• Policy

        • People's Republic of China

        • 2007

        Rural biomass development plan

        …targets to 2020. The Plan aims to develop biogas access in rural areas, mainstream efficient use of rural straw resources and deploy crops for biofuel production. The programme expects biogas generation to reach 19 billion m3 in 2010 and 44 billion m3 by 2020, the bio-ethanol one 3 Million tons in 2010 and 10 Million tons by 2020, and the bio-diesel generation to increase from 0.2 million tons in 2010 to 2 million tons by 2020. The plan seeks to install 5.5 GW of biomass-based power generation capacity in 2010 and 30 GW by 2020.

        • Policy

        • European Union

        • 2003

        Directive on Biofuels for Transport (2003/30/EC)

        …ensure that a minimum proportion of biofuels and other renewable fuels is placed on their markets, and to that effect, shall set national indicative targets.

        A reference value for these targets shall be 2 %, calculated on the basis of energy content, of all petrol and diesel for transport purposes placed on their markets by 31 December 2005. For percentages of biofuels, blended in mineral oil derivatives, exceeding the limit value of 5 % of fatty acid methyl ester (FAME) or of 5 % of bioethanol, a specific labelling at the sales points shall be imposed.

         

        As biofuels are more expensive than traditional…

        • Policy

        • Switzerland

        • 2002

        Energy Labelling for Passenger Vehicles

        The Energy Label for passenger cars has been introduced on 1 october 2002 and revised several times since then. It ranks passenger cars from energy efficiency categories A to G regarding their fuel conusumption and weight. Since 2012 the ranking is based on primary energy factors of each fuel (Gasoline, Diesel, Natural Gas, LPG, Electricity, Hydrogen) to include well-to-wheel emissions. The passenger cars are ranked relative to each other with one seventh of the available cars in each category. The label also highligts CO2-emissions in g/km. Regulations for the visibility of the energy efficiency category and…

        • Policy

        • Hungary

        • 1995

        RABA/IKARUS Project (AIJ)

        …Participating firms are the Hungarian RABA, producer and installer of bus engines, and IKARUS, the Hungarian bus manufacturer. It is estimated that some 3-4 000 buses (mostly diesel powered) provide transportation in the major Hungarian cities. The installation of CNG engines on all Budapest buses that currently have an old diesel engines would prevent emissions of 6 400 tonne of CO2 per year. The AIJ partners estimate that in Budapest all full-size buses (90 passengers or more) together cause CO2 emissions of 120 000 tonne per year. Since, the AIJ projects ended. The JI projects in Hungary focused…

        • Policy

        • New Zealand

        • 2020

        Fuel Industry Act

        The law regulates the fuel industry and establishes clear rules governing interactions and competition among its participants. The 2023 amendment established a minimum fuel stockholding obligation under Part 4. This sets out the minimum amount of stock fuel importers must hold within New Zealand’s Exclusive Economic Zone. The obligation applies to petrol, diesel and jet fuel.

        • Policy

        • United Kingdom

        • 2024

        Zero Emission Vehicle Mandate and CO₂ Regulations

        …Order delivering the ZEV Mandate, entered into force in Great Britain on 3 January 2024. The VETS Order was subsequently extended to apply Northern Ireland, thus creating a UK-wide scheme from 2025.  In April, the UK Government confirmed it would phase out the sale of new cars powered solely by petrol and diesel engines by 2030. Between 2030 and 2035, the sale of 'full hybrids' will be permitted, as well as 'plug-in hybrids'. From 2030, manufacturers will need to ensure the overall CO2 emissions from their petrol and diesel cars is 10% lower than it was in 2021. 

        • Policy

        • United Kingdom

        • 2020

        Ten Point Plan for a Green industrial Revolution - Point 4: Zero emissions vehicles

        …billion GBP Ten Point Plan for a Green Industrial Revolution, the UK intends to develop its strategy for zero emissions vehicles. This package includes a number of proposals, including: - From 2030, there will be no new sales of new petrol and diesel cars and vans, although hybrid cars and vans with longer distance capabilities can continue to be sold until 2035. - a support package of GBP 2.8 billion to car manufacturing in the UK in the West Midlands, Wales and the North, bringing jobs and investment back into the UK, while simultaneously reducing GHG emissions and improving air quality…

        • Policy

        • Canada

        • 2021

        Clean Fuels Fund

        The CAD 1.5 billion fund announced in Budget 2021 aims to grow the domestic clean fuels market, supports the implementation of the Clean Fuels Standard and delivers on early actions of the Hydrogen Strategy. The fund supports building new or expanding existing clean fuel production facilities, including hydrogen, ethanol, renewable diesel, synthetic fuels, renewable natural gas and sustainable aviation fuel. Budget 2024 announced the retooling of the Clean Fuels Fund and its extension to March 31, 2030.

        • Policy

        • Australia

        • 2024

        Future Made in Australia Innovation Fund

        …to the clean energy transition, like cables. Priority areas include AUD 750 million for green metals such as iron, steel, alumina, and aluminium; and AUD 250 million for low carbon liquid fuels, including sustainable aviation fuels and renewable diesel.In the 2025-2026 period, the fund continues and expands upon the investments made in the previous year. Additional funding details and specific allocations are expected to be provided, with targeted consultation with market participants and industry bodies to refine and implement the fund's objectives. Both years emphasize leveraging Australia's renewable energy potential, supporting innovation, and facilitating the transition…

        • Policy

        • Canada

        • 2023

        Enabling small modular reactors program

        To bring clean power to more Canadians, the Government of Canada has committed to working with the provinces and territories to enable deployment of small modular reactors (SMR). The Government of Canada demonstrated its continued support for SMRs in Budget 2022, stating “Support to develop this technology can position Canada as a clean energy leader; support the decarbonization of provincial electricity grids in places like New Brunswick and Saskatchewan; facilitate the transition away from diesel power in remote communities; and help decarbonize heavy emitting industries”. 15 SMR project funding annoucements to date as of May 14th, 2025. 

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