Renewable Thermal Energy Law. Country/Territory Germany Territorial subdivision Baden-Württemberg Document type Legislation Date 2007 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleLaw on the exploitation of renewable thermal energy in Baden-Württemberg. Subject Energy Keyword Energy conservation/energy production Renewable energy Geographical area Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe Entry into force notes The present Law enters into force on 1 January 2008. Abstract The purpose of the present Law is to promote the increase, production and use of renewable thermal energy to protect the climate and the environment as well as to promote the use of the related technologies in such a way improving the sustainable supply of energy. The present Law consists of 10 articles as follows: Purpose (1); Sphere of application (2); Definition of terms (3); Use of thermic energy in new buildings (4); Consumption of thermic energy (5); Supporting documents (6); Experts (7); Competent authorities (8); Penalties (9); Entry into force (10). Full text German Website www.baden-wuerttemberg.de References - Legislation Implemented by Renewable Thermal Energy Ordinance. Legislation | Germany | 2009 Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Renewable energy, Enforcement/compliance Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Law on the exploitation of renewable thermal energy in Baden-Württemberg. Legislation | Germany | 2015 Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Renewable energy, Climate change, Basic legislation Source: FAO, FAOLEX