• Policy

        • Korea

        • 2005

        e-Standby Programme

        The e-Standby programme aims to promote the widespread use of energy saving products that reduce standby power consumption. Standby power is electricity consumed by appliances which are plugged in but not in use. The products that meet the 1-Watt standard are entitled to bear the "Energy Saving Label". When they fail to meet the standard, the "Standby Warning Label" is displayed on the front of the product. The programme is implemented in three stages according to the "Standby Korea 2010" roadmap. The programmes ultimate goal is of reducing standby power of each electrical device below one watt (W…

        • Policy

        • Japan

        • 2007

        Smart-life Japan Promotional Forum

        The Energy-Efficient Household Appliance Promotion Forum was established with the aim of further promoting the widespread use of energy-efficient household appliances (e.g. air conditioners, refrigerators, lighting) as a national movement through collaboration with concerned parties, including household appliance manufacturers/retailers and consumer groups. Driven by its members, the forum is engaged in the rollout of campaigns to promote energy-efficient household appliances, the wider provision of information on such appliances, the development of domestic energy saving diagnosis tools, and the co-hosting of the "Energy Saving Contest".After five years had passed when the forum was established…

        • Policy

        • Japan

        • 2006

        Regulation for Consigners and Transportation Companies

        …those who place orders to cargo transport companies, more specifically consignors who are not main bodies consuming energy are for the first time also required to make energy saving efforts. This includes making energy saving plans and reporting the energy consumption amount, which is the same as that of transport companies. Involvement of consignors is seen as necessary for the efforts such as the use of railways and ships by modal shift and cooperative transport to become possible and be effective. In addition, cooperation between freight transport companies and consignors is considered to be effective in promoting energy saving measures.

        • Policy

        • Malta

        • 2026

        Irrinova Darek - Residential Renovation Grant Scheme

        Irrinova Darek scheme provides up to USD 16,300 (EUR 15,000) to support energy-saving residential renovations. The grant covers 75% of eligible costs, increasing to 90% for In-Work Benefit recipients, for upgrades including insulation, aperture replacement, and renewable energy.

        • Policy

        • Canada

        • 2011

        ecoENERGY Efficiency for Industry

        …a national energy management standard, accelerates energy-saving investments in factories and supports the exchange of best-practices information within Canada industrial sector. For example, it supports the early implementation of the new ISO 50001 Energy Management Systems Standard, as well as the Canadian Industry Program for Energy Conservation, which offers networking opportunities for industry to share information, identify common needs and best practices, and improve energy efficiency in more than 25 industrial sectors.The ecoENERGY Efficiency for Industry program offers cost-shared assistance to industrial companies to implement energy management projects, including CAN/CSA-ISO 50001 Energy Management Systems…

        • Policy

        • France

        • 1991

        Creation of ADEME

        …supporting research programmes on clean, economical transport systems, energy efficiency of buildings, and new energy technologies.

        - By providing financial and technical assistance for feasibility studies that enable developers to deploy more efficient energy solutions.

         - By promoting the implementation of illustrative, motivational operations regarding the efficient use of energy, and making these operations known.

        - By giving the general public specific information on existing technologies (white goods labelled  "low consumption", energy-efficient boilers, individual solar-powered water heaters, heat pumps, insulation techniques, room thermostats and  "green" tires and fuels) and energy-saving best practices via our Energy Info Points (Espaces Info 'Energie).

        • Policy

        • Ireland

        • 2001

        Warmer Homes Scheme (Low Income Housing Programme)

        …the work, which includes attic insulation, draught proofing, lagging jackets, energy efficient lighting, cavity wall insulation and energy advice. Eligible homes are identified locally via networks drawn from the statutory and voluntary sector. The focus is on privately owned and rented homes. The focus is primarily on retrofit improvement of the energy efficiency of older housing through the Warmer Homes Scheme. This complements the Home Energy Saving Scheme by providing similar upgrade measures free of charge to low income households.This scheme was rebranded by the launch of Better Energy: Warmer Homes under the Better Energy brand in May 2011.

        • Policy

        • Germany

        • 2002

        Contracting for federal government properties

        Counselling by the German Energy Agency on contracting projects is directed in particular at federal government properties with the help of guidelines, an internet portal, work aids, a contracting hotline, and support with project development. The objective of the counselling is to find energy supply and energy saving contracting services for federal government properties and to implement these with the help of third parties. The aim is also to exploit energy-saving potential in the public sector by means of financial and technical support from specialised companies. In addition to this contracting projects are leading to demand for particularly efficient…

        • Policy

        • France

        • 2001

        Exceptional 12 Months Amortisation

        The measure allowing an exceptional twelve-month amortisation on the purchase of specific energy-saving equipment and of equipment based on renewables has been extended to 31 December 2006.

        • Policy

        • Spain

        • 2002

        ICO-IDAE Financing Line

        In 2002 - under the Renewable Energy Plan 2000-2010 - a financing line has been provided by the Official Credit Institute (ICO) and the Institute for Diversification and Energy Saving (IDAE) for renewable energies and improving efficiency projects (saving and fuel switching in industry, energy efficiency in buildings, etc.). The maximum that can be financed in a project is 70% of the investment by means of loans at low interest rates.

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