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Energy Policies of IEA Countries: Netherlands 2000
Energy Policy Review Energy Policies of IEA Countries: Netherlands 2000 The International Energy Agency's 2000 review of the Netherlands' energy policies and programmes. It finds that Dutch citizens are very environmentally minded. They are prepared to pay extra for clean and renewable energy to meet the national climate commitments. The government has set ambitious targets for reducing carbon dioxide emissions and increasing the share of renewables in the energy market. The Netherlands aims at cutting greenhouse gas emissions by 50 million tonnes by 2010, and at raising the share of renewables from 1% in 1995 to 10% in 2020…
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IEA Support to Accelerating Renewable Energy Permitting (ARPE)
…providing multiple applicable insights for policy makers in focus countries and beyond.This webpage contains a summary of the main findings resulting from the ARPE action, as well as the summary reports containing the main findings of each workshop. It provides examples of solutions and can inform policy-making, as well as all other stakeholders engaged in renewable energy project development.The project was funded by the European Union (EU) via the Technical Support Instrument, which is managed by the Reform and Investment Task Force (SG REFORM) of the European Commission. The project is implemented by the International Energy Agency (IEA…
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The Netherlands 2020
…that supports strong economic growth and energy security. To drive this transition, the government’s energy and climate policy focuses on bringing down greenhouse gas emissions, with targets to reduce them by 49% by 2030 and by 95% by 2050, compared with 1990 levels. The country’s 2019 Climate Agreement defines policies and measures to support the achievement of these emissions reductions and was developed through a collaborative process involving parties from across Dutch society.
The Netherlands has made notable progress on its transition to a carbon-neutral economy. Thanks to increasing energy efficiency, energy demand shows signs of decoupling…
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Energy Policies of IEA Countries: Netherlands 2004
Energy Policy Review Energy Policies of IEA Countries: Netherlands 2004 The International Energy Agency's comprehensive review of the Netherland's energy policies and programmes for 2004. It finds that the Netherlands is to be commended for the pragmatism and innovativeness of its energy policy. It has provided the country with secure energy supply and economic benefits arising from competition but with due regard paid to environmental issues. The major challenges are the reorganisation of the gas market structure and curbing the growth of energy demand in the transport sector.
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Renewables 2020
…projects compensates for the decline in rooftop additions resulting from individuals and companies reprioritising investments. Wind and solar PV additions are set to jump by 30% in both the People’s Republic of China (“China”) and the United States as developers rush to complete projects before changes in policy take effect.The renewables industry has adapted quickly to the challenges of the Covid crisis. We have revised the IEA forecast for global renewable capacity additions in 2020 upwards by 18% from our previous update in May. Supply chain disruptions and construction delays slowed the progress of renewable energy projects i...
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The Netherlands 2024
…prepared in partnership between the Government of The Netherlands and the IEA. It draws on the IEA’s extensive knowledge and the inputs of expert peers from IEA member countries to assess The Netherlands’ most pressing energy sector challenges and provide recommendations on how to address them, backed by international best practices. The report also highlights areas where The Netherlands’ leadership can serve as |an example in promoting secure clean energy transitions. It also promotes the exchange of best practices among countries to foster learning, build consensus and strengthen political will for a sustainable and affordable clean energy future. Translation
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The Netherlands’ Effort to Phase Out and Rationalise its Fossil-Fuel Subsidies
An OECD/IEA review of fossil-fuel subsidies in the Netherlands At the request of the government of the Netherlands, the OECD and the IEA helped facilitate a national review of fossil-fuel subsidies in consultation with other stakeholders.
This report summarises the key aspects of the Netherland’s energy system, analyses support measures relating to fossil fuels and provides policy recommendations to the government. Executive summary As part of the G20 commitment to phase-out inefficient fossil-fuel subsidies that encourage wasteful consumption, several G20 member countries volunteered to undergo a peer review of their fossil-fuel subsidies. China… -
Netherlands' legislation on oil security
Introduction The Netherlands utilises a multi-layered legislative approach to oil supply emergencies. While the 2012 Law on Stockpiling Petroleum Products (LSPP) provides the primary legislative framework, further details are spelled out by the 1979 Law on the Implementation of the International Energy Programme (LIEP), the 1939 Distribution Law (DL), the 1990 Regulation on Traffic Rules and Transport (RTRT) and by the 1950 Law on Economic Offences (LEO). Relevant domestic legislation Related domestic legislation Relevant European Union legislation Other related links Circumstances triggering operation of the emergency response system Article 2(1) LIEP allows for the Dutch emergency response system…