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Energy Efficiency No. 28 of 2017.

Country/Territory
Samoa
Document type
Legislation
Date
2017
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to regulate energy efficiency of energy using products and consumer information on those products, and for related purposes.
Subject
Energy
Keyword
Energy conservation/energy production Monitoring Registration Standards Sustainable use
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Oceania, Polynesia, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific
Entry into force notes
This Act enters into force on the date of assent.
Abstract

Article 4 lists the functions of the Ministry for the administration of this Act, including to promote and encourage the safe and efficient use of energy; to promote and encourage measures for conservation of all forms of energy; to monitor the costs of operation of products and their level of energy consumption and energy efficiency; and to promote energy efficiency through sustainable measures to save costs and monitor other adverse effects. The Chief Executive Officer may determine standards or adopt any standards from another country to be used, for the purpose of this Act. Furthermore, this Act provides for the registration of products, brands and models and the establishment of a register by the Chief Executive Officer.

Full text
English
Website
www.palemene.ws

References - Legislation

Repealed by

Energy Management Act 2020.

Legislation | Samoa | 2020

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Monitoring, Registration, Standards, Authorization/permit, Offences/penalties, International trade, Internal trade, Transport/storage, Institution, Basic legislation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX