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Electricity (Greenhouse Gas Emissions) Act 2004.

Country/Territory
Australia
Territorial subdivision
Australian Capital Territory
Document type
Legislation
Date
2004 (2011)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to establish greenhouse gas benchmarks for the electricity industry and to encourage activities relating to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, and for other purposes.
Subject
Energy
Keyword
Climate change Energy conservation/energy production Ozone layer
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific
Abstract

The objects of this Act are to reduce greenhouse gas emissions associated with the production and use of electricity; and to encourage participation in activities to offset the production of greenhouse gas emissions. The Act establishes Territory greenhouse gas benchmarks and individual greenhouse gas benchmarks for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions that are to be met by retail suppliers, market customers and certain other people who supply or consume electricity; provides for greenhouse gas benchmarks to be complied with by acquiring certificates relating to the carrying out of activities that promote the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions; and provides an economic incentive to undertake activities resulting in the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions by imposing a penalty on greenhouse gas emissions above the benchmark.

Full text
English
Website
www.austlii.edu.au

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Electricity (Greenhouse Gas Emissions) Regulation 2004.

Legislation | Australia | 2004 (2013)

Keyword: Emissions, Climate change, Energy conservation/energy production, Ozone layer

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Planning, Building and Environment Legislation Amendment Act 2013 (A2013-15).

Legislation | Australia | 2013

Keyword: Environmental planning, Land-use planning, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Authorization/permit, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX