• Policy

        • Ireland

        • 2001

        Warmer Homes Scheme (Low Income Housing Programme)

        Sustainable Energy Irelands (SEI) Low Income Housing Programme was set up in 2002 to help establish and implement a national plan of action to systematically address the problem of fuel poverty in low income homes nation-wide. Alongside the programme was a Low Income Housing programme strategy, which outlined the context, objectives and work programme for the period 2002 to 2006. The programme has continued beyond this strategy and remains in force. Core delivery of the programme is through the Warmer Homes Scheme. This scheme aims to improve the energy efficiency and comfort conditions of homes occupied by low income…

        • Policy

        • People's Republic of China

        • 2015

        GB 30721-2014: Minimum allowable values of energy efficiency and energy efficiency grades for water-source (ground-source) heat pumps

        This Standard specifies the minimum allowable values of energy efficiency, evaluation values of energy conservation, energy efficiency grades, test methods, and inspection rules for water-source (ground-source) heat pumps. This Standard applies to the water-source (ground-source) heat pumps of household, commercial and industrial uses, and other similar uses that use electrical and mechanical compression systems and use water as cold (hot) source.

        • Policy

        • South Africa

        • 2016

        South African National Standard SANS 941; SANS/EN 54511

        The Mandatory Minimum Energy Performance Standards for Air conditioners, liquid chilling packages and heat pumps with electrically driven compressors for space heating and cooling must meet the ASANS 941 SANS/EN 54511-3 standards while in Energy Consumption cooling mode only. The standard specifies test methods for the rating and performance of air conditioners, liquid chilling packages and heat pumps using either air, water or brine as heat transfer media, with electrically driven compressors when used for space heating and cooling. This standard was adopted by law on the 28th of November 2014 through the notice "Compulsory specification for energy…

        • Policy

        • Netherlands

        • 2024

        Built environment appliances energy efficiency

        The Government of Netherlands is subsidising energy efficiency retrofit, including insulation works, the installation of solar boilers, heat pumps and electric cooking installations.

        • Policy

        • Finland

        • 2007

        Implementation of the EU Energy Performance of Buildings Directive

        In 2007, the Finnish government took a number of steps to implement the EU directive on the energy performance of buildings. On 13 April 2007, the Finnish parliament approved new legislation regulating the energy efficiency of buildings. The new legislation includes two new acts - the Act on Building Energy Certification (487/2007) and the Act on Inspection of Air-Conditioning Systems (488/2007) - and a revision of the Land Use and Building Act. The new legislation will come into force from 1 January 2008. Additionally, the existing Building Regulations, given in the National Building Code of Finland under the Land…

        • Chart

        • 20 May 2026

        Number of cities with commercial robotaxi services, 2020-2026

        Number of cities with commercial robotaxi services, 2020-2026 GEVO 2026

        • 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…

        • Policy

        • Switzerland

        • 2009

        Surcharge on electric transmission grid

        Final consumers of electricity pay a surcharge of 2.3 CHF-ct./kWh on the fees for the transmission grid. The funds are allocated to renewable energies (PV, Wind, Biomass, Hydro) and energy efficiency (electric efficiency tenders).

        • Chart

        • 04 May 2026

        Oil and gas production in selected countries and covered by methane goals, 2025

        Oil and gas production in selected countries and covered by methane goals, 2025 Global Methane 2026

        • Policy

        • Belarus

        • 2020

        Building code SN 2.04.02-2020 "Buildings and structures. Energy efficiency"

        This resolution introduces Change No. 1 to Building Code SN 2.04.02-2020, updating the standards for energy efficiency in residential and public buildings. It mandates that all new and reconstructed residential buildings must achieve Energy Classes A+, A, or B. The code establishes specific base values for energy consumption; for example, multi-apartment buildings with 7+ floors have a base heating/ventilation value of 18 W·h/(m²·°C·day). Total energy efficiency targets for these buildings are set at 49 W·h/(m²·°C·day). The regulation also standardises hot water energy use and promotes renewable energy…

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