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Energy Efficiency Obligation
In 2014, Malta introduced energy efficiency obligations targeting energy savings between 2014 to 2020 of 111.6 GWh in final energy. This policy covers residential gas and electricity. Eligible energy efficiency measures include installing smart meters and rising block tariffs. Monitoring and verification appears to be top-down evaluations of energy consumption before and after measures. The obligated party is Enemalta Corporation which is the monopoly distributor. Penalties can be up to EUR 100 000 total or EUR 600 for each day of non-compliance.Malta's National Energy and Climate Plan for 2021-2030 does not make use of…
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Electromobility Guarantee
The Modernisation Fund in the Czech Republic aims to enhance energy efficiency and promote renewable energy projects. With a substantial increase in funding, the program supports nearly 1,600 projects, including heating, photovoltaic systems, and energy savings in energy-intensive industries. It also benefits households through the HOUSEnerg programme, part of the New Green Savings subsidy scheme. The fund has significantly boosted the installed capacity of solar power plants and contributes to substantial CO2 emission reductions, aligning with the country's climate goals and energy self-sufficiency efforts.
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New podcast episode focuses on the risks in critical mineral supply chains
The latest episode of the IEA’s Everything Energy podcast examines the rising strategic importance of key energy-related minerals, including copper, lithium, nickel, cobalt, graphite, rare earth elements and more.Now available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, the episode features conversations with Benjamin Gallezot, the critical minerals envoy of France – which holds this year’s G7 Presidency – and Jakob Stausholm, the former CEO of multinational mining group Rio Tinto. Speaking on the sidelines of the IEA’s 2026 Ministerial Meeting in February, they discuss why policymakers and industry alike are focusing so much on critical minerals, and what could be done to strengthen the security…
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IEA supports Brazil’s Ministry of Mines and Energy in developing a national energy data strategy
Building on a recommendation from the IEA Energy Policy Review of Brazil 2025, presented during COP30 in Belém, the IEA is providing technical support to Brazil on its plans for a national energy data strategy to enhance the relevance, integration and quality of energy data in public energy policymaking. On 2-3 March, IEA and Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME) held a joint stakeholder workshop on the Co-creation of an Energy Data Strategy for Brazil, bringing together government institutions and energy sector stakeholders.Opening the workshop, IEA Deputy Director Mary Burce Warlick highlighted the growing importance of energy…
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Total cost of ownership difference between BEV and ICE cars and BEV payback period
Total cost of ownership difference between BEV and ICE cars and BEV payback period eu crisis commentary
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Latvia Energy Strategy 2050
The Latvia Energy Strategy 2050 is a long-term roadmap centered on the vision that energy drives national competitiveness through regional price leadership, self-sufficiency, and infrastructure efficiency. The plan targets climate neutrality by transitioning to a renewable-dominated system, with specific goals such as increasing electricity production to 25 TWh via wind and solar parks and ensuring 35% of the vehicle fleet is electric by 2050. Core measures include the massive renovation of buildings, the development of Power-to-X technologies like green hydrogen, and the integration of Rail Baltica.
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Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers No. 610 "On approval of the regulations for connecting to the unified electric power system of business entities that produce electric energy, including from renewable energy sources"
Manufacturers, including those who have installed generating electrical installations in private residential buildings, have the right to connect to the unified electric power system in the manner prescribed by this Regulation.
To connect their electrical installations to the unified electric power system, the manufacturer is obliged to obtain technical specifications for the connection of new or additional generating capacities from the organization to which the connection is supposed to be made.
When announcing a tender by the Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Uzbekistan or other authorized state body for attracting investors for the construction of electric power facilities… -
Ukraine - Tajikistan Free Trade Agreement
The Tajikistan - Ukraine Free Trade Agreement aims to foster economic and trade relations between the two countries by eliminating tariffs and other trade barriers.The Agreement offers tariff elimination and reduction for goods including, but not limited to: Electric generation equipment Mechanical equipment including pumps, appliances and other advanced machinery Electric motors, transformers, batteries and capacitors Motor vehicles Mineral ore and processed products including manganese, copper, aluminium, and nickel Various products manufactured using the above minerals and metals, such as sheets, powders, bars and plates Photovoltaic cells The Agreement also includes rules of origin and local content provisions. Goods are counted as originating if they are wholly…
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Sodium-ion battery installed and announced manufacturing capacity by chemistry and region, 2025 and 2030
Sodium-ion battery installed and announced manufacturing capacity by chemistry and region, 2025 and 2030 battery commentary