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Law 939 Of 2004 - Biofuels, Congreso De Colombia Dec 2004

Law 939 Of 2004 - Biofuels, Congreso De Colombia

Latin American Energy Policies

Creates the provisions to stimulate biofuel production and marketing of for its use in diesel engines.


Policy Series;No. 5, Organization Of American States Dec 2004

Policy Series;No. 5, Organization Of American States

Latin American Energy Policies

Reliable and affordable energy services are essential to the modern world. Secure access to these services and the stability of their prices are key concerns for policymakers worldwide. For countries that are predominantly dependant on imported fossil fuels for their electricity generation, there are many associated long term risks in this regard, including the potential economic disruptions due to petroleum prices volatility, the vulnerability of fuel shipping and storage systems to terrorism and climate change impacts (i.e. increased strength and propensity of hurricanes), and negative environmental impacts associated with fuel combustion. However, there exist viable alternatives to the current patterns …


Anp Resolution No. 42 - Biodiesel, Diretor-Geral Da Agência Nacional Do Petróleo - Anp Nov 2004

Anp Resolution No. 42 - Biodiesel, Diretor-Geral Da Agência Nacional Do Petróleo - Anp

Latin American Energy Policies

Establishes the specifications of biodiesel, which will be added to diesel in a 2% portion of the volume and will be marketed by all the authorized agents in the Country.


Efficient Energy Strategy For The Dominican Republic, National Energy Commision, Dominican Republic, United States Agency For International Development Nov 2004

Efficient Energy Strategy For The Dominican Republic, National Energy Commision, Dominican Republic, United States Agency For International Development

Latin American Energy Dialogue, White Papers and Reports

This study outlines a plan to increase the use and development of renewable energy in the Dominican Republic, addressing the challenges and possible solutions in creating a more efficient and sustainable system of energy production and delivery to consumers.


Unserved Areas Electrification Programme- Government/Guyana Power & Light Inc. Project Agreement, Government Of Guyana Oct 2004

Unserved Areas Electrification Programme- Government/Guyana Power & Light Inc. Project Agreement, Government Of Guyana

Latin American Energy Policies

This document outlines the terms of agreement between the Government of Guyana and Guyana Power & Light Inc. for the project to bring electricity to unserved areas.


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.


Law No. 494- Law On Amendments And Additions To Article 135 Of Law No. 272, ""Law Of The Electric Industry"", Asamblea Nacional De Nicaragua Jul 2004

Law No. 494- Law On Amendments And Additions To Article 135 Of Law No. 272, ""Law Of The Electric Industry"", Asamblea Nacional De Nicaragua

Latin American Energy Policies

This document adds an additional article to Law No. 272 (the general electricity law) which establishes HIDROGESA, a hydroelectric generation company, as a state-run entity.


Decree 279 - Creates A Specialized Governmental Body For The Control Of Fuels, Presidente De La República Dominicana Apr 2004

Decree 279 - Creates A Specialized Governmental Body For The Control Of Fuels, Presidente De La República Dominicana

Latin American Energy Policies

This decree establishes CECCOM, a direct dependence of the Secretariat of Industry and Trade, which will have as its primary mission the implementation of a national policy on security and control in the distribution process and marketing of fuels. CECCOM will ensure compliance of rules, procedures and regulations pertaining to fuels.


Presidential Decree That Creates The National Program Of Cleaner Production, Presidente De La República Dominicana Jan 2004

Presidential Decree That Creates The National Program Of Cleaner Production, Presidente De La República Dominicana

Latin American Energy Policies

This decree announces the establishment of the National Program for Cleaner Production, which will work in close coordination with all public, private and civil society organizations on Cleaner Production in order to introduce preventive environmental management.