Energy Law. Country/Territory Switzerland Territorial subdivision Appenzell Innerrhoden Document type Legislation Date 2001 (2009) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Energy Keyword Basic legislation Energy conservation/energy production Hydropower generation Renewable energy Royalties/fees Subsidy/incentive Court/tribunal Offences/penalties Enforcement/compliance Geographical area Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe Entry into force notes The present Law enters into force on 24 June 2002. Abstract The present Law implements the Federal Energy Act of 26 June 1998. Article 1 establishes that the Law regulates the activities and powers of the canton in the field of energy policy. Furthermore, the Law creates a framework for the economical and efficient use of energy, as well as the use of renewable energies. Buildings and equipment shall be designed, built and operated in such a way that power is used sparingly and rationally. The text consists of 23 articles divided into 6 Parts as follows: General provisions (I); Energy saving measures in buildings and plants (II); Promotion (III); Provisions on electricity supply (IV); Fees and penalties (V); Transitional provisions (VI); Final provisions (VII). Full text German Website www.ai.ch References - Legislation Implements Loi sur l’énergie (LEne). Legislation | Switzerland | 1998 (2017) Keyword: Basic legislation, Energy conservation/energy production, Hydropower generation, Research, Subsidy/incentive, Inspection, Court/tribunal, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX Implemented by Energy Ordinance. Legislation | Switzerland | 2002 (2009) Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Hydropower generation, Renewable energy, Royalties/fees, Subsidy/incentive, Court/tribunal, Offences/penalties, Enforcement/compliance Source: FAO, FAOLEX