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Decree No. 8.097 - Organic Regulation For The Popular Power Ministry Of Electric Energy, Presidente De La República
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.
Organic Law Of The Electric System And Service, Presidente De La República
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.
Ministerial Resolution 410-2010-Mem/Dm - Creation Of The Peru-Ecuador Energy Exchange Commission, Ministerio De Energía Y Minas
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.
Law No. 82 - Law For Diversification Through Sustainable Renewable Energy And Alternative Energy In Puerto Rico, Asamblea Legislativa, Puerto Rico
Law No. 82 - Law For Diversification Through Sustainable Renewable Energy And Alternative Energy In Puerto Rico, Asamblea Legislativa, Puerto Rico
Latin American Energy Policies
This law provides definitions of green energy sources and related technology, and categorizes them as renewable or renewable alternatives. Additionally, it sets a goal of achieving a 12% mandatory generation through green sources by 2015, 15% by 2020, and 20% by 2035. It creates a Renewable Energy Commission that will oversee the implementation of renewable energy projects and ensure compliance with the statutes presented within the law.
Law No. 18.666 - Leasing Of Properties, General Assembly Of Uruguay
Law No. 18.666 - Leasing Of Properties, General Assembly Of Uruguay
Latin American Energy Policies
Modifies the leasing term for properties that are being used with the goal to create electricity. Increases the allowable lease period from 15 to 30 years.
Executive Decree No. 123 - Regulates Law No. 41 (General Environmental Law), Ministerio De Economía Y Finanzas
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.
Organic Law For Petrochemical Activities, Asamblea Nacional De Venezuela
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.
Mining Law, Comisión Legislativa Y De Fiscalización
Mining Law, Comisión Legislativa Y De Fiscalización
Latin American Energy Policies
This act regulates the exercise of sovereign rights of Ecuador to manage, regulate and control the mining sector in accordance with principles of sustainability, precaution, prevention and efficiency.
Mining Law, Asamblea Nacional, Ecuador
Mining Law, Asamblea Nacional, Ecuador
Latin American Energy Policies
This law grants the government the right to manage, regulate, control and manage the strategic mining sector, in accordance with the principles of sustainability, precaution, prevention and efficiency.
National Minerals Policy, Minister Of Mining And Telecommunications
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 No. 18.362 - Accountability And Budget Execution, Asamblea General Del Uruguay
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.
Constituent Mandate No. 15 - Electricity Tariff, Asamblea Constituyente, Ecuador
Constituent Mandate No. 15 - Electricity Tariff, Asamblea Constituyente, Ecuador
Latin American Energy Policies
Under this mandate, the National Electricity Board (CONELEC) has a maximum of thirty days to approve new tariff schedules to set the flat rate to be applied to electric distribution companies for each type of electrical energy. It also includes other provisions relating to the electricity sector.
Law No. 1215 - Electric Energy Generation, Congreso De Colombia
Law No. 1215 - Electric Energy Generation, Congreso De Colombia
Latin American Energy Policies
This brief decree articulates guidelines pertaining to the generation of electric energy, especially those related to the sale of surplus electricity.
Law No. 18.195 - Agrofuels, Asamblea General De Uruguay
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
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
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
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.
Law No. 627 - Law Of Reforms And Additions To Law No. 554, "Energy Stability Law", La Asamblea Nacional De La República De Nicaragua
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.
Law No. 3180 - Mining, El Congreso De La Nación Paraguaya
Law No. 3180 - Mining, El Congreso De La Nación Paraguaya
Latin American Energy Policies
This law states that all mineral resources in their natural state belong to the domain of the State. It declares that property rights over such state resources are indefeasible and inalienable and may be subject to permits and concessions under this law.
Law No. 24.804 - National Law Of Nuclear Activity, El Senado Y Cámara De Diputados De La Nación Argentina
Law No. 24.804 - National Law Of Nuclear Activity, El Senado Y Cámara De Diputados De La Nación Argentina
Latin American Energy Policies
This law states that the government will set policy related to nuclear material and will exercise the functions of research and development, regulation and control, with respect to nuclear materials, through the National Atomic Energy Commission and Nuclear Regulatory Authority.
Law No. 9 - Environmental Collaboration Agreement Between The Republic Of Panama And The Republic Of Chile, Asamblea Nacional De Panamá
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
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
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.
Law No. 3429 - Agreement Between The Republic Of Bolivia And The Republic Of Venezuela, Congreso Nacional De Bolivia
Law No. 3429 - Agreement Between The Republic Of Bolivia And The Republic Of Venezuela, Congreso Nacional De Bolivia
Latin American Energy Policies
Aproves the Energy Collaboration Agreement between Bolivia and Venezuela.
Hydrocarbons Organic Law, Asamblea Nacional De Venezuela
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.
Executive Decree No. 60 - Creates The National Energy Council, Organo Ejecutivo
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
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
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.
Law No. 554 - Energy Stability Law, La Asamblea Nacional De La República De Nicaragua
Law No. 554 - Energy Stability Law, La Asamblea Nacional De La República De Nicaragua
Latin American Energy Policies
This law declares an energy crisis in the country due to high oil prices. It adopts measures in the hydrocarbon, electricity and transportation sectors in order to alleviate this crisis and to ensure the power supply to the general public. It declares a priority that the government seek international funding to invest in developing power generation projects using renewable energy. Lastly, it creates the Investment Fund for Energy Development and the Energy Crisis Fund.
Law No. 32868 - Water Use, El Ministerio Del Ambiente Y Energía, Costa Rica
Law No. 32868 - Water Use, El Ministerio Del Ambiente Y Energía, Costa Rica
Latin American Energy Policies
This law outlines how water use is to be regulated and the fees for said useage. Article VI promotes and encourages clean energy production from the use of renewable energy sources, such as hydroelectric projects.