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Policy
United Kingdom
2024
Clean Power 2030 Action Plan
By 2030, the government estimates that 40-50 GW of dispatchable and long-duration flexible capacity could be needed. This includes 2-7 GW of low-carbon dispatchable power which could be provided by biomass, power BECCS, gas CCUS and hydrogen. 1 TWh of hydrogen storage may be needed by 2030
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Policy
Cyprus
2014
Promotion of nearly zero energy buildings
The issuance of the Requirements and the Technical Characteristics of Nearly Zero Enrgy Buildings Minesterial Order of 2014 provides in a legally binding document a standard of higher energy efficiency that will be mandatory for all new buildings after 2020, but can also voluntarily implemented now in buildings that are constructed or renovated.
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Policy
Finland
2010
Government Decision on Energy Efficiency Measures
On 4 February 2010, the Finnish Government passed a resolution on energy saving and energy efficiency measures to be implemented during the current decade. This government decision is based on a June 2009 report by a broad-based Energy Efficiency Committee, appointed by the Ministry of Employment and the Economy.The energy efficiency measures form an updated Action Plan for Energy Efficiency to 2020 and implement the objectives of the Long-Term Climate and Energy Strategy. The target is to decrease the final energy consumption by 37 TWh in 2020 as compared to the baseline scenario. The resolution contains 125…
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Policy
Canada
2025
Canada's 2030 Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC)
Canada’s 2035 NDC commits to reducing emissions by 45-50% below 2005 levels by 2035. This builds on the 2030 target of 40-45% below 2005 levels. Three key policy approaches highlighted for domestic use are carbon markets (e.g. for industrial emitters), foundational regulations, and incentives that promote access to and broad uptake of clean technologies, including clean hydrogen. Canada will also continue to explore new areas to reduce emissions, and will work with international partners to drive global ambition
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Policy
Singapore
2023
Alternative Fuel Standards
Singapore plans to develop standards by 2025 for ammonia and methanol bunkering and for hydrogen refuelling to support the trial of hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles. These are part of over 25 sustainability-related standards and accreditation programs aimed at enhancing greenhouse gas reporting, decarbonization, and renewable energy. EnterpriseSG, the national standards and accreditation body, will lead the effort together with two industry-led entities (Singapore Standards Council and Singapore Accreditation Council).
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News
26 Feb 2026
New podcast episode explores future of energy security with Singapore and Morocco’s energy ministers
…they discuss the fast-evolving energy security challenges facing their countries and the measures they are taking to tackle them. IEA Chief Energy Economist Tim Gould also joins the episode to highlight key findings from the recent World Energy Outlook 2025, which explores the potential implications of a shifting and multifaceted energy security context for decision-makers worldwide.The Everything Energy podcast offers fresh perspectives on a wide range of leading global energy issues.Previous episodes cover the vast potential of geothermal energy, nuclear energy’s comeback, energy and AI, key energy investment trends, the forces shaping oil markets, growing demand…
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Policy
People's Republic of China
2022
Inner Mongolia Policy to promote the hydrogen energy industry
Provincial Hydrogen Development Plan – High-Quality Growth Strategy (2025 Targets)
As the fourth hydrogen-related policy issued in two months, this execution plan builds on the province’s 14th Five-Year Hydrogen Industry Plan (Feb 2025). It sets more ambitious targets than the national plan, aiming to accelerate hydrogen deployment across sectors. By 2025, the province targets:
15+ green hydrogen demonstration projects
500,000 tons/year green hydrogen production capacity
1 million tons/year industrial by-product hydrogen recovery capacity
100+ hydrogen refueling stations
10,000+ fuel cell vehicles (FCVs), including 5,000+ heavy-duty trucks
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Policy
Korea
2021
Notice No. 2021-37 on the Application and Management of the Average Energy Consumption Efficiency Standards for Automobiles
The regulation sets fuel efficiency standards to light-duty vehicles. The notification updates the requirements to apply to all new light-duty vehicles starting in 2021, with intermediate values between 2021-2025 and 2026-2030.Updated through Notice No. 2024-5, setting progressively stricter fleet-average targets through 2030. Passenger vehicles must meet targets reaching approximately 70 gCO₂/km or 33.1 km/L by 2030, with annual tightening requirements differentiated by vehicle type and weight class.
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Policy
Republic of Turkiye
2024
Energy Efficiency 2030 Strategy and 2nd National Energy Efficiency Action Plan
Türkiye plans to invest USD 20 billion in energy efficiency by 2030, aiming to reduce energy consumption by 16% and curb emissions by 100 million tons.
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Policy
Singapore
2019
Four Switches for Singapore's Energy Transition
Launched on 29 Oct 2019, Singapore aims to achieve net zero emissions by 2050. The power sector plays a critical role, as it currently contributes to about 40% of Singapore’s carbon footprint. It covers 4 pillars: Regional Interconnectivity, solar, low carbon solutions (CCUS and hydrogen), and demand management.