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Energy Law.

Country/Territory
Switzerland
Territorial subdivision
St. Gallen
Document type
Legislation
Date
2000 (2015)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Energy
Keyword
Basic legislation Energy conservation/energy production Renewable energy Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Inspection Subsidy/incentive
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 January 2001.
Abstract

The purpose of the present Law is to implement a sustainable energy policy by: a) promoting an environment-friendly supply of energy; b) saving energy; c) using energy sparingly; c) reducing the reliance on single sources of energy; e) implementing federal legislation on energy. Article 1 establishes that renewable energy, such as hydropower, solar energy, geothermal energy, wind energy, energy from biomass and waste shall be particularly encouraged. The text consists of 32 articles divided into 6 Parts as follows: General provisions (I); Constructions and facilities (II); Promotion (III); Special provisions (IV); Enforcement (V); Final provisions (VI).

Full text
German
Website
www.sg.ch

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Energy Ordinance.

Legislation | Switzerland | 2001 (2012)

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Renewable energy, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Inspection, Subsidy/incentive

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ordinance on promotion contributions according to the Energy Law.

Legislation | Switzerland | 2000 (2007)

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Renewable energy, Subsidy/incentive, Special fund

Source: FAO, FAOLEX