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Policy
United Kingdom
2001
Affordable Warmth Scheme
The Affordable Warmth Scheme is the Northern Ireland Government's scheme to tackle fuel poverty in the private sector. The Housing Executive and local Councils deliver the Scheme throughout Northern Ireland. Eligibility requirements require applicants to own their own home or rent it from a private landlord, and have a total annual income of less that £20,000. The Scheme is targeted at areas where levels of fuel poverty are worst. There are a range of energy efficiency measures available through the Affordable Warmth Scheme up to £7,500 (£10,00O if dwelling is of solid wall construction and insulation…
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Policy
Mexico
2018
NOM-027-ENER / SCFI-2018: Thermal performance, gas saving and safety requirements of solar water heaters and solar water heaters with the support of a water heater that uses L.P. gas as fuel or natural gas. Specifications, testing methods and labelling.
This standard establishes the thermal performance specifications of solar water heaters for domestic and commercial use, thermosiphon type, that have a thermal tank with a maximum capacity of 500 liters; the gas saving of solar water heaters with the backing of a water heater that uses LP gas or natural gas as fuel. See the attachment for the minimum thermal efficiency levels.
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Coal Industry Advisory Board Structure
The Coal Industry Advisory Board (CIAB) is a group of high level executives from coal-related industrial enterprises, established by the International Energy Agency (IEA) in July 1979 to provide advice to the IEA on a wide range of issues relating to coal.Currently, CIAB Members are drawn from 11 countries accounting for just under 80% of world coal production and coal consumption. Members are drawn from major coal producers, electricity producers, other coal consuming industries and ...
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Policy
United States
2011
2009 IECC South Dakota (Residential)
The International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) is a model code that regulates minimum energy conservation requirements for new buildings. The IECC addresses energy conservation requirements for all aspects of energy uses in both commercial and residential construction, including heating and ventilating, lighting, water heating, and power usage for appliances and building systems. (source: 2009 IECC) Applicable Building Type(s) New residential Policy Requirement Level Model Code Governance Development Authority: International Code Council Implementation Authority: Local authorities Prescriptive Compliance path Occupiable space, excluding crawl spaces and garages Energy Requirements:InsulationU-Values (Btu/h.ft2) Floor Roof WallsClimate zone 1 0.064…
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Policy
Norway
2001
Subsidies for residential heat pump
The incentives below aim to promote the adoption of heat pumps as a sustainable heating solution in Norway:Up to NOK 10,000 (€1,000) for ground source heat pumps (GSHP).Bonus: An additional NOK 15,000 (€1,500) for a combination of brine-to-water heat pump, accumulator tank, and water-borne heating system.Subsidies are available for both new buildings and renovations.
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Policy
Canada
2019
Amendment 15 to the Energy Efficiency Regulations
Amendment 15 was published on 12 June 2019 in Canada Gazette, Part II, which introduces or updates energy efficiency standards, testing standards, and reporting requirements for 12 product categories, including furnaces, fireplaces, heaters and ventilation systems. It came into force on June 12, 2019.
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22 Jan 2026
Change in Asian and European natural gas prices compared with 2024 average price level
Natural Gas
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Policy
Austria
2000
Combined Heat and Power (CHP)
The regulatory structure in Austria has long supported CHP. The Austrian Energy Liberalisation Act implemented on 1 December 2000 included the Federal Act providing new rules on the organisation of the electricity sector, "ELWOG 2000" (Electricity Act 2000). This Act enabled the executive laws of the nine Federal Provinces to oblige grid companies to purchase electricity from CHP plants, provided that they served public district heating supply. It also stipulated that a minimum payment per kWh to be granted to CHP generated electricity serving public district heating. While the original Liberalisation Act gave the Federal Provinces full discretion in setting…
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Italy 2024 International collaborations - G7
IEA Contributions to the G7 For Italy’s Presidency of the G7 in 2024, the IEA produced a wide range of analysis and recommendations that allow the G7 to deliver a strong commitment to the implementation of the COP28 energy outcomes, part of what is known as the UAE Consensus. The IEA advice helps the G7 to design actions in support of global targets on tripling renewable energy capacity, doubling the annual rate of energy efficiency improvement and transitioning away from fossil fuels in the ene...