Policy in Estonia
Updated: 17.01.2019
Author: Lilian Pungas
Summary of policies
The RES-H infrastructure development is in the capacity of the local authorities, however, nationwide investment supports are made available to promote the wider use of renewable energies and energy efficiency. The R&D is mainly promoted through rounds-based grants, which are allocated based on the application. In the building sector currently no nationwide regulations or minimum standards apply.
Statutory provisions
- Professions Act (Kutseseadus) RT I 2008, 24, 156 - terms and procedures for the organization of bodies responsible for the allocation of certificates of professional standards, including those foreseen for RES installers.
- Investment Support for District Heating (Kaugküttesüsteemide investeeringute toetamise tingimused, RT I, 31.01.2017, 26) – this Act lays out the conditions for supporting efficient energy use in district heating systems.
- Investment eligibility conditions for the renovation of heating systems (Väikeelamute taastuvenergia kasutuselevõtu ja küttesüsteemide uuendamise toetuse kasutamise tingimused ja kord RT I, 25.11.2014, 24) – this Act provides conditions and terms of investment support for promoting renewable energies and improving heating systems in small residential buildings.
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