Energy Saving News
Russia Implements Energy Efficiency Legislation
A law on energy saving and efficiency has just been
signed by Russian President, Dimtry Medvedev.
Energy saving and efficiency issues will be regulated
by the legislation, which will namely be imposing new
restraints on the use of incandescent light bulbs.
The law makes compulsory that electrical products be
marked according to their energy efficiency, and also
that a commercial inventory of energy resources is
maintained.
It will also establish new energy efficiency standards for
new buildings and installations.
Last but not least, the new law requests less funds for
energy-resource purchases, and that common areas of
apartment blocks be maintained by energy efficient
methods.
Businesses that consume large amounts of energy will
be required to carry out energy-saving research, adhere
to energy-saving and energy-efficiency programs and
introduce energy-dependent contracts.
This new protocol will also encompass a transition to a
long-term tariff regulation.
Friday 27th November 2009
