Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®

Digital Commons Network

Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®

Articles 1 - 30 of 114

Full-Text Articles in Entire DC Network

Decree No. 8.097 - Organic Regulation For The Popular Power Ministry Of Electric Energy, Presidente De La República Mar 2011

Decree No. 8.097 - Organic Regulation For The Popular Power Ministry Of Electric Energy, Presidente De La República

Latin American Energy Policies

Determines the organic and funcional structure of the Popular Power Ministry of Electric Energy. Art. 25 states that this Ministry has as one of it's goals the research, creation and implementation of plans for the development of renewable energy resources.


Ministerial Resolution No. 572-2010-Mem/Dm - National Plan Of Rural Electrification 2011-2020, Ministerio De Energía Y Minas - Perú Dec 2010

Ministerial Resolution No. 572-2010-Mem/Dm - National Plan Of Rural Electrification 2011-2020, Ministerio De Energía Y Minas - Perú

Latin American Energy Policies

Approves the National Plan of Rural Electrification of Peru for the period 2011-2020 (PNER).


Ministerial Resolution No. 573-2010-Mem/Dm - Short Term Plan For The National Plan Of Rural Electrification, Ministerio De Energía Y Minas - Perú Dec 2010

Ministerial Resolution No. 573-2010-Mem/Dm - Short Term Plan For The National Plan Of Rural Electrification, Ministerio De Energía Y Minas - Perú

Latin American Energy Policies

Approves Per's Short Term Plan for the National Plan of Rural Electrification for the period 2011-2020.


Organic Law Of The Electric System And Service, Presidente De La República Dec 2010

Organic Law Of The Electric System And Service, Presidente De La República

Latin American Energy Policies

Establishes the dispositions that will regulate the electric system and the electric service in the country, as well as the international energy exchange through the activities of generation, transmission, distribution and marketing, according to the National Electric System Development Plan and the Economic and Social Development Plan. Art. 21 states that the National Electric System Development Plan will have as one of it's goal the promotion of the use of renewable, alternative and environmentally friendly energy sources.


Resolution 182131 - Natural Gas, El Ministerio De Minas Y Energía, Colombia Nov 2010

Resolution 182131 - Natural Gas, El Ministerio De Minas Y Energía, Colombia

Latin American Energy Policies

This resolution announces a rationing schedule for natural gas and outlines the entities that will be given priority with respect to the use of natural gas.


National Energy Conservation And Efficiency Policy 2010-2030, Ministry Of Energy And Mining Oct 2010

National Energy Conservation And Efficiency Policy 2010-2030, Ministry Of Energy And Mining

Latin American Energy Policies

Sets out strategies and actions that would result in an improvement in the efficiency of the energy sector regarding generation, transmission and distribution of electricity, in the use of energy in the transportation sector, and in the consumption of electricity by industrial, commercial and residential consumers.


Biofuels Policy 2010-2030, Ministry Of Energy And Mining Oct 2010

Biofuels Policy 2010-2030, Ministry Of Energy And Mining

Latin American Energy Policies

This document presents Jamaica s National Biofuels Policy which is designed to achieve: A modern, efficient, diversified and environmentally sustainable biofuels sector that contributes to Jamaica s long-term energy security and socio-economic development. One of the main goals of this policy is to create innovative and clean technologies facilitating a secure supply of biofuels into local and national distribution systems.


National Policy For The Trading Of Carbon Credits 2010-2030, Ministry Of Energy And Mining Oct 2010

National Policy For The Trading Of Carbon Credits 2010-2030, Ministry Of Energy And Mining

Latin American Energy Policies

This document presents Jamaica s National Policy for the Trading of Carbon Credits which is designed to achieve: A competitive, diversified, efficient and investment-conducive carbon credits trading sector that fosters socio-economic development and induces a less carbon-intensive economy. This policy is an important part of Jamaica s climate change strategy that facilitates reductions in the country s greenhouse gas emissions and carbon footprint, thereby reducing the country s contribution to this global problem.


National Energy-From-Waste Policy 2010-2030, Ministry Of Energy And Mining Oct 2010

National Energy-From-Waste Policy 2010-2030, Ministry Of Energy And Mining

Latin American Energy Policies

This document presents Jamaica s National Energy-from-Waste Policy which is designed to ensure that: Jamaica is the regional leader in providing affordable and clean energy from waste contributing to a sustainable future. One of the main goals of this policy is that Jamaica builds its energy-from-waste sector on the most appropriate technologies that are environmentally-friendly, producing a clean reliable renewable source of energy.


Ministerial Resolution 410-2010-Mem/Dm - Creation Of The Peru-Ecuador Energy Exchange Commission, Ministerio De Energía Y Minas Sep 2010

Ministerial Resolution 410-2010-Mem/Dm - Creation Of The Peru-Ecuador Energy Exchange Commission, Ministerio De Energía Y Minas

Latin American Energy Policies

This Commission will be in charge of the definition of the conditions for the electricity exchange between Peru and Ecuador, as well as their negotiation with the Government of Ecuador.


National Renewable Energy Policy 2009-2030, Ministry Of Energy And Mining Aug 2010

National Renewable Energy Policy 2009-2030, Ministry Of Energy And Mining

Latin American Energy Policies

This document presents Jamaica s National Renewable Energy Policy which is designed to achieve: A well-developed, vibrant and diversified renewable energy sector that contributes to Jamaica s energy security and a sustainable future. This policy supports the implementation of the National Energy Policy 2009-2030 which seeks to provide affordable and accessible energy supplies with long-term energy security. The creation of this policy was a specific response to the National Energy Policy which calls for the development of the energy sector especially in areas related to renewables, diversification fuels, biofuels and waste-to-energy.


Resolution 180919 - Rational Use Of Energy, El Ministerio De Minas Y Energía, Colombia Jul 2010

Resolution 180919 - Rational Use Of Energy, El Ministerio De Minas Y Energía, Colombia

Latin American Energy Policies

This resolution adopts the Indicative Action Plan 2010-2015, which aims to develop the Program for Rational and Efficient Use of Energy and other forms of Non-Conventional Energy, PROURE.


Agreement Between The Government Of The Republic Of Peru And The Government Of The Federative Republic Of Brazil For The Supply Of Electricity To Peru And Export Of Surplus To Brazil, Gobierno De La República Del Perú Y Gobierno De La República Federativa Del Brasil Jun 2010

Agreement Between The Government Of The Republic Of Peru And The Government Of The Federative Republic Of Brazil For The Supply Of Electricity To Peru And Export Of Surplus To Brazil, Gobierno De La República Del Perú Y Gobierno De La República Federativa Del Brasil

Latin American Energy Policies

The goal of this agreement is to establish the legal framework which promotes the development of the necessary infrastructure in Peru for the production of electricity destined to its internal market and the export of surplus electric energy to Brazil in order to make possible the interconnection of the national interconnected systems of both Countries.


National Energy Policy 2009-2030, Ministry Of Energy And Mining Oct 2009

National Energy Policy 2009-2030, Ministry Of Energy And Mining

Latin American Energy Policies

This policy's goal is to create a modern, efficient, diversified and environmentally sustainable energy sector providing affordable and accessible energy supplies with long-term energy security and supported by informed public behavior on energy issues and an appropriate policy, regulatory and institutional framework.


Organic Law For Petrochemical Activities, Asamblea Nacional De Venezuela Jun 2009

Organic Law For Petrochemical Activities, Asamblea Nacional De Venezuela

Latin American Energy Policies

Regulates the petrochemical activities performed in the Country including the ones which physically or chemically transform the products from gaseous and liquid hydrocarbons and the mineral substances used for such activities.


National Minerals Policy, Minister Of Mining And Telecommunications Jan 2009

National Minerals Policy, Minister Of Mining And Telecommunications

Latin American Energy Policies

The vision of this Policy is for a modern, diversified, efficient and attractive Minerals Industry that protects environmental integrity and socio-cultural values, adds significant value to the economy, is based largely on the manufacture and export of value-added products, has strong and properly structured institutions and co-exists with competing interests in the wider economy.


Law For The Sustainable Use Of Energy (2008), Cámara De Diputados Del Honorable Congreso De La Unión, Mexico Oct 2008

Law For The Sustainable Use Of Energy (2008), Cámara De Diputados Del Honorable Congreso De La Unión, Mexico

Latin American Energy Policies

This legislation aims to promote the sustainable use of energy by optimizing its use in all its processes and activities, including the exploration, production, processing, distribution and consumption.


Law No. 18.195 - Agrofuels, Asamblea General De Uruguay Nov 2007

Law No. 18.195 - Agrofuels, Asamblea General De Uruguay

Latin American Energy Policies

Law has as goal the encouragement and regulation of the production, marketing and use of agrofuels, including biodiesel.


Legislative Decree No. 404 - Law Of Fiscal Incentives For The Promotion Of Renewable Energy In The Generation Of Electricity, Asamblea Nacional Legislativa De El Salvador Nov 2007

Legislative Decree No. 404 - Law Of Fiscal Incentives For The Promotion Of Renewable Energy In The Generation Of Electricity, Asamblea Nacional Legislativa De El Salvador

Latin American Energy Policies

The goal of this Law is to promote investments in projects that use renewable energy sources such as hydraulic, geothermal, wind, solar and biomass.


Law No. 3254 - Natural Gas, Congreso De La Nación De Paraguay Sep 2007

Law No. 3254 - Natural Gas, Congreso De La Nación De Paraguay

Latin American Energy Policies

This law establishes the legal framework of the Natural Gas Industry, and is applicable to chain activities related to transportation, distribution of natural gas or other fuel gas networks, import, transit and export, storage, marketing, and consumption.


Legislative Decree No. 404 - Law Of The Creation Of The National Energy Council, Asamblea Nacional Legislativa De El Salvador Aug 2007

Legislative Decree No. 404 - Law Of The Creation Of The National Energy Council, Asamblea Nacional Legislativa De El Salvador

Latin American Energy Policies

The goal for the creation of this Council is to establish strategic policies that promote the efficient development of the energy industry. Article 3 states that the Council will promote the rational use of energy and perform all necessary actions for the development and expansion of renewable energy sources; considering the policies for the protection of the environment.


Decree No. 2629 - Biofuels, El Ministro De Minas Y Energía, Colombia Jul 2007

Decree No. 2629 - Biofuels, El Ministro De Minas Y Energía, Colombia

Latin American Energy Policies

This decree contains provisions to promote the use of biofuels in the country and creates measures for vehicles and other devices that use fuel motor for their operation.


Law No. 627 - Law Of Reforms And Additions To Law No. 554, "Energy Stability Law", La Asamblea Nacional De La República De Nicaragua Jun 2007

Law No. 627 - Law Of Reforms And Additions To Law No. 554, "Energy Stability Law", La Asamblea Nacional De La República De Nicaragua

Latin American Energy Policies

This law provides modifications to Law 554, which declared an energy crisis in the country due to high oil prices.


Decree 2331 Of 2007 - Rational And Efficient Energy Use, El Ministerio De Minas Y Energía, Colombia Jun 2007

Decree 2331 Of 2007 - Rational And Efficient Energy Use, El Ministerio De Minas Y Energía, Colombia

Latin American Energy Policies

This decree states that all government buildings, or entities thereof, should use energy saving incandescent bulbs, specifically Compact Fluorescent Lamps (CFLs) with high efficiency.


Policy For The Conservation, Protection And Improvement Of The Environment And Natural Resources, Ministerio De Ambiente Y Recursos Naturales Mar 2007

Policy For The Conservation, Protection And Improvement Of The Environment And Natural Resources, Ministerio De Ambiente Y Recursos Naturales

Latin American Energy Policies

Outlines the policy that government, civil and private organizations and internationational communities must follow related to the environment in order to effectively contribute to the sustainable development of Guatemala in the next 20 years.


Technical Collaboration Agreement Between The Association Of Renewable Energy Generators And The Ministry Of Environment And Natural Resources, Ministerio De Ambiente Y Recursos Naturales Nov 2006

Technical Collaboration Agreement Between The Association Of Renewable Energy Generators And The Ministry Of Environment And Natural Resources, Ministerio De Ambiente Y Recursos Naturales

Latin American Energy Policies

The goal of this agreement is to strengthen the technical, topical content and analytical capability of the natural resources of the Country under an environmentaly sustainable focus.


Hydrocarbons Organic Law, Asamblea Nacional De Venezuela May 2006

Hydrocarbons Organic Law, Asamblea Nacional De Venezuela

Latin American Energy Policies

Regulates the activities of exploration, exploitation, refining, industrialization, transportation and storage of hydrocarbons and their products.


Resolution 180256 - Amendment To Resolution 181782, El Ministerio De Minas Y Energía, Colombia Mar 2006

Resolution 180256 - Amendment To Resolution 181782, El Ministerio De Minas Y Energía, Colombia

Latin American Energy Policies

Partially amends Resolution 181782 of December 29, 2005; by which the country adopted the plan of Expansion of Referral Generation - Transmission from 2005 to 2019.


Executive Decree No. 60 - Creates The National Energy Council, Organo Ejecutivo Jan 2006

Executive Decree No. 60 - Creates The National Energy Council, Organo Ejecutivo

Latin American Energy Policies

The Council's goal is to work with different organizations on the approval of energy strategies which contribute to the socio-economic development of the Country taking into account the well-being of the environment.


Law No. 3279 - Sources For The Generation Of Alternative Energy In The Beni Department, Congreso Nacional De Bolivia Dec 2005

Law No. 3279 - Sources For The Generation Of Alternative Energy In The Beni Department, Congreso Nacional De Bolivia

Latin American Energy Policies

Declares as national priority the development of sources for the generation of altenative energy in the Beni Department.