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Decree-Law No. 13 of 2009 regarding the General Electricity Law.

Country/Territory
Palestine
Document type
Legislation
Date
2009 (2018)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Energy
Keyword
Basic legislation Energy conservation/energy production Authorization/permit Business/industry/corporations Capacity building Concession Consumer protection Data collection/reporting Education Enforcement/compliance Environmental standards Financing Governance Inspection Institution Internal trade International trade Monitoring Protection of environment Public participation Renewable energy Research Royalties/fees Standards Sustainable development Sustainable use Transport/storage
Geographical area
Asia, Mediterranean, Middle East, Western Asia
Entry into force notes
This Decree-Law enters into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.
Abstract

This Decree-Law, consisting of 38 articles organized into eight chapters, aims to regulate and advance the electricity sector in Palestine, fostering both local and foreign investment to ensure ample electrical energy at competitive prices. Article 4 outlines the tasks and powers of the Palestinian Energy and Natural Resources Authority, encompassing policy development, international collaborations, safety enforcement, code issuance, tariff setting, and licensing for energy projects, all requiring approval from the Council of Ministers. Article 5 establishes the Palestinian Electricity Regulatory Council (PERC), with key objectives including tariff review, licensing for generation, transmission, and distribution, promoting renewable energy, resolving disputes, providing essential sector information, and overseeing energy conservation and renewable energy projects. The council manages its finances through a dedicated trust account, with approved budgets transferred and financial reports submitted to the Ministry of Finance. Additionally, legal auditors appointed by the council provide annual financial reports. In the tariff determination process, the Council evaluates company prices, aligns them with the approved tariff by the Council of Ministers, and offers recommendations to the Energy Authority. Key considerations involve safeguarding consumers from monopoly prices, factoring in costs such as technical loss, service efficiency, and borrowed fund repayment in line with the company's development plan. Additionally, factors like tariff and consumer segments, acceptable returns on invested capital, incentives for service enhancement, compliance with the Investment Encouragement Law, and considerations for alternative energy utilization are taken into account.

Full text
Arabic
Website
molg.pna.ps

References - Legislation

Amended by

Decree-Law No. 17 of 2022 amending Decree-Law No. 13 of 2009 regarding the General Electricity Law and amendments.

Legislation | Palestine | 2022

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Business/industry/corporations, Renewable energy, Transport/storage, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree-Law No. 1 of 2020 amending Decree-Law No. 13 of 2009 regarding the General Electricity Law.

Legislation | Palestine | 2020

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Institution, Transport/storage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX