Energy Law of the Canton Uri. Country/Territory Switzerland Territorial subdivision Uri Document type Legislation Date 1999 (2007) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Energy, Environment gen. Keyword Basic legislation Renewable energy Offences/penalties Enforcement/compliance Polluter pays principle Geographical area Europe, Western Europe Entry into force notes The present Law enters into force on 1 January 2000. Abstract The present Act regulates the energy policy of the Canton of Uri. The Canton shall ensure a sufficient economically sustainable energy supply as well as a rational energy use. Every kind of energy shall be used sparingly and rationally; the Act promotes in particular the use of renewable energy. Renewable energy is hydraulic forces, sun energy, biofuel, including wood, the heat coming from groundwaters and surface waters, air and earth, as well as wind energy. The cost incurred shall apply the p Full text German Website www.ur.ch References - Legislation Implemented by Energy Regulation. Legislation | Switzerland | 2008 (2009) Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX Energy Regulation. Legislation | Switzerland | 2004 | Repealed Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Renewable energy, Offences/penalties, Enforcement/compliance Source: FAO, FAOLEX