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Energy Efficiency Law (2016)

Country/Territory
Latvia
Document type
Legislation
Date
2016
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Energy
Keyword
Energy conservation/energy production Sustainable development Climate change Policy/planning Monitoring Procedural matters Local government Inspection Enforcement/compliance Environmental audit Liability/compensation
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Northern Europe
Abstract

The Law determines principles for energy efficiency in Latvia. Its purpose is rational use and management of the energy resources to promote sustainable development of the national economy and restrict climate changes. The Law prescribes energy efficiency planning and monitoring requirements; tasks of the ministry responsible for the achievement of the energy efficiency targets; action of the State and local governments for the achievement of the energy efficiency targets; tasks of the obligated party; requirements for energy auditing; efficiency conditions for energy production, transmission and distribution; measures for the development of the energy efficiency services market; and responsibility for the non-fulfilment of the requirements of this Law.

Full text
English
Website
www.likumi.lv

References - Legislation

Implements

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.

Legislation | European Union | 2012 (2019)

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

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

Cabinet Regulation No. 221 of 2017 on Procedures by which Contributions are Made in Energy Efficiency Funds, and their Amount, as well as the Use of the Resources of the Energy Efficiency Fund

Legislation | Latvia | 2017

Keyword: Special fund, Energy conservation/energy production, Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes, Contract/agreement, Local government, Data collection/reporting

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Cabinet Regulation No. 202 of 2017 on the Amount of Energy Efficiency Duty and the Procedures for Its Calculation, Application, Payment and Control

Legislation | Latvia | 2017

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

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