Act on Verification and Notification of Origin of Electricity (19.12.2003/1129).

Subject

Energy

Keyword

Energy conservation/energy production Internal trade Certification Inspection Data collection/reporting

Geographical area

Arctic, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe

Entry into force notes

1 January 2004.

Abstract

This Act provides for the certification of origin of electricity-produced commodities from renewable energy sources and high-efficiency generation of electricity. An electricity supplier shall, at least once each calendar year, produce electricity invoices or attachments, and refer to public sources of information where there is data on the amount of carbon dioxide emissions and radioactive waste generated by energy sources for electricity sold during the previous calendar year. Certification of origin as a State of the European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA) States for electricity produced commodities from renewable energy sources shall be recognized in accordance to EU provisions. The Energy Market Authority has the task of monitoring compliance with this Act. Notwithstanding this Act or regulations issued under it, marketing legality is also monitored under the Consumer Protection Act (38/1978).

Full text

Swedish

Website

www.finlex.fi

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

Consumer Protection Act (No. 38 of 1978).

Legislation | Finland | 1978 (2005)

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Internal trade, Contract/agreement

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Act on Energy Authorities (13.12.2013/870).

Legislation | Finland | 2013

Keyword: Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes, Emissions, Emissions trading, Environmental standards, Standards, Protection of environment, Inspection, Climate change, Energy conservation/energy production, Internal trade, Natural gas, Ozone layer, Renewable energy

Source: FAO, FAOLEX