Electricity Consumption Reduction Act (SVRG). Pays/Territoire Autriche Type du document Législation Date 2022 Source FAO, FAOLEX Titre completFederal law on measures to reduce electricity consumption at peak times (Electricity Consumption Reduction Act - SVRG). Sujet Énergie Mot clé Accès-à-l'information Procédures judiciaires/procédures administratives Contrat/accord Éco-produits/processus écologique Émissions Conservation de l'énergie/production de l'énergie Planification environnementale Relations internationales/coopération Monitorage Questions de procédures Énergie renouvelable Fonds spécial Politique/planification Aire géographique Alpes, Europe, Europe et Asie Centrale, Pays de l'Union Européenne, Europe du Ouest Entry into force notes This Federal Act shall enter into force on the day following its promulgation and shall cease to have effect at the end of December 31, 2023. Résumé This Law aims for reducing peak-time electricity consumption in order to reduce electricity prices and minimize the use of fossil fuels. This Federal Law regulates the implementation of Articles 4 and 5 of Council Regulation (EU) 2022/1854 of October 6, 2022 on emergency measures. The Law defines the methods for nomination of the peak times while requires for reduction of electricity use in peak times by an average of at least 5%. The Law specifies the measures to be taken for reduction of electricity use including increasing public awareness, optimization of user behaviours such as increasing use of more efficient devices and early replacement of old devices, and having energy saving contracts. The Law further lays out provisions for holding tenders for electricity consumption reductions and provides regulations for its participation, procedures and award contracts. The Law further elaborates on allocation of fund for coverage of costs, monitoring and implementation. The Law consists of 23 Articles divided into 6 Parts. Texte intégral Allemand Site web www.ris.bka.gv.at