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Act No. CXVII of 2010 concerning the promotion of the use of renewable energy for transport and the greenhouse effect reduction of energy used for transport purposes.

Country/Territory
Hungary
Document type
Legislation
Date
2010 (2011)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Energy
Keyword
Biofuel Climate change Data collection/reporting Offences/penalties Renewable energy
Geographical area
Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries
Entry into force notes
15 April 2011.
Abstract

The purpose of this Act is to reduce the impact on climate change of energy consumption of transportation activities and respect the principles of sustainability during biofuel production. In the territory of the Republic of Hungary at least 10% of energy used for all type of transport must be produced from renewable sources by 2020.

Full text
Hungarian
Website
www.magyarorszag.hu

References - Legislation

Implements

Directive 2009/28/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources and amending and subsequently repealing Directives 2001/77/EC and 2003/30/EC.

Legislation | European Union | 2009

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Bioenergy, Biofuel, Renewable energy, Basic legislation, EIA, Climate change, Sustainable development, Sustainable use, Biodiversity, Ecosystem preservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Directive 2003/30/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the promotion of the use of biofuels or other renewable fuels for transport.

Legislation | European Union | 2003

Keyword: Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes, Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Renewable energy

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Governmental Decree No. 343 of 2010 (XII. 28.) concerning the requisites and certification of sustainable biofuel production.

Legislation | Hungary | 2010 (2013)

Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Bioenergy, Biofuel, Certification, Data collection/reporting, Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes, Energy conservation/energy production, Renewable energy, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Governmental Decree No. 167 of 2011 amending Governmental Decree No. 343 of 2010 concerning the requisites and certification of sustainable biofuel production.

Legislation | Hungary | 2011

Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Bioenergy, Biofuel, Certification, Data collection/reporting, Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes, Energy conservation/energy production, Renewable energy, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Act No. XXII of 2013 on the Hungarian Utilities and Energy Control Agency.

Legislation | Hungary | 2013

Keyword: Institution, Governance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX