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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
United States
2023
Energy Earthshots Initiative
The initiative aims to tackle the most challenging technological barriers to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions. It sets ambitious technical and cost goals for next-generation clean energy technologies and encompasses a diverse portfolio of technologies and pathways, all unified by the goal of pursuing economic growth through innovation, scientific advancements and job creation. It details key elements to assess progress, emphasizing collaboration, commercialization, and international partnerships and indentify several key working areas (long duration energy storage, carbon dioxide removal, floating offshore wind, ultra-low carbon fuels and products, affordable and equitable housing upgrades, competitive clean industrial heat, enhanced…
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Policy
United States
2021
Youth Sustainable Energy Hub Progress Report
The Youth Sustainable Energy Hub Progress Report showcases 98 youth projects from around the world that have contributed to promoting clean energy sources and other aspects of sustainable development in their communities, countries and regions. Its objective is to demonstrate the role young people can play in promoting and advancing sustainable development goals. This report is part of the Youth Sustainable Energy Hub (YSEH), the first online platform dedicated to showcasing best practice of youth practitioners in the sustainable energy sector. YSEH was launched in November 2021 by the SDG7 Youth Constituency, a global platform for youth to take part…
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Policy
People's Republic of China
2017
Energy Supply and Consumption Revolution Strategy (2016-2030)
…be met by clean energy.
The document also recalls China climate change commitments (INDCs) by 2030:
CO2 emission peak around 2030 or earlier,
Carbon emission per unit of GDP decreases by 60-65% compared with 2005.
Unit
2010
2015
2020
Growth rate(%)
Type
Air quality
Share of 'good 'air quality days
%
76.7%
>80%
Mandatory
Decrease of PM 2.5 for cities which did not achieve targets
%
-18%
Mandatory
Decrease of serious air pollution days in main cities
days
25 days
Indicative
Air pollutants
Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD)
%
-10%
Mandatory
SO2
%
-15%
Mandatory
NOX
%
-15%
Mandatory
Energy governance
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Policy
Colombia
2024
Energy Scenarios of its Just Transition Roadmap
The document focuses on a Just Energy Transition towards 2050. It outlines key milestones to be achieved in various sectors, including energy, industry, construction, and services. Additionally, it provides a broad roadmap for achieving these goals, with a particular emphasis on coal, natural gas, oil and its derivatives, hydrogen, and electricity. The ultimate objective is to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
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Policy
Romania
2018
Sustainable Development Strategy 2030
It outlines plans for the energy sector focused on ensuring affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy access, increasing energy efficiency by 19%, promoting renewable energy sources, modernising and expanding infrastructure, ensuring energy security, and decarbonising the sector. For the industry sector, the strategy aims to build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialisation through clean technologies and resource efficiency, foster innovation and technological modernisation, integrate SMEs into value chains, strengthen scientific research, promote the circular economy, and encourage both foreign and local capital investment in high-value sectors.
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Policy
South Africa
2015
National Energy Efficiency Strategy Post 2015
…the achievements of NEES 2005, stimulating further energy efficiency improvements through a combination of fiscal and financial incentives, a robust legal and regulatory framework, and enabling measures. The strategy has been framed to complement the policies and strategies of the Department of Environment Affairs (DEA), the Department of Public Works (DPW), the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), Department of Transport (DoT) and the National Treasury. The South African Government developed and published the post-2015 National Energy Efficiency Strategy setting a vision to “promote energy efficiency as the “first fuel? in driving balanced…
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Policy
Samoa
2012
Samoa Energy Sector Plan (SESP) 2012 - 2016
Has an energy efficiency target to reduce total energy consumption in all the three sub-sectors (transport, electricity, and heating and cooking) to 106.5 kilotonne of oil equivalent (kTOE) by 2016
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Policy
Argentina
2023
National Energy Transition Plan to 2030
The plan sets out objectives and specific targets to measure its energy transition by 2030. It includes: Not exceeding 349 Mt CO2e throughout the economy, Reducing energy demand by at least 8% through energy efficiency, Surpassing 50% of electricity generation from renewable sources, Achieving a 2% increase in electric vehicles in the vehicle fleet, Reaching 1,000 MW of distributed renewable generation, and Expanding the electric transmission network by 5,000 km of new high-voltage lines.
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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.