• Policy

        • Mongolia

        • 1999

        100,000 Solar Houses (Gers) - National Programme for Providing Rural Areas with Electricity through the Utilization of Renewable Energy

        …Systems (SHS).
        Development of Solar-Wind-Hydro-Diesel power hybrid system to meet electricity demand of livestock herdsmen’s households, villages, rural schools, hospitals, tourist camps, frontier posts, etc.

        The SHS were subsidised through contributions from various bilateral donors over the course of its lifetime (2000-2012). More than 30000 subsidised SHS were sold to herder families by 2006. After the inclusion of the World Bank in 2006, 67000 more subsidised SHS were sold. The programme has also improved electricity distribution systems in 30 soums (districts), and installed hybrid systems to reduce the use of costly diesel in 15 soums…

        • Policy

        • Kazakhstan

        • 2021

        Ban on export of petoleum products by road

        To prevent a shortage of oil products on the domestic market, the Ministry of Energy adopted a joint order “on some issues of export of oil products from the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan.” It provides for the introduction of a six-month ban on the export of gasoline, diesel fuel and certain types of oil products from the territory of Kazakhstan by road. Exceptions include exports in gas tanks provided by the manufacturer of motor vehicles and installed in accordance with the specifications, as well as in separate containers with a volume of more than 20 L.

        • Policy

        • Latvia

        • 2007

        Reduction of excise duty for biofuel

        The law aids the adoption of biofuels by reducing the rate of excise duties.
        A reduced rate of excise duties is applicable to the following types of fuel:– a mixture of unleaded petrol and ethyl alcohol with the content of ethyl alcohol from 70 to 85% by volume (inclusive) (E85);– a mixture of diesel and biodiesel obtained from rapeseed oil, where the content of biodiesel is at least 30% by volume (B30);– rapeseed oil that is sold or used as heating fuel or transport fuel and biofuel obtained completely from rapeseed oil (B100).

        • Policy

        • Malta

        • 2011

        Biofuel substitution obligation

        …authorised by the Authority to carry out the activity of an importer and,or wholesaler of petroleum shall place on the market as a minimum biofuel amounts as a percentage of the total energy content of MSA EN 228 petrol and MSA EN 590 diesel imported or wholesaled. The regulation for the substitution obligation defines the energy content to be used in biofuel calculation. The content of the biofuel in diesel (MRA EN 590) has to be in compliance to MSA EN 14214 and the content in petrol (MSA EN 228) has to be in compliance to MSA EN 15376…

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        • Malta

        • 2005

        Biomass content of biodiesel exempted from excise tax

        Malta opted for the former mode of promotion and the biomass content (i.e. the percentage element) in biodiesel was exempted from the payment of excise duty. This made biodiesel cheaper than petroleum diesel retailed in filling stations and therefore the fiscal incentive provided one of the driving forces for the biodiesel sales. In 2011 the policy for substitution obligation was adopted and the biomass content in biodiesel was no longer exempt.

        • Policy

        • Canada

        • 2024

        Ban of combustion engine vehicles in Québec

        The Québec Regulation mandates a phased restriction on the sale of new internal combustion engine (ICE) motor vehicles, which run on fuel like gasoline, diesel, or natural gas. By 2035, the sale of these vehicles will be completely banned. This ban targets light-duty combustion engine vehicles, including passenger and commercial cars, light trucks, and most SUVs and pickup trucks. However, mopeds, motorcycles, and off-road vehicles such as snowmobiles and ATVs are exempt.Starting January 1, 2034, only zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) of model year 2035 or later can be marketed. From December 31, 2035, the sale and lease…

        • Policy

        • Chinese Taipei

        • 2024

        Electric Vehicles Subsidies

        The subsidy amount varies depending on the type of vehicle being replaced. Subsidies to buy an electric model to replace conventional vehicles are: NT$1,000 for scooters; NT$2,000 for passenger cars; and NT$30,000 for large diesel commercial vehicles.

        • Policy

        • Argentina

        • 1991

        Law 23.966 - Biofuel tax reduction

        Reduction of the Fuel Tax, Law 23,966, by incorporating tax-exempted biodiesel into diesel fuel.

        • Policy

        • Korea

        • 2021

        Temporary fuel tax reductions & price regulation

        In answer to the global energy price crisis, the Korean government implemented a number of measures to limit the rise in domestic retail energy price:-Taxes on gasoline, diesel and LPG were reduced by 20% from 12 November 2021 to end April 2022; these tax reductions were then increased to -30% until July 2022, and to - 37% until the end of 2022;- Import tariffs on LNG were removed from November 2021 to March 2023;-Income tax reductions for public transport expenses will be doubled (to reach 80% of expenses) for the second half of 2022The Korean government also froze gas…

        • Policy

        • Italy

        • 2014

        Obligation for biofuel release for consumption

        In Italy, in line with European directives, the obligation has been introduced for suppliers of petrol and diesel to release biofuels for consumption, in order to develop the supply chain and reduce emissions into the atmosphere from the transport sector. The obligation is based on a quota system defined and updated by the Ministerial Decree of 10 October 2014 and subsequent amendments and additions. The minimum annual quantity of biofuels that the obliged entities must release for consumption is calculated on the basis of the energy content of petrol and diesel released for consumption in the same year. Lastly, the…

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