Act respecting the Régie de l'énergie (R.S.Q., c. R-6.01). Country/Territory Canada Territorial subdivision Québec Document type Legislation Date 1996 (2015) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Energy Keyword Basic legislation Energy conservation/energy production Natural gas Hydropower generation Environmental standards Institution Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Policy/planning Renewable energy Inspection Transport/storage Offences/penalties Standards Protection of environment Geographical area Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic Abstract The present Act lays down provisions relating to the régie de l’énergie. In particular, it applies to the supply, transmission and distribution of electric power and to the supply, transmission, distribution and storage of natural gas delivered or intended for delivery by pipeline to a consumer. At the outset the Act contains a definition clause relating to terms therein employed, such as, “electric power supply”, “energy”, “natural gas”, “petroleum products”, “steam distributor”, “storage”, “deemed contract”. Section 4 rules that a board to be known as the “Régie de l'énergie” is established. It shall promote the satisfaction of energy needs through sustainable development and with due regard for equity both on the individual and collective planes. The Act consists of 13 chapters as follows: Application (I); Organization and operation of the Régie (II); Functions and powers (III); Rate determination (IV); Monitoring of steam and petroleum product prices (V); Exclusive electric power or natural gas distribution rights (VI); Examination of consumer complaints (VII); Financial provisions (VIII); Directives and regulations (IX); Penal provisions (X); Amending provisions (XI); Transitional and final provisions (XII). Full text English Website www.gouv.qc.ca References - Legislation Implemented by Rules respecting the procedure of the Régie de l'énergie (CQLR c. R-6.01, r. 4). Legislation | Canada | 2014 Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Natural gas, Hydropower generation, Business/industry/corporations, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Enforcement/compliance Source: FAO, FAOLEX Regulation respecting the annual duty payable to the Green Fund (CQLR c R-6.01, r. 6). Legislation | Canada | 2007 (2014) Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Royalties/fees, Institution, Enforcement/compliance Source: FAO, FAOLEX Regulation respecting the annual share payable to the Minister of Natural Resources and Wildlife (CQLR c. R-6.01, r. 5). Legislation | Canada | 2008 (2014) Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Natural gas, Hydropower generation, Royalties/fees, Enforcement/compliance Source: FAO, FAOLEX Regulation respecting the conditions under which and the cases in which a supply contract entered into by the electric power distributor must be approved by the Régie de l'énergie (CQLR c. R-6.01, r. 1). Legislation | Canada | 2002 (2014) Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Hydropower generation, Authorization/permit, Contract/agreement, Enforcement/compliance Source: FAO, FAOLEX Regulation respecting the fees payable to the Régie de l'énergie (CQLR c. R-6.01, r. 3). Legislation | Canada | 2004 (2014) Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Natural gas, Hydropower generation, Royalties/fees, Enforcement/compliance Source: FAO, FAOLEX