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Government-wide Programme for a Circular Economy
…them. The National Agreement on the Circular Economy marks the starting point for the concerted efforts. The agreement will underpin the development of transition agendas.The government has selected 5 economic sectors and value chains that will be the first to switch to a circular economy. These 5 priorities are important to the Dutch economy and have a big impact on the environment. Much is already being done in these sectors to move towards a circular economy, both in the Netherlands and in Europe. The 5 economic sectors are: biomass and food, plastics, manufacturing industry, construction sector and consumer goods.
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Company tax benefits for zero-emissions vehicles
Two forms of tax benefits are available for the use of low- or zero-emissions vehicle (ZEV) company cars as private vehicles. In 2014, 33% of cars registered were company cars, compared to 36% for private cars.
1. Income tax rates:
In the Netherlands, the use of company cars for private use is taxed. However, a more favourable rate of income tax is available for people who use low or zero-emissions company cars for private use.
Since 2017, the rates are as follows:
4% income tax on ZEVs
15% income tax paid pn vehicles with an emissions intensity is… -
Climate Act
…structural and legally binding framework for planning, anchoring and regularly assessing and evaluating progress and effects. There will be an annual climate and energy outlook report (KEV) by PBL, providing information on realised effects and projected effects. The government has also to periodically update its climate policy plan (klimaatplan).
The proposal for the Climate Act was sent to parliament in June 2018. It calls for a 49% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, compared to 1990 levels, and a 95% reduction by 2050. The Act should give individuals and companies in the Netherlands more certainty about the climate goals. -
Feed-in Premium Programme SDE + (Stimulering Duurzame Energie +)
…of electricity and the cost price of electricity from renewable sources. FIP contracts are signed for 15 years.
The SDE+ programme has years set budget and distributed on a 'first-come, first-served' basis prioritising low-cost technologies through a phase in the process. All categories compete for the same budget in order that only lower-cost technologies receive a substantial subsidy.
On a yearly basis government of Netherlands allocates budget for SDE+ programme. There is a single budget for all eligible technologies participating in the programme split in allocation rounds. Each round has previously given a maximum price. However… -
Promotion of Energy Efficient Electronic Products, The Group for Energy Efficient Appliances (GEEA)
…EUs adoption of the Energy Star label in 2000, the GEEAs labelling activities have diminished relative to their other technical work with manufacturers. The participating national energy agencies and government departments are: - Switzerland: The Swiss Federal Office of Energy (SFOE) - Denmark: The Danish Energy Authority (DEA) - Sweden: The Swedish National Energy Administration (STEM) - Austria: The Austrian Energy Agency (E.V.A.) - Germany: The German Energy Agency (dena) / Gemeinschaft Energielabel Deutschland (GED) - Netherlands: The Netherlands Agency for Energy and the Environment (NOVEM) - Finland: The Information Centre for Energy Efficiency Finland (Motiva) - France: The French Agency for Energy and the Environment (Ademe)
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Promotion of Energy Efficient Electronic Products, The Group for Energy Efficient Appliances (GEEA)
…EUs adoption of the Energy Star label in 2000, the GEEAs labelling activities have diminished relative to their other technical work with manufacturers. The participating national energy agencies and government departments are: - Switzerland: The Swiss Federal Office of Energy (SFOE) - Denmark: The Danish Energy Authority (DEA) - Sweden: The Swedish National Energy Administration (STEM) - Austria: The Austrian Energy Agency (E.V.A.) - Germany: The German Energy Agency (dena) / Gemeinschaft Energielabel Deutschland (GED) - Netherlands: The Netherlands Agency for Energy and the Environment (NOVEM) - Finland: The Information Centre for Energy Efficiency Finland (Motiva) - France: The French Agency for Energy and the Environment (Ademe)
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Energy Efficiency Benchmarking Covenant
…to be among the world leaders in terms of energy efficiency for processing installations by no later than 2012. In exchange for this undertaking, the government has agreed not to impose any extra specific national measures governing energy conservation or CO2 reduction on the participating companies. Nearly all energy-intensive Dutch enterprises have signed the Covenant, including the Federation of Netherlands Industry (VNO-NCW) and five sector organisations, including the Association of Dutch Chemical Industry (VNCI), the Association of Dutch Paper and Cardboard Manufacturers (VNP), the Dutch Electricity Generating Board (SEP), and the bodies representing the metallurgical industry and refineries…
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Promotion of Energy Efficient Electronic Products, The Group for Energy Efficient Appliances (GEEA)
…EUs adoption of the Energy Star label in 2000, the GEEAs labelling activities have diminished relative to their other technical work with manufacturers. The participating national energy agencies and government departments are: - Switzerland: The Swiss Federal Office of Energy (SFOE) - Denmark: The Danish Energy Authority (DEA) - Sweden: The Swedish National Energy Administration (STEM) - Austria: The Austrian Energy Agency (E.V.A.) - Germany: The German Energy Agency (dena) / Gemeinschaft Energielabel Deutschland (GED) - Netherlands: The Netherlands Agency for Energy and the Environment (NOVEM) - Finland: The Information Centre for Energy Efficiency Finland (Motiva) - France: The French Agency for Energy and the Environment (Ademe)
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Promotion of Energy Efficient Electronic Products, The Group for Energy Efficient Appliances (GEEA)
…EUs adoption of the Energy Star label in 2000, the GEEAs labelling activities have diminished relative to their other technical work with manufacturers. The participating national energy agencies and government departments are: - Switzerland: The Swiss Federal Office of Energy (SFOE) - Denmark: The Danish Energy Authority (DEA) - Sweden: The Swedish National Energy Administration (STEM) - Austria: The Austrian Energy Agency (E.V.A.) - Germany: The German Energy Agency (dena) / Gemeinschaft Energielabel Deutschland (GED) - Netherlands: The Netherlands Agency for Energy and the Environment (NOVEM) - Finland: The Information Centre for Energy Efficiency Finland (Motiva) - France: The French Agency for Energy and the Environment (Ademe)
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