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Energy Act, 2012 (No. 11 of 2012).

Country/Territory
Seychelles
Document type
Legislation
Date
2012
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An 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
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