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