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Policy
European Union
2008
Electricity market liberalisation
On 18 June 2008 the European Parliament voted on provisions unbundling the European internal energy market. The Parliament also authorised national authorities to require system operators to give priority to generating installations using renewable energy sources or waste or producing combined heat and power-- except when the safety and reliability of the grid is compromised. Member States may also require that electricity revenues from domestic consumers be spent to fund energy efficiency. In addition, the Parliament decided on a number of consumer protection measures, including access to smart meters within 10 years of the directives entry into force. The provisions…
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Policy
Belarus
2011
Law on Renewable Energy Sources
Law on Renewable Energy Sources regulates sector of renewable energies in Belarus. The Law introduces to the legislative framework basic definitions of renewable technologies, defines rights and responsibilities of RES producers, defines list of authorities responsible for control over the sector and creates legislative basis for economic support for renewables.
The Law states that sustainable development of the renewable energies sector and effective and efficient usage of RES is a priority in Belarus.
The Law ensures guaranteed connection of renewable energy installations to the national grid.
Governmental bodies are obliged to create and maintain registry of RES producers. Also RES… -
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06 Feb 2026
CO2 emissions from electricity generation in India and Southeast Asia, 2016-2030
CO2 emissions from electricity generation in India and Southeast Asia, 2016-2030 Electricity 2026
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27 Jan 2026
Net stockpiling costs for key materials for IEA countries, 2024
Net stockpiling costs for key materials for IEA countries, 2024 critical minerals commentary
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Policy
Belarus
1992
Law of the Republic of Belarus “On Environmental Protection” No. 1982-XII of November 26, 1992 (as amended on December 29, 2020 No. 73-Z)
The Law establishes the legal basis for environmental protection in the Republic of Belarus.In order to reduce harmful impacts of economic and other human activities on the environment, these should use the best available methods and technologies to ensure compliance with environmental protection requirements, taking into account economic and social factors (Article 4). The special use of natural resources is subject to a fee, on the basis, inter alia, of a comprehensive environmental permit as established by acts of the President of the Republic of Belarus (Article 16).Technological standards for permissible emissions and discharges of chemicals and other…
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Alexander De Croo
Prime Minister. Alexander De Croo is Prime Minister of Belgium and former Finance Minister.
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Policy
Czech Republic
2014
Preventive plan necessary to eliminate or mitigate identified risks for ensuring the supply of natural gas in the Czech Republic
The Plan establishes detailed procedures and measures to be followed for each crisis level.
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Policy
Cyprus
2006
Regulation of Energy Efficiency in Buildings Law
The Law includes provisions concerning the energy efficiency performance of buildings in the Republic of Cyprus.
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09 Oct 2025
Annual change in the number of people without access to electricity in developing Asia, 2018-2024
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