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Decree containing general provisions regarding energy policy - ban on the installation or replacement of a fuel oil boiler
From 2025, a natural gas connection will be generally prohibited for new construction, both for residential and non-residential buildings.
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Governments around the world commit to making energy efficiency a cornerstone of energy policy amid Strait of Hormuz crisis
Countries agree on stronger efficiency action to shield households and businesses from price volatility and strengthen resilience to future shocks as they contend with impacts of Middle East war Dozens of governments from across the globe issued a joint statement today agreeing to make energy efficiency a cornerstone of energy policy, recognising its critical role in building resilience against future energy shocks, improving affordability for consumers and boosting economic competitiveness.Meeting at the IEA’s 11th Annual Global Conference on Energy Efficiency in Montreal, co-hosted by the Government of Canada, ministers and senior officials from all continents said recent…
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Minimum Cooling Efficiency Standards for Commercial Air Conditioning and Heating Equipment
The code (10 CFR § 431.97 - Energy efficiency standards) defines energy efficiency ratio and combined energy efficiency ratio of commercial air conditioners and heat pumps. Hereafter Minimum Heating Efficiency Standards for Air Conditioning and Heating Equipment, specifically Heat Pumps, it does not include single package vertical air conditioners and single package vertical heat pumps, packaged terminal air conditioners and packaged terminal heat pumps, computer room air conditioners, variable refrigerant flow multi-split air conditioners and heat pumps, and double-duct air-cooled commercial package air conditioning and heating equipment, which are enumerated in other policy entry. The compliance date varies…
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Key Questions on Energy and AI
Background information Following the publication of the IEA’s landmark Energy and AI report in 2025, this new report examines how the energy and AI nexus has evolved amid surging investment in data centres and rapid advances in model capabilities. Drawing on fresh datasets and analysis, it explores where electricity demand is rising, how quickly grids and supply chains can respond, and what these shifts mean for energy affordability, security and sustainability.The report is structured as a set of questions and related analysis.
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Year-on-year change in electricity generation by source in selected regions, H1 2025
Europe United States India China Electricity
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Estimated traded volumes and churn rate in the European Union and United Kingdom, 2020-2025
Estimated traded volumes and churn rate in the European Union and United Kingdom, 2020-2025 Gas Q1 2026
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One-time heating subsidies
The Government of Bulgaria provided subsidies to 380,000 households throughout 2022 to help them cover increased heating costs through several rounds. First around 302,000 people received a one-time allowance of BGN 623.55, then in October additional 10,000 families received BGN 400. In November, additional budget of BGN 15 million to support 50,000 more households was enacted.
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Japan 2023 International collaborations - G7
IEA Contributions to the G7 The IEA produced a wide range of new analysis on key energy and climate topics for Japan’s Presidency of the G7, including reports on hydrogen, steel, renewables integration and natural gas – as well as contributions on critical minerals, clean energy supply chains, energy efficiency and reducing emissions from road transport.The different analytical outputs are helping inform governments of leading economies ahead of the G7 Ministers' Meeting on Climate, Energy and E...
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Supply cost curves for renewable hydrogen in selected African countries, 2030
Supply cost curves for renewable hydrogen in selected African countries, 2030
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Potential annual demand for low-emissions hydrogen created by implemented policies and government targets, and production targeted by governments, by 2030
Potential annual demand for low-emissions hydrogen created by implemented policies and government targets, and production targeted by governments, by 2030 Hydrogen commentary 2025