Law no. 4843/2021. Country/Territory Greece Document type Legislation Date 2021 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Government Gazette no. 193/A of 2021. Long titleLaw no. 4843/2021 concerning: incorporation of Directive (EU) 2018/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the amendment of Directive 2012/27/EU on energy efficiency, adaptation to Regulation 2018/1999/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council on the governance of the Energy Union and to the Climate Action and Commission Delegated Regulation 2019/826/EU and related regulations on energy efficiency in the building sector, as well as the strengthening of Renewable Energy Sources and competition in the electricity market, and other urgent provisions. Subject Energy, Waste & hazardous substances Keyword Bioenergy Biofuel Business/industry/corporations Climate change Consumer protection Energy conservation/energy production Environmental audit Inspection Institution International relations/cooperation Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Natural gas Procedural matters Protection of environment Renewable energy Research Royalties/fees Standards Waste disposal Waste management Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe Entry into force notes The validity of the present Law starts from its publication in the Government Gazette. Abstract The purpose of this Law, consisting of 90 articles, is to strengthen energy efficiency and energy saving, through: intervention programs on buildings, the even greater penetration of Renewable Energy Sources (RES) and the consequent strengthening of competition in the electricity market. The Law provides for the regulation of energy efficiency issues, for removing barriers to the energy market, eliminating market failures that hinder efficiency in energy supply and use, and set ting indicative national energy efficiency and contribution targets for 2030, by implementing EU Directive 2018/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council and by adapting to Regulation 2018/1999/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council and its delegated provisions. The Law defines the following relevant terms: energy; primary and final energy consumption; energy saving; improving energy efficiency; energy service; energy management system; European and International Standard; Public enforcement authority; retail energy business; final consumer; energy service provider; energy audit; SME (small and medium-sized enterprises); efficient heating and cooling; competitive process. Full text Greek Website www.e-nomothesia.gr References - Legislation Implements Directive (EU) 2018/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directive 2012/27/EU on energy efficiency. Legislation | European Union | 2018 Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Renewable energy, Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes Source: FAO, FAOLEX