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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.


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 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.


Decree No. 173/010 - Renewable Energy Generation, Ministerio De Industria, Energía Y Minas Jun 2010

Decree No. 173/010 - Renewable Energy Generation, Ministerio De Industria, Energía Y Minas

Latin American Energy Policies

Authorizes the companies connected to the Low Voltage Distribution Network to install renewable energy plants such as solar, wind, biomass and mini hydroelectric power plants.


Executive Decree No. 121 - Environmental Regulations In Mining, Presidente Constitucional De La República, Ecuador Nov 2009

Executive Decree No. 121 - Environmental Regulations In Mining, Presidente Constitucional De La República, Ecuador

Latin American Energy Policies

This decree states the environmental technical standards that must be incorporated in mining activities. Such activities include mining prospecting, exploration, processing, refining and commercialization.


Resolution No. 818/009 - Wind Farm, Ministerio De Industria, Energía Y Minas Aug 2009

Resolution No. 818/009 - Wind Farm, Ministerio De Industria, Energía Y Minas

Latin American Energy Policies

Authorizes the company Nuevo Manantial S.A. -the first to create a wind farm in the Country- an increase in the generation of wind power from 4 MW to 10 MW, to support the goal of 300 MW from renewable energy sources in the entire Country by 2015.


Decree No. 403/009 - Contracts For The Generation Of Wind Power, Ministerio De Industria, Energía Y Minas Aug 2009

Decree No. 403/009 - Contracts For The Generation Of Wind Power, Ministerio De Industria, Energía Y Minas

Latin American Energy Policies

The National Administration of Power Stations and Transmissions will promote the execution of contracts with private companies for the generation of 150 MW of wind power and will leave on hold the regulations for a 2nd phase of an additional 150 MW, which will add up to a grand total of 300 MW by 2015.


Executive Decree No. 123 - Regulates Law No. 41 (General Environmental Law), Ministerio De Economía Y Finanzas Aug 2009

Executive Decree No. 123 - Regulates Law No. 41 (General Environmental Law), Ministerio De Economía Y Finanzas

Latin American Energy Policies

Establishes the procedures to be followed for the evaluation of the Environmental Impact of energy projects as stated in Law No. 41. Article 16 states that any project involving renewable energy generation must present an Environmental Impact Evaluation.


Decree No. 377/009 - Broadens The Regulations Stated In Decrees 77/006, 397/007 And 299/008, Ministerio De Industria, Energía Y Minas Aug 2009

Decree No. 377/009 - Broadens The Regulations Stated In Decrees 77/006, 397/007 And 299/008, Ministerio De Industria, Energía Y Minas

Latin American Energy Policies

Authorizes the National Administration of Power Stations and Transmissions to sign contracts with private companies for the development of wind power.


Decree No. 258/009 - Wind Map Of Uruguay, Ministerio De Industria, Energía Y Minas Jun 2009

Decree No. 258/009 - Wind Map Of Uruguay, Ministerio De Industria, Energía Y Minas

Latin American Energy Policies

During the creation of the Wind Map of Uruguay, any private or public, national or international entity that contributes wind speed information considered adequate and necessary for the creation of said Map by the National Direction of Nuclear Energy and Technology Direccion, will be given priority for the exploitation of this resource of energy generation in a region of 3 kilometers around the point in which the measurements were taken.


Law No. 18.362 - Accountability And Budget Execution, Asamblea General Del Uruguay Oct 2008

Law No. 18.362 - Accountability And Budget Execution, Asamblea General Del Uruguay

Latin American Energy Policies

Art. 241 through 250 legislate the access to locations for the exploitation of wind energy.


Decree No. 299/008 - Modifies Art. 2 Of Decree No. 77/006, Ministerio De Industria, Energía Y Minas Jun 2008

Decree No. 299/008 - Modifies Art. 2 Of Decree No. 77/006, Ministerio De Industria, Energía Y Minas

Latin American Energy Policies

Modifies Art. 2, III) of Decree No. 77-006. Only certain power stations will be affected by this article.


Decree No. 296/008 - Broadens The Regulations Stated In Decree No. 397/007, Ministerio De Industria, Energía Y Minas Jun 2008

Decree No. 296/008 - Broadens The Regulations Stated In Decree No. 397/007, Ministerio De Industria, Energía Y Minas

Latin American Energy Policies

Broadens the regulations regarding the energy providers' contracts stated in Decree No. 397/007.


Declaration Of Public Interest And National Convenience For The Pocosol-Agua Gata Hydroelectric Project, Presidente De La República, Costa Rica, El Ministerio Del Ambiente Y Energía, Costa Rica Jan 2008

Declaration Of Public Interest And National Convenience For The Pocosol-Agua Gata Hydroelectric Project, Presidente De La República, Costa Rica, El Ministerio Del Ambiente Y Energía, Costa Rica

Latin American Energy Policies

This declaration announces that the developer of a hydroelectric plant will be responsible for restoring and replacing, for a minimum five-year period, the trees that are felled during construction.


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.


Decree No. 397/007 - Substitutes Art. 1 Of Decree No. 77/006, Ministerio De Industria, Energía Y Minas Oct 2007

Decree No. 397/007 - Substitutes Art. 1 Of Decree No. 77/006, Ministerio De Industria, Energía Y Minas

Latin American Energy Policies

Substitutes Art. 1 of Decree No. 77/006. The execution of special contracts mentioned on Decree No. 77/006 will be done with energy providers who increase the production of electricity in the Country using wind, biomass or hydroelectric power plants. It adds other modifications to Decree No. 77/006.


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.


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.


Law No. 9 - Environmental Collaboration Agreement Between The Republic Of Panama And The Republic Of Chile, Asamblea Nacional De Panamá Jan 2007

Law No. 9 - Environmental Collaboration Agreement Between The Republic Of Panama And The Republic Of Chile, Asamblea Nacional De Panamá

Latin American Energy Policies

Both Countries agree to promote the development of policies and environmental procedures with the goal to improve their capabilities and potential, strengthen the dialogue and exchange experiences in these subject matters.


Organic Environmental Law, Asamblea Nacional De Venezuela Dec 2006

Organic Environmental Law, Asamblea Nacional De Venezuela

Latin American Energy Policies

Establishes the norms to develop the constitutional rights for a safe, healthy and ecologically balanced environment. Art. 38 states that in the process of environment education, the knowledge of indigenous communities will be considered, as well as their techniques associated with the use of natural resources and ecological harmonic ways of life.


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.


Decree No. 77/006 - Special Contracts For Sale And Purchase Of Electricity Produced Through Renewable Energies, Ministerio De Industria, Energía Y Minas Mar 2006

Decree No. 77/006 - Special Contracts For Sale And Purchase Of Electricity Produced Through Renewable Energies, Ministerio De Industria, Energía Y Minas

Latin American Energy Policies

The National Administration of Power Stations and Transmissions will promote special contracts with energy providers who produce energy through wind, biomass or hydroelectric power plants.


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 For Social Responsibility In Radio And Television, Asamblea Nacional De Venezuela Dec 2005

Law For Social Responsibility In Radio And Television, Asamblea Nacional De Venezuela

Latin American Energy Policies

Establishes the social responsibility of the television and radio media in the diffusion and reception of messages. This will be done, in part, by the creation of programming that includes messages that promote the conservation and preservation 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.