• Policy

        • Netherlands

        • 1996

        Energy tax, including the sustainable energy surcharge (ODE)

        Taxation scheme with various changes over the considered period. The Regulatory Energy Tax (REB) was introduced in 1996, changing its name to Energy Tax (EB) in 2004. The objective of this policy is to boost energy savings by putting an incentive on reducing the consumption of gas and electricity, which should direct consumers toward more energy efficient behaviour. The energy tax is levied on electricity and natural gas, and the level depends on 1) the energy consumption of a customer – the higher the consumption, the lower the energy tax levied (degressive tariff structure) –, and 2) specific agreements between different sectors…

        • Policy

        • Germany

        • 2014

        Energy Conservation Regulations (EnEV) 2014

        The German Energy Saving Ordinance (EnEV) is a central instrument within German energy and climate protection policies. Its purpose is to ensure that the targets of the Federal Government’s energy policies are achieved – in particular a largely climate neutral inventory of existing buildings by 2050 and around 60 percent savings in final energy consumption through efficiency measures on the building envelope and construction technology compared with 2010. The ordinance defines structural and heating system standards for buildings and specifies the energy efficiency for new builds and the refurbishment of existing buildings. EnEV is based on the Energy Saving Act…

        • Policy

        • Chile

        • 2013

        Energy Efficiency Guarantee Fund

        The Energy Efficiency Guarantee Fund (Fondo de Garantì a de Eficiencia Energética -FOGAEE) is a financial instrument designed to support energy efficiency projects (e.g. industrial and building sector) through energy performance contracts. FOGAEE provides technical guarantees on the energy savings to final users and financial guarantees to support project financing.

        • Policy

        • South Africa

        • 2011

        Energy Efficiency Management

        In 2011 the SABS adopted the International Standards Organization Energy Management System standard (ISO 50 001) as a national standard (SANS 50 001) followed by a national standard for Measurement and Verification of Energy Savings (SANS 50 010).

        • Policy

        • Denmark

        • 1996

        Energy Labelling of Larger Buildings (Eco-scheme)

        …The Energy Plan informs the building owner about relevant measures for energy saving in the short and long run. This programme replaces the VKO programme (statutory heat inspection of larger heat furnaces) in operation since 1981. The new programme was evaluated in 2000 and the major conclusions were that the programme works very well for those who participate in it, but around half of the buildings still do not fulfil the requirements. Lack of awareness of the existence of the programmes contributed to non-participation. The energy savings in the buildings following the programme are larger than in those outside…

        • Policy

        • South Africa

        • 2008

        Energy Efficiency Obligation

        In 2008, South Africa introduced energy efficiency obligations to attain 294 MW and 1 204 GWh worth of savings by 2015. Electricity used in all sectors except transport are covered in this policy. All electricity public utilitie are oblidged to follow this legislation. Eligible energy efficiency measures can be applied to: lighting; shower heads; heat pumps; compressed air; drives; motors; ventilation; and process optimisation. Savings calculations are based on engineering estimates; deemed savings and metered savings. Eskom administrates M&V process and its Energy Audit Division contracts with universities across South Africa to conduct independent M&V assessments…

        • Policy

        • Hungary

        • 2003

        National Energy Saving Programme

        The programme was established to replace the energy portion of the Széchenyi Plan.The National Energy Savings Programme (NEP) NEP for years 2003-2006 targets municipalities and individuals. NEP 2003-2007 targets entrepreneurs and provides subsidies for renewable energy investments to replace conventional energy sources reduce environmental pollution and adapt to the energy policy of the European Union.

        • Policy

        • Hungary

        • 1996

        Energy Saving Credit Programme

        …billion was for preferential credits.The ESCP has focused on funding energy savings programmes at the municipal level, modernisation of district heating systems and the development of energy service company (ESCO) financing. The funds are provided by a local bank winner of an annual tender through which the interest rate of the loan (the lowest offer) is set. Part of the subsidy is a grant provided by the Economic Development Fund of the Ministry of Economic Affairs. Applications are evaluated by the bank and by an Inter-Ministerial Committee which analyses the technical feasibility and the level of energy saving.

        • Policy

        • Germany

        • 2012

        Energy checks for private households

        The programme "Stromsparchecks" is funded by the Federal Ministry of Economics and Technology and implemented by a consumer association. It offers advice for private households about potentials for energy savings by providing three kinds of energy checks: a basic check, a building check and a heating check. Thanks to the funding by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy the costs for the private households are very low (10-30€).

        • Policy

        • Japan

        • 2000

        Guidebook on Energy Conservation in Buildings

        The Energy Conservation Centre Japan (ECCJ) publishes a guidebook on energy saving for buildings that includes measures (with examples) to promote energy savings in buildings, energy management measures, and a check-list for energy saving. The ECCJ also publishes a technical handbook on energy savings in buildings that focuses on technical aspects, including air-conditioning, ventilation, elevators, ICT devices.

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