The government of Liechtenstein passed legislation requiring photovoltaics in conjunction with certain types of building permits, among other building and green building reforms. Due to substantive political opposition, the legislation is now being brought to a popular vote, in a referendum scheduled for January 21, 2024.

In addition to upholding certain emissions and climate pledges, the government argues the tiny country will have greater energy autonomy if they generate their own solar power, rather than importing power from fossil fuel plants in neighboring countries.

Opponents say the regulations are heavy-handed, energy transition should be incentivized, not mandated. They argue the burden will fall heavily particularly on young families.

Three matters related to energy and building codes will be decided in January, a fourth in an additional referendum in February.

Resolves to YES if the referendum passes and the legislation is approved by voters, NO if it fails, and N/A if the vote is canceled or there is no clear winner.

Sources (in German):

https://www.nzz.ch/schweiz/referendum-gegen-photovoltaikpflicht-in-liechtenstein-ld.1758210

https://landesspiegel.li/2023/09/referendum-gegen-die-photovoltaik-anlagen-pflicht/