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Policy
Luxembourg
2019
Emergency Plan for the Security of Natural Gas Supply
The Emergency Plan contains concrete measures that can be implemented in order to mitigate natural gas consumption.
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Policy
Uzbekistan
2019
Concept of environmental protection of the Republic of Uzbekistan until 2030
This strategic document defines priority directions of policies in the field of environmental protection. It sets out measures to preserve the environment (atmospheric air, waters, lands, soils, subsoil, biodiversity, protected natural areas) from anthropogenic impact and other negative factors, expand protected natural areas and improve waste management systems. It also envisages the establishment of inventories of emissions. These measures are to be implemented by 2030 to solve environmental problems, including, among others, the following:- ensure the use of technologies to control air pollution;- stimulate the development and implementation of technologies for the processing and disposal of waste from mining and…
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Policy
Bulgaria
2026
Energy poverty emergency package
The package of measures worth EUR 100 million aim to provide focused assistance to key sectors such as energy, agriculture and transportation.
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Policy
Lithuania
2022
Updated legislation easing fuel switching for heat supply companies
In order to moderate the impacts of the global energy crisis on domestic consumers, the Lithuanian government eased national legislation to enable centralized heat supply companies to replace gas with less expensive alternatives like fuel oil and diesel for the 2022/2023 heating season.
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Policy
Poland
2019
Energy Plus Priority Programme
The Energy Plus Priority Programme, to be continued in 2020 and 2021, provides grants to entrepreneurial projects related to energy efficient upgrades of industrial installantions and devices and heat networks,as well as the construction of power generation units based on renewable sources or co-generation ones. The beneficiaries of the Programme can seek a grant or loan between PLN 1 to 300 million, covering, respectively, 50% or 85% of eligible costs.
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Policy
Luxembourg
1999
National Plan on Sustainable Development
The National Plan for Sustainable Development, finalized in 1998 and entering into force in 1999, lays out a strategy for sustainable development in the different economic areas of Luxembourg.The Plan strives to:Achieve 20% reduction in energy intensity between 1993 and 2010.;Balance environmental protection and economic growth;Promote renewable energy and energy efficient technologies;Promote human behavior compatible with the objectives; In order to achieve above target, wide range of measures are being outlined in the Plan. Main energy efficiency measures by sector are as follow:Energy efficiency measures per sectorGeneralIntroduces an energy tax compatible with EU regulations…
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News
23 Jan 2026
New podcast episode explores the state of play for hydrogen
The latest episode of the IEA’s Everything Energy podcast examines key developments in the global hydrogen sector today, drawing on the latest data to assess how current trends measure up against government and industry ambitions.Now available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, the episode features insights from Energy Technology Analyst José Bermudez, the lead author of the IEA’s annual Global Hydrogen Review. He discusses what has driven enthusiasm about hydrogen across the energy sector, the challenges that have arisen in recent years, and how production could evolve to 2030.The IEA’s Everything Energy podcast offers fresh perspectives on a wide range of…
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Policy
Ukraine
2001
Ukraine - North Macedonia Free Trade Agreement
The North Macedonia - Ukraine Free Trade Agreement aims to foster economic and trade relations between the two countries by eliminating tariffs and other trade barriers.The Agreement offers tariff elimination and reduction for goods including, but not limited to: Electric generation equipment Mechanical equipment including pumps, appliances and other advanced machinery Electric motors, transformers, batteries and capacitors Motor vehicles Mineral ore and processed products including manganese, copper, aluminium, and nickel Various products manufactured using the above minerals and metals, such as sheets, powders, bars and plates Photovoltaic cells