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Law No. XIII-406 amending Law No. XI-1375 "On energy based on renewable sources".

Country/Territory
Lithuania
Document type
Legislation
Date
2017
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Air & atmosphere, Energy
Keyword
Biofuel Emissions
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Northern Europe
Entry into force notes
This Law enters into force on 1 July 2017.
Abstract

Article 38 shall be amended to add the following wording: “2. The amount of greenhouse gas emissions from the use of biofuels and bioliquids, as compared to the amount of exhaust gases from the use of fossil fuels, should decrease: (a) at least 35 percent if biofuels and bioliquids were manufactured in installations that were put into operation by 2015. October 5 and are in operation until 2017. December 31st; (b) at least 50 percent if biofuels and bioliquids were manufactured in installations that were put into operation by 2015. October 5, 2018 1 January; and (c) at least 60 per cent for biofuels and bioliquids produced in installations in which production was started in 2015. October 6 or later.”

Full text
Lithuanian
Website
e-seimas.lrs.lt

References - Legislation

Amends

Law No. XI-1375 "On energy based on renewable sources".

Legislation | Lithuania | 2011 (2022)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Energy conservation/energy production, Hydropower generation, Renewable energy, Biofuel, Subsidy/incentive, Bioenergy, Sustainable use

Source: FAO, FAOLEX