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Decree amending Decree establishing sustainability criteria and targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from fuels.

Country/Territory
Slovakia
Document type
Regulation
Date
2017
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Collection of Laws No. 191 of 2017
Subject
Air & atmosphere, Energy
Keyword
Pollution control Air quality/air pollution Emissions Ozone layer Energy conservation/energy production Bioenergy Biofuel Renewable energy
Geographical area
Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries
Entry into force notes
This Decree enters into force on 1 August 2018.
Abstract

This Decree of the Ministry of Environment lays down some amendments and addenda to the Decree establishing sustainability criteria and targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from fuels. In particular the amended art. 9 establishes annual targets for the reduction of life cycle greenhouse gas. The reduction of greenhouse gas emissions can be achieved by: (a) mixing biofuels or placing biofuels on the market; (b) placing on the market of fuels with lower greenhouse gas emissions; (c) supply of electricity for road vehicles; (d) reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the pre-production phase; (e) use of carbon for transport.

Full text
Slovak
Website
www.zakonypreludi.sk

References - Legislation

Implements

Act no. 309/2009 on the promotiom of renewable energy sources and high efficiency cogeneration.

Legislation | Slovakia | 2009 (2021)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Renewable energy, Energy conservation/energy production, Policy/planning, Data collection/reporting

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amends

Decree establishing sustainability criteria and targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from fuels.

Legislation | Slovakia | 2011 (2023)

Keyword: Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Emissions, Ozone layer, Energy conservation/energy production, Bioenergy, Biofuel, Renewable energy

Source: FAO, FAOLEX