Energy Saving Ordinance. Country/Territory Germany Document type Regulation Date 2007 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleOrdinance on the energy saving thermal insulation and facilities technology in buildings. Subject Air & atmosphere, Energy Keyword Ozone layer Enforcement/compliance Energy conservation/energy production Renewable energy Geographical area Europe, European Union Countries, Western Europe Entry into force notes The present Ordinance enters into force on 1 October 2007. Abstract The present Ordinance implements various articles of the Energy Saving Act of 1 September 2005 (BGBl. I p. 2684). The Ordinance 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. The text consists of 31 articles divided into 7 Parts as follows: General provisions (I); Buildings to be constructed (II); Existing buildings and facilities (III); Full text German Website www.bgbl.de References - Legislation Implements Energy Saving Act. Legislation | Germany | 1976 (2013) Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Renewable energy, Ozone layer Source: FAO, FAOLEX Implemented by Law on competences under the Energy Saving Ordinance and the Renewable Energy Thermal Act. Legislation | Germany | 2008 (2009) Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Enforcement/compliance Source: FAO, FAOLEX Energy Savings Implementation Ordinance. Legislation | Germany | 2008 Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Enforcement/compliance, Land-use planning Source: FAO, FAOLEX Hamburg Climate Protection Ordinance. Legislation | Germany | 2007 Keyword: Pollution control, Climate change, Ozone layer, Air quality/air pollution, 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 | 2010 Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Renewable energy, Enforcement/compliance Source: FAO, FAOLEX