Energy Act, 2012 (No. 11 of 2012). Country/Territory Seychelles Document type Legislation Date 2012 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to repeal and replace the Seychelles Energy Commission Act 2010, for the establishment and management of the Seychelles Energy Commission and Seychelles Energy Board, to make provisions for electricity related activities, renewable energy sources, energy efficiency, Clean Development Mechanism, tariffs and charges, consumer protection rights, issuance of licences and permits and for matters connected therewith and incidental thereto. Subject Energy Keyword Basic legislation Energy conservation/energy production Institution Policy/planning Renewable energy Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes Climate change Authorization/permit Hydropower generation Dispute settlement Offences/penalties Geographical area Africa, Eastern Africa, Indian Ocean, Small Island Developing States Abstract This Act concerns the control and licensing of electricity generation and distribution. It establishes the Seychelles Energy Commission, the Seychelles Energy Board and provides with respect to renewable energy, energy efficiency and designates the national authority for purposes of the Clean Development Mechanism as defined in Article 12 of Kyoto Protocol to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. It also provides or dispute resolution. Full text English