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Policy
People's Republic of China
2015
Made in China 2025
…new materials and biotechnology, promoting resource recycling, creating green supply chains and logistics, and reinforcing greener standards and environmental inspections.Targeting priority technologies and products. These priorities include ICTs, numerical control tools and robotics, aerospace equipment, ocean engineering equipment and high-tech ships, railway equipment, energy-saving vehicles, power equipment, agricultural machinery, new materials, biological medicine and medical devices.Restructuring industry. This path aims to deal with applications of new technologies in enterprises, overcapacity, co-ordination between large enterprises and SMEs, and industrial planning at regional level.Developing manufacturing as a service and services for manufacturing. This path aims to…
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Policy
Kazakhstan
2021
Environmental Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan, №400-VI (as amended)
…An integrated environmental permit is a document that includes information on technological standards, environmental emission standards, measures to improve energy efficiency and energy saving, and other things. An integrated environmental permit is obtained subject to the use of one or more of the best available techniques (approved by the Government on the basis of reference books on the best available techniques) to achieve the specified range of emissions.The development of reference books on BAT is carried out by the subordinate organisation of the authorised body in the field of environmental protection - NJSC "International Center for Green Technologies and Investment…
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Policy
Canada
1999
Climate Change Action Fund
…which is also funded by Montreal 2000, the Government of Quebec, Hydro Quebec, Norvic Traction, Les sports motorises ISAAC, and the various partner-users;
CA$10 million to support Iogen Corporation of Ottawa, working with Petro-Canada, in developing and demonstrating a system for production of ethanol from a variety of biomass, for powering motor vehicles;
an international clean air day in Quebec to raise public awareness about the impact of vehicle emissions;
a seminar and information programme aimed at increasing awareness of carbon emissions trading opportunities in Albertas forest products industry; and
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Policy
Italy
2005
"Old" Feed-In Premium for photovoltaic systems (I-II-III-IV Conto Energia)
…installations integrated to building substituting asbestos roofs, municipalities with less than 5 000 inhabitants. Plants with a capacity lower than 20 kWp could further benefit from on the on-spot trading service. Furthermore, this feed-in premium scheme promoted energy efficiency measures in buildings providing an additional bonus in case energy efficiency interventions in the buildings were implemented; on the basis of the energy saving level achieved, it was possible to obtain a maximum increase of the 30% of the base tariff. Producers got, in addition to the premium, the price of the electricity sold either on the market or…
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Policy
United States
2002
National Parks Service Programs
…GHG) emissions, develop sustainable strategies to mitigate these emissions (e.g. develop Climate Action Plans) and adapt to climate change impacts, and educate the public about these efforts. The Clean Cities National Parks Initiative supports the use of renewable and alternative fuels, electric drive vehicles, and other vehicle energy-saving practices as well as transportation projects that educate park visitors on the benefits of reducing dependence on petroleum, cutting greenhouse gases, and easing traffic congestion. The Sarbanes Transit in the Parks Program provides funds to support alternative transportation systems, such as shuttle buses, rail connections and even bicycle trails, in…
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Country
Cameroon
Electrification rates are relatively high in Cameroon compared to the Central African region: 54% of the population has access to electricity, while consumption remains low. The country produced 70 kb/d of oil in 2013, but production is gradually declining.
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- Energy mix
- Emissions
- Electricity
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Equatorial Guinea
Electrification rates are relatively high in Equatorial Guinea at 66%. The country began oil production in the late 1990s and began LNG exports in 2007.
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- Energy mix
- Emissions
- Electricity
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Country
Viet Nam
In recent years, Viet Nam has increased its non-hydro renewable capacity targets in its power development plan, from 9.4% to 21% of total installed capacity in 2030, and decreased the share of coal-fired capacity from 52% to 43%.
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- Energy mix
- Emissions
- Electricity
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Country
Kenya
Access to electricity has increased dramatically in Kenya over the past 20 years, reaching almost 3/4 of the population today. The Last Mile Connectivity Project of the Rural Electrification Authority aims to deliver universal access by 2022.
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- Energy mix
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- Electricity
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Topic
Energy Innovation
…analyses on energy innovation also provide crucial insights that equip the huge range of stakeholders in this space to make effective decisions and pursue ambitious goals – from academics and researchers to start-ups, established companies, investors, philanthropic organisations, policymakers and regulatory bodies.Our annual State of Energy Innovation report also provides a comprehensive, data-driven assessment of recent progress and emerging challenges in energy technology innovation. The IEA Technology Collaboration Programmes (TCP) are independent, international groups of experts that enable governments and industries from around the world to lead programmes and projects on a wide range of energy technologies and…