National Programme for Economical Energy Management and Use of Renewable and Secondary Energy Resources

Country	Czech-Republic
Year Implemented	2002
Policy Status	Superseded
Date Promulgated	22 Oct 2001
Date Effective	1 January 2002
Agency	•Ministry of Industry and Trade, Ministry of Environment, State Environmental Fund
Funding	CZK 4.2 Billion / year
Policy Superseded by	National programme for the energy management and the use of renewable sources of energy for 2006-2009
Policy Type	•Policy Processes   •Strategic Planning
Policy Target	•Multiple Renewable Energy Sources
Policy Sector	•Multi-sectoral Policy
Description	The "National Programme" defines objectives for energy conservation and the use of renewable and secondary energy sources. It complies with economic and social requirements according to the principle of sustainable developmentand the protection of the environment, and is based on national energy and environmental policies. The most important objectives include a target for renewable energies of 2.9% of energy consumption by 2005, and a reduction in energy intensity. The priority is to promote renewable energy sources and energy-saving projects. Instruments to achieve targets include subsidies from the state budget. The next programme is being prepared and will be valid for 2006 to 2009.