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Tunisia
2024
Minimum technical specifications to improve energy efficiency in new residential buildings and extensions
The decree n°2024-068 establishes the minimum technical specifications for energy saving in construction and extension projects for residential buildings. Buildings must comply with specific thermal performance levels based on their Annual Energy Needs for Thermal Comfort (BECTh), measured in kWh/(m².year).
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Japan
2021
6th Basic Energy Plan - Zero Energy Building (ZEB) and Zero Energy Houses (ZEH)
Zero Energy Buildings (ZEB) and Zero Energy Houses (ZEH) are recognized as the key energy and electricity saving concepts. Japan targets to ensure energy-saving performance at the level of ZEB and ZEH standards for newly built buildings and houses after 2030.
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Ukraine
2019
National energy efficiency goals for 2020
…has been elaborated by the State Agency on Energy Efficiency and Energy Saving of Ukraine in cooperation with international experts, specialists from the Energy Community Secretariat within the framework of implementation of Article 3 of Directive 2012/27/EU on energy efficiency. The overall approach of the Directive, namely the reduction in final energy consumption by 20% in 2020 relative to the baseline scenario, was used when setting the goals.
The draft order defines the following indicators: the primary energy consumption should not exceed 101 316 thousand tonnes in 2020; the final energy consumption is 55 507 thousand tonnes of… -
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Denmark
2009
Finance Act 2009 - energy target for state institutions
In addition to the Circular outlining obligations for state insitutions to underake energy-saving measures, the Finance Act 2009 imposed an energy-saving target on state owned institutions. According to the target, energy cosumption in 2011 must be 10% lower than in 2006.
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Policy
Hungary
2015
Energy Efficiency Act
The 122/2015. (V. 26.) Government Decree on the implementation of the Energy Efficiency Act outlines detailed rules and requirements for improving energy efficiency in Hungary. It includes provisions for energy modernization of buildings, efficient heating and cooling systems, and the role of energy auditors. The decree also establishes the National Energy Network to support public institutions in energy efficiency and mandates regular energy audits and reporting. Additionally, it sets out the framework for cost-benefit analyses, energy-saving measures, and compliance with EU directives on energy efficiency.
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Policy
Netherlands
1997
Energy Investment Allowance scheme (EIA)
…investments in new energy efficient technologies. Yearly a list is published with applicable technologies and criteria. It gives a direct financial advantage to companies in the Netherlands that invest in applicable equipment. Entrepreneurs may deduct part of the investment costs for such equipment from their fiscal profits. The equipment must save more energy than the prevailing equipment available on the market. This means that only the latest types of equipment are eligible for the EIA. Also a general EIA application can be submitted, using an energy-saving calculation to demonstrate that equipment that is not on the energy list meets…
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Policy
Kazakhstan
2015
Energy efficiency classes of buildings
…5 classes of the energy efficiency (A, B, C, D, E) which is estimated based on "deviation of the calculated (actual) value of the energy efficiency indicator for heating and ventilation of the building from the standard in %". 1. General Provisions 1. These Rules for the definition and revision of energy efficiency classes of buildings, structures (hereinafter referred to as the Rules) are developed in accordance with sub-paragraph 6-9) of Article 5 and paragraph 5 of Article 11 of the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated January 13, 2012 "On energy saving and energy efficiency" and determine…
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Policy
Republic of Moldova
2007
Energy audits
…and Trade with IDAEs support co-ordinates audits and energy efficiency actions developed with Autonomous Communities, Entrepreneurial Associations and Firms. Through this joint co-ordination, aid from the Administration is channelled to finance energy audits in beneficiary sites, whose number is estimated to be 260 for the period 2008-2012. The execution of energy audits determines the energy saving potential in the firms wherever they take place. Moreover, they facilitate decision making in relation to energy saving investments, and will also help to establish benchmarking of the audited processes. The energy audits to be developed in the 2008-2012 period…
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Policy
Australia
2012
Energy Efficiency Exchange
The Energy Efficiency Exchange (EEX) website (eex.gov.au) is a joint initiative of Commonwealth, State and Territory Governments. The EEX website provides medium and large energy using companies with access to a consolidated source of high quality national and international resources on energy efficiency. It has been developed for energy and corporate managers, engineers, financial and site staff across a range of sectors. The website supports the development and implementation of energy management and energy efficiency strategies by companies. It features case studies, energy saving opportunities in key sectors and technologies, information on business support programs, financing options and…
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Policy
United Kingdom
2001
Energy Technology List (ETL)
The Energy Technology List is a UK government-managed list of energy-efficient plant and machinery, such as boilers, electric motors, and air conditioning and refrigeration systems. For a product to be on the ETL, it must meet specific energy-saving or energy-efficient criteria.
Until April 2020, products on the Energy Technology List could qualify for tax relief under the the Enhanced Capital Allowance tax scheme for businesses.