• Policy

        • Switzerland

        • 2017

        Energy Strategy 2050

        Energy Strategy 2050: The ES2050 aims at further boosting renewable energies in order to reach the following indicative electricity generation targets: 4400 GWh (excluding hydro) by 2020, 11400 GWh (excluding hydro) by 2035; 37400 GWh average yearly hydro production by 2035. The main levers are a - time-limited – funding increase (by increasing the grid surcharge cap for electricity) and increased CO2 levy proceeds (which are partly allocated - with cantonal co-funding - for heating from renewable sources in buildings).
        Keeping overall renewable funding under control has been an important policy goal since the introduction of a feed-in tariff[1] in…

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        • Germany

        • 2008

        Smart Energy Efficiency and Climate Protection Networks

        The aim of the project is the creation of 30 energy efficiency networks in the framework of which an organisational infrastructure is developed with which initiators such as chambers of industry and commerce can independentlymanage and use these networks in respect of existing obstacles and overcoming the same, reductionof transaction costs, and identification of innovation effects. Thanks to previous knowledge it was possible tobegin creation of the networks in 2009. The main thrust of the project is the development of computer-based evaluation programmes for energy efficiency measures. Another focal point of the project is regular moderated exchange of experience…

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        • South Africa

        • 2015

        National Energy Efficiency Strategy Post 2015

        …2015 NEES aims to build on the achievements of NEES 2005, stimulating further energy efficiency improvements through a combination of fiscal and financial incentives, a robust legal and regulatory framework, and enabling measures. The strategy has been framed to complement the policies and strategies of the Department of Environment Affairs (DEA), the Department of Public Works (DPW), the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), Department of Transport (DoT) and the National Treasury. The South African Government developed and published the post-2015 National Energy Efficiency Strategy setting a vision to “promote energy efficiency as…

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        • Ireland

        • 2011

        Affordable Energy Strategy

        The strategy primarily aims to do two things, firstly, develop a programme of actions that will improve energy affordability and reduce energy poverty. Secondly, set out a framework for measuring energy affordability and energy poverty. The Government Strategy for Affordable Energy in Ireland was published last November. The strategy was developed by the inter-Departmental Group on Affordable Energy and includes 48 actions that will be implemented over the life of the Strategy. The Inter-Departmental Group on Affordable Energy has established subgroups to work on particular dimensions of the Strategy. These include the immediate priority of revised eligibility criteria…

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        • Norway

        • 2012

        Investment aid for existing buildings

        Investment aid to implement energy efficiency measures in existing commercial and public buildings, including building cooperations.

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        • Canada

        • 2001

        Energy Efficient Housing Initiative

        The Energy Efficient Housing Initiative aims to promote the construction and purchase of more energy-efficient, environmentally responsible housing and the energy-efficient renovation of existing housing. The initiative encompasses two programs: the R-2000 Home Standard for builders and the EnerGuide for Houses program for home-owners and other participants in the housing market.

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        • Denmark

        • 2010

        The Energy Saving Council

        …aim of the Energy Saving Council is to advice the Danish Minister of Climate and Energy, and the Danish Energy Agency on the organisation of the Danish energy saving efforts. In addition, the council should assist in achieving an optimal coordination of energy saving activities - in particular in terms of the coordination between the Danish Energy Saving Trust, the grid and distribution companies as well as the Danish Energy Agency. The council consists of members from different organisations related to the work on energy saving actitivies. The members are appointed by the Minister. This group takes over from local energy…

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        • France

        • 2000

        Building Energy Costs Certificate

        The Law on Air and Rational Energy Use dated 30 December 1996 required a standardised estimate regarding annual energy costs of housing units or commercial units for sale or lease. A decree should specify the rules on computing the estimate. The decree for new buildings was issued in April 2000. A decree for existing buildings will be also be issued.

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        • Cyprus

        • 2012

        Grand Schemes for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Sources

        The Plan aims to provide financial incentives in the form of government subsidy for investment in the production of electricity by utilizing wind, solar, biomass and biogas, which is released from landfill waste.The plan covers investments for the purchase and installation of new equipment and materials.All investments must be made by purchase and installation of new equipment and materials and involve mature technologies rather than technologies currently under research and development.A subsidy will be granted in the form of public aid on the kWh generated which will be channelled to the transmission / distribution grid restrictions mentioned in…

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        • United Republic of Tanzania

        • 2013

        Scaling up Renewable Energy Programme for Tanzania (SREP Tanzania)

        The project aims to catalyse the generation of about 100 MW, developed by the private sector, with public-sector support targeted to overcome the higher-risk phases of development, and thus make geothermal energy a reliable, low-cost, and significant contributor to Tanzania's electric power supply.
        Also, the goal is to increased supply of renewable energy: 700 GWh from geothermal and 178 GWh from off grid renewables (non-binding country targets).
        The project will achieve this objective by:

        creating the enabling environment and strengthening institutional and human resource capacities,
        reducing development risks by ficing resource exploration and confirmation, and…

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