Act on the promotion of renewable energy (No. 1074 of 2011). Country/Territory Denmark Document type Legislation Date 2008 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Air & atmosphere, Energy Keyword Renewable energy Climate change Emissions Pollution control Air quality/air pollution Basic legislation 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 Upon publication on Official Gazette. Abstract This Act sets regulations on the promotion of renewable energy production following climate, environmental and socio-economic considerations in order to reduce dependence on fossil fuels, and to ensure security of supply and reduction of CO2 and other greenhouse gases emissions. 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