Energy Law. Pays/Territoire Suisse Sous-division territoriale Solothurn Type du document Législation Date 1991 (2015) Source FAO, FAOLEX Sujet Énergie, Environnement gén. Mot clé Législation de base Conservation de l'énergie/production de l'énergie Mise en application Lutte contre la pollution Éco-produits/processus écologique Aire géographique Alpes, Europe, Europe et Asie Centrale, Atlantique du Nord-Est, Europe du Ouest Entry into force notes The present Law enters into force on 1 July 1992. Résumé The present Law lays down provisions relating to energy. Its aim is to implement a sustainable energy policy in the Canton of Solothurn and, in particular, to promote an economic, rational and environment-friendly use of energy; a sufficient, economic and environment-friendly energy supply; to reduce the dependence from single energy sources; to promote renewable energy sources. The guidelines for the implementation of the present Law revolve around the idea of an “energy concept” and its sound use. The latter describes the present energy situation in the Canton, and deals inter alia with aims and priorities of the cantonal energy policy; the sensible use of different energy sources; general matters relating to energy policy; legal, organizational and financial measures. Also, the energy concept, takes into account related plans of the federal government, the neighbouring cantons, regions and local townships. Part II contains provisions relating to promotion measures. In cooperation with the federal government, local authorities, regions and private associations, and other cantons, the canton of Solothurn promotes the exchange of information, consultation and training related to energy issues. Cantons and townships may themselves install or have installed plants for the production, transformation, storage and diffusion of energy. The text consists of 23 articles divided into 4 Parts. Texte intégral Allemand Site web www.so.ch Références - Législation Implementé par Ordinance relating to the Energy Law on state contributions (Energy Law Contributions Ordinance). Législation | Suisse | 1993 Mot clé: Conservation de l'énergie/production de l'énergie, Énergie renouvelable, Subvention/incitation, Mise en application Source: FAO, FAOLEX Ordinance implementing the Energy Law. Législation | Suisse | 2010 Mot clé: Conservation de l'énergie/production de l'énergie, Politique/planification, Mise en application Source: FAO, FAOLEX Ordinance implementing the Energy Law. Législation | Suisse | 1992 Mot clé: Conservation de l'énergie/production de l'énergie, Mise en application Source: FAO, FAOLEX Ordinance relating to the Energy Law on state contributions (Energy Law Contribution Ordinance). Législation | Suisse | 2012 Mot clé: Conservation de l'énergie/production de l'énergie, Subvention/incitation, Mise en application, Infractions/sanctions Source: FAO, FAOLEX