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Decree No. 5.163 of 2004 ruling on commercialization of electric energy and related concessions.

Country/Territory
Brazil
Document type
Regulation
Date
2004 (2016)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Energy
Keyword
Energy conservation/energy production Classification/declassification Concession Contract/agreement
Geographical area
Amazonia, Americas, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, South America, South Atlantic
Entry into force notes
This Decree enters into force on the date of its publication.
Abstract

This Decree is composed of six chapters divided in 78 articles. It regulates the commercialization of electric energy and the authorization of concessions for energy production. In particular, it defines both negotiated and free contracting and regulates the concession process. The commercialization of electric energy between concessionaires, licensees and authorized users of electric energy services and facilities, as well as with their consumers in the National Interconnected System - SIN, will take place in the Regulated or Free Contracting Environments, under the terms of the legislation established in this Decree and other complementary acts.

Full text
Portuguese
Website
www.senado.gov.br; www.planalto.gov.br

References - Legislation

Amended by

Decree No. 6.048 amending Decree No. 5.163 of 2004 on commercialization of electric energy and related concessions.

Legislation | Brazil | 2007

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Classification/declassification, Concession, Contract/agreement

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 9.415 amending Decree No. 5.163 providing for the approval of the inventory studies and feasibility of the implementation of hydroelectric projects.

Legislation | Brazil | 2018

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Institution, Classification/declassification, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings

Source: FAO, FAOLEX