Energy Saving Ordinance. Country/Territory Germany Document type Regulation Date 2007 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Bundesgesetzblatt, Part I, No. 34, 26 July 2007, pp. 1519-1563. 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 Alps, Europe, EUROPE AND CENTRAL ASIA, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, 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); Facilities for heating, cool air and ventilation technology, as well as of warm water supply (IV); Energy certification and recommendations for the improvement of energy efficiency (V); Common provisions, penalties (VI); Final provisions (VII). Eleven Annexes are enclosed. 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