Energy Act 14 of 2021. Country/Territory Tonga Document type Legislation Date 2021 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to establish the Ministry responsible for energy, Eenergy Commission and other governing bodies and to provide for a coherent institutional, regulatory and policy framework for the energy sector in Tonga. Subject Energy Keyword Business/industry/corporations Capacity building Enforcement/compliance Concession Contract/agreement Energy conservation/energy production Environmental standards Royalties/fees Governance Subsidy/incentive Institution Natural gas Offences/penalties Oil Policy/planning Registration Renewable energy Research Standards Tax/levy Protection of environment Geographical area Asia and the Pacific, Oceania, Polynesia, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific Entry into force notes This Act shall come into force on the date of gazettal, except for the Division Three of Part VI (Price Regulation) and Part IX (Administration and Maintenance of Energy Assets), which shall come into force on a date proclaimed by Cabinet and published in the Gazette. Abstract The purposes of this Act are: (I) to provide a coherent institutional and regulatory framework for the management, planning and co-ordination of the energy sector in Tonga; (II) to establish clear national objectives for the energy sector and ensure that those national objectives are achieved; (III) to establish and clarify the functions and powers of the Ministry, Energy Advisory Committee, Energy Commission and other bodies established under this Act;(IV) to provide for the development of relevant standards for the energy sector and for the regulation of energy services; and (V) to promote private sector incentives and research initiatives. Full text English Website ago.gov.to References - Legislation Repeals Electricity Act 2007 (No. 11 of 2007). Legislation | Tonga | 2007 Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Institution, Hydropower generation, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX Petroleum Act. Legislation | Tonga | 1959 (1988) Keyword: Oil, Oil pollution, Transport/storage, Hazardous substances, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX Renewable Energy Act 2008 (No. 10 of 2008). Legislation | Tonga | 2009 Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Institution, Hydropower generation, Authorization/permit, Contract/agreement, Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes Source: FAO, FAOLEX