• Policy

        • Nicaragua

        • 2022

        2022 fuel subsidy increase

        In an effort to cushion domestic consumers from the effect of the global energy price crisis, the government of Nicaragua has been fully compensating the rise in electricity, diesel, petrol and LPG gas prices since March 2022. 

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        • Honduras

        • 2022

        Temporary diesel subsidy & tax reduction schemes

        In answer to the global energy price crisis, the government of Honduras reduced diesel taxes by HNL 10 /gallon from February 2022. In March 2022, an additional 50 % subsidy on diesel prices was enacted.

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        • Saint Lucia

        • 2022

        2022 Gasoline subsidy & tax suspension

        In answer to the global energy crisis, the government of Saint Lucia raised its subsidies for LPG cylinders from mid-March 2022.The excise tax on gasoline was temporarily scrapped in March, then reinstated at a low level, where it is planned to remain for the rest of the fiscal year 2022/2023.

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        • Guatemala

        • 2022

        2022 Diesel subsidy

        In an effort to cushion domestic consumers from the effects of the global energy crisis, the government of Guatemala enacted in August 2022 a subsidy on diesel (GTQ 5/gallon), until end September 2022.

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        • India

        • 2022

        2022 Expansion of fertiliser subsidy

        The Indian federal government is topping up its ₹ 1.05 lakh crore fertiliser subsidy scheme budget by dedicating an additional ₹ 1.10 lakh crore to protect farmers from price rises.

        • Policy

        • Netherlands

        • 2016

        Energy-saving at Home subsidy scheme (SEEH)

        …2018). According to Government, this programme is open until  31 December 2022.

         

        The subsidy, which comprises approximately 20% of the investment, will only be issued when at least two of the following energy saving measures are performed, under the conditions set out in the subsidy scheme: wall insulation, cavity wall insulation, roof insulation, floor or ground insulation and replacing windows with low-emissivity glass.

         

        When at least two energy saving measures are implemented under this requirement, the owner-occupier or owners’ association can also receive an additional subsidy for further energy saving measures, such as insulating doors or customised recommendations…

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        • Korea

        • 2001

        High-efficiency Electric Product Subsidy

        This program aims to reduce power consumption and promote energy use rationalization by encouraging use of high-efficiency electric devices that can lower power consumption.

         

        The program promotes the use of high-efficiency electric devices to reduce electricity consumption and peak power. This is to encourage the public to rationalize their energy consumption. The program replaces old lighting systems with high-efficiency devices for free for the energy poor such as low-income groups and social welfare facilities. This is to improve their energy welfare.



          * low-income groups: General recipients of the basic living assistance program prescribed in the…

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        • United States

        • 1996

        Residential Energy Conservation Subsidy Exclusion

        The U.S. Treasury Departments Residential Energy Conservation Subsidy Exclusion, detailed in Section 136 of the IRS Code, states that energy conservation subsidies provided by public utilities, either directly or indirectly, are nontaxable: "Gross income shall not include the value of any subsidy provided (directly or indirectly) by a public utility to a customer for the purchase or installation of any energy conservation measure." Energy conservation measure include installations or modifications that are primarily designed to reduce consumption of electricity or natural gas, or improve the management of energy demand.

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        • Sweden

        • 2007

        Eco Car Subsidy

        Between 1 April 2007 and 31 December 2009, any private individual who buys a new low-emission car for private use will receive an "eco car subsidy" of SEK 10,000. For a car to be able to qualify for the subsidy, it must meet certain requirements. The vehicles covered are conventional fuel-efficient cars, cars that run on biofuels and electric cars meeting certain efficiency requirements. After subsidies, a small diesel car with low emissions costs about SEK 100,000, while the largest hybrid models may cost around SEK 250,000. First and foremost, it must be assigned to…

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        • Japan

        • 2002

        Financial measures for houses (subsidy, tax, preferential loan)

        …the JHF began underwriting a long-term and fixed interest rate loan called "Flat 35", with energy conservation performance one of the items evaluated to determine loan conditions. All houses applying for the loan must meet 1980 thermal insulation standards, and reduced interest rates are provided for those meeting the 1999 standards.5. Promoting energy-efficient public housing buildings, through the Organisation for Promoting Urban Development, which comply with specified energy conservation levels. Subsidies are also provided to housing facilities that comply with 1999 energy conservation standards, setting more rigorous criteria for environmental, resource and energy use.Subsidy for "Install...

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