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SNI 8476-2018 on Performance Testing and Evaluation Method for Chillers using Steam Vapour Compression System
This Standard sets out a procedure for rating liquid-chilling packages. The objective of this Standard is to establish methods of rating the performance of factory-made liquid-chilling packages using the vapour compression cycle
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Implementation of EU Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD)
All new buildings are obliged to satisfy at least 50% of hot water demand by mean of solar generation. On 6 March 2009, a Presidential Decree regarding the methodology of calculation and minimum requirements for buildings, heating system and thermal system for hot water demand, was approved, implementing article 4, a) and b) of Legislative Decree 192/2005. The Decree continues the transposition into Italian Legislation of the Directive 2006/32/EC on energy end-use efficiency and energy services. Legislative Decree no. 112/2008 "Urgent provisions for economic development, simplification, competitiveness, the stabilization of public finances and Tax Equalization…
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Wales Home Energy Efficiency Scheme - Nest
The Nest scheme in Wales offers a range of free, impartial advice and a package of free home energy efficiency improvements such as a new boiler, central heating or insulation for those eligible. Applicants must own or privately rent their home (not from a local authority or housing association), receive a means tested benefit, and the home should be energy inefficient and expensive to heat (equivalent to an E, F or G energy efficiency rating).
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2023 efficient and electric vehicle adoption incentives
The French government allocated extended budget outlays to two consumer subsidy schemes promoting the purchase of electric vehicles, or hydrogen-based vehicles (Bonus écologique) or energy-efficient vehicles (prime à la conversion).In addition, a new "social leasing" scheme enabling low-revenue households to rent an electric car for EUR 100/month was implemented from January to mid-February 2024. It was extremely successful, and its budget was swiftly depleted in 2024. A renewal of the scheme is announced for 2025.
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TERMO Programme
The TERMO Programme is a financial support system for the renovation and thermomodernisation of buildings, funded by the Thermomodernisation and Renovation Fund (FTiR). Support is provided in form of bonuses or non-repayable grants to cover part of costs of investements in improving energy efficiency and development of renewable energy sources in multifamily residential buildings. The Programme is available to owners and managers of multifamily residential buildings, including housing owners associations, housing cooperatives, social housing societies, social housing initiatives, municipalities, municipal companies, and private owners.
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Sodium-ion battery installed and announced manufacturing capacity by chemistry and by region, 2025 and 2030
Sodium-ion battery installed and announced manufacturing capacity by chemistry and by region, 2025 and 2030 GEVO 2026
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Global and regional market of selected clean energy technologies by scenario, 2015-2025 and 2035
clean energy technologies
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Data centre electricity use surged in 2025, even with tightening bottlenecks driving a scramble for solutions
Key Questions on Energy and AI New IEA report explores AI’s growing energy footprint, options for meeting data centre power demand, and impacts on energy affordability, security and wider economy A new report from the IEA assesses how the relationship between energy and artificial intelligence (AI) is evolving rapidly, drawing on the latest data and analysis and close tracking of technological and economic developments in the AI sector.Building on the IEA’s landmark Energy and AI report from April 2025, the new analysis published today finds that the field has continued to develop at speed. Driven by data…
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Viet Nam joins the IEA Family
Unanimous decision by governments announced at the 2026 IEA Ministerial Meeting deepens the Agency’s engagement in Southeast Asia Viet Nam has joined the IEA Family as an Association country, marking an important step in strengthening the Agency's engagement in Southeast Asia.The decision – unanimously agreed by IEA Member governments – was announced at the 2026 IEA Ministerial Meeting in Paris held in Paris on 18-19 February, reflecting the shared commitment of IEA Members and Viet Nam to deepen cooperation at a time of rapid change in energy markets.Viet Nam’s Ambassador to France Trinh Duc Hai participated…
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Thermal Regulation Programme for New Buildings
RTBN sets minimum thermal performance requirements for new buildings, focusing on reducing annual energy needs for heating and cooling through better design and building envelope performance. The code currently applies to residential and office buildings and is expected to expand to buildings used for healthcare and tourism purposes