The first part of this report briefly describes successful programs for several renewable energy technologies, providing Internet links for more information, as well as contact information.
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Source: Canada Commission for Environmental Cooperation, Envirochem Services
Date: March 2006
This presentation provides a summary of large-scale electric technologies, including technology economics, barriers and solutions, photovoltaics (PV), and concentrated solar power (CSP).
Source: United States Agency for International Development
Date: January 2009
In this report, the Clean Energy Group recommends the following: 1) develop global networks of clean energy practitioners; 2) understand processes of technology innovation for clean energy; 3) organize federal, state, international and private sector activities to create complementary and synerg
Source: Clean Energy Group
Date: May 2004
The principal objectives of this study are to review the case for renewable electricity generation from onshore wind, offshore wind, and marine, and explore alternative support frameworks and policies that would allow governments to cost-effectively meet near- and long-term objectives for renewa
Source: Carbon Trust
Date: July 2006
This website hosts Energy Star; a labelling program begun in the United States by the U.S.
Source: Australian Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency
The document sets out the equations necessary to calculate the star rating index for appliances that carry an energy label in Australia. Equations for new air conditioner and refrigerator algorithms from April 2010 are included.
Source: Australian Energy Efficient Strategies (EES) for the Equipment Energy Efficiency Committee (E3)
Date: May 2009
This webpage is designed to give hyperlinks providing specific information about Canada’s various energy efficiency programs for standardizing and labelling of domestic, commercial and industrial appliances.
Source: Natural Resources Canada
This document sets out practical guidance and technical details for energy efficiency labelling of air conditioners, refrigerating appliances, compact fluorescent lamps, washing machines and dehumidifiers in Hong Kong.
Source: Hong Kong Electrical and Mechanical Services Department
This website provides a simple list of the Chinese National Energy Standards. The list is not comprehensive, but provides a good survey of the current status of national energy policy in China. All lists are available in Chinese and English.
Source: United States Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
CLASP is an international non-profit organization that accelerates worldwide implementation of best-in-class appliance energy efficiency policies via technical and market analysis, strategic policy advice, and collaboration.
Source: Collaborative Labeling and Appliance Standards Program