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Japan
…safety. Achieving the aim of carbon-neutrality by 2050 will require substantially accelerating the deployment of low-carbon technologies by 2030, to address regulatory and institutional barriers and further enhance competition in energy markets. It will also be important to develop different decarbonisation scenarios and to prepare for the possibility that certain low-carbon technologies, such as nuclear, might not expand as quickly as hoped. Stronger reliance on market-based instruments, such as carbon pricing, could be one policy option for Japan to cost-effectively reduce emissions, foster innovation and further increase the country’s high level of energy efficiency.
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Spain’s low emissions zones
…and Energy Transition Law that was approved in May 2021, the Spanish government plans to work with local governments to discourage the use of private vehicles in favour of shared use systems and other modes of transport such as walking and cycling. Measures will include the establishment of low-emissions zones, restrictions on private transport (such as restricted access in concentrated urban zones for polluting vehicles), and increased spending on public transport and related infrastructure, all of which are designed to encourage behavioural change that supports emissions reductions and efficiency improvements in the transport sector. The estimated energy savings for…
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Preferential Interest Borrowing Facilities for Residential Buildings
Preferential interest borrowing facilities are offered to collectivities wanting to carry out energy savings renovations in buildings. The state support is designed to help pay the interest on the loans provided by financial institutions for the implementation of energy efficiency projects, if the residential building does not meet the heat-engineering standard. In the case of prefabricated technology-based residential buildings, composed of at least ten apartments, the interest subsidisation amounts to two-thirds of the interest charged by the financial institution. The work of renovation, modernisation and heat insulation has to cover the outside walls, roofs and ceilings, and…
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Best Practices Program
…works with industry to identify plant-wide opportunities for energy savings and process efficiency. Through the implementation of new technologies and systems improvements, companies across the United States are achieving immediate savings results. The programme provides: - Informational resources and tools - Technical assistance - Demonstrated emerging technologies Coverage includes industrial systems (such as compressed air, motors, process heating, and steam systems) as well as plant-wide assessments where plants are selected through a competitive solicitation process, and these plants agree to a minimum 50% cost-share for implementing the assessment. A BestPractices team conducts an on-site analysis of total energy use.
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Voluntary agreement of the German automotive industry
In addition to the self-imposed commitment of the automotive industry for estimation of energy savings, in future the effect of Regulation (EC) no. 443/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 April 2009 setting emissions standards for new passenger vehicles in the framework of the overall concept of the Community for the reduction of CO2 emissions of passenger vehicles and light commercial vehicles will be included in this area (cf. EU Regulation on the CO2 emissions of new cars).
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Change of white goods, lighting and other appliances (H008)
Support for replacement of energy-inefficient appliances with more energy-efficient ones, including return of energy-intensive products to e-waste collection. Consolidated from three previously separate measures: replacement of white goods (CECED), energy-efficient lighting through voluntary agreements, and replacement of other appliances and control equipment. Data on replacements collected through systems such as Envidom and CECED and provided to the Ministry of Economy for energy savings evaluation. Advisory activities, seminars, conferences and information campaigns on energy-efficient appliances are part of the measure. Managed by the Ministry of Economy of the Slovak Republic; information campaigns implemented by SIEA…
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Decree 1285/2015: Sustainable Urbanisation and Construction
In relation to measures to save water and energy in buildings, the parameters adopted must contain at least the following aspects:1. Mandatory percentages of water and energy savings according to climate and type of buildings.2. System of gradual application for the territory of conformity number of inhabitants of the municipalities.3. Procedure for the certification of the application of the measures.4. Procedure and tools for monitoring and controlling the implementation of the measures5. Promotion of incentives at the local level for sustainable construction.
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Thermal account
…energy efficiency in the Public Administration and for the production of thermal energy from renewable sources. The beneficiaries, with funds of 900 million euros per year available, are the Public Administrations, to which 200 million are allocated, and private entities, only for the production of thermal energy from RES, to which 700 million are allocated. The incentive is commensurate with the production of thermal energy from RES or energy savings and is paid as a capital contribution that varies from 40% to 65% of the expenditure incurred. Specifically:- up to 65% for the demolition and reconstruction of nearly zero-energy…
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Economic and Social Resilience Plan
…2022. The Plan encompasses :- Energy affordability measures targeted at consumers : a fuel discount on gasoline, diesel, natural gas and LPG ("Bouclier Tarifaire"), subsidies to sectors most exposed to the impact of price hikes such as fishing, agriculture, construction and transport, gas and electricity subsidies for companies for which gas and electricity expenses represent at least 3% of their turnover, State- backed loans for companies most exposed to the crisis effect- Clean energy and energy efficiency support : increased support to connection fees for biogas plants, from 40% to 60%, launch of a public campaign on energy savings before winter 2022/23…
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National Electricity Conservation Programme (Buildings)
The Procel Buildings programme focuses on improving the energy efficiency of electricity consumption in buildings. Buildings account for approximately 50% of total electricity consumption in the country, and represent an area of significant energy savings potential. The programme seeks to encourage the conservation and efficient use of natural resources (water, light, ventilation, etc.) in buildings, reducing waste and environmental impact, as well as energy efficient technologies and practices. Its activities include: training of professionals, promotion of new technologies, dissemination of good practices, regulation and energy efficiency criteria for buildings, and labelling of new and existing buildings. Procel has developed a…
