• Policy

        • Japan

        • 2008

        J-Credit Scheme

        The J-Credit Scheme is designed to certify the amount of greenhouse gas emissions reduced and removed by sinks within Japan.Under the J-Credit Scheme, the Government certifies the amount of greenhouse gas emissions (such as CO2) reduced or removed by sinks through efforts to introduce energy-saving devices and manage forests, as "credit."This scheme, which was created by expansively integrating the Domestic Credit Scheme and the Offset Credit (J-VER; Japan's verified emissions reduction) Scheme, is administered by the central government. Credits created under the scheme can be used for various purposes, such as achieving the…

        • Policy

        • Italy

        • 1992

        Ministerial Decree 15/2/92

        This Decree provided a fiscal reduction on personal income tax of 50% for two fiscal years. Expenses arising from household energy saving and/or the purchase of renewables-based systems could be deducted from the taxable base of personal revenues, applicable to individuals and private companies.

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        • Netherlands

        • 2008

        Covenant on Clean & Efficient Agricultural sectors

        …This negotiated agreement to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase energy efficiency is a framework action package, including a mix of innovation and implementation measures in agriculture, cattle breeding and horticulture, including als some (sub)sector agreements. Planned measures include developing best management practices for reducing N2O emissions (emissions are reduced by reducing nitrogen flows on farms), taking measures related to cattle feed to reduce CH4 emissions (the composition of feed can affect the production of methane via the cattle’s digestive systems), taking measures concerning manure storage to reduce emissions of CH4, taking energy saving and renewable energy measures…

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        • Australia

        • 2020

        Investment in technologies reducing GHG in agriculture, manufacturing, industry and transport

        …the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC), and invest in low emissions technologies, network infrastructure, power generation and supplies in the National Electricity Market (NEM).  The budget also includes a provision allowing ARENA to use up to $50 million of existing resources to encourage the commercialization of breakthrough clean energy technology through the use of new financial tools. New legislation will be introduced to ensure that both agencies can support new and emerging low-emission technologies (including zero and negative-emission technologies), ensuring that critical technologies like soil carbon sequestration, carbon capture and storage, green steel production, and energy-saving industrial…

        • Policy

        • Malta

        • 2009

        Capital grants for PVs, solar thermal and wind turbines in the industrial/commercial sector

        The Malta Enterprise, the Government entity dealing with industrial promotion, launched a scheme in 2009, under the European Regional Development Fund 2007-2013 programme.The ERDF Energy Grant Scheme was an opportunity for proactive businesses that are willing to invest in solutions that will help reduce the impact of energy costs on their business.Eligible projects include investments energy efficient equipment (such as the installation of intelligent lighting systems, solar heating, thermal insulation, building management systems and energy-saving lighting) and electricity generation from renewable sources such as solar and wind.

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        • Netherlands

        • 2022

        Supplementary fiscal purchasing power measures Act 2022

        …for people on incomes around the level of social assistance benefit to EUR 800.Lowering the rate of value-added tax (VAT) on energy from 21% to 9%. The reduced rate on electricity and gas will apply from 1 July through 31 December 2022.Excise duties on unleaded light oil (petrol), gas oil (diesel) and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) will temporarily be reduced by 21% with retroactive effect to 1 April 2022 until 31 December 2022.Finally, the government is bringing forward spending of EUR 150 million, originally earmarked for 2026, to help low-income households take energy-saving measures.

        • Policy

        • Japan

        • 2021

        National Budget 2021 - Decarbonisation of buildings

        As part of the third supplementary budget to the 2021 national budget, the Japanese government allocated 5.5 billion yen towards the decarbonisation of buildings. The aim is to established net zero energy buildings that can supply energy even in the event of a disaster through introducing renewable energy equipment such as storage batteries and energy-saving high-performance ventilators. 

        • Policy

        • United Kingdom

        • 2022

        [2nd Package] Spring Statement 2022: Measures supporting households

        In March 2022, the UK government implemented a series of additional measures meant to cushion domestic consumers from the effects of the global energy crisis, notably a temporary 12-month cut to duty on petrol and diesel of GBP 0.05 per litre, an extension of the VAT relief available for the installation of energy saving materials (ESMs), and an increase to the Household Support Fund.

        • Policy

        • Greece

        • 2010

        National Operational Programme for Competitiveness II

        …and CHP, energy conservation, fuel substitution, environmental protection. - Promotion of Excellence in Enterprises: Improvement in the quality and management of CHP, renewables and energy conservation technologies used. Increased competitiveness of Greek energy technology. - Energy and Sustainable Development: Transmission and use of energy in an environmentally-friendly manner. Rational use of natural resources. The Programme, Development Interventions for the Real Economy launched in July 2010. Pillar 1: Confronting Climate Change- Transition to a competitive economy of low Carbon consumption. Pillar 1 includes the following Actions: 1) Building Energy Requirements and Energy Services Companies, 2) The Programme "Energy Saving at Home", 3…

        • Policy

        • Ireland

        • 2001

        House of Tomorrow Programme

        …Sustainable Energy, offers support for research, development and demonstration projects aimed at generating and applying technologies, products, systems, practices and information leading to the greater use of sustainable energy in Irish housing. The main focus of the programme, which was launched in September 2001, was on stimulating the widespread uptake of superior energy planning, design, specification and construction practices in both the new home building and home improvement markets. Under the programme developers who designed buildings to consume 40% less energy for space and water heating than the current Building Regulations minimum standards, whilst also incorporating innovative energy saving and…

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