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Vienna Energy and Climate Law Implementation Act 2020 - WERUG.

Country/Territory
Austria
Territorial subdivision
Wien
Document type
Legislation
Date
2021 (2022)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
Gesetz zur Umsetzung von Rechtsvorschriften der EU im Energie- und Klimabereich.
Subject
Energy
Keyword
Access-to-information Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Data collection/reporting Energy conservation/energy production Renewable energy Hydropower generation Bioenergy Biofuel Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes Sustainable use
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Western Europe
Abstract

This Law implements the EU regulations with respect to energy and climate laws. The Law provides for measures by the State of Vienna with regard to climate protection, security of energy supply, energy efficiency, development of renewable energy sources and expansion of district heating and cooling supply and network in Vienna. The Law provides for construction and modernization of energy facilities including for thermal power and electricity generation plants and facilities to generate waste heat or consume waste heat in the production process. The text further provides for a cost-benefit analysis, approval requirements, data processing and rendering information. The Law further lays out for establishment of a central contact point for energy generation systems based on renewable energy resources. The text contains 19 Articles divided into 5 Sections.

Full text
German

References - Legislation

Implements

Directive 2012/27/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council on energy efficiency, amending Directives 2009/125/EC and 2010/30/EU and repealing Directives 2004/8/EC and 2006/32/EC.

Legislation | European Union | 2012 (2019)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Energy conservation/energy production, Renewable energy, Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

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