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Luxembourg
Luxembourg has a fossil fuel intensive energy mix driven by a high demand for transportation fuels, notably from transiting freight trucks and commuters. Despite this demand, the country is committed to reducing emissions. Its climate law sets targets for a 55% emission reduction by 2030 and climate neutrality target by 2050. The government has adopted numerous measures to push for energy transition, including a carbon tax which was introduced in 2020 and encouraging renewable generation through subsidies and auctions. Several programmes also support energy efficiency in buildings, industry and transportation, with a target for 49% of all passenger cars to…
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Brazil
Brazil’s energy policies measure up well against the world’s most urgent energy challenges. Access to electricity across the country is almost universal and renewables meet almost 45% of primary energy demand, making Brazil’s energy sector one of the least carbon-intensive in the world. Total primary energy demand has doubled in Brazil since 1990, led by strong growth in electricity consumption and in demand for transport fuels on the back of robust economic growth and a burgeoning middle class.
Large hydropower plants account for around 80% of domestic electricity generation, making the Brazilian electricity mix one of…- Overview
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The Netherlands
The Netherlands aims to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050, and numerous measures have been introduced to support achievement of this goal. A competitive auctions process awards subsidies to renewables, hydrogen and carbon capture, based on avoided CO2 emissions. An offshore wind roadmap is driving rapid deployment and aims for 11.5 GW of capacity by 2030, while strong innovation programmes support deployment of key decarbonisation technologies. Electricity from solar has experienced an impressive growth, with the Netherlands ranking among the top countries in the world for installed PV capacity per capita. The Netherlands will need to closely monitor…
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Energy-saving targets for energy suppliers
…the country national energy agency (Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland [SEAI]), which maintains a list of approved measures and associated energy savings. The list currently comprises 26 measures with more added on request (from energy suppliers or third parties) by the SEAI. All new measures, and actions undertaken by energy suppliers, are subject to appropriate monitoring, verification and audit. Energy suppliers are required to submit an annual plan in advance of each operational year, setting out their programme of activity that will deliver their energy savings target. SEAI manages the operational aspects of programme delivery, including managing energy supplier performance…
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India
…PV and wind doubled in the electricity generation mix from 4% to 8%. Energy efficiency increases have enabled the avoidance of an additional 15% of energy demand and 300 MtCO2 emissions over the period 2000-2018.
India has also been prioritizing access to electricity and clean cooking. Progress in both have been remarkable: 700 million people gained access to electricity since 2000, and 80 million new LPG connections for clean cooking were created. The Government of India is continuing to focus on providing secure, affordable and sustainable energy, while achieving its ambitious renewable energy targets and reducing local air pollution.- Overview
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Energy efficiency target declared by Estonia under the EU Directive (2012/27/EU)
As a result of implementation of Estonian energy savings, under the EU Directive (2012/27/EU), Estonia set target of 13.1% (18 PJ) reduction in the final energy consumption by 2020 compared to a base year of 2006.
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Energy Efficiency Obligation
…task to achieve energy savings targets imposed by the Article 7 of the Directive in Luxemburg. This obligation will apply to all suppliers operating within Luxembourgregardless of the size of their client base. To that end, the obligation scheme is defined by Luxembourg laws as a service of general economic interest, which the obligated parties will be mandated to provide. Such an arrangement will make it possible to finance the obligation scheme, at least, partly through public funds.The obligation applies only to electricity and gas suppliers. The obligated parties are, however, free to record energy savings achieved in other…
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Savings Targets and Use of Equipment Lists for Procurement for Government Agencies (part of 21/2011/ND-CP and decision 68/2011/QD-TTg)
…This also specifies a procurement list of energy efficient devices from which the agencies/units should select.
ECONOMICAL AND EFFICIENT USE OF ENERGY IN STATE BUDGET-FUNDED AGENCIES AND UNITS
Article 11. Economical and efficient use of energy in state budget-funded agencies and units
1. The head of a state budget-funded agency or unit shall:
a) Strictly comply with Articles 30 and 31 of the Law on Economical and Efficient Use of Energy;
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Agreement on Energy Saving
Since legislation for energy savings-related matters falls under the responsibility of both the Federal Provinces and the federal government, an agreement between the federal government and the Federal Provinces, in accordance with Article 15a of the Federal Constitutional Law, was reached to ensure for the formulation of common goals and to provide for the coordination of future action. This agreement on energy efficiency entered into force on 15 June 1995. According to the objectives stated in the 1993 Energy Report, the following measures were adopted in the agreement: - Harmonisation of federal and provincial regulations for the realisation of the…
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Energy Consulting and Information Centres Network
Within the implementation of the State Programme on the Promotion of Energy Savings and the Utilisation of Renewable Energy Sources (EFEKT Programme), funds are regularly spent in the areas of intervention of energy consultancy and promotion of the economic use of energy to improve the environment. The Energy Consulting and Information Centre (EKIS) Network consists of around 50 centres that provide free advice on energy efficiency. These centres are established annually and financially supported from the EFEKT programme budget. A web-based service is also available (i-EKIS).
