Energy Supply Act (No. 1329 of 2013).

Subject

Energy, Sea

Keyword

Basic legislation Renewable energy Environmental planning Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone Energy conservation/energy production Transport/storage Internal trade Climate change Ecosystem preservation

Geographical area

Europe, EUROPE AND CENTRAL ASIA, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe

Abstract

The purpose of this Act is to ensure that the country's electricity supply is planned and implemented in accordance with the interests of security, economy, environment and consumer protection. The Act must provide consumers access to economically viable electricity and continue to provide consumers with influence over the management of the electricity sector's assets. Under this Act's provisions, the goal is to promote the use of sustaibable energy, that is renewable and environmentally friendly. The Act particularly applies to production, transport, trade and supply of electricity on land, offshore and in the exclusive economic zone. It does not apply to activities regulated for offshore installations of exploration, production and transportation of hydrocarbons. The Act is regulated by the Minister of Climate, Energy and Building, which shall take decisions on the implementation of international conventions and EU regulations regarding directives on the protection of the environment in the sea and the exclusive economic zone. Electricity producers not covered by the Act on CO2 emission fees shall be entitled to compensation for CO2 taxation; the compensation is based on a year-rate from 1 January 2010. There will be no compensation for CO2 taxation on energy consumption put into operation after 31 December 2007.

Full text

Danish

Website

www.retsinformation.dk

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Implements

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Legislation | European Union | 2004

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Renewable energy

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

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Legislation | European Union | 2009

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Bioenergy, Biofuel, Renewable energy, Basic legislation, EIA, Climate change, Sustainable development, Sustainable use, Biodiversity, Ecosystem preservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Directive 2008/99/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the protection of the environment through criminal law.

Legislation | European Union | 2008

Keyword: Pollution control, Offences/penalties, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Enforcement/compliance, Protection of habitats, Resource/damage valuation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Council Directive 92/43/EEC on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora

Legislation | European Union | 1992 (2013)

Keyword: Ecosystem preservation, Protected area, Biodiversity, Protection of habitats, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Management/conservation, Endangered species, Hunting/capture, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Data collection/reporting, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

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Legislation | European Union | 2009

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Environmental standards, Climate change, Ozone layer, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX