• Policy

        • United Kingdom

        • 1998

        Reduced VAT for energy-saving materials

        In 1998 the UK Government introduced a reduced value-added tax (VAT) rate of 5% (down from 17.5%) for the grant-funded installation of certain energy-saving materials (ESMs) in the homes of elderly, less well off and vulnerable households. This reduced VAT rate applied to all insulation, draught stripping, hot water, and central heating controls. In Budget 2000, the Government extended this scheme to all households, even if the service is not grant funded. Budget 2000 and 2002 also introduced further reduced VAT rates for ESMs when they are part of grant-funded installations into vulnerable households  including…

        • Policy

        • Korea

        • 1980

        Soft Loan for Energy Saving Facilities & Tax Incentives

        This program offers long-term and low-interest rate loans to cover part of the investments in energy saving facilities in order to conserve energy and reduce GHG emission.

         

        - Eligibility: Entities who want to install energy saving facilities such as waste heat power generation facilities, replacement facilities of obsolete boilers and high-efficiency LED lights are eligible for this program.

         

        - Scope: All of the construction costs including facilities (secondhand facilities are not applicable) and material costs, labor expenses, overhead expenses and general administrative expenses are covered by this program.

         

        - Terms: Quarterly adjustable interest rate linked to average rate of return…

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        • Netherlands

        • 2016

        Subsidy scheme for energy saving measures and renewable energy in sporting accommodations

        A subsidy scheme for energy measures (energy saving and renewable energy) for sports facilities, accommodation of sport clubs. This scheme was based on one of the agreements under the Agreement on Energy for Sustainable Growth form 2013. The scheme is planned for the period 2016-2020. In 2016 the budget is € 6 million. Sports associations that invest in renewable energy generation and energy saving can obtain a subsidy for up to 30% of their investment costs. As of 2019 the scheme ceased to exist as separate scheme and has been integrated in a more broad (not energy only) subsidy…

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        • Germany

        • 1997

        My Agenda 21: The Energy-Saving Booklet (Information to Drivers)

        In 1997, the Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety published a brochure entitled "My Agenda 21: The Energy-Saving Booklet as your contribution to climate protection", which incorporated a chapter on mobility. The aim of the chapter was to make drivers more aware of fuel-saving driving habits, to encourage them to use public transport and, in general, to foster greater environmental awareness on the part of automobile users. The Climate Protection Programme subsequently launched broadly structured information campaigns on good driving habits, with the participation of the automotive industry and the associations from the automotive…

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        • Spain

        • 2014

        JESSICA-F.I.D.A.E Fund (Energy Saving and Diversification Investment Fund)

        …transport, contributing to improvement of energy efficiency and the use of renewable energies These are the conditions that a project must meet to be fundable: Being located in one of the Spanish Regions included in F.I.D.A.E. - Andalusia, the Canary Islands, Castile & Leon, Castile-La Mancha, Ceuta, Valencia, Galicia, Melilla & Murcia Region. Being included in one of the following sectors: Building: public and private buildings Industry: firms of any size Transport: infrastructures, equipment and both public and private transport fleet (for public use). Public services infrastructures related to energy: Outdoor public lighting and traffic lights…

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        • Belgium

        • 2001

        Public Buildings Energy Saving Resolution - Flanders

        The Flemish government has approved a resolution by which the public authorities will demonstrate their willingness to save energy by a reduction of 10% of the electricity and fuel consumption in the 100 largest buildings by 2004, to enhance the energy efficiency of, and the use of renewable energy sources in, new public buildings.

        • Policy

        • Singapore

        • 1996

        Tax Incentive for Energy-saving Equipment

        This tax incentive scheme is provided under the Income Tax Act. Capital expenditure on qualifying energy efficient or energy-saving equipment can be written off in 1 year instead of 3. Qualifying equipment include: solar heating or cooling system and solar energy collection systems. Capital expenditure pertains to costs incurred by the investment in or purchase of long-term business assets. All costs directly related to the project, including the equipment, supplies and installation costs, are eligible for accelerated tax allowance, except consultancy work. Any person carrying on a trade, profession or business in Singapore is eligible for the tax…

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        • Netherlands

        • 2016

        Investment Subsidy for Sustainable Energy and Energy Saving (ISDE)

        The ISDE (Investment Subsidy for Sustainable Energy and Energy Saving) is a national subsidy programme providing grants for energy efficiency and renewable energy measures in buildings, including insulation, heat pumps, solar thermal systems and heat network connections. The scheme operates through annual funding rounds and is planned to run until 2030. In 2022, the budget was increased by €62 million to €290 million due to high demand, with an additional €30 million allocated for small-scale wind and solar PV. More recent rounds continue with higher annual budgets, including around €600 million for households in 2025.

        • Policy

        • Greece

        • 2011

        Efficient Use of Energy and Energy Saving

        …the full budget absorption. It offers citizens incentives to carry out interventions, aimed at improving their houses energy efficiency. Due to the economic crisis, in May 2011 and March 2012, the programme conditions have been improved in order to cover more citizens. The programme is currently underway and includes the following: - improvement of thermal insulation of building shell; - replacement of window/door glazing and frame of low energy performance;- replacement of low energy performance heating oil boilers with new high energy performance ones or natural gas systems or systems using Renewable Energy Resources;- installation of solar water heaters. The programme …

        • Policy

        • Indonesia

        • 2021

        Decree 103/2021 Concerning Minimum Energy Performance Standards and Energy Saving Labels for air conditioning

        The decree sets Minimum Energy Performance Standards for air conditioning, depending on the type of air conditioner, along with Air Conditioner Energy Saving Label system to be displayed.  

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