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2023 efficient and electric vehicle adoption incentives
The French government allocated extended budget outlays to two consumer subsidy schemes promoting the purchase of electric vehicles, or hydrogen-based vehicles (Bonus écologique) or energy-efficient vehicles (prime à la conversion).In addition, a new "social leasing" scheme enabling low-revenue households to rent an electric car for EUR 100/month was implemented from January to mid-February 2024. It was extremely successful, and its budget was swiftly depleted in 2024. A renewal of the scheme is announced for 2025.
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Global and regional market of selected clean energy technologies by scenario, 2015-2025 and 2035
clean energy technologies
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Sodium-ion battery installed and announced manufacturing capacity by chemistry and by region, 2025 and 2030
Sodium-ion battery installed and announced manufacturing capacity by chemistry and by region, 2025 and 2030 GEVO 2026
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Data centre electricity use surged in 2025, even with tightening bottlenecks driving a scramble for solutions
Key Questions on Energy and AI New IEA report explores AI’s growing energy footprint, options for meeting data centre power demand, and impacts on energy affordability, security and wider economy A new report from the IEA assesses how the relationship between energy and artificial intelligence (AI) is evolving rapidly, drawing on the latest data and analysis and close tracking of technological and economic developments in the AI sector.Building on the IEA’s landmark Energy and AI report from April 2025, the new analysis published today finds that the field has continued to develop at speed. Driven by data…
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Thermal Regulation Programme for New Buildings
RTBN sets minimum thermal performance requirements for new buildings, focusing on reducing annual energy needs for heating and cooling through better design and building envelope performance. The code currently applies to residential and office buildings and is expected to expand to buildings used for healthcare and tourism purposes
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Viet Nam joins the IEA Family
Unanimous decision by governments announced at the 2026 IEA Ministerial Meeting deepens the Agency’s engagement in Southeast Asia Viet Nam has joined the IEA Family as an Association country, marking an important step in strengthening the Agency's engagement in Southeast Asia.The decision – unanimously agreed by IEA Member governments – was announced at the 2026 IEA Ministerial Meeting in Paris held in Paris on 18-19 February, reflecting the shared commitment of IEA Members and Viet Nam to deepen cooperation at a time of rapid change in energy markets.Viet Nam’s Ambassador to France Trinh Duc Hai participated…
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Danish Climate Policy Plan - ban of coal and oil boilers
The Danish Climate Policy Plan set a target of 40% reduction in emissions by 2020 compared to 1990 levels, and implement, among other measures, a phase-out of coal and oil use for heating purposes by 2030.
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Electrification can strengthen Portugal’s energy security and economic resilience
PR Portugal EPR 2026 IEA review highlights need for co-ordinated delivery, stronger grid planning and investment frameworks as country continues its shift towards renewable energy Portugal is making strong progress in transforming its electricity system, underpinned by range of energy technologies, but further efforts are needed across multiple sectors to realise its ambitious targets, according to a new report by the International Energy Agency.Due to the rapid growth of solar PV in recent years, alongside continued contributions from hydropower and wind, Portugal’s electricity generation now has one of the lowest carbon intensities among IEA Member countries. This…
