Act on the Energy Technology Development and Demonstration Program (EUDP) (No. 555 of 2007). Country/Territory Denmark Document type Legislation Date 2007 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Energy Keyword Basic legislation Energy conservation/energy production Institution Research Policy/planning Subsidy/incentive Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Climate change Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Entry into force notes The Minister for Transport and Energy shall determine date of entry into force of the Act. Abstract This Act aims to support energy policy objectives for security, climate protection and cost effectiveness. It encourages the development of commercial potential within the energy sector. In order to set guidance within these objectivces, the European Energy Technology Development and Demonstration Programme (EDDP) is created in order to develop and approve the introduction of new energy technologies. The EUDP is managed by an independent board consisting of a chairman and six members. They are appointed by the Ministry for Tansport and Energy and have the role of decision-making, prioritization and planning. The institution may grant subsidies towards projects approved for energy production and its members are replaced every 4 years. Full text Danish Website www.retsinformation.dk References - Legislation Amended by Act amending the Act on Energy Technology Development and Demonstration Program, and Act on governmental subsidies of large carbon dioxide consumption (No. 1606 of 2010). Legislation | Denmark | 2010 Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Environmental fees/charges, Subsidy/incentive Source: FAO, FAOLEX