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Energy Industry Act (EnWG)

Geography
Year
2005
Document Type
Legislative

Summary

A framework policy to enhance competition, security of supply and sustainable energy production. It requires electricity labelling according to type of energy source, providing greater information on electricity sources to allow consumers to make informed decisions about suppliers.


The law was last amended in March 2023, together with a raft of other reforms. 

Documents

About this law

Year
2005
Most recent update
22/03/2023
Response areas
Mitigation
Sectors
Energy
Topics
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Group
Topics
Policy instrument
Just transition
Renewable energy
Fossil fuel
Economic sector

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