Law No. 3468 on the production of electricity obtained from renewable energy sources and cogeneration of high performance heat and power. Country/Territory Greece Document type Legislation Date 2006 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Efimeris tis Kyverniseos No. 129, Part I, 27 June 2006, pp. 1405-1426. Subject Energy Keyword Energy conservation/energy production Renewable energy Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe Entry into force notes This Law shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Gazette unless differently specified in other articles. Abstract The purpose of this Law is to comply with European Union Directive 2001/77/EC and consequently to promote an increase in the contribution of renewable energy sources to electricity production in the internal market of the country. The text lays down procedures for obtaining a license (mandatory) for electric power production and the establishment of plants. Also, a Guarantee of Origin, a certificate issued by the competent authorities, is requested in order to ascertain that the electricity produced comes from renewable energy sources. Contents, competent Bodies and administrative procedures are covered under articles 15-18. Full text Greek References - Legislation Implements Directive 2001/77/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the promotion of electricity produced from renewable energy sources in the internal electricity market. Legislation | European Union | 2001 Keyword: Renewable energy, Energy conservation/energy production, Policy/planning, Data collection/reporting Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Law No. 3851 enhancing the development of renewable energy sources for assessing the impact of climatic change and bringing forth other provisions on issues falling under the competence of the Ministry of Environment, Energy and Climate Change. Legislation | Greece | 2010 Keyword: Authorization/permit, Certification, Climate change, EIA, Energy conservation/energy production, Environmental planning, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Policy/planning, Renewable energy, Basic legislation, Marine protected areas, Protected area, Aquaculture, Inland fisheries Source: FAO, FAOLEX Law No. 4062 on the development of the Hellenikon former airport site − the SUN Program − Promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources (Incorporation of Directive 2009/28/EK) – Sustainability criteria for bio-fuel (Directive 2009/30/EK incorporation). Legislation | Greece | 2012 Keyword: Bioenergy, Biofuel, Renewable energy Source: FAO, FAOLEX Law No. 4203 on Renewable Energy. Legislation | Greece | 2013 Keyword: Renewable energy, Oil, Internal trade, Authorization/permit, Minerals, Mining, Exploration, Research Source: FAO, FAOLEX Law No. 4513. Energy Communities and other provisions. Legislation | Greece | 2018 Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Institution, Procedural matters, Renewable energy Source: FAO, FAOLEX