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Policy
Czech Republic
2008
Energy Taxation
In early 2008, the environmental excise tax was raised by the Czech government, largely in keeping with the requirements for energy taxation set out in a 2003 European Union directive. The rates will be as follows: - up to 8% tax for the use of brown coal for heating. - at least 1 euro per megawatt-hour of electricity, and no less than 21 euros ($30.17/555 Kc) per 1,000 litres of diesel fuel to the state treasury - a minimum of 0.15 to 0.3 euros per gigajoule for natural gas used for business Consumers that rely on district…
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China 2016 International collaborations - G20
IEA Contribution to G20 IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol is third from right in the back row. (Photo courtesy of the EU Commission, all rights reserved) The IEA has played a critical role in supporting the energy discussions under the China Presidency of the G20 in 2016. The IEA participated in, among other, the NEA IGU Natural Gas day on 29 June and G20 Ministerial on 30 June.The first IEA's report dedicated to energy efficiency in China was launched at the G20 Energy Efficiency Forum in Beij...
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Policy
Germany
2008
Funding programme for energy-efficient cooling and air conditioning systems with non-halogenated refrigerants
Kälte-Klima-Richtlinie (vom 19.12.2018) The funding scheme is for investments in energy-efficient cooling and air conditioning systems which use non-halogenated refrigerant as well as for additional storage tanks for heat and cold. Small bonus funding is awarded, when the implementation of regenerative energy supply-systems (e.g. PV or solar heating) is done at the same time (without funding these systems themselves).
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31 Oct 2025
Biogas production by country and end use for selected European countries, 2024 and 2030
Biogas production by country and end use for selected European countries, 2024 and 2030 REMR 2025
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Policy
Austria
2021
“Away from oil and gas” programme in Austria
The financial incentive programme “away from oil and gas” supports individuals and businesses to change their space heating systems away from fossil fuels toward sustainable systems. About 600 000 households in Austria still use polluting oil-heating systems. The programme places a special emphasis on support for low-income households. For 20% of the lowest-income households, the programme added an extra support of EUR 100 million over the years 2021-22. The special mechanisms allow for support quotas of up to 100% of the cost of new heating. The special support is expected to benefit up to 8 000…
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Policy
United States
2010
Minimum Efficiency Standards for Variable Refrigerant Flow Multi-Split Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps
Each variable refrigerant flow air conditioner or heat pump manufactured on or after the compliance date listed below must meet the applicable minimum energy efficiency standard level(s) as detailed below. VRF Multi-Split Air Conditioners (Air-Cooled)<65,000 Btu/h - SEER 13.0 - Compliance date: June 16, 2008=65,000 Btu/h and <135,000 Btu/hNo Heating or Electric Resistance Heating - EER 11.2 - Compliance date: January 1, 2010All Other Types of Heating - EER 11.0 - Compliance date: January 1, 2010=135,000 Btu/h and <240,000 Btu/hNo Heating or Electric Resistance Heating - EER…
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Policy
Austria
2026
Renovation Initiative 2026
The 2026 renovation initiative aims to provide renovation grants for energy-efficient thermal upgrades and boiler replacements, with USD 390 million (EUR 360 million) allocated annually from 2026 to 2030.
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09 Oct 2025
Annual change in the number of people without access to electricity in developing Asia, 2018-2024
Africa Asia Pacific Access and Affordability Electricity
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04 Mar 2026
Electricity demand total growth by sector and end use in India, 2015-2030
India Electricity