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Act on the Promotion of Efficient Energy Use and Greenhouse Gas Reduction (No. 296 of 2023).

Country/Territory
Denmark
Document type
Legislation
Date
2000 (2023)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Energy
Keyword
Basic legislation Energy conservation/energy production Internal trade Access-to-information Natural gas
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

This Act promotes energy savings and energy efficiency as well as greenhouse gas reduction in accordance with climate and environmental considerations and considerations for security of supply and social economy. The Act shall: ensure the prioritization of energy saving activities; promote cooperation and coordination on the execution of the activities; promote an efficient use of energy through campaigns, market introduction and information; and, promote energy savings and energy efficiency improvements as well as reductions in the emission of greenhouse gases. The Danish Climate and Energy Minister shall promote the realization of cost savings through campaigns, knowledge transfer, deployment and development and dissemination of standardized energy saving products and solutions.

Full text
Danish
Website
www.retsinformation.dk

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Order No. 982 repealing Order relative to energy- labeling for household use.

Legislation | Denmark | 2011

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Enforcement/compliance, Internal trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1133 on Energy Agency's functions and powers.

Legislation | Denmark | 2011

Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Internal trade, Energy conservation/energy production, Institution, Research, Subsidy/incentive, Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes, Renewable energy, Climate change

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Circular on energy efficiency in government institutions (CIR1H nr 9477).

Legislation | Denmark | 2014

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 846 on obligatory energy audit in large commercial enterprises.

Legislation | Denmark | 2014

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Inspection, Internal trade, International trade, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1212 on obligatory energy audit in large commercial enterprises.

Legislation | Denmark | 2014

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Inspection, Internal trade, International trade, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 674 on grants for energy savings, energy efficiency, and CO2 reductions in business enterprises.

Legislation | Denmark | 2023

Keyword: Emissions, Pollution control, Energy conservation/energy production, Subsidy/incentive, Business/industry/corporations, Financing, Data collection/reporting, Procedural matters

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Act on on environmentally friendly design of energy-related products (No. 2166 of 2021).

Legislation | Denmark | 2008 (2021)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Energy conservation/energy production, Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes, Access-to-information

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act on energy marking of energy-related products (No. 455 of 2011).

Legislation | Denmark | 2011

Keyword: Basic legislation, Access-to-information, Enforcement/compliance, Internal trade, Energy conservation/energy production, Registration

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1400 on amending various Acts related to the Ministry of Climate and Energy sectors.

Legislation | Denmark | 2008

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Registration, Climate change

Source: FAO, FAOLEX