Turkey: Encouraging geothermal power

The Ministry of Environment offers favorable loans for geothermal power plants and other renewable energy projects.

Status: In Force; Voluntary

Funding Information: World Bank

References: EIA Turkey’s Environmental Issues,

http://strategis.ic.gc.ca/epic/internet/inimr-ri.nsf/en/gr124320e.html

Thailand: National Energy Strategy

Thailand: Energy Conservation Program Fund

Part of the Energy Conservation Promotion Program (ENCON) under the Energy Conservation Promotion Act.

Date Implemented: 1995

Status: In Force; Voluntary

Funding Information: funded from a tax on petrol

Thailand: Small Power Producer (SPP) program

The Thai government supports the development of renewable and non-conventional electricity production and cogeneration. SPPs can sell electricity to EGAT for distribution or to consumers located near the plant provided that this energy is generated using hydro, biomass or thermal cogeneration. Under this program, one enterprise is developing power plants fueled by rice husk. 

Date Implemented: 1992

Thailand: Reforestation program

This program was designed to encourage rural households to plant trees on their land. Farmers were granted subsidies of 3,000 baht per rai over 5 years to plant trees, and were allowed to harvest the trees after a certain period.

Date Implemented: 1994-1996

Status: Voluntary

Thailand: LPG and Natural Gas in buses and taxis

The first NGV bus fleet was introduced in Thailand in 1984 with aid from the New Zealand government. Future efforts were not as successful, but now, NG prices are set at 50% of the price of diesel in order to make it more commercially viable (natural gas is exempt from all tax but the VAT). Special low interest loans are arranged for taxis to convert to natural gas and grants are made for the bus system to purchase NGV engines.

Thailand: Fiscal measures to promote environmentally friendly products

Excise tax incentives have been introduced for machines, equipment and materials conserving energy or protecting the environment. The government increased taxes on motorcycles, batteries, marble, granite and air conditioners.

Date Implemented: 1997

Status: In Force; Voluntary

Thailand: Energy Service Companies

Thailand: Energy Conservation and Promotion Act

Thailand: The Enhancement and Conservation of Environmental Quality Act