial incentives, Policy Support | Multi-Sectoral Policy |
| Implementation of EU Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD): Energy Performance Certificate and Energy Labeling | Netherlands | 2006 | In Force | Regulatory Instruments, Codes and standards, Information and Education, Performance Label, Comparison label, Information and Education, Information provision, Regulatory Instruments | Transport, Residential Appliances, Buildings, Building Type, Non-residential, Buildings, Building Type, Residential |
| Market Penetration Strategy for Energy Efficient Appliances | Netherlands | 2006 | Superseded | Economic Instruments, Fiscal/financial incentives, Grants and subsidies, Information and Education, Performance Label, Comparison label | Transport, Buildings, Industry, Residential Appliances |
| EcoDriving (Het Nieuwe Rijden) | Netherlands | 2006 | Superseded | Regulatory Instruments, Codes and standards, Information and Education, Information provision, Economic Instruments, Fiscal/financial incentives, Grants and subsidies, Research, Development and Deployment (RD&D), Regulatory Instruments, Other mandatory requirements | Transport, Transport systems, Modal shift, Residential Appliances, Buildings, Industry, Transport |
| Tax Benefits for Energy-Efficient Cars (Belasting van personenautos en motorrijwielen - BPM) | Netherlands | 2006 | In Force | Economic Instruments, Fiscal/financial incentives, Tax relief, Information and Education, Performance Label, Comparison label, Economic Instruments, Fiscal/financial incentives, Taxes | Transport, Vehicle type, Light-duty vehicles, Residential Appliances, Buildings, Industry, Transport |
| Labelling of Vehicle Efficiency (Energielable voor autos) | Netherlands | 2006 | In Force | Information and Education, Performance Label, Comparison label | Transport, Vehicle type, Light-duty vehicles, Residential Appliances, Buildings, Multi-Sectoral Policy, Transport, Industry |
| Energy Research Strategy (EOS) | Netherlands | 2004 | Ended | Research, Development and Deployment (RD&D), Economic Instruments, Fiscal/financial incentives, Grants and subsidies | Multi-Sectoral Policy |
| Energy Tax Modifications | Netherlands | 2003 | In Force | Economic Instruments | |
| Energy Transition Management | Netherlands | 2003 | Ended | Research, Development and Deployment (RD&D), Policy Support | |
| Second Generation Long-Term Agreements on Energy Efficiency (LTA2) | Netherlands | 2001 | Ended | Voluntary Approaches | |
| Climate-Neutral Government Operations by 2012 | Netherlands | 2001 | Ended | Policy Support, Strategic planning, Policy Support | Multi-Sectoral Policy |
| Energy Savings in Greenhouse Horticulture (GLAMI) | Netherlands | 2001 | Ended | Voluntary Approaches, Negotiated Agreements (Public-private sector), Regulatory Instruments, Codes and standards | Transport, Residential Appliances, Buildings, Building Type, Industrial, Industry, Industry, Industrial processes, Industry, Industrial subsectors |
| Fourth National Environmental Policy Plan | Netherlands | 2001 | Ended | Policy Support, Strategic planning | Multi-Sectoral Policy |
| Tax to Promote CHP | Netherlands | 2001 | Superseded | Economic Instruments, Fiscal/financial incentives, Tax relief, Economic Instruments, Fiscal/financial incentives, Taxes | Energy Utilities, CHP |
| Energy Premium (EPR) and Energy Performance Advice (EPA) | Netherlands | 2001 | Ended | Economic Instruments, Fiscal/financial incentives, Grants and subsidies, Information and Education, Information provision, Information and Education, Advice/Aid in Implementation | |
| Energy Performance Advice (EPA) | Netherlands | 2000 | Ended | Information and Education, Advice/Aid in Implementation | Buildings, Building Type, Residential |
| Technical Vehicle Upgrades for Fuel Efficiency | Netherlands | 2000 | In Force | Voluntary Approaches, Negotiated Agreements (Public-private sector), Information and Education | Transport, Transport systems, Modal shift, Transport, Vehicle type, Passenger vehicles, Transport, Vehicle type, Heavy-duty vehicles |
| Energy Performance Standards for Buildings Strengthened | Netherlands | 2000 | In Force | Regulatory Instruments | Buildings |
| Energy Conservation Action Programme | Netherlands | 1999 | Ended | Voluntary Approaches, Negotiated Agreements (Public-private sector), Economic Instruments, Fiscal/financial incentives, Policy Support, Strategic planning | Multi-Sectoral Policy |
| Energy Efficiency Benchmarking Covenant | Netherlands | 1999 | Superseded | Voluntary Approaches, Negotiated Agreements (Public-private sector) | Industry |
| SPIRIT and BTS Technology Funding | Netherlands | 1999 | Superseded | Research, Development and Deployment (RD&D), Research programme , Technology deployment and diffusion, Economic Instruments, Fiscal/financial incentives, Grants and subsidies | Industry, Industrial subsectors, Cross-industry |
| Energy Investment Deduction (EIA) | Netherlands | 1997 | In Force | Economic Instruments, Fiscal/financial incentives, Tax relief | Multi-Sectoral Policy |
| Energy Performance Standard for Buildings | Netherlands | 1995-revised 2011 | In Force | Regulatory Instruments, Codes and standards | Buildings, Building Type |
| Public Transportation | Netherlands | Ended | |||
| Milieu Actie Plan (MAP) advisory services and subsidies | Netherlands | Ended | |||
| Light Manufacturing Industry Strategy | Netherlands | Ended | |||
| Roll out of smart meters | Netherlands | Unknown | |||
| Housing Grants | Netherlands | Ended | |||
| EPBD, ecodesign, energy labelling and others | Netherlands | Unknown | |||
| Driving Behaviour | Netherlands | Ended | |||
| Vehicle Inspection | Netherlands | Unknown | |||
| Railway Investment | Netherlands | Unknown |