• Policy

        • Switzerland

        • 2010

        Building Renovation Program (Das Gebäudeprogramm, Le Programme Bâtiments)

        The Building Programme has been implemented to encourage energy efficient renovation of old buildings with the purpose of lowering greenhouse gas emissions (mostly CO2). The Building Programme is executed together with almost all of Switzerland's cantons, who encourage the use of renewable energy, waste heat, improved building technology and also total building renovation. A small portion of the CO2-levy from the use of fossil fuels in stationary applications (Fr. 30 million per year) is administered directly by the Confederation to encourage the direct use of geothermal energy for heating purposes in buildings provided their greenhouse gas emissions (particularly…

        • Policy

        • France

        • 2022

        Environmental regulations RE2020 - gas boiler installation ban

        The environmental regulations RE2020 set new norms to the construction sector. It includes the ban of gas heating systems in new houses as of 1st January 2022. It does not cover other buildings. 

        • Chart

        • 20 Apr 2026

        Electric car sales in the United States, 2021-2025

        United States Electric Vehicles

        • Policy

        • Uruguay

        • 2011

        Solar Thermal Energy

        The Decree regulates some obligations (previously set up by Solar Power Act N° 18.585) on health care centres, hotels, sports clubs and public buildings for water heating, on a progressive basis. The Decree also establishes some tax exemptions for the acquisiton of solar panels.
        There are also provisions creating a registry for:  (i) producers of solar equipment, (ii) importers of solar equipment and  (iii) technical responsible solar power facilities. 

        • Policy

        • United States

        • 2013

        IECC 2009 - State Building Code (South Carolina)

        The International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) is a model code that regulates minimum energy conservation requirements for new buildings. The IECC addresses energy conservation requirements for all aspects of energy uses in both commercial and residential construction, including heating and ventilating, lighting, water heating, and power usage for appliances and building systems. (source: 2009 IECC) Policy Requirement Level Model Code Governance Development Authority: International Code Council Implementation Authority: Local authorities Prescriptive Compliance path Occupiable space, excluding crawl spaces and garages Energy Requirements:InsulationU-Values (Btu/h.ft2) Floor Roof WallsClimate zone 1 0.064 0.035 0.197Climate zone 2…

        • Chart

        • 07 Oct 2025

        Fossil fuel import dependence of electricity supply, actual and in Low-RES scenario, 2023

        Renewables

        • Event

        • 01 Dec 2026

        2026 Summit on Clean Cooking in Africa


        Event Postponed
        In light of ongoing uncertainties and evolving circumstances that may affect the ability of key stakeholders to travel and participate fully in the Summit, this event has been postponed to a later date. The co-chairs and co-organisers will hold a high-level virtual session on 9 July, which will be broadcast on IEA digital channels.
        The Governments of Kenya, Norway and the United States, together with the International Energy Agency, will convene the second major international Summit dedicated to advancing clean cooking access for the 1 billion people in Africa who currently lack it.The Summit…

        • Chart

        • 18 Nov 2025

        Battery electric car price premium over conventional cars versus share of Chinese imports in domestic electric car sales in selected emerging markets, 2023-2024

        Battery electric car price premium over conventional cars versus share of Chinese imports in domestic electric car sales in selected emerging markets, 2023-2024 Auto industry 2025

        • Policy

        • European Union

        • 2013

        EU Regulation 206/2012 with regard to ecodesign requirements for air conditioners and comfort fans

        This regulation establishes eco-design requirements for the placing on the market of electric mains-operated air conditioners with a rated capacity of  less than 12 kW for cooling, or heating if the product has no cooling function, and comfort fans with an electric fan power input of less than 125W.

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