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Policy
Luxembourg
2010
Grants for energy efficiency and renewable energy investments
…commercial and handcraft sector having a commercial establishment permit. Under this regulation, the Ministry of Economy and Foreign Trade provides subsidies for energy-saving, and renewable energy investments.These subsidies are offered for measures taken that improove energy efficiency of industrial processes, for the use of renewable energy sources or for combined heat and power (CHP) production based on renewable energy sources. The assessment is made by comparing the planned investments to a counterfctual scenario.Grants cover up to 40% of eligible costs. Small and medium sized enterprises are eligible for grants that cover up to an additional 10% of…
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Policy
Netherlands
2021
Netherlands National Energy and Climate Plan
The National Energy and Climate Plan sets national-wise targets towards 2030, including a renewable targets of 32-42% and cumulative energy saving worth 1.285 PJ by the same date.
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Policy
Italy
2023
Fund for industrial energy transition
The fund was approved on October 21, 2022. It was later operationalised in August of 2023. Its main aim is to support industrial players in implementing energy saving measures in their production methods. EUR 300 million can be accessed upon request, for a maximum of EUR 20 million per intervention, provided the applicant implement the measure within a timeframe of 36 months. The fund also provides resources for a radical overhaul of production mechanisms.
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Policy
Kazakhstan
2012
Kazakhstan Energy Conservation and Energy Efficiency Law
…terms of energy saving and energy efficiency is mandatory (Art. 15) for facilities whose design consumption of energy resources exceeds the equivalent of 500 tons of standard fuel per year; for projects for the construction of unique facilities that are not supported by the presence of existing state or interstate standards and developed according to special technical conditions (special standards) that replace them.- The subjects of the State Energy Register, with the exception of state institutions, undergo a mandatory energy audit at least once every five years (Art. 16). - All subjects of the Energy Registry with annual energy consumption of…
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Policy
Syrian Arab Republic
2009
Law 03 on Energy Conservation
…saving consumption and deploy various renewable energy applications. A large number of public and private institutions must take note of this new regulatory framework namely: All energy producing and consuming parties, all importers and local manufacturers of equipment for energy generation and consumption, all institutions and companies acting in the area of building design, energy-consuming equipment, all public and private educational institutions and research centres. The mentioned institutions shall be committed to energy conservation and efficiency practices, use renewable energies in all sectors of their activities and adopt high energy- efficiency equipments. They must also create their own Energy…
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Policy
Singapore
2019
Smart services for efficient energy consumption - including smart meters
The Energy Market Authority (EMA), the Ministry of the Environment, Water Resources (MEWR) and SP Group today announced three new initiatives aimed at empowering households to use electricity more efficiently. These initiatives are:
- Advanced meters that will give all household consumers access to their half-hourly electricity usage.
- Enhanced SP Utilities mobile app to help households track their energy consumption.
- Customised reports on households’ electricity consumption and energy saving tips.
As of end of September 2019, about 290,000 advanced meters have already been deployed at households across Singapore. The plan is to install smart meters in the remaining 1… -
Policy
Republic of Moldova
2016
National Energy Efficiency Action Plan 2016-2018
…of Moldova requires revision of targets set by NEEP 2011-2020 and NEEAP 2013-2015. The indicative 2020 target for final energy saving has been proposed in the NEEAP 2016-2020 basing on the ESD and is 167.2 ktoe (2016 - 92.9 ktoe). The targets proposed above will be achieved by using leverages of measures in the following main directions: Investment in the renovation of central governmental and other public bodies buildings, as well as commercial and residential buildings, addressing both public and private sectors; Fostering application of the energy efficiency measures in a variety of sectors, including transportation…
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Policy
Austria
2009
Climate and Energy Model Regions
Support for Austrian regions on their journey into a renewable energy future free from fossil fuels. They use their local renewable energy resources, use energy saving potetials to the full, and operate sustainably.
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Policy
Netherlands
2013
National Energy Agreement for Sustainable Growth
On 6 September 2013, the Netherlands took an important step towards a clean future. More than forty organizations, including the government, employers, trade unions, nature and environmental organizations, social organizations and financial institutions, have committed themselves to the Energy Agreement for sustainable growth. The core of the agreement are broad-based agreements on energy saving, clean technology and climate policy. Implementation of the agreements will result in an affordable and clean energy supply, employment and opportunities for the Netherlands in the clean technology markets.
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Policy
Korea
1991
Low-interest Loans for Energy Service Companies (ESCO)
This program provides loans to projects where Energy Service Companies (ESCO) replace inefficient facilities of energy consumers who lack technology and financing and guarantee reduction in their energy consumption. The program also operates and manage registered ESCO.
- Eligible projects: Management services for energy conservation, Investments in energy-saving facilities, R&D of energy-saving facilities and equipment
- Scope: Cost of the facility (secondhand facilities are not applicable) and supplementary equipment, cost of construction and installation, cost of design and supervision (royalty for technology included), and start-up costs
- Terms: Quarterly adjustable intereat rate linked to average rate of return…