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Cantonal Energy Law.

Country/Territory
Switzerland
Territorial subdivision
Schwyz
Document type
Legislation
Date
2009 (2013)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Energy
Keyword
Basic legislation Energy conservation/energy production Renewable energy Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Policy/planning Offences/penalties Enforcement/compliance
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe
Entry into force notes
The present Law enters into force on 1 April 2010.
Abstract

The purpose of the present Law is to enforce the federal energy legislation and to set up the principles for a cantonal energy policy with special emphasis on energy use in buildings. The Law creates favourable conditions for an economical and rational use of energy, as well as for the use of renewable energies. Moreover, the Law promotes measures for an adequate, economical and environment-friendly energy supply. The text consists of 23 articles divided into 6 Parts as follows: General provisions (I); Organization (II); Saving measures for buildings and special facilities (III); Promotion measures (IV); Administrative proceedings and penalties (V); Final provisions (VI).

Full text
German
Website
www.sz.ch

References - Legislation

Implements

Loi sur l’énergie (LEne).

Legislation | Switzerland | 1998 (2017)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Energy conservation/energy production, Hydropower generation, Research, Subsidy/incentive, Inspection, Court/tribunal, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Energy Ordinance.

Legislation | Switzerland | 2010

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Renewable energy, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Policy/planning, Offences/penalties, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX