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Electricity Consumption Reduction Act (SVRG).

Country
Type of law
Legislation
Source

Abstract
This Law aims for reducing peak-time electricity consumption in order to reduce electricity prices and minimize the use of fossil fuels. This Federal Law regulates the implementation of Articles 4 and 5 of Council Regulation (EU) 2022/1854 of October 6, 2022 on emergency measures. The Law defines the methods for nomination of the peak times while requires for reduction of electricity use in peak times by an average of at least 5%. The Law specifies the measures to be taken for reduction of electricity use including increasing public awareness, optimization of user behaviours such as increasing use of more efficient devices and early replacement of old devices, and having energy saving contracts. The Law further lays out provisions for holding tenders for electricity consumption reductions and provides regulations for its participation, procedures and award contracts. The Law further elaborates on allocation of fund for coverage of costs, monitoring and implementation. The Law consists of 23 Articles divided into 6 Parts.
Long title of text
Federal law on measures to reduce electricity consumption at peak times (Electricity Consumption Reduction Act - SVRG).
Date of text
Entry into force notes
This Federal Act shall enter into force on the day following its promulgation and shall cease to have effect at the end of December 31, 2023.
Notes
If the period of validity of the Emergency Measures Ordinance is extended, the Federal Minister for Climate Protection, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology, in agreement with the Federal Minister of Finance, can extend the period of validity of this Federal Law accordingly by ordinance.
Repealed
No
Publication reference
Federal Law Gazette for Republic of Austria No. 235 Year 2022 Part I.
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
Bundesgesetz über Maßnahmen zur Stromverbrauchsreduktion in Spitzenzeiten (Stromverbrauchsreduktionsgesetz – SVRG).