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Decree No. 156-2007 - Forest, Protected Areas And Wildlife Law, Congreso Nacional De Honduras Dec 2007

Decree No. 156-2007 - Forest, Protected Areas And Wildlife Law, Congreso Nacional De Honduras

Latin American Energy Policies

Law establishes the rules for the management, protection, restoration, use, conservation and promotion of Forest, Protected Areas and Wildlife resources. Art. 146 talks about the incentives for the use of environmental services including hydroelectric power plants.


Decree No. 144-2007 - Law For The Production And Consumption Of Biofuels, Congreso Nacional De Honduras Dec 2007

Decree No. 144-2007 - Law For The Production And Consumption Of Biofuels, Congreso Nacional De Honduras

Latin American Energy Policies

Law which has as objective the research, production and use of biofuels in order to contribute to the reduction of environmental pollution, both locally and globally.


Decree 267 - Financial Cooperation Agreement For The Renewable Energy And Energy Efficiency Program, Ministerio De Relaciones Exteriores Dec 2007

Decree 267 - Financial Cooperation Agreement For The Renewable Energy And Energy Efficiency Program, Ministerio De Relaciones Exteriores

Latin American Energy Policies

This decree enacts the financial agreement between the Chilean and German governments with respect to the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Program.


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.


Executive Decree No. 475 - Creation Of The Ministry Of Electricity And Renewable Energy, Presidente Constitucional De La República, Ecuador Jul 2007

Executive Decree No. 475 - Creation Of The Ministry Of Electricity And Renewable Energy, Presidente Constitucional De La República, Ecuador

Latin American Energy Policies

This decree establishes the creation of two ministries, the Ministry of Mines and Petroleum and the Ministry of Electricity and Renewable Energy, out of the former Ministry of Energy and Mining. This decree outlines the roles and responsibilities for each of these ministries.


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.


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.


Executive Decree No. 35 - National Policy For Climate Change, Presidente De La República De Panamá Feb 2007

Executive Decree No. 35 - National Policy For Climate Change, Presidente De La República De Panamá

Latin American Energy Policies

Decree approves the principles, objectives, programs and lines of action of the National Policy for Climate Change, which has as main objective the protection of the environment in benefit of present and future generations.


Law 26.190 - Electric Energy Law, El Senado Y Cámara De Diputados De La Nación Argentina Dec 2006

Law 26.190 - Electric Energy Law, El Senado Y Cámara De Diputados De La Nación Argentina

Latin American Energy Policies

This law declares a national interest in electricity generation from the use of renewable energy sources in Argentina. It calls for increased research on renewable energy technology development as well as an increase in the manufacture of equipment for this purpose. It sets the goal of having 8% of Argentina's national energy consumption derived from renewable energy sources within ten years of its enactment.


Executive Decree No. 2066 - General Regulation For The Law Of The Electrical Sector, Presidente De La Republica Del Ecuador Nov 2006

Executive Decree No. 2066 - General Regulation For The Law Of The Electrical Sector, Presidente De La Republica Del Ecuador

Latin American Energy Policies

Decree that establishes the general norms and procedures for the application of the Law of the Electrical Sector. Chapter XII defines the meaning of unconventional renewable energy resources and talks about the encouragement and priority of the assignment of funds for the use of such resources.


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.


Law No. 28749 - General Rural Electrification Law, Presidente Del Congreso De La República Del Perú May 2006

Law No. 28749 - General Rural Electrification Law, Presidente Del Congreso De La República Del Perú

Latin American Energy Policies

Law which has as main objective the establishment of regulations for the promotion and efficient electrification of rural zones and isolated locations in Peru.


Decree No. 58 - General Agreement Of Cooperation Between The Governments Of The Republic Of Chile And The Kingdom Of Morocco, Ministerio De Relaciones Exteriores, Chile Mar 2006

Decree No. 58 - General Agreement Of Cooperation Between The Governments Of The Republic Of Chile And The Kingdom Of Morocco, Ministerio De Relaciones Exteriores, Chile

Latin American Energy Policies

The objective of this decree is to strengthen and deepen the traditional ties of friendship and cooperation between the governments of Chile and Morocco. Article 6 stipulates that these two governments will promote the strengthening and consolidation of bilateral relations in the areas of commercial, industrial, and financial cooperation. Included is cooperation in the field of renewable energy and the rational use of energy.


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 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.


Law No. 554 - Energy Stability Law, La Asamblea Nacional De La República De Nicaragua Sep 2005

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 Aug 2005

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.


Law No. 3152 - Sources For The Generation Of Alternative Energy In The Pando Department, Congreso Nacional De Bolivia Aug 2005

Law No. 3152 - Sources For The Generation Of Alternative Energy In The Pando 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 Pando Department.


Petrocaribe Energy Cooperation Agreement, Bolivarian Republic Of Venezuela And Governments Of The Caribbean Jun 2005

Petrocaribe Energy Cooperation Agreement, Bolivarian Republic Of Venezuela And Governments Of The Caribbean

Latin American Energy Policies

This multilateral agreement establishes PETROCARIBE as the executing body for energy policies and plans, aimed at the integration of the Caribbean peoples, through the sovereign use of energy and natural resources for the direct benefit of their people. It states that PETROCARIBE will be in charge of coordinating and managing all aspects related to the energy relations at the signatory countries, in accordance with this agreement.


Collaboration Agreement Between The Ministry Of Environment And Natural Resources Of The Republic Of Guatemala And The Solar Foundation, Ministerio De Ambiente Y Recursos Naturales Y La Fundación Solar Jun 2005

Collaboration Agreement Between The Ministry Of Environment And Natural Resources Of The Republic Of Guatemala And The Solar Foundation, Ministerio De Ambiente Y Recursos Naturales Y La Fundación Solar

Latin American Energy Policies

The Agreement outlines that these two organizations will collaborate mutually to contact financial agencies interested in projects involving renewable energy, climatic change, drought, environmental services, rural development and the creation of policies on water, energy, climate change, education programs and research for the reduction of poverty in Guatemala.


Decree No. 5.448 - Regulates Law No. 11.097, Presidente Da República Federativa Do Brasil May 2005

Decree No. 5.448 - Regulates Law No. 11.097, Presidente Da República Federativa Do Brasil

Latin American Energy Policies

Authorizes the addition of 2% in volume of biodiesel to fossil diesel to be marketed for consumers. It also indicates in which cases will the volume be higher than 2%. These activities will be regulated by ANP.


Law No. 11.097 - Introduction Of Biodiesel In The Brazilian Energy Mix, Congresso Nacional Do Brasil Jan 2005

Law No. 11.097 - Introduction Of Biodiesel In The Brazilian Energy Mix, Congresso Nacional Do Brasil

Latin American Energy Policies

Establishes the biodiesel percentage to be added to diesel. Regulates the production and commercialization of biodiesel.


Decree No. 786-04 - Creates The Climate Change And Clean Development Office, Presidente De La República Dominicana Aug 2004

Decree No. 786-04 - Creates The Climate Change And Clean Development Office, Presidente De La República Dominicana

Latin American Energy Policies

This decree establishes the Office of Climate Change and the Office of Clean Development as administrative units under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, based in the Secretariat for Environmental Management.


Presidential Decree That Creates The National Office On Climate Change, Presidente De La República Dominicana Aug 2004

Presidential Decree That Creates The National Office On Climate Change, Presidente De La República Dominicana

Latin American Energy Policies

This decree announces the creation of the National Office on Climate Change and the Mechanism of Clean Development to be used within the office. The National Office on Climate Change will work in close coordination with all public, private and civil society organizations linked to climate change. Articles 9 and 10 address renewable energy projects.


Law No. 45 - Incentives For The Promotion Of Hydroelectric Generation Systems And Other New, Renewable Clean Sources, Asamblea Legislativa De Panamá Aug 2004

Law No. 45 - Incentives For The Promotion Of Hydroelectric Generation Systems And Other New, Renewable Clean Sources, Asamblea Legislativa De Panamá

Latin American Energy Policies

Law offers suitable incentives for the construction and development of minihydroelectric, hydroelectric and geothermoelectric power station systems, particular and other power stations of new, renewable clean resources.


Interinstitutional Collaborative Partnership Between The Ministry Of Energy And Mines, The Ministry Of Envirnoment And Natural Resources And The National Council Of Protected Areas, Ministerio De Energía Y Minas, Ministerio De Ambiente Y Recursos Naturales Y Consejo Nacional De Areas Protegidas Jul 2004

Interinstitutional Collaborative Partnership Between The Ministry Of Energy And Mines, The Ministry Of Envirnoment And Natural Resources And The National Council Of Protected Areas, Ministerio De Energía Y Minas, Ministerio De Ambiente Y Recursos Naturales Y Consejo Nacional De Areas Protegidas

Latin American Energy Policies

One of the main purposes of this partnership is the coordination and implementation of actions that promote the conservation of the renewable natural resources of Guatemala, mantaining the ecologic balance and quality of the environment.