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The EBRD Policy/Regulatory page aims to organize the most up-to-date policies and regulations into the table below, with the most recent posts occurring at the top of the page.
The Policy/Regulatory webpage also includes a table that highlights the Feed-In Tariffs for each country. This table is organized alphabetically by country, and is located below the Policy/Regulatory Table.
If interested in the policies/regulations or feed-in tariffs of one particular country, please see the country's overview page.
 

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Policy NameCountry-RegionDescriptionPostedTechnologySourceSponsorArticle Link
EBRD Renewable Energy Lending
Slovenia
A priority for the EBRD is to continue to encourage the participation of the private sector in infrastructure development, as well as to enhance the country’s energy security through investments in energy supply, with a special focus on renewable energy production.
7/27/2010
All Renewables;EthanolBalkans.comEBRDhttp://www.balkans.com/open-news.php?uniquenumber=65433
Export-Import Bank of the United States Financing
Turkey
7/26/2010
All RenewablesHurriyet Daily NewsExport-Import Bank of the United Stateshttp://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/n.php?n=eximbank-to-lend-in-renewable-energy-2010-07-26
Secretarial Statement
Hungary

"Hungary needs to reach 13% renewable energy by 2020, and the new government is looking into how to exceed this target," Peter Olajos, State Secretary for Energy and Climate Policy in the Ministry of National Economy told the workshop today. "Our aim is to create new jobs, reduce energy dependence on fossil fuels, and support rural development: renewables are one of the means to reach these goals.""In order to achieve the 2020 targets, 80% of investments must come from private investors. For this, we need to create an attractive environment: resources, which we have, grids improvements, which we can do, and a regulatory framework, which the government intends to do." "It would be a matter of great pride for me if by the end of 2014 the government could announce that installed wind capacity is quadrupled," added Olajos.

7/9/2010
WindREVE.comState Secretary for Energy and Climate Policy in the Ministry of National Economyhttp://www.evwind.es/noticias.php?id_not=6415
Romanian Wind Barriers
Romania
7/8/2010
WindRenewable Energy MagazineRomanian Wind Energy Association (AREE).http://www.renewableenergymagazine.com/paginas/Contenidosecciones.asp?ID=14&Cod=5751&Tipo=&Nombre=Latest%20news
UN Development Statement
Kazakhstan
“As an emerging leader in Central Asia, Kazakhstan needs to promote more exploration in energy sources, including renewable energy,” Kandeh K. Yumkella, Director-General of the UN Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), said during the 3rd Astana Economic Forum, held in the nation’s capital.
7/2/2010
All RenewablesUN News CentreUN Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=35221&Cr=energy&Cr1=
Energy Minister Statement
Turkey
6/3/2010
All RenewablesWorld BulletinEnergy & Natural Resources Ministerhttp://www.worldbulletin.net/news_detail.php?id=59435
Green Investment Scheme
Poland
Poland's presentation of its Green Investment Scheme (GIS) during Carbon Expo proves an example of our country's proactive attitude towards the international trading in emission allowances. We are showing our stable and reliable scheme which guarantees realistic and measurable reductions in carbon dioxide emissions
5/31/2010
All RenewablesPolish Market onlinehttp://www.polishmarket.com.pl/document/:23236?p=%2FEconomic+Monitor%2F
Renewable Purchase Obligation
Russia

Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said on Thursday (27/5/2010) measures should be taken to compel companies and enterprises to buy electricity from renewable sources.

5/27/2010
All RenewablesRiaNovostiRussian Presidenthttp://en.rian.ru/russia/20100527/159185774.html
National Action Plan for Renewables
Slovenia
The Slovenian Economy Ministry has drafted a national action plan for renewables that aims at increasing the share of renewables in the energy mix to 25% by 2020, Minister Matej Lahovnik announced on 18 May 2010.
5/20/2010
All RenewablesEconomy Ministryhttp://www.sta.si/en/vest.php?s=a&id=1514279
Solar Tariff Decrease
Slovakia
Representatives of companies that are building solar power plants in Slovakia protested on Wednesday, May 19, against a new decree by the Office for Regulation of Network Industries (ÚRSO) according to which the guaranteed purchase price of electrical energy generated by these sources will be decreased.
5/19/2010
Solar PVThe Slovak SpectatorOffice for Regulation of Network Industries (ÚRSO)http://spectator.sme.sk/articles/view/38935/10/solar_power_industry_protests_reduced_electricity_price.html
EBRD Energy Efficiency Lending and Grants
Turkey
5/15/2010
All RenewablesBalkans.comEBRDhttp://www.balkans.com/open-news.php?uniquenumber=57421
Renewable Energy Support Law
Turkey
The renewable energy support law is waiting in the Turkish Parliament to be approved,” Tanay Sıdkı Uyar, professor at Marmara University added, in reference to the underdevelopment of regulatory framework in the sector.
4/26/2010
WindHurriyet Daily NewsWorld Wind Energy Associationhttp://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/n.php?n=licensing-hurdle-to-wind-energy-development-in-turkey-2010-04-26
Wind Barriers/Permitting
Bulgaria;Poland;Romania
Wind Barriers study looks at how long it takes to get a permit for a wind farm in various countries.
4/23/2010
WindBalkcans.comEU-funded project, Wind Barriers, coordinated by the European Wind Energy Association (EWEA).http://www.balkans.com/open-news.php?uniquenumber=55072
Agricultural Land Use
Bulgaria
The Bulgarian government on Wednesday April 7th, 2010, proposed restrictions on building solar and wind power farms on quality arable land to temper an investment boom that had sparked fears for grid instability and high energy prices.
4/7/2010
Solar PV;WindChem infohttp://www.sofiaecho.com/2010/04/07/883841_government-approves-restrictions-of-construction-of-renewable-energy-facilities-in-arable-land
Development Bank Loans for Renewable Energy
Turkey
Energy and Natural Resources Minister Taner Yildiz said, "Turkey will make investments of 20 billion U.S. dollars in the renewable energy area within five years. The loans that will be granted by Islamic Development Bank will be of great importance."
 
3/27/2010
All RenewablesWorldBulletinEnergy and Natural Resourceshttp://www.worldbulletin.net/news_detail.php?id=56104
Carbon Dioxide Emissions Quota (NAP)
Poland
Warsaw is using money from its surplus carbon emission rights under the Kyoto protocol (AAUs) to boost efficiency. It has sold AAUs worth 70 million euro to Ireland, Spain and Japan.
3/26/2010
All RenewablesEnvironment MinisterPoland to issue 2010 CO2 permits next week
European Geothermal Risk Insurance Scheme
Eastern Europe
A program to remove one of the main barriers for geothermal development in Europe and in particular in Eastern Europe: the mitigation of the drilling risk.
3/17/2010
GeothermalRenewable Energy MagazineEuropean Geothermal Energy CouncilEuropean Geothermal Energy Council demands EU promote geothermal energy
Geothermal Declaration
Poland
The changes introduced recently in the Polish Geological and Mining Law are in favour of both the geothermal sector and the possibility to use the resources provided by the National Fund for Environmental Protection and Water Management, and those make up an essential component of these opportunities" chief geologist Henryk Jezierski explained.
3/17/2010
GeothermalPolish market onlineMinistry of the Environmenthttp://www.polishmarket.com.pl/document/:22661?p=%2Flate%2F
Azerbaijan to Coordinate Alternative Energy in Islamic States
Azerbaijan
3/2/2010
All Renewablestoday.azOrganization of the Islamic Conference on Scientific and Technological Cooperationhttp://www.today.az/news/business/62974.html
Feed-In Tariff
AzerbaijanMinistry of Industry & Energy of Azerbaijan is ready to give tariff support for producers and consumers of power generated due to alternative and renewable energy sources.
2/18/2010
All RenewablesABC.azAgency for Renewable & Alternative Energy Sources under the Ministry of Industry & Energy of Azerbaijanhttp://abc.az/eng/news_18_02_2010_42768.html
Turkish Wind Energy Association (TÜREB) Comments
Turkey
Turkey needs to speed up consenting and streamline administative proceedures to reach its target of 20 GW in wind power capacity by 2023, wind power industry representatives meeting in Ankara said.
2/9/2010
WindRechargeTurkish Wind Energy Association (TÜREB)http://www.rechargenews.com/energy/wind/article205975.ece
Renewable Energy Law
Romania
Investments worth 100s of million of Euro in Romania’s renewable energy sector have been postponed for more than two years due to unstable legislation. But there are signs that the regulatory framework that investors have been waiting for will be in place by mid-2010.
2/2/2010
All RenewablesThe Diplomat Bucharesthttp://www.thediplomat.ro/articol.php?id=817
Electricity Market Act
Estonia
After a stalemate, a compromise was made, allowing the second oil shale plant to be built but cutting the amount of funding for renewable energy.
1/28/2010
All RenewablesBaltic ReportsEstonian parliamenthttp://balticreports.com/?p=9015
Rapid Renewable Development
Bulgaria
1/26/2010
All RenewablesiFocusEconomy and Energy Ministerhttp://www.focus-fen.net/index.php?id=n207996
Value Added Tax Exemption
Ukraine
On January 1, 2010 Ukrainian government validated a law “On making changes and additions to the tax policy of Ukraine in order to facilitate production and usage of biofuels.” According to the changes brought by the government, Ukrainian companies that work in the field of alternative energy can get an exemption from the tax on value added when they import technical equipment.
1/26/2010
BiofuelsZORG UKRAINE Ltd news release via OpenPRMinistry of Industrial Policy of Ukrainehttp://www.openpr.com/news/118671/Ukrainian-biofuel-industry-receives-tax-benefits.html

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