Act on the promotion of renewable energy (No. 1392 of 2008). Country/Territory Denmark Document type Legislation Date 2008 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Energy, Environment gen., Sea Keyword Renewable energy Energy conservation/energy production Protection of habitats Geographical area Europe, EUROPE AND CENTRAL ASIA, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Entry into force notes The Act enters into force on 1 January 2009. Abstract Purpose of the Act is to promote the production of energy using renewable energy such as wind, hydro, biogas, biomass, solar, wave and tidal energy and geothermal heat. The regulations aim to ensure reducing dependence on fossil fuels, of CO2 emissions and other greenhouse gases to achieve national and international targets. The Act specifically applies to wind turbines facilities by promoting development measures to harness energy from water and wind on onshore or offshore economic zones. The Ministry of Climate and Energy shall ensure adherence to EU regulations, directives and decisions on nature conservation, by setting conditions on protecting the natural habitats. Full text Danish Website www.retsinformation.dk References - Legislation Implements Directive 2001/77/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the promotion of electricity produced from renewable energy sources in the internal electricity market. Legislation | European Union | 2001 Keyword: Renewable energy, Energy conservation/energy production, Policy/planning, Data collection/reporting Source: FAO, FAOLEX Council Directive 92/43/EEC on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora Legislation | European Union | 1992 (2013) Keyword: Ecosystem preservation, Protected area, Biodiversity, Protection of habitats, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Management/conservation, Endangered species, Hunting/capture, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Data collection/reporting, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX Council Directive 97/11/EC amending Directive 85/337/EEC on the assessment of the effects of certain public and private projects on the environment. Legislation | European Union | 1997 Keyword: EIA, Authorization/permit, Land-use planning, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amends Energinet.dk Act (No. 224 of 2009). Legislation | Denmark | 2004 Keyword: Basic legislation, Institution, Enforcement/compliance, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Energy conservation/energy production, Policy/planning, Natural gas, Transport/storage, Ecosystem preservation, Territorial sea, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Environmental planning Source: FAO, FAOLEX