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Energy Act 14 of 2021.

Country/Territory
Tonga
Document type
Legislation
Date
2021
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An 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