Law No. 220/2008 for establishing the system to promote the production of energy from renewable energy sources. Country/Territory Romania Document type Legislation Date 2008 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Energy Keyword Basic legislation Energy conservation/energy production Renewable energy Data collection/reporting Geographical area Black Sea, Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries Abstract This Law creates a legal framework to expand the use of renewable energy by: the inclusion of renewable energy resources in the national energy balance, to increase the security of energy supply and reduce imports of primary energy resources; offering a stimulus to sustainable development at local and regional levels and creating new jobs related to the use of renewable energy; reducing the environment pollution by decreasing the production of polluting emissions and greenhouse gases; etc. Full text English Website rwea.ro References - Legislation Amended by Law No. 139/2010 concerning the modification and completion of Law No. 220/2008 for establishing the system to promote the production of energy from renewable energy sources. Legislation | Romania | 2010 Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Renewable energy, Data collection/reporting Source: FAO, FAOLEX