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Energy Law.

Country/Territory
Switzerland
Territorial subdivision
Zürich
Document type
Legislation
Date
1983 (2013)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Energy
Keyword
Basic legislation Energy conservation/energy production Renewable energy Policy/planning Hydropower generation Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe
Entry into force notes
The present Law enters into force on 1 July 1986.
Abstract

The purpose of the present Law is to: a) promote a sufficient, economic and environment-friendly energy supply; b) promote the economic use of primary energy, in particular that of non-renewable energy; c) reduce the energy consumption steadily; d) promote the efficiency of energy use and reduce by 2050 the CO2 emission; e) enforce the Federal Electricity Supply Act of 23 March 2007; f) promote the use of renewable energy. The text consists of 20 articles divided into 4 Parts as follows: General provisions (I); Energy planning (II); Special measures (III); Final provisions (IV).

Full text
German
Website
www.zh.ch

References - Legislation

Implements

Loi sur l’approvisionnement en électricité (LApEl).

Legislation | Switzerland | 2007 (2017)

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Hydropower generation, Institution, Environmental fees/charges

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Energy Ordinance.

Legislation | Switzerland | 1985 (2012)

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Hydropower generation, Policy/planning, Data collection/reporting, Research, Subsidy/incentive, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Special Building Ordinance.

Legislation | Switzerland | 1981 (2014)

Keyword: Land tenure, Land-use planning, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Authorization/permit, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX