Energy Saving Act. Country/Territory Germany Document type Legislation Date 1976 (2013) Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Bundesgesetzblatt, Part I, No. 56, 7 September 2005, pp. 2684-2687. Long titleAct on the saving of energy in buildings. Subject Energy Keyword Energy conservation/energy production Renewable energy Ozone layer Geographical area Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe Abstract The present Act lays down comprehensive provisions relating to the saving of energy in existing buildings and in buildings to be constructed. High thermal insulation technology shall contribute to residential energy saving. Article 1 establishes that whoever constructs a building which has to be heated shall provide heat insulation so that energy loss is avoided. The text consists of 11 articles. Full text German Website www.bgbl.de References - Legislation Implemented by Energy Saving Ordinance. Legislation | Germany | 2007 Keyword: Ozone layer, Enforcement/compliance, Energy conservation/energy production, Renewable energy Source: FAO, FAOLEX Energy Saving Implementation Ordinance. Legislation | Germany | 2009 Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Renewable energy, Enforcement/compliance Source: FAO, FAOLEX Energy Savings Implementation Ordinance. Legislation | Germany | 2002 (2012) Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Renewable energy, Ozone layer, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX Ordinance on competences under the Energy Saving Act, Building Product Act and the Regulation (EC) No 765/2008. Legislation | Germany | 2008 (2011) Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Renewable energy, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Enforcement/compliance Source: FAO, FAOLEX Heating Cost Ordinance. Legislation | Germany | 1989 (2009) Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Royalties/fees Source: FAO, FAOLEX Energy Saving Ordinance. Legislation | Germany | 2007 (2015) Keyword: Ozone layer, Enforcement/compliance, Energy conservation/energy production, Renewable energy Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Fourth Act amending the Energy Savings Act. Legislation | Germany | 2013 Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Renewable energy, Certification, Inspection Source: FAO, FAOLEX