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Israel
Israel endorsed a target of generating 10% of the country’s electricity from renewable sources in 2020. Solar thermal and photovoltaic power plants are expected to account for over 70% of total generation, with the remainder deriving from household PV units, wind energy and biomass.
The statistical data for Israel are supplied by and under the responsibility of the relevant Israeli authorities. The use of such data by the OECD is without prejudice to the status of the Golan Heights, East Jerusalem and Israeli settlements in the West Bank under the terms of international law.- Overview
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Blueprint for Action on Just and Inclusive Energy Transitions
Global Commission on People-Centred Clean Energy Transitions: Designing for Fairness June 2025 This year’s G20 President, South Africa, is placing a major focus on just and inclusive energy transitions. This builds on Brazil’s 2024 G20 Presidency which elevated just and inclusive energy transitions as a priority on the global agenda. Under Brazil’s Presidency, the G20 leaders endorsed ten voluntary Principles for Just and Inclusive Energy Transitions. The Global Commission believes these principles form a powerful framework for how governments, each navigating their own set of circumstances, can proceed with clean energy transitions that provide benefits and…
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Financing Electricity Access in Africa
Access to electricity is a cornerstone for economic development, poverty reduction and social equity. However, almost 600 million people in Africa lack access to electricity today, with progress falling far behind targets set by both African governments and the international community. Reaching universal electricity access will require a rapid scale-up of investment and financing to USD 15 billion per year, enabling the expansion of generation capacity, grid networks and decentralised solutions while ensuring that progress remains inclusive and sustainable.In a new flagship report, Financing Electricity Access in Africa, the International Energy Agency (IEA) undertakes its authoritative energy analysis…
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Chile 2050 Energy Transition Roadmap
World Energy Outlook Special report Chile has made significant strides in its energy transition, towards its ambitious long-term goals and it stands at a pivotal moment in its energy journey, possessing remarkable renewable and critical mineral resources. The Chile 2050 Energy Transition Roadmap, produced at the request of the Government of Chile, and in close collaboration with the Chilean Ministry of Energy, sets out a detailed pathway for the country to reach its legally binding goal of net zero emissions by 2050 while expanding economic growth and improving energy security and affordability. This pathway relies on four pillars: accelerating…
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Costa Rica
Costa Rica’s energy policy aims to move from a fossil fuels based energy system towards renewable energy sources and to expand its power generation capacity, replacing old power generating stations and developing new projects.
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National Average Fuel Consumption Target
Voluntary industry wide average fuel consumption target for new petrol powered passenger motor vehicles were agreed between the Australian Government and the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries from 1978 to 2005.
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Environmental approval for Hunter Power project (gas-fired power plant)
The Hunger Power Project's environmental standards, approved by the Australian government, will begin its 660 MW gas-fired power plant at Kurri Kurri with AUD 600 million in government funding. The project will secure affordable, reliable power and create 600 direct jobs and 1,200 indirect jobs. The Hunter Power Project also supports the objectives of the government’s gas-fired recovery program, which is crucial to recover the economy from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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New technical standards for distributed energy resources
This rule is dealing with standards on technical compliance when connecting Distributed Energy Resources (DER) to the electricity network. The Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) announced that compulsory new standards are on the way for household energy technologies that connect to the power system, such as solar panels. It applies to all jurisdictions in the national electricity market and will take effect from 18 December 2021. The final rule amends the national energy regulator to require all new or replacement micro embedded generators – primarily rooftop solar systems – connecting to distribution networks to be compliant with the DER Technical Standards.
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National Solar Schools Program
Over $217 million has been provided to 5,310 schools (or almost 60 per cent of all Australian schools) to install renewable energy systems, rainwater tanks and a range energy efficiency measures. The solar power systems already installed are producing enough electricity to power the equivalent of 4600 average households every day. The funding has helped to educate students about renewable energy and energy efficiency, and that everyday actions can prevent the production of millions of tonnes of carbon pollution. The 2012-13 funding round was the final opportunity for schools to apply for solar schools funding. The Program closed…
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National Construction Code (NCC) Commercial Buildings
Applicable Building Type(s) New non-residential, New residentialPolicy Requirement Level MandatoryGovernance Development Authority: Australian Building Codes BoardImplementation Authority: State and Territory Governments (and local governments)Verification Authority: Registered Building Certifiers (private and public)Enforcement Authority: State and Territory Governments (and local governments)Prescriptive Compliance path NCC Volume One (Section J) -Commercial BuildingsEnergy Requirements:InsulationJ1.2 Thermal construction €” general(a) Where required, insulation must comply with AS/NZS 4859.1 and be installed so that it €”(i) abuts or overlaps adjoining insulation other than at supporting members such as studs, noggings, joists, furring channels and the like where…
