This Law sets out the rules for the production and consumption of energy derived from non-fossil sources. It categorizes renewable energy to include solar, wind, hydro, biomass, biogas, and geothermal heat. It aims to increase the share of these sources in the total energy mix of the District, covering electricity, heating, cooling, and the transport sector. The Law introduces a market-based system for incentives, shifting away from fixed administrative pricing. Large-scale producers are required to participate in competitive auctions to secure market premiums, which function as a financial top-up to the prevailing market price of electricity. Smaller facilities remain eligible for guaranteed purchase prices to ensure their economic viability. These financial mechanisms are funded through a dedicated fee collected from all end-consumers of electricity within the District. A significant portion of the Law defines the rights of "prosumers"—consumers who generate energy for their own needs. These individuals and entities are permitted to install production facilities, such as rooftop solar panels, and utilize the power grid for the exchange of energy surpluses. The Law mandates the use of net billing or net metering schemes, allowing prosumers to offset their consumption with the energy they deliver back to the system. Regarding environmental and technical standards, the Law mandates strict sustainability criteria, particularly for biomass and biofuels. To qualify for incentives, production must demonstrate a measurable reduction in greenhouse gas emissions and avoid the use of land with high biodiversity value. Furthermore, the Law promotes high-efficiency cogeneration by requiring facilities to meet specific primary energy saving benchmarks, ensuring that heat and power are produced with minimal resource waste. Finally, the Law establishes the administrative procedures for the issuance of energy permits and the management of "Guarantees of Origin." These electronic documents track the environmental attributes of energy, providing a verifiable record that a specific unit of electricity was produced from renewable sources. Oversight is maintained through a specialized service that manages the registry of producers and ensures transparent, non-discriminatory access to the distribution network for all renewable energy facilities.
Bosnia and Herzegovina · 2022-06-08