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Act on promotion of energy saving in buildings (No. 585 of 2005).

Country/Territory
Denmark
Document type
Legislation
Date
2005
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Energy
Keyword
Basic legislation Access-to-information Registration Energy conservation/energy production
Geographical area
Europe, EUROPE AND CENTRAL ASIA, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Entry into force notes
The Minister of Transport and Energy shall set date of entry into force of the Act.
Abstract

The aim of this Act is to promote energy savings and increase efficiency in the use of energy in buildings, as well as to help reduce water consumption. The Act applies to all buildings with a roofed construction having walls that exploit energy in order to regulate indoor climate. It further enforces energy-labeling of building constructions specifying category of energy.

Full text
Danish
Website
www.retsinformation.dk

References - Legislation

Implements

Council Directive 93/76/EEC to limit carbon dioxide emissions by improving energy efficiency (SAVE).

Legislation | European Union | 1993

Keyword: Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Emissions, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amends

Act promoting savings in energy consumption (No. 1326 of 2010).

Legislation | Denmark | 2000

Keyword: Basic legislation, Energy conservation/energy production, Internal trade, Access-to-information, Natural gas

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act amending the Law on promoting savings in energy consumption, Law on Trust and Promotion Act of energy and water savings in buildings (No. 584 of 2005).

Legislation | Denmark | 2005

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeals

Act on promotion of energy conservation in buildings (No. 485 of 1996).

Legislation | Denmark | 1996

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Water supply

Source: FAO, FAOLEX