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Electricity (Development of Small Power Projects) Rules, 2017 (G.N. No. 440 of 2017).

Country/Territory
United Republic of Tanzania
Document type
Regulation
Date
2017
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Gazette of the United Republic of Tanzania of 27 October 2017.
Subject
Agricultural & rural development, Energy, Environment gen., Water
Keyword
Agricultural development Energy conservation/energy production Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes Bioenergy EIA Water supply
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa, Least Developed Countries
Abstract

These Regulations concern principally the Development of Small Power Projects (SPPs) using hydro and biomass technologies. For these projects, all Carbon Credits shall be provided, as per procedure prescribed by the Clean Development Mechanism Guidelines issued by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). An SPP developer shall obtain all necessary approvals on environmental and social clearance pursuant to relevant laws. A person shall not commence commercial operation of an SPP or small power distributor unless the project has been licensed or registered by the Energy and Water Utilities Regulatory Authority.

Full text
English
Website
www.parliament.go.tz

References - Legislation

Implements

Electricity Act, 2008 (No. 10 of 2008).

Legislation | United Republic of Tanzania | 2008

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Institution, Expropriation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX