Implementing Regulations on heat recovery from subsoil. Country/Territory Switzerland Territorial subdivision Obwalden Document type Regulation Date 2008 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Energy Keyword Energy conservation/energy production Renewable energy Authorization/permit Enforcement/compliance Geographical area Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe Entry into force notes The present Regulations enter into force on 1 June 2008. Abstract The present Regulations implement the Federal Water Protection Act of 24 January 1991,the Federal Water Protection Ordinance of 28 October 1998 and the Cantonal Water Protection Ordinance of 16 March 2006. In particular, the Ordinance establishes that heat use from subsoil by means of geothermal probe, heat collector and energy piles is subject to authorization. Application shall be send to the Agriculture and Environment Office. The text consists of 5 articles. Full text German Website www.ow.ch References - Legislation Implements Ordinance implementing the Federal Water Protection Act (Cantonal Water Protection Ordinance). Legislation | Switzerland | 2006 (2008) Keyword: Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Potable water, Subsidy/incentive Source: FAO, FAOLEX Loi fédérale sur la protection des eaux (LEaux). Legislation | Switzerland | 1991 (2017) Keyword: Basic legislation, Freshwater resources management, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Irrigation, Fertilizers/nutrients, Effluent waste water/discharge, Research, Water supply, Potable water, Ecosystem preservation, Sustainable use Source: FAO, FAOLEX Ordonnance sur la protection des eaux (Oeaux). Legislation | Switzerland | 1998 (2023) Keyword: Environmental standards, Standards, Protection of environment, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Basin/catchment/watershed, Inland waters, Groundwater, Surface water, Effluent waste water/discharge, Water quality standards, Subsidy/incentive, Water supply, Potable water, Water conservation zone, Waterworks Source: FAO, FAOLEX