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Eco-Electricity Act 2012.

Country/Territory
Austria
Document type
Legislation
Date
2011 (2021)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
Federal Act on the promotion of electricity produced from renewable energy source.
Subject
Energy
Keyword
Basic legislation Energy conservation/energy production Renewable energy Policy/planning Hydropower generation Data collection/reporting Offences/penalties Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Western Europe
Abstract

The purpose of the present Act is to promote an increase in the contribution of renewable energy sources to electricity production. “Renewable energy sources” are defined as renewable non-fossil energy sources, i.e. wind, solar, geothermal, wave, tidal, hydropower, biomass, landfill gas, sewage treatment plant gas and biogases (art. 5). The text consists of 58 articles divided into 8 Parts as follows: General provisions (1); Power plants and facilities (2); Subsidies for industries (3); Promotion of establishment or revitalization of power plants (4); Bodies dealing with eco-electricity (5); Raising and administration of subsidies (6); Other provisions (7); Transitional provisions and entry into force (8)

Full text
German
Website
www.ris.bka.gv.at

References - Legislation

Repeals

Eco-Electricity Act.

Legislation | Austria | 2002 (2009)

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Renewable energy, Policy/planning, Hydropower generation, Data collection/reporting, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Eco-Electricity Subsidy Ordinance 2013.

Legislation | Austria | 2012

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Renewable energy, Policy/planning, Hydropower generation, Data collection/reporting, Offences/penalties, Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ordinance on the use of liquid bio-fuels to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Legislation | Austria | 2015

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Eco-Electricity Contribution Ordinance 2017.

Legislation | Austria | 2016

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Royalties/fees, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Biogas Tariff Ordinance 2017.

Legislation | Austria | 2017

Keyword: Bioenergy, Biofuel, Energy conservation/energy production, Renewable energy, Policy/planning, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Federal Act amending the Eco Electricity Act 2012, the Electricity and Electricity Organization Act 2010, the Natural Gas Management Act 2011.

Legislation | Austria | 2017

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Renewable energy, Policy/planning, Hydropower generation, Data collection/reporting, Offences/penalties, Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes, Liability/compensation, Subsidy/incentive, Governance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX