Act respecting the «Agence de l’efficacité énergétique» (R.S.Q., c. A-7.001). Country/Territory Canada Territorial subdivision Québec Document type Legislation Date 1997 (2010) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Energy Keyword Institution Energy conservation/energy production Data collection/reporting Geographical area Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic Abstract The present Act lays down provisions for the establishment of an energy efficiency agency to be known as the “Agence de l'efficacité énergétique”. The object of the agency, in keeping with the principle of sustainable development, is to promote energy efficiency for all forms of energy, in all sectors of activity and for the benefit of all the regions of Québec. The agency may, in particular, in the pursuit of its object, 1) collect information and data concerning energy efficiency; 2) inform, and enhance the awareness of, energy consumers, by all appropriate means, regarding the advantages of energy efficiency; 3) advise the Government on any energy efficiency matter and on legislative or regulatory measures relating to energy efficiency; 4) advise the Régie de l'énergie on any energy efficiency matter; 5) ensure the follow-up of government commitments as regards energy efficiency; 6) develop and administer energy efficiency programs; 7) provide technical support for research and development in the field of energy efficiency. Full text English Website www.gouv.qc.ca