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Table 7.1: Selected Policies Included in the Alternative Policy Scenario* (continued)<br />

Country Policy/measure Implementation<br />

in the Alternative<br />

Policy Scenario<br />

Building sector<br />

EU The Ecodesign Directive for minimum environmental Improved energy<br />

performance requirements focusing on energy and water<br />

consumption, waste generation and extension of machinery<br />

lifetime of energy-using products.<br />

efficiency in industry<br />

China The energy conservation level of residential and public buildings Improved efficiency<br />

to be close to, or reach, modern, medium-developed countries in residential and<br />

by 2020. services sector<br />

India Minimum requirements for the energy-efficient design Met and strengthened<br />

and construction of buildings that use significant<br />

amounts of energy.<br />

Transport sector<br />

US Structural reform of Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) Implemented<br />

standards to allow for size-based fuel efficiency. and strengthened<br />

Japan Top Runner programme sets efficiency standards for passenger<br />

cars and trucks according to the most efficient vehicle<br />

in each category.<br />

Met and prolonged<br />

EU Expansion of the EU Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) Reduced aviation<br />

to other sectors, including civil aviation. Applicable to all flights<br />

departing from the EU for both EU and non-EU carriers.<br />

fuel demand<br />

China<br />

Other<br />

National standards require the car industry to limit<br />

vehicle fuel consumption, limits based on vehicle weight.<br />

Met and strengthened<br />

US EPACT 2005 provides for tax credits for the construction Increased<br />

of coal-fired generation projects, requisite on meeting efficiency share of IGCC<br />

and emissions targets. and clean coal<br />

US EPACT 2005 includes royalty relief for oil and gas production Increased share<br />

in Gulf of Mexico. of domestic oil<br />

production<br />

EU Directive on the promotion of end-use efficiency and energy<br />

services ensures that all member States save at least 1%<br />

more energy each year.<br />

Met and strengthened<br />

China The 11th 5-year plan stipulates massive restructuring Improved efficiency<br />

and amalgamation of the coal industry, seeing the closure<br />

of many small plants and increased efficiency in large plants.<br />

of coal industry<br />

* The full list of policies and measures analysed for the Alternative Policy Scenario can be downloaded from the WEO website,<br />

at www.worldenergyoutlook.org<br />

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© OECD/IEA, 2007

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