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Directive 2004/8/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the promotion of cogeneration based on a useful heat demand in the internal energy market.

Country/Territory
European Union
Document type
Legislation
Date
2004
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official Journal of the European Union L 52, 21 February 2004, pp. 50-60.
Subject
Energy
Keyword
Energy conservation/energy production Renewable energy
Geographical area
European Union Countries
Abstract

The aim of this Directive is to increase energy efficiency and improve security of supply by creating a framework for promotion and development of high efficiency cogeneration of heat and power based on useful heat demand and primary energy savings. It lays down provisions applying to the cogeneration technologies listed in Annex I. Cogeneration is defined as the simultaneous generation in one process of thermal energy and electrical or mechanical energy.

Full text
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Website
europa.eu

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Source: FAO, FAOLEX

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Legislation | Denmark | 2013

Keyword: Basic legislation, Renewable energy, Environmental planning, Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Energy conservation/energy production, Transport/storage, Internal trade, Climate change, Ecosystem preservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

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Legislation | Spain | 2007

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Renewable energy, Environmental standards, Transport/storage, Non-governmental entity, Subsidy/incentive, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Electricity Market Law (2005)

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Orden ITC/1522/2007 - Regulación de la garantía del origen de la electricidad procedente de fuentes de energía renovables y de cogeneración de alta eficiencia.

Legislation | Spain | 2007

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Legislation | Greece | 2009

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Environmental planning, Hydropower generation, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Natural gas, Renewable energy, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Electricity Market Act (2003)

Legislation | Estonia | 2003 (2019)

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Hydropower generation, Contract/agreement, Internal trade, International trade, Business/industry/corporations, Consumer protection, Public health, Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes, Liability/compensation, Environmental standards, Enforcement/compliance, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

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

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Legislation | Norway | 1990 (2021)

Keyword: Expropriation, Basic legislation, Energy conservation/energy production, Concession, Authorization/permit, Internal trade, Business/industry/corporations, Certification, Policy/planning, Contract/agreement, Consumer protection, Data collection/reporting, Early warning system, Enforcement/compliance, Inspection, Institution, Monitoring, Offences/penalties, Procedural matters

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Repealed by

Directive 2012/27/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council on energy efficiency, amending Directives 2009/125/EC and 2010/30/EU and repealing Directives 2004/8/EC and 2006/32/EC.

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Keyword: Basic legislation, Energy conservation/energy production, Renewable energy, Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes

Source: FAO, FAOLEX