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Ordinance on the rational use of energy.

Country/Territory
Switzerland
Territorial subdivision
Basel-Landschaft
Document type
Regulation
Date
2005 (2013)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Energy
Keyword
Energy conservation/energy production Renewable energy Bioenergy Enforcement/compliance
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe
Entry into force notes
The present Ordinance enters into force on 1 July 2005.
Abstract

The present Ordinance is made under the Cantonal Energy Law of 4 February 1991. In particular the Ordinance lays down provisions relating to the rational use of energy. Article 3 establishes that the following shall be considered as renewable energies: a) hydropower from small hydropower plants; b) solar energy; c) geothermal energy; d) ambient heat; e) wind energy; f) biomass. The text consists of 26articles divided into 4 Parts as follows: General provisions (1); Requirements for thermal insulation (2); Requirements for building services (3); Final provisions (4).

Full text
German
Website
www.bl.ch

References - Legislation

Implements

Energy Law.

Legislation | Switzerland | 1991 (2013)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Energy conservation/energy production, Renewable energy, Natural gas, Hydropower generation, International trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX