Climate Change and Sustainable Energy Act 2006 (Chapter 19 of 2006). Country/Territory United Kingdom Document type Legislation Date 2006 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to make provision about the reduction of emissions of greenhouse gases, the alleviation of fuel poverty, the promotion of microgeneration and the use of heat produced from renewable sources, compliance with building regulations relating to emissions of greenhouse gases and the use of fuel and power, the renewables obligation relating to the generation and supply of electricity and the adjustment of transmission charges for electricity; and for connected purposes. Subject Air & atmosphere, Energy Keyword Climate change Air quality/air pollution Emissions International agreement-implementation Energy conservation/energy production Policy/planning Geographical area Europe, European Union Countries, Northern Europe Entry into force notes For entry into force please see section 28. Abstract This Act makes provision for a wide variety of measures regarding sustainable energy use and production including energy efficiency, energy for renewable resources and small-scale production of energy. The principal purpose of the Act is to enhance the United Kingdom's contribution to combating climate change. Full text English Website www.opsi.gov.uk References - Legislation Amended by Climate Change and Sustainable Energy Act 2006 (Sources of Energy and Technologies) Order 2008 (S.I. No. 1767 of 2008). Legislation | United Kingdom Keyword: Climate change, Energy conservation/energy production, Renewable energy Source: FAO, FAOLEX