Ordinance on Energy Conservation in Buildings.

The Ordinance outlines regulations for energy conservation in buildings, including educational mechanisms and assessment criteria for engineers and contractors, set by the country's Planning and Budget Organization and Ministry of Roads and Urban Development. It mandates executive agencies to ensure compliance with energy conservation standards in new constructions and requires the Ministry of Roads and Urban Development to oversee private sector compliance and report to relevant authorities. Additionally, the text introduces incentives for buildings achieving higher energy efficiency ratings and penalties for non-compliance, with implementation starting in March 2023. The Ordinance imposes penalties on buildings failing to obtain energy labels, including increased gas prices and electricity tariffs. The text consists of 8 Articles.