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