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Act on the Promotion of Energy Savings in Buildings (No. 1923 of 2021).

Country/Territory
Denmark
Document type
Legislation
Date
2005 (2021)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Energy
Keyword
Registration Energy conservation/energy production Renewable energy Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

The Act applies to the promotion of energy savings by increasing efficiency in buildings, as well as reducing water consumption. The Act applies to all roofed buildings wand with walls exploiting energy for the regulation of indoor climate. It further enforces energy-marking of buildings which specify category of energy. The Ministry of Climate, Energy and Building Affairs may lay down rules on authorization to companies that deploy or install small renewable energy systems (small renewable energy plants), and therefater may publish a list of approved companies.

Full text
Danish
Website
www.retsinformation.dk

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

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

Directive 2006/32/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on energy end-use efficiency and energy services and repealing Council Directive 93/76/EEC.

Legislation | European Union | 2006

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amends

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

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

Implemented by

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. 203 on handbook for energy consultants (HB2014).

Legislation | Denmark | 2014

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Access-to-information

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

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