Renewable Database
Energy Act
| Country |  Czech-Republic |
|---|---|
| Year Implemented | 2001 |
| Policy Status | Superseded |
| Date Promulgated | 28 Nov 2000 |
| Date Effective | 1 Jan 2001 |
| Agency | •Ministry of Industry and Trade, Energy Regulatory Office |
| Policy Superseded by | Energy Act - Amendment |
| Policy Supersedes | Renewable and Secondary Power Purchase Obligations |
| Policy Type |
•Policy Processes •Strategic Planning •Regulatory Instruments |
| Policy Target |
•Multiple Renewable Energy Sources •All |
| Policy Sector | •Framework Policy |
| Description | Amending previous iterations of the Energy Act (1994 and 1999), the 2001 provisions set out conditions for business activities and state administration and regulations in energy subsectors, such as electricity, gas and heat, as well as the rights and obligations of individuals. It defines a framework for the liberalisation of the electricity and gas markets. The Energy Act also includes the creation of the Energy Regulation Office. |
| URL | www.mpo.cz |
| Legal References | Act No. 458/2000 Coll. as amended by Act No.91/2005 Coll. |