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Bill: more time for climate projects for roof and surface water

Bill · L 92 (2026-27)Official title (in Danish)

Official title (in Danish): Forslag til lov om ændring af lov om ændring af lov om betalingsregler for spildevandsfor­syn­ings­sel­skaber m.v., lov om miljøbeskyttelse, vandsektorloven, lov om vandløb og lov om vandforsyning m.v. (Forlængelse af overgangsperiode for klimat­il­pas­ning­s­pro­jek­ter for tag- og overfladevand)

In short

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  • What is proposed:
    • The bill sets out that the deadline for starting certain climate adaptation projects for roof and surface water is extended from 1 January 2027 to 1 January 2032.
    • Wastewater utilities can therefore continue to use the earlier rules on co-financing agreements.
  • Who would be affected: Wastewater supply utilities with climate adaptation projects under the transitional scheme, and the consumers connected to them.
  • When: The bill has not been passed yet.

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If the bill is passed:

  • Wastewater utilities get 5 more years to start projects under the transitional scheme.
  • The extension only applies to climate adaptation projects for roof and surface water where a co-financing agreement has been concluded, and where the project was reported to Vandsektortilsynet no later than 15 April 2021.
  • No more projects can be reported to the transitional scheme.
  • Consumers connected to utilities with such projects can expect tariff increases.

Sources and original

Official title (in Danish)Forslag til lov om ændring af lov om ændring af lov om betalingsregler for spildevandsfor­syn­ings­sel­skaber m.v., lov om miljøbeskyttelse, vandsektorloven, lov om vandløb og lov om vandforsyning m.v. (Forlængelse af overgangsperiode for klimat­il­pas­ning­s­pro­jek­ter for tag- og overfladevand)

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Source: the Danish Parliament (ft.dk)

Translated from Danish · The Danish version and the original source apply.

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  1. Introduced · 5 November 2026
    Status in the Danish Parliament: Fremsat
    Folketingets Åbne Data – sagstrin: fremsættelse
  2. Passed
    Awaiting the Danish Parliament
  3. Enters into force
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