• Policy

        • Netherlands

        • 2021

        National CO2 pricing system for industry

        A national CO2 pricing system for industry is foreseen for pricing greenhouse gas emissions in industry. It will be a government policy measure making use of measurable standards, to a large extent based on EU ETS benchmarks. It is envisaged that this system will help to realise CO2 reduction targets in industry. The methodology and set-up of the system is being researched amongst others by PBL.

         

         

        • Policy

        • Germany

        • 2023

        Climate and Transaction Fund - development of e-fuels and advanced biofuels

        €1.9 billion from the Climate and Transaction Fund is earmarked until 2026 for the further development of e-fuels and advanced biofuels. 

        • Policy

        • Estonia

        • 2017

        Estonian low carbon strategy until 2050, officially named "General Principles of Climate Policy until 2050"

        …the export and global implementation of such technologies, products and services shall be facilitated for the resolution of global problems.
        The general sectoral policy guidelines and principles of low-carbon strategy include:

        Efficient interaction of the system as a whole when planning energy consumption centres and new production capacities.
        Facilitating the implementation of technologies with a low emission factor of CO2 and efficient use of resources in manufacturing processes.
        Considering economy and energy efficiency of the system as a whole when renovating the existing building stock and planning and constructing new buildings.
        Considering economy and energy efficiency when planning, building…

        • Policy

        • Luxembourg

        • 2006

        CO2 Reduction Action Plan

        The CO2 Reduction Action Plan was presented on 3 May 2006 by the Minister of Environment, introducing multi-sectoral measures targeting emissions reductions.The Plan includes the following sectors and measures:Transport:Increasing vehicle fuel excise tax;Reforming vehicle taxation to encourage low-carbon vehicles;Increasing the use of public transportation;Buildings:Reforming building code regulations concerning thermal insulation;Introducing financial support and incentives for use of renewable energy sources and energy efficiency focusing on refurbishing already existing buildings;Orienting urban planning decisions to account for emissions reductionsRenewable energy:Financial incentives for electricity production from renewable energy sources supporting use…

        • Event

        • 29 Jun 2026

        • 08:40

        Grand Opening

        The IEA's 11th Annual Global Conference on Energy Efficiency will begin with welcome remarks from the co-hosts, before a panel discussion in which ministers and CEOs will discuss the strategic importance of energy efficiency in meeting objectives around energy security, affordability and industrial competitiveness.

        • Policy

        • United States

        • 2012

        (California) Air Resources Board Cap and Trade Regulation

        …a limit for major sources of GHG emissions that declines each year; consequently, the Program applies an aggregate greenhouse gas allowance budget on covered entities. One allowance is equal to one metric ton of carbon dioxide equivalent emissions (Mt CO2-eq). Fewer allowances are created every year and the annual cap declines, reducing overall emissions in line with California's emissions targets.The Regulation also provides the procedure of a trading mechanism for compliance instruments. The Compliance Offset Program is also part of the Cap-and-Trade Program, through which CARB issues ARB Offset Credits to qualified projects that sequester…

        • About page

        Electricity Technology collaboration

        Activities relating to innovation in electricity systems, such as smart grids, demand-side management and superconductivity technology

        • Policy

        • Canada

        • 2018

        (Alberta) Carbon Competitiveness Incentive Regulation (CCIR)

        Note that the Technology Innovation and Emissions Reduction (TIER) superseded and replaced the Carbon Competitiveness Incentive Regulation (CCIR) as of 1 January 2020.  The CCIR itself replaced the prior Specified Gas Emitters Regulation (SGER) on 1 January 2018.  The CCIR applies to facilities that emitted 100,000 tonnes or more of greenhouse gases (GHGs) in 2003, or a subsequent year. (Sec. 3) A facility may be eligible to opt-in to the CCIR if it emits more than 50,000 tonnes of GHGs per years, and is an energy-intensive, trade-exposed industry. (Sec. 4) Each facility shall calculate its…

        • Chart

        • 26 Mar 2026

        Solar PV manufacturing costs per component and origin, 2024

        Solar PV

        • Policy

        • South Africa

        • 2013

        Electric Vehicle Industry Roadmap

        The roadmap, developed by the Department of Trade and Industry, seek to promote the establishment of a domestic EVs industry. Thus, GHG emissions shall be mitigated and further investments and job creation in the automotive industry shall be promoted.This aims to be achieved through a number of strategic interventions including but not limited to: demand stimulation;public education; investment support;accommodative regulatory framework. Manufacturers producing a minimum of 5,000 volumes annually in South Africa were qualified for a 35% cash-back in investment incentive. 

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