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Policy
Korea
2021
Temporary Fuel Tax Reductions (Cycle of Extensions)
…Energy and Environment Tax. The reductions are adjusted and extended through Presidential Decrees.In October 2025, the government extended the fuel tax cuts to 31 December 2025, maintaining reduced rates of approximately 423 won/ℓ for gasoline and 263 won/ℓ for diesel, with a 7% reduction for gasoline and 10% for diesel and LPG.On 12 February 2026, the government further extended the fuel tax reductions to 30 April 2026 in response to continued global price volatility and supply risks linked to the Strait of Hormuz crisis.In parallel, the policy includes temporary tax reductions on fuels used in…
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Policy
Korea
2019
The 3rd Basic Energy Plan (2019-2040)
…phasing out nuclear energy (by halting new construction and ending lifespan extensions).Decentralized Systems: Plans to increase the proportion of distributed power generation from 12% (in 2017) to 30% by 2040 and strengthen the roles of local governments and "energy prosumers".Industrial Competitiveness: Fosters future industries like hydrogen (targeting 2.9 million FCVs and 10.1GW of fuel cells by 2040) and renewable energy while adding high value to traditional oil and gas sectors.Market Reform: Updates power, gas, and heat market systems to facilitate transition, including the introduction of time-of-use (TOU) pricing and energy big data platforms…
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Policy
Chile
2022
2022-2026 Energy Agenda
The Ministry of Energy has announced the roadmap for the 2022-2026 Energy Agenda. Eight topics were identified: equitable access to quality energy, clean energy matrix, secure and resilient energy development, fair energy transition and sustainable infrastructure, energy decentralisation, citizen empowerment and democratisation of energy, innovation and inclusive economic growth, modernisation of public management. The government is also planning to retire coal-fired thermoelectric plants by 2030.
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Policy
Ireland
2022
National Energy Security Framework
In response to the global energy crisis, the government of Ireland launched a National Energy Security Framework, which encompasses three key areas of action : - domestic energy consumer protection, with a specific focus on the most vulnerable residential consumers- near term energy security supply, with a specific focus on winter 2022/23- reducing national dependency on imported fossil fuels, in the context of the phasing out of Russian energy imports across the EU
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Policy
Japan
2015
Long-term Energy Supply and Demand Outlook
…the Long-term Energy Supply and Demand Outlook based on the Strategic Energy Plan (2014). This outlook presents the ideal structure of energy supply and demand for 2030 that can be realized if appropriate measures are taken to achieve the fundamental objectives of energy policy: safety, energy security, economic efficiency and environmental protection.
Energy efficiency and renewable energy plays a key role in achieving all these objectives because they can contribute to energy independence, to the reduction of oil and gas imports and to the reduction of greenhouse gas emission.
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Policy
Belarus
2021
Resolution No. 103: State Program "Energy Saving" for 2021-2025
The State Programme "Energy Saving" (2021-2025) aims to reduce hydrocarbon dependence, enhance energy efficiency, and strengthen national energy security. Primary goals include restraining gross energy consumption and maximizing the use of domestic resources and renewables (RES). Key 2026 targets involve reducing GDP energy intensity by at least 7% compared to 2020 and achieving savings of 2.5-3.0 million tons of equivalent fuel. Additionally, the programme seeks to maintain a local energy share of at least 16.1% and increase the RES share to 7-8%. Implementation focuses on industrial modernization and expanding renewable infrastructure.
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Policy
People's Republic of China
2024
Energy Transition White Paper
The White Paper sets targets to increase clean energy consumption to 26.4%, enhance energy efficiency in key sectors, advance renewable energy technologies, promote international cooperation, and ensure energy security while supporting economic development and global sustainable efforts.
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Policy
Latvia
1998
Energy Law - Demand emergency plan
The Act allows the government to declare a national energy crisis and introduce procedures for supplying energy users, which can include energy consumption restrictions, priorities, and the use of strategic natural gas reserves.
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Policy
Micronesia (Federated States of)
2012
National Energy Policy, Volume I
The policy aims to reduce the dependence on imported sources of energy by increasing share of renewable energy in the energy mix, cross-sectoral energy conservation and energy efficiency standards. It aims to conserve energy consumption and improve energy efficiency by 50% in 2020. Other Initiatives:implementation of government facility conservation planadvancement of regulation on building and constructionconducting awareness campaign on energy efficiency and conservationconducting training and capacity building programme
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Policy
South Africa
2025
Integrated resource plan (2025)
The plan outlines a USD 121 billion (R2.23 trillion) investment plan to drive the government's effort to grow the economy and transition toward a Net Zero electricity sector by 2050. It plans to increase renewables from approximately 17 GW to more than 45 GW by 2030, to anticipate a phased decline of the coal fleet from 42 GW in 2024 to 28 GW by 2034 and to connect new generation source by 14,494 km of new lines by 2034.