Origin Proof Ordinance. Country/Territory Germany Document type Regulation Date 2011 (2014) Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Bundesgesetzblatt, Part I, No. 62, 8 December 2011, pp. 2447-2449. Long titleOrdinance on proof of origin of energy from renewable sources. Subject Energy Keyword Energy conservation/energy production Renewable energy Environmental planning Policy/planning Registration Geographical area Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe Entry into force notes The present Ordinance enters into force on 9 December 2011. Abstract The present Ordinance implements the Directive 2009/28/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources of 23 April 2009 and the Renewable Energy Sources Act of 25 October 2008 (BGBl. I p. 2074). The Ordinance lays down provisions relating to proof of origin of energy from renewable sources. The text- consisting of 8 articles – deals with the following aspects: register of proof of origin, minimum content of proof of origin, principles for admission, transfer and cancellation of proof of origin, transfer of power, empowerment to issue provisions, transitional provisions and entry into force. Full text German Website www.bgbl.de References - Legislation Implements Directive 2009/28/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources and amending and subsequently repealing Directives 2001/77/EC and 2003/30/EC. Legislation | European Union | 2009 Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Bioenergy, Biofuel, Renewable energy, Basic legislation, EIA, Climate change, Sustainable development, Sustainable use, Biodiversity, Ecosystem preservation Source: FAO, FAOLEX Renewable Energy Sources Act. Legislation | Germany | 2008 Keyword: Basic legislation, Energy conservation/energy production, Renewable energy, Environmental planning, Policy/planning Source: FAO, FAOLEX