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Policy
France
2008
Bonus-malusFRA
purchase incentive of 6,300€ for BEVs and 1000€ for PHEVs (bonus/malus) (calculated from gCO2/km) + scrapping of an old diesel gives 10,000€ (total du cumul avec bonus écologique) for BEV purchase and 3,500€ (total du cumul avec bonus écologique) for PHEV purchase. In 2015, the French government has spent 114 million Euros for BEV purchase subsidies and 14 million Euros on PHEV purchase subsidies.
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News
13 Mar 2026
Romania makes formal request to join the IEA as a Member country
Letter to Executive Director from Ministers of Foreign Affairs and Energy reflects Agency’s strong international standing and role at centre of global dialogue on energy matters The government of Romania has formally requested to become a member of the International Energy Agency (IEA), marking a significant step in the country’s deepening cooperation with the Agency and its participation in global energy governance.The request was conveyed in a letter to IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol co-signed by Romania’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Oana-Silvia Țoiu and Minister of Energy Bogdan-Gruia Ivan.“I welcome Romania’s…
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26 Mar 2026
Imports and exports for key clean energy technology products by region, 2023-2025
Imports and exports for key clean energy technology products by region, 2023-2025 ETP 2026
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Chart
26 Mar 2026
Global investment in selected clean energy technology manufacturing by country/region, 2020-2025
Investment
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Policy
France
2000
Building Energy Costs Certificate
The Law on Air and Rational Energy Use dated 30 December 1996 required a standardised estimate regarding annual energy costs of housing units or commercial units for sale or lease. A decree should specify the rules on computing the estimate. The decree for new buildings was issued in April 2000. A decree for existing buildings will be also be issued.
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Chart
07 Oct 2025
China’s share in global PV manufacturing capacity, 2024 and 2030
China’s share in global PV manufacturing capacity, 2024 and 2030 Renewables 2025 - ES
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Chart
04 May 2026
Global methane emissions and emissions intensity from upstream sources, 2019-2025
Methane Abatement
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Policy
Sweden
2009
Support for solar heating investments
In 2009, the Swedish government introduced an investment support scheme for solar heating for all applicants, from private individuals to companies. The investment support corresponded to SEK 2.50/kWh/year of the production of the solar panels, calculated in terms of heat exchange. The investment subsidy was limited to a maximum of SEK 7 500 per apartment building, and a maximum of SEK 3 million per project. Funding was disbursed through provincial governments. Solar thermal collectors had to meet certain quality standards to qualify for the support, and had to be installed by a professional. The scheme ended in…
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Policy
United States
2008
10 CFR § 431.97 - Energy efficiency standards
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 the Minimum Cooling Efficiency Standards for Air Conditioning and Heating Equipment will be enumerated, this foes 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. These are enumerated in other policy entries.
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22 Mar 2026
Net desalination capacity additions by technology in the Middle East and North Africa, 1975-2025
Net desalination capacity additions by technology in the Middle East and North Africa, 1975-2025