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Electricity Act 2010.

Country/Territory
Samoa
Document type
Legislation
Date
2010
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to provide for a new legislative framework for regulating the electricity sector, the establishment of the post of the Electricity Regulator and the Office of the Regulator, and for related matters.
Subject
Energy
Keyword
Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Authorization/permit Dispute settlement Energy conservation/energy production Environmental standards Offences/penalties Standards Consumer protection Governance Protection of environment
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Oceania, Polynesia, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific
Abstract

This Act aims for establishing the position of the Electricity Regulator, separating governance and operational responsibilities, promoting efficient use of electricity by consumers, using new technology, assuring protection of consumers, and assuring the safeguarding of the environment. The Act further aims to promote the prevailing national policies on combating climate change. The text provides on the responsibilities, functions and powers of the Regulator, application and grant of license for generating electricity, and tariffs to be set by the Regulator. Part 5 of the text refers to standards of electricity services to be developed by the Regulator. Part 6 provides provision for consumer protection and disputes between consumers and electricity network services licensee. The text further lays out for power system expansion plan, regulator’s prior approval for entering into power purchase agreements with independent power producers.

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