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.

Subject

Energy, Environment gen.

Keyword

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

Geographical area

European Union Countries

Entry into force notes

This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

Abstract

This Directive establishes a common framework of measures for the promotion of energy efficiency within the European Union. The aim is to achieve within 2020 the European Union’s 20 percent headline target on energy efficiency. Further it lays down rules designed to remove barriers in the energy market and overcome market failures that impede efficiency in the supply and use of energy, and provides for the establishment of indicative national energy efficiency targets for 2020. The Directive also lays down provisions concerning the adoption by each Member State of an energy efficiency obligation scheme.

Full text

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Website

europa.eu

References - Legislation

Amends

Directive 2009/125/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a framework for the setting of ecodesign requirements for energy-related products.

Legislation | European Union | 2009

Keyword: Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes, Energy conservation/energy production, Internal trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Directive 2010/30/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council on the indication by labelling and standard product information of the consumption of energy and other resources by energy-related products.

Legislation | European Union | 2010

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeals

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.

Legislation | European Union | 2004

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Renewable energy

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Directive 2006/32/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on energy end-use efficiency and energy services and repealing Council Directive 93/76/EEC.

Legislation | European Union | 2006

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Energy Law (1998)

Legislation | Latvia | 1998 (2016)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Energy conservation/energy production, Hydropower generation, Renewable energy, Authorization/permit, Internal trade, Consumer protection, Business/industry/corporations, Protection of environment, Registration, Natural gas, Oil, Hazards, Liability/compensation, Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes, Pollution control, Environmental standards, Standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Electricity Market Law (2005)

Legislation | Latvia | 2005 (2016)

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Hydropower generation, Renewable energy, Authorization/permit

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

Energy Efficiency and Cogeneration Regulations, 2014 (L.N. 196 of 2014).

Legislation | Malta | 2014

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 565 on authorizing the establishment and modification of power generation plants.

Legislation | Denmark | 2014

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Energy Efficiency (Encouragement, Assessment and Information) Regulations 2014 (S.I. No. 1403 of 2014).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2014

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes, Subsidy/incentive, Data collection/reporting

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 566 on the approval of projects for district heating systems.

Legislation | Denmark | 2014

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Authorization/permit, Biofuel, Natural gas, Bioenergy

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 564 on approval of projects for industrial and cooling systems.

Legislation | Denmark | 2014

Keyword: Authorization/permit, Energy conservation/energy production, Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 563 on individual metering of electricity, gas, water, heating and cooling.

Legislation | Denmark | 2014

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Circular on energy efficiency in government institutions (CIR1H nr 9477).

Legislation | Denmark | 2014

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 846 on obligatory energy audit in large commercial enterprises.

Legislation | Denmark | 2014

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Inspection, Internal trade, International trade, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

European Union (Energy Efficiency) Regulations 2014 (S.I. No. 426 of 2014).

Legislation | Ireland | 2014

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Institution, Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes, Renewable energy, Certification, Registration

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1358 on remote electricity meters.

Legislation | Denmark | 2013

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Internal trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Pollution Prevention and Control (Designation of Energy Efficiency Directive) (Scotland) Order 2013 (S.S.I. No. 321 of 2013).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2013

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Commission Implementing Decision 2013/242/EU establishing a template for National Energy Efficiency Action Plans under Directive 2012/27/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council.

Legislation | European Union | 2013

Keyword: Data collection/reporting, Energy conservation/energy production, Renewable energy, Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme Regulations 2014 (S.I. No. 1643 of 2014).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2014

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes, Data collection/reporting, Enforcement/compliance, Environmental audit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Pollution Prevention and Control (Industrial Emissions) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2014 (S.R. No. 304 of 2014).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2014

Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1354 on consumer protection concerning natural gas supply.

Legislation | Denmark | 2014

Keyword: Natural gas, Energy conservation/energy production, Contract/agreement, Internal trade, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Legislative Decree No. 102 implementing Directive 2012/27/EU on energy efficiency, amending Directives 2009/125/EC and 2010/30/EU and repealing Directives 2004/8/EC and 2006/32/EC.

Legislation | Italy | 2014

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Renewable energy, Special fund, Business/industry/corporations, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act on municipal district cooling (No. 221 of 2023).

Legislation | Denmark | 2008 (2023)

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Authorization/permit, Internal trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1212 on obligatory energy audit in large commercial enterprises.

Legislation | Denmark | 2014

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Inspection, Internal trade, International trade, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation establishing the ecodesign requirements for energy related products.

Legislation | Croatia | 2013

Keyword: Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes, Energy conservation/energy production, Internal trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Energy Efficiency Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2014 (S.I. No. 198 of 2014).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2014

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Orden IET/931/2015 - Modifica la Orden ITC/1522/2007, que regula la garantía del origen de la electricidad procedente de fuentes de energía renovables y de cogeneración de alta eficiencia.

Legislation | Spain | 2015

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Renewable energy, Certification, Internal trade, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Access-to-information, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Federal Energy Efficiency Act.

Legislation | Austria | 2014

Keyword: Basic legislation, Energy conservation/energy production, Institution, Environmental audit, Risk assessment/management, Business/industry/corporations, Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes, Monitoring, EIA, Climate change

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Pollution Prevention and Control (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2014 (S.S.I. No. 267 of 2014).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2014

Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Pollution control, Energy conservation/energy production, Recycling/reuse, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Law No. 92 “On thermal energy and promotion of cogeneration”.

Legislation | Moldova, Republic of | 2014

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Hydropower generation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2015 (S.I. No. 918 of 2015).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2015

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Environmental audit, Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Règlement grand-ducal relatif au fonctionnement du mécanisme d’obligations en matière d’efficacité énergétique.

Legislation | Luxembourg | 2015

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Renewable energy, Financing, Inspection, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ordinance amending the Energy Efficiency Labelling Act and other provisions on energy.

Legislation | Germany | 2015

Keyword: Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes, Energy conservation/energy production, Inspection, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ordonnance portant le Code bruxellois de l'Air, du Climat et de la Maîtrise de l'Energie (1).

Legislation | Belgium | 2013

Keyword: Pollution control, Climate change, Air quality/air pollution, Emissions, Environmental planning, EIA, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Environmental standards, Policy/planning, Standards, Protection of environment, Energy conservation/energy production, Renewable energy, Governance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ordonnance modifiant l'ordonnance du 2 mai 2013 portant le Code bruxellois de l'Air, du Climat et de la Maîtrise de l'Energie.

Legislation | Belgium | 2015

Keyword: Pollution control, Climate change, Air quality/air pollution, Enforcement/compliance, Energy conservation/energy production, Renewable energy, EIA

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Real Decreto Nº 1085/2015 - Fomento de los Biocarburantes.

Legislation | Spain | 2015

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Bioenergy, Biofuel, Renewable energy, Transport/storage, Subsidy/incentive

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Real Decreto Nº 56/2016 - Transpone la Directiva 2012/27/UE, relativa a la eficiencia energética, en lo referente a auditorías energéticas, acreditación de proveedores de servicios y auditores energéticos y promoción de la eficiencia del suministro de energía.

Legislation | Spain | 2016

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Environmental standards, Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes, EIA, Climate change, Certification, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Authorization/permit, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Combined Heat and Power Quality Assurance Regulations 2016 (S.I. No. 1108 of 2016).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2016

Keyword: Renewable energy, Subsidy/incentive, Certification, Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes, Environmental standards, Bioenergy, Biofuel, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 122 of 2015 (V. 26.) Korm. of the Government implementing the Act on energy effinciency.

Legislation | Hungary | 2015

Keyword: Data collection/reporting, Energy conservation/energy production, Environmental audit, Environmental planning, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act No. LVII of 2015 concerning energy efficiency.

Legislation | Hungary | 2015

Keyword: Data collection/reporting, Energy conservation/energy production, Environmental audit, Environmental planning, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Real Decreto Nº 564/2017 - Modifica el Real Decreto Nº 235/2013, sobre el procedimiento básico para la certificación de la eficiencia energética de los edificios.

Legislation | Spain | 2017

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Environmental standards, Certification, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Environmental audit, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Energy Sector Organisation Act (2016)

Legislation | Estonia | 2016 (2019)

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Policy/planning, Access-to-information, Environmental audit, Environmental standards, Governance, Business/industry/corporations, Data collection/reporting, Monitoring, Protection of environment, Standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Energy Efficiency Law (2016)

Legislation | Latvia | 2016

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Sustainable development, Climate change, Policy/planning, Monitoring, Procedural matters, Local government, Inspection, Enforcement/compliance, Environmental audit, Liability/compensation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ley Nº 7/2017 - Ley de medidas de la eficiencia energética y garantía de accesibilidad a la energía eléctrica.

Legislation | Spain | 2017

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Renewable energy, Environmental standards, Certification, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Subsidy/incentive, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Law on energy efficiency.

Legislation | Croatia | 2014 (2018)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Energy conservation/energy production, Monitoring, Natural gas, Offences/penalties, Policy/planning, Pollution control, Protection of environment, Sustainable development, Business/industry/corporations, Transport/storage, Sustainable use, Water supply

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree on energy assessment and data kept in the energy consumption monitoring system.

Legislation | Czechia | 2021

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Renewable energy

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Vienna Energy and Climate Law Implementation Act 2020 - WERUG.

Legislation | Austria | 2021 (2022)

Keyword: Access-to-information, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Data collection/reporting, Energy conservation/energy production, Renewable energy, Hydropower generation, Bioenergy, Biofuel, Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes, Sustainable use

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act on the promotion of the use of renewable energy sources.

Legislation | Slovenia | 2021

Keyword: Bioenergy, Biofuel, Climate change, Energy conservation/energy production, Hydropower generation, Inspection, Offences/penalties, Pollution control, Renewable energy

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Orden TEC/332/2019 - Establece las obligaciones de aportación al Fondo Nacional de Eficiencia Energética en el año 2019.

Legislation | Spain | 2019

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Renewable energy, Special fund, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Real Decreto Nº 263/2019 - Regula el Programa de ayudas para actuaciones de eficiencia energética en PYME y gran empresa del sector industrial.

Legislation | Spain | 2019

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Environmental standards, Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes, Subsidy/incentive, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Non-governmental entity, Business/industry/corporations, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Law No. 139 “On energy efficiency”.

Legislation | Moldova, Republic of | 2018 (2023)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Policy/planning, Energy conservation/energy production, Renewable energy, Public participation, Emissions

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Environmental Protection (Energy Efficiency) Act 2009.

Legislation | Gibraltar (UK) | 2009 (2018)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Energy conservation/energy production, Renewable energy, Policy/planning, Pollution control, Education, Monitoring, Offences/penalties, Financing, Certification, Environmental audit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Building Code (2015)

Legislation | Estonia | 2015 (2020)

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Environmental planning, Policy/planning, Sustainable development, Public health, Land-use planning, Zoning, Public land, Cadastre/land registration, Private land, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Soil pollution/quality, Sovereignty, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Territorial sea, Maritime zone, Water conservation zone, Water supply, Sewerage, Freshwater pollution, Pollution control, Water quality standards, Surface water, Well sinking/boreholes, Flood, Drainage/land reclamation, Navigation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree on energy labeling and ecodesign of energy related products.

Legislation | Czechia | 2019

Keyword: Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes, Energy conservation/energy production, Internal trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Cabinet Regulation No. 487 of 2016 on Energy Audit of Enterprises

Legislation | Latvia | 2016 (2018)

Keyword: Environmental audit, Energy conservation/energy production, Enforcement/compliance, Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes, Data collection/reporting, Certification, Registration

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Cabinet Regulation No. 226 of 2017 on Regulations Regarding the Energy Efficiency Obligation Scheme

Legislation | Latvia | 2017

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes, Data collection/reporting, Procedural matters, Enforcement/compliance, Tax/levy

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act on energy efficiency.

Legislation | Poland | 2016

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on the detailed scope and method of prepapring the energy efficiency audit and methods for calculating energy savings.

Legislation | Poland | 2017

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme Regulations 2016.

Legislation | Gibraltar (UK) | 2016

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Cabinet Regulation No. 78 of 2017 on Trade and Use of Natural Gas

Legislation | Latvia | 2017

Keyword: Business/industry/corporations, Enforcement/compliance, Consumer protection, Natural gas, Energy conservation/energy production, Procedural matters

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act on renewable energy sources.

Legislation | Poland | 2015 (2022)

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Bioenergy, Biofuel, Renewable energy, Basic legislation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Cabinet Regulation No. 668 of 2016 on Energy Efficiency Monitoring and Applicable Energy Management System Standard

Legislation | Latvia | 2016

Keyword: Business/industry/corporations, Certification, Data collection/reporting, Energy conservation/energy production, Enforcement/compliance, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Monitoring, Procedural matters, Registration

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Cabinet Regulation No. 876 of 2008 on Supply and Use of Thermal Energy

Legislation | Latvia | 2008 (2015)

Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Contract/agreement, Enforcement/compliance, Business/industry/corporations, Procedural matters, Energy conservation/energy production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Cabinet Regulation No. 294 of 2016 on Procedures for Calculating Savings of Primary Energy Produced by Cogeneration Plants

Legislation | Latvia | 2016

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree on calculation and fulfillment of energy efficiency targets.

Legislation | Slovakia | 2015

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act on energy efficiency.

Legislation | Slovakia | 2014

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Law No. 1818-IX “On energy efficiency.”

Legislation | Ukraine | 2021 (2022)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Energy conservation/energy production, Hydropower generation, Renewable energy, Nuclear energy, Transport/storage, Sustainable development, Protection of environment, Local government

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Council Directive 2013/12/EU adapting Directive 2012/27/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council on energy efficiency, by reason of the accession of the Republic of Croatia.

Legislation | European Union | 2013

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the Governance of the Energy Union and Climate Action.

Legislation | European Union | 2018 (2021)

Keyword: Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Emissions, Climate change, Ozone layer, Environmental planning, Data collection/reporting, Monitoring, Policy/planning, Basic legislation, Energy conservation/energy production, Renewable energy, Bioenergy, Biofuel

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Directive (EU) 2018/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directive 2012/27/EU on energy efficiency.

Legislation | European Union | 2018

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Directive (EU) 2023/1791 on energy efficiency and amending Regulation (EU) 2023/955.

Legislation | European Union | 2023

Keyword: Bioenergy, Biofuel, Energy conservation/energy production, Internal trade, International trade, Renewable energy, Transport/storage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX