https://lovsnak.dk/en/topic/climate-and-energy/New explanations on the topic: Climate and energyenWed, 04 Nov 2026 16:47:10 +0000https://lovsnak.dk/en/case/lov-20241-l-122/https://lovsnak.dk/en/case/lov-20241-l-122/Tue, 03 Nov 2026 08:44:22 +0000What changes: The act sets out rules for control and enforcement of ecodesign requirements for products. In the old ecodesign act, decisions can no longer be brought before another administrative authority. However, orders and prohibitions can be brought before the courts, if you request this from the Danish Product Safety Agency within 4 weeks. Who: The rules apply to businesses that sell products covered by the ecodesign regulation. This covers almost all physical products, but not, for example, feed, food and medicines. When: The Act entered into force on 1 July 2025.https://lovsnak.dk/en/case/lov-20241-l-167/https://lovsnak.dk/en/case/lov-20241-l-167/Tue, 03 Nov 2026 08:43:54 +0000What changes: The act sets a framework for the supply of technical water, meaning water that is not drinking water. Technical water companies can set prices and terms without economic regulation. Who: The rules apply to both private and municipal companies that supply technical water. When: The Act entered into force on 1 July 2025.https://lovsnak.dk/en/case/bek-2025-1459/https://lovsnak.dk/en/case/bek-2025-1459/Sat, 24 Oct 2026 07:52:08 +0000What changes: The deadline for how quickly the distribution company must complete a switch of gas supplier changes from 10 working days to 1 working day. The footnote in the executive order is also updated with a reference to a new EU directive. Who: The rule on supplier switching applies to distribution companies that must carry out a consumer's switch of gas supplier. When: The executive order entered into force on 1 January 2026.https://lovsnak.dk/en/case/lov-20251-l-61/https://lovsnak.dk/en/case/lov-20251-l-61/Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:54:50 +0000What changes: The act gives the Minister for Climate, Energy and Utilities the legal basis (the rule in the law that gives the right to do something) to set rules on conditions for seabed surveying under the chapter on seabed surveying. The rules are set to implement the EU nature protection directives. Who: The rules do not apply to defence activities covered by rules under section 71 b of the Nature Protection Act. The act also does not apply to the Faroe Islands or Greenland. When: The Act entered into force on 1 January 2026.https://lovsnak.dk/en/case/lov-20251-l-53/https://lovsnak.dk/en/case/lov-20251-l-53/Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:54:47 +0000What changes: The act introduces a deposit of DKK 1 million for electricity retail companies that want to use the data hub. It also gives the minister legal basis (the rule in the law that gives the right to do something) to set rules on cooling-off periods, electronic identification and written acceptance of electricity contracts, and on recording telephone calls. Energinet gets a better option to exclude users who breach the terms. Who: The deposit applies to electricity retail companies that want to use the data hub, for each company with a unique CVR number. VE communities and citizen energy communities set up as electricity retail companies are exempt. When: The Act entered into force on 1 January 2026. Parts of the act apply from 8 May 2025.https://lovsnak.dk/en/case/lov-20251-l-51/https://lovsnak.dk/en/case/lov-20251-l-51/Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:53:57 +0000What changes: The act gives the minister the legal basis (the rule in the law that gives the right to do something) to set rules on capacity mechanisms, within the framework of the EU regulation on the internal market for electricity, which can secure the electricity supply in shortage situations. It also allows Energinet to carry out tasks related to compressed air storage. Who: The act concerns the Minister for Climate, Energy and Utilities and Energinet. Commercial players in the electricity market can store compressed air in Energinet's caverns. The act does not apply to the Faroe Islands or Greenland. When: The Act entered into force on 1 January 2026.https://lovsnak.dk/en/case/lov-20241-l-148/https://lovsnak.dk/en/case/lov-20241-l-148/Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:43:21 +0000What changes: The act implements parts of the EU Energy Efficiency Directive into Danish law. It gives the minister the legal basis (the rule in the law that gives the right to do something) to set rules on energy use in the public sector and in buildings, public procurement, and heating and cooling supply. Who: The minister can set rules that will apply to, among others, public institutions, contracting authorities, municipalities, heat distribution companies and district cooling companies. When: Sections 1-6 entered into force on 11 October 2025. The rest of the Act entered into force on 1 July 2025.https://lovsnak.dk/en/case/lov-20251-l-6/https://lovsnak.dk/en/case/lov-20251-l-6/Thu, 22 Oct 2026 14:25:04 +0000What changes: The act gives Energinet new tools to build a hydrogen pipeline from Esbjerg to the German border in 2030. This covers building lines, early takeover of land, expropriation and preliminary investigations. Certain complaint and supervision options are restricted. Who: The act applies to Energinet and to owners of land that is subject to building lines, or that is particularly affected by the planning or construction of the hydrogen pipeline. Under certain conditions, owners can require that their land be taken over in return for compensation. When: The Act entered into force on 1 January 2026.https://lovsnak.dk/en/case/lov-20251-l-7/https://lovsnak.dk/en/case/lov-20251-l-7/Thu, 22 Oct 2026 14:24:56 +0000What changes: The act gives the minister the option to have the state pay, in whole or in part, Energinet's costs of preliminary surveys. This applies to areas for offshore wind turbine farms, and if an establishment permit is granted, the holder of the establishment permit is normally the one who pays. Who: The act concerns the Minister for Climate, Energy and Utilities, Energinet and whoever wins a tender for an offshore area. It has no administrative consequences for citizens. When: The Act entered into force on 1 January 2026.https://lovsnak.dk/en/case/lov-20241-l-69/https://lovsnak.dk/en/case/lov-20241-l-69/Thu, 22 Oct 2026 13:10:31 +0000What changes: The act implements the EU Electricity Market Directive into Danish law. An electricity customer can enter into several electricity contracts under the same metering point number, and customers can share energy from their own installations. The act also changes the rules for electricity grid companies' licences and finances, and it implements changes to the rules on integrity and transparency in wholesale energy markets (REMIT). Who: The act applies to electricity customers, electricity supply companies and electricity grid companies. It also applies to Energinet, regions and municipalities that produce their own electricity, where an exemption has been granted from the requirement of corporate unbundling. When: Section 1, no. 1-5, 7-9, 14-17 and 23-33 entered into force on 17 January 2025. Section 1, no. 6 entered into force on 17 July 2026. The rest of the Act entered into force on 1 January 2025.https://lovsnak.dk/en/case/bek-2025-1810/https://lovsnak.dk/en/case/bek-2025-1810/Thu, 22 Oct 2026 11:46:32 +0000What changes: Household consumers must now accept an electricity contract with MitID or a signature. Phone calls to household consumers where an electricity offer is marketed must be recorded. Electricity customers also get access to information about prices, not only about consumption. When: The rest of the executive order was scheduled to enter into force on 1 January 2026. This has not yet been confirmed. Sections 3 and 4 entered into force on 1 July 2026.https://lovsnak.dk/en/case/bek-2026-631/https://lovsnak.dk/en/case/bek-2026-631/Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:35:03 +0000What changes: The Danish Supply Authority (Forsyningstilsynet) now decides on certification instead of the Danish Energy Regulatory Authority (Energitilsynet). The rules now cover methane gas transmission system operators (instead of natural gas transmission system operators) and hydrogen transmission system operators (new). Electricity transmission undertakings are still covered. The minister's assessment now also covers essential security interests. For methane gas and hydrogen transmission system operators, the deadline for a draft decision is 100 working days, and the final decision must be issued no later than 50 working days after the expiry of the Commission's deadline for handling the case. (For electricity companies, the 4-month deadlines still apply.) Who: The rules apply to electricity transmission undertakings, methane gas transmission system operators and hydrogen transmission system operators that are controlled from countries outside the EU. When: The executive order entered into force on 5 August 2026.https://lovsnak.dk/en/case/bek-2026-890/https://lovsnak.dk/en/case/bek-2026-890/Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:25:28 +0000What changes: The rules for temporary flexible agreements have been rewritten: In areas with limited or no grid connection capacity, companies must allow connection requests to be met with such an agreement. It applies until the grid has been expanded enough for full grid access. The executive order does not apply to flexible connection agreements concluded before 13 January 2025. When: The executive order entered into force on 19 October 2026.https://lovsnak.dk/en/case/bek-2026-893/https://lovsnak.dk/en/case/bek-2026-893/Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:08:08 +0000What changes: The new executive order repeals (that a rule stops applying) the previous one (BEK no. 437), but the content is largely unchanged. The only difference is a language correction in the rule that the applicant must first contact the grid or transmission company: "linjer" (lines, plural) is corrected to "linje" (line, singular). The rule otherwise remains unchanged. When: The executive order entered into force on 19 October 2026.https://lovsnak.dk/en/case/bek-2026-851/https://lovsnak.dk/en/case/bek-2026-851/Wed, 21 Oct 2026 09:02:09 +0000What changes: The executive order now supplements the EU Packaging Regulation and applies as a general rule to all packaging covered by the regulation, however not to deposit-bearing beverage packaging (except chapters II and III). Reporting to the authorities moves from the Danish Environmental Protection Agency to the Danish Energy Agency, and responsibility for glass packaging and plastic crates/plastic pallets now lies with the manufacturer or its authorised representative (previously the trader). Only if the manufacturer or its representative is not established in the EU does the obligation in certain cases fall on the producer. Who: The rules apply to packaging covered by the Packaging Regulation. Deposit packaging is generally not included, but chapters II and III also apply to it. If the producer of the packaging has been granted an exemption from the obligation to participate in the deposit and return system, the executive order also applies to that packaging (this is new). When: The executive order entered into force on 15 October 2026.https://lovsnak.dk/en/case/bek-2026-852/https://lovsnak.dk/en/case/bek-2026-852/Wed, 21 Oct 2026 08:36:12 +0000What changes: Fees, reports and data on single-use plastic products must now go to the Danish Energy Agency instead of the Danish Environmental Protection Agency. In addition, the rules now refer to an executive order on supplementary provisions to the regulation on packaging and packaging waste as regards deposit-bearing beverage packaging, when it comes to the exemption for beverage containers, and to the packaging regulation for lightweight plastic carrier bags. When: The executive order entered into force on 15 October 2026.https://lovsnak.dk/en/case/bek-2026-810/https://lovsnak.dk/en/case/bek-2026-810/Wed, 21 Oct 2026 08:02:46 +0000What changes: The executive order on waste covers, among other things, the classification of waste, planning, schemes, waste systems and notification of waste. The topic "data on waste" is not included in the overview, but it was included in the previous executive order. When: The executive order will enter into force on 8 November 2026.https://lovsnak.dk/en/case/bek-2026-853/https://lovsnak.dk/en/case/bek-2026-853/Wed, 21 Oct 2026 05:33:52 +0000What changes: The executive order supplements the EU packaging regulation for beverage packaging subject to a deposit, and its legal basis (the rule in the law that gives the right to do something) has now been extended with section 89 a of the Environmental Protection Act. When: The executive order entered into force on 15 October 2026.https://lovsnak.dk/en/case/bek-2026-835/https://lovsnak.dk/en/case/bek-2026-835/Wed, 21 Oct 2026 05:31:25 +0000What it sets out: An area in Energizone Midtthy has been designated for accelerating renewable energy for solar plants, wind turbines and co-located energy storage, as well as the assets needed to connect the plants to the public electricity grid, and plants and activities in the area must comply with the requirements for establishment, design and operation (annex 2) and the rules on mitigation measure (arrangement)s (annex 3), the latter only to the extent that they are relevant to avoid or reduce harmful effects on the environment. When: The executive order entered into force on 2 October 2026.https://lovsnak.dk/en/case/bek-2026-894/https://lovsnak.dk/en/case/bek-2026-894/Wed, 21 Oct 2026 03:23:59 +0000What changes: When a connection to the grid is requested, the grid or transmission company must assign a connection point no later than the time a binding grid connection agreement is entered into. The rule requiring the installation to be connected to the collective electricity supply grid has been removed. When: The executive order entered into force on 19 October 2026.https://lovsnak.dk/en/case/bek-2026-891/https://lovsnak.dk/en/case/bek-2026-891/Wed, 21 Oct 2026 03:12:42 +0000What changes: Grid companies assign a connection point in the distribution grid for electricity production, electricity consumption and energy storage facilities, and, to ensure reliable and safe operation of the collective electricity supply grid, they can decide whether facilities are to be connected as one or several facilities; their decisions can be appealed to Forsyningstilsynet, and the appeal must be submitted no later than 4 weeks after the decision has been communicated to the person concerned. When: The executive order entered into force on 19 October 2026.https://lovsnak.dk/en/case/bek-2026-895/https://lovsnak.dk/en/case/bek-2026-895/Wed, 21 Oct 2026 03:12:42 +0000What changes: Energinet assigns a connection point in the transmission grid for electricity production, electricity consumption and energy storage facilities, and to ensure reliable and secure operation of the collective electricity supply grid and electricity supply security, it may decide whether facilities are connected as one or more facilities, and the decision can be appealed to the Danish Utility Regulator (Forsyningstilsynet) if the complaint is submitted no later than 4 weeks after the decision was communicated to the person concerned. When: The executive order entered into force on 19 October 2026.https://lovsnak.dk/en/case/bek-2026-892/https://lovsnak.dk/en/case/bek-2026-892/Wed, 21 Oct 2026 02:56:21 +0000What it sets out: The executive order sets out how collective electricity supply companies prioritise capacity in the electricity grid, and when they must refuse connection when there are capacity limits. Capacity is divided into four categories, where category 1 comes first. When: The executive order entered into force on 19 October 2026.https://lovsnak.dk/en/case/lov-20252-l-23/https://lovsnak.dk/en/case/lov-20252-l-23/Sun, 11 Oct 2026 13:09:27 +0000What changes: The act gives the Minister for Climate, Energy and Utilities the power to lay down rules on which requests for grid connection must be given priority when there is not enough capacity. Requests with lower priority may be refused. Customers cannot lose capacity that they have already been allocated. When: The Act entered into force on 12 October 2026.https://lovsnak.dk/en/case/bek-2026-697/https://lovsnak.dk/en/case/bek-2026-697/Sun, 11 Oct 2026 13:09:27 +0000What changes: Tasks that used to sit with the Pipeline and Cable Owner Register are now handled by the Danish Climate Data Agency. This includes, for example, limits on excavation enquiries and rules for electronic identification. An announcement about excavation work must now include, among other things, the location, the expected start date and a contact point. A pipeline or cable owner must respond to reasonable requests for information about its passive physical infrastructure within 10 working days. In duly justified cases, the deadline can be extended once by five working days. Who: The rules apply to pipeline and cable owners and excavation operators. When: The executive order was repealed before it entered into force.https://lovsnak.dk/en/case/bek-2026-638/https://lovsnak.dk/en/case/bek-2026-638/Sun, 11 Oct 2026 13:09:27 +0000What changes: Gas companies must now clearly highlight a number of important details on consumers' invoices, separated from the rest of the bill. This includes, for example, the company's name and contact details, the date the contract expires, and the gas consumption during the period. The invoice must also inform about the possibility of switching supplier or product, refer to the Energy Regulatory Authority's comparison portal, and provide contact details for the Energy Agency and the Energy Appeals Board. Who: The rules apply to gas companies and their invoices to consumers. When: The executive order entered into force on 5 August 2026.https://lovsnak.dk/en/case/bek-2026-633/https://lovsnak.dk/en/case/bek-2026-633/Sun, 11 Oct 2026 13:09:27 +0000What changes: The requirement for an internal monitoring programme still applies to gas distribution companies, storage companies and Energinet. The executive order now also mentions hydrogen distribution companies. For distribution companies, the requirement now only applies to those that are part of a vertically integrated undertaking. Before, it applied to all distribution companies. The programme must still prevent discrimination, as it did before. The monitoring officer must have access to all necessary information at the company and at the companies it is linked to. Who: The rules apply to gas and hydrogen distribution companies that are part of a vertically integrated undertaking, as well as storage companies and Energinet. When: The executive order entered into force on 5 August 2026.https://lovsnak.dk/en/case/bek-2026-632/https://lovsnak.dk/en/case/bek-2026-632/Sun, 11 Oct 2026 13:09:27 +0000What it sets out: The executive order specifies what a number of terms in the EU regulation on markets for renewable gases, natural gas, and hydrogen mean. For example, a long-term contract is a contract for more than one year for the delivery of methane gas or hydrogen. A market participant is a person or company that buys, sells, or produces methane gas or hydrogen. A virtual trading point is a non-physical location where methane gas or hydrogen is traded between a seller and a buyer. Who: The rules affect persons and companies that buy, sell, or produce methane gas or hydrogen. When: The executive order entered into force on 5 August 2026.https://lovsnak.dk/en/case/bek-2026-592/https://lovsnak.dk/en/case/bek-2026-592/Sun, 11 Oct 2026 13:09:27 +0000What it sets out: The executive order sets rules for serial operator metering. This means that a customer can have several electricity trading companies under the same account number. Electricity consumption from e.g. a charging station, a heat pump or a battery is measured (arrangement) separately. The executive order sets requirements for measuring equipment and for measurement data, which must be calculated at least every 15 minutes. Who: The rules apply to electricity trading companies that deliver electricity to a serial operator metering point. Customers can choose such an agreement for a unit at their consumption site. When: The executive order entered into force on 17 July 2026.https://lovsnak.dk/en/case/bek-2026-554/https://lovsnak.dk/en/case/bek-2026-554/Sun, 11 Oct 2026 13:03:59 +0000What changes: The renewable energy bonus rate (VE = renewable energy) for solar panel installations has been increased from 9.75 kW to 20 kW. For wind turbines, wave power plants and hydropower plants, the rate remains at 9.75 kW. Who: Neighbors to solar panel installations. For projects where the municipality issued a building permit before 1 July 2026, the previous rules apply. When: The executive order entered into force on 1 July 2026.https://lovsnak.dk/en/case/bek-2026-716/https://lovsnak.dk/en/case/bek-2026-716/Sat, 10 Oct 2026 19:54:39 +0000What it sets out: The executive order sets out rules for the Utility Owner Register. Owners of utilities must report information, and anyone who needs to dig must generally ask about utilities in the area before starting work. A request costs 0.015 DKK per started m², but no more than 230,000 DKK per calendar year. Who: The rules apply to utility owners and contractors who need to use the register. When: The executive order entered into force on 1 September 2026.https://lovsnak.dk/en/case/bek-2026-696/https://lovsnak.dk/en/case/bek-2026-696/Sat, 10 Oct 2026 19:10:29 +0000What changes: The highest grant per converted heat consumer has been raised from DKK 20,000 to DKK 40,000. The total support per district heating company per project can now be up to EUR 50 million, compared with EUR 20 million before. It is now the implementing company, and not the grant recipient, that must write certain information on the accounting vouchers. Who: The rules apply to projects that roll out district heating networks with grants from the Danish Energy Agency. Commitments made before the new executive order enters into force, and cases received by the Danish Energy Agency before it enters into force, follow the old rules. When: The executive order entered into force on 25 August 2026.