Energy Laws

Energy Act
(Energiaseadus)

(RT I 2019, 18, 107)

Purpose: To regulate the production, import, export, transportation, distribution, sale, and use of energy in Estonia.

Regulation: The Energy Act establishes the framework for the organization, planning, and supervision of the energy sector in Estonia. It also sets out the rights and obligations of energy companies, as well as the rules governing energy efficiency and renewable energy.

Electricity Market Act
(Elektrituruseadus)

(RT I 2003, 70, 462)

Purpose: To regulate the electricity market in Estonia and ensure the security of electricity supply.

Regulation: The Electricity Market Act establishes the rules for the organization and functioning of the electricity market in Estonia, including the licensing of market participants and the regulation of prices and tariffs.

Natural Gas Market Act
(Maagaasituru Seadus)

(RT I, 20.02.2019, 1)

Purpose: To regulate the natural gas market in Estonia and ensure the security of gas supply.

Regulation: The Natural Gas Market Act establishes the rules for the organization and functioning of the natural gas market in Estonia, including the licensing of market participants and the regulation of prices and tariffs.

Energy Efficiency Act
(Energiatõhususe seadus)

(RT I 2019, 11, 44)

Purpose: To promote energy efficiency and reduce energy consumption in Estonia.

Regulation: The Energy Efficiency Act establishes the rules and standards for energy efficiency in buildings, appliances, and transport, as well as the requirements for energy audits and labeling.

Renewable Energy Act
(Taastuvenergia seadus)

(RT I, 01.07.2021, 1)

Purpose: To promote the use of renewable energy sources in Estonia and meet the EU's renewable energy targets.

Regulation: The Renewable Energy Act establishes the framework for the promotion, development, and use of renewable energy sources in Estonia, including the feed-in tariff system, green certificates, and the regulation of energy communities.

Oil Shale Mining Waste Management Act
(Põlevkivi Kaevandamise jäätmete käsitlemise seadus)

(RT I, 21.12.2019, 4)

Purpose: To regulate the management and disposal of waste generated from oil shale mining in Estonia.

Regulation: The Oil Shale Mining Waste Management Act establishes the rules and requirements for the collection, transport, treatment, and disposal of waste generated from oil shale mining operations in Estonia.

Electricity Market Organization Act
(Elektrituruseaduse korralduse seadus)

(RT I 2013, 19, 89)

Purpose: To establish the legal framework for the organization of the Estonian electricity market.

Regulation: The Electricity Market Organisation Act sets out the rules and procedures for the organization, management, and supervision of the Estonian electricity market, including the establishment of the transmission system operator and the balancing market operator.

Natural Gas Act
(Maagaasiseadus)

(RT I 2019, 22, 123)

Purpose: To regulate the use, transportation, and storage of natural gas in Estonia.

Regulation: The Natural Gas Act establishes the rules and requirements for the use, transportation, and storage of natural gas in Estonia, including the licensing of operators and the regulation of safety and security.

Oil Shale Mining Act
(Põlevkivi Kaevandamise seadus)

(RT I 2014, 27, 742)

Purpose: To regulate the exploration, extraction, and use of oil shale resources in Estonia.

Regulation: The Oil Shale Mining Act establishes the rules and requirements for the exploration, extraction, and use of oil shale

Renewable Energy Act Implementation Plan
(Taastuvenergia seaduse rakenduskava)

(RT I, 18.12.2013, 3)

Purpose: To provide a detailed plan for the implementation of the Renewable Energy Act and the promotion of renewable energy in Estonia.

Regulation: The Renewable Energy Act Implementation Plan sets out the specific measures and targets for the promotion, development, and use of renewable energy sources in Estonia, including the establishment of renewable energy projects and the provision of financial support.

Energy Consumption Reporting Act
(Energia tarbimise aruandluse seadus)

(RT I, 08.03.2019, 2)

Purpose: To require large energy consumers to report their energy consumption and take measures to improve energy efficiency.

Regulation: The Energy Consumption Reporting Act requires large energy consumers, such as businesses and public institutions, to report their energy consumption and take measures to improve energy efficiency, including the implementation of energy audits and the development of energy management plans.