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Energy efficiency measure (improving energy efficiency of public buildings)

Abbreviated form of legal source(s)

Energy Sector Organization Act

Description of support scheme

The Energy Sector Organization Act stipulates that 3% useful floor area of the property owned by the central government needs be to be renovated yearly, to meet at least the minimum energy performance requirements for buildings undergoing major renovation. The annual renovation rate of central government buildings may be reduced by subtracting from the total such new buildings that comply with the energy performance requirements and that are occupied or acquired as replacements for specific central government buildings demolished during the previous two years or for buildings that have been sold, demolished or taken out of use during the previous two years due to the more intensive use of other buildings.

Addressees

Buildings owned by the public sector

Procedure

The renovation process of publicly owned buildings in coordinated by the energy savings coordinator for immovable property by central government, the functions of which are performed by the Ministry of Finance. Central government buildings with the poorest energy performance have priority provided their renovation is cost-effective and technically feasible (Art 5 Energy Sector Organization Act).

Competent authority

Ministry of Finance

Sectors

Buildings

Relevant

Energy production
Transport
Industry
Public sector

Relevant