• Policy

        • Switzerland

        • 2008

        CO2 Tax on Stationary Fuels

        In March 2007, the Swiss parliament approved a tax on CO2 emissions from stationary fuels, levied on heating and process fuels. The tax came into force on 1 Janaury 2008. The tax of CHF 12 per tCO2 equials CHF 0.03 per litre of heating oil and CHF 0.025 per m3 of natural gas. The tax may be increased in the following years depending on progress towards emissions reductions. The tax is revenue neutral; revenues are redistributed to employers in accordance with wages paid and to the population on a per-capita basis. Revenues are expected to reach approximately…

        • Policy

        • People's Republic of China

        • 2016

        GB 20665-2015- MEPS for Domestic Gas Instantaneous Water Heaters and Gas Fired Heating and Hot Water Combi-Boilers

        The standards specifies the minimum allowable values of energy efficiency, energy efficiency grades, energy conservation evaluation value,test methods and inspection rules for domestic gas instantaneous water heater, and gas fired heating and hot water combi-boilers.
         
        The standard is only applicable to water heaters and gas-powered heating furnaces up to 70kW.
         
         

        • Policy

        • United Kingdom

        • 2017

        Clean Growth Strategy - Oil, LPG and coal boilers phase-out

        The United Kingdom initially aimed at phasing out the installation of oil, LPG and coal heating systems in new and existing off-gas-grid homes during the 2020s, with the goal of all heating systems to be low-carbon by 2050.Support for new LPG and oil heating systems was removed from 2022 onwards, but the sales ban was delayed to 2035 in September 2023. 

        • Chart

        • 20 Apr 2026

        Average annual change in electricity consumption by sector, 2014-2025

        Average annual change in electricity consumption by sector, 2014-2025 Global Energy Review 2026

        • Chart

        • 26 Jun 2026

        Hydroelectricity net capacity additions, 2015-2024

        Hydroelectricity net capacity additions, 2015-2024 energy system pages

        • Policy

        • France

        • 2003

        Tax credit in favor of high efficiency natural gas boilers

        The finance law of 30 December 2003 has extended the tax credits, considered under article 200 of the general tax code, to investments towards individual high efficiency natural gas boilers.

        • Event

        • 30 Jun 2026

        • 13:30

        Thematic session: Flexible grids for electrification

        Event backgroundIn today’s context of energy market volatility and economic uncertainty, energy efficiency remains essential for affordability, energy security and competitiveness. The 11th Annual Global Conference on Energy Efficiency will bring together global leaders to accelerate action, with digital and flexible power systems playing a key role in addressing current energy challenges.Power systems are undergoing rapid transformation as electricity demand rises from electrification, data centres and cooling needs, while growing shares of variable renewable energy increase system complexity. These trends are placing increasing pressure on grids and require new approaches to ensure reliability and resilience.Demand-side flexibility…

        • Policy

        • Republic of Turkiye

        • 2005

        Boilers and Stoves

        Boilers and stoves using wood, coal or fuel oil need a certificate based on a test of heat efficiency. The heat efficiency certificates are issued jointly by the Ministry of Industry and Trade and the Turkish Standards Institute. Products not having this certificate cannot be marketed.

        • Chart

        • 22 Dec 2025

        Financing Structure of CSGI’s Acquisition of Enel Peru Distribution Assets

        China Investment

        • Chart

        • 26 Mar 2026

        Difference in production cost between the European Union and China for selected clean energy technologies by contributing factor, 2024

        batteries Europe China Solar PV Wind Heat Pumps

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