This study on Poland is part of the World Bank’s series of low-carbon growth studies. It poses the question of how Poland can transition to a low-emissions economy as successfully as it underwent transition to a market economy in the early 1990s.
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Source: The World Bank, Energy Sector Management Assistance Program
Date: February 2011
In this webinar, panelists provide a framework under which policymakers in India can discuss policies and programs to further industrial efficiency efforts. Participants also learn from successful policies and program implementation around the world.
Source: Clean Energy Solutions Center
Date: September 2011
The authors of this report review advances in energy efficiency legislation and how it has played out in the market through the year 2011. The report follows 25 energy efficiency policy recommendations made in prior years by the International Energy Agency.
Source: International Energy Agency
Date: April 2012
This report analyzes energy efficiency policies and best practices, and it offers a discussion-like overview of considerations to ensure that the proper policy paths are pursued.
Source: Regulatory Assistance Project, Sleeping Lion Consulting, Energy Futures Group
Date: October 2012
The authors of this report review how performance standards and economic regulations can drive vehicle markets to great increases in fuel efficiency. Effective policy design and implementation are at the heart of this report, and best practices are found throughout.
Source: ClimateWorks Foundation
Date: June 2012
Energy performance contracting (EPC) is one approach to energy efficiency market growth. This report presents three main types of EPCs and recommends for how the International Finance Corporation can encourage the use of EPCs in developing countries.
Source: International Finance Corporation (IFC)
Date: June 2011
This report details the extent of climate finance from all associated institutions, including mitigation and adaptation activities through several sectors. The report covers data for 2012, definitions of terms, regional coverage and methodologies.
Source: African Development Bank, Asian Development Bank, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, European Investment Bank, Inter-American Development Bank, World Bank, International Finance Corporation
Date: November 2013
This paper provided a basis for discussion during a U.S. Department of Energy Clean Cities strategy workshop. It explores the current market status of ethanol (E85 - 85% ethanol, 15% gasoline) and flexible-fuel vehicles in the United States.
Source: United States National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Date: September 2009
This report details the dangers of oil dependence, explains the benefits of electrification, describes the challenges facing electric cars—including battery technology and cost, infrastructure financing, regulatory requirements, electric power sector interface and consumer acceptance issues—and
Source: Electrification Coalition
Date: November 2009
This white paper covers all important aspects of methanol as a transportation fuel.
Source: Sloan Automotive Laboratory
Date: November 2010