Law No. 10.295 establishing the National Policy on Conservation and Rational Use of Energy. Country/Territory Brazil Document type Legislation Date 2001 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Energy Keyword Energy conservation/energy production Policy/planning Business/industry/corporations Geographical area Americas, South America Entry into force notes This Law enters into force on the day of its publication. Abstract This Law, consisting of 6 articles, establishes the National Policy on Conservation and Rational Use of Energy. This National Policy aims at the efficient allocation of energy resources and the preservation of the environment. It states that the Executive will establish maximum levels of specific energy consumption or minimum energy efficiency of machines that use energy produced or marketed in the country, based on relevant technical indicators. Full text Portuguese Website www.planalto.gov.br References - Legislation Implemented by Decree No. 4.059 regulating Law No. 10.295 establishing the National Policy on Conservation and Rational Use of Energy. Legislation | Brazil | 2001 Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Policy/planning, Institution, Inspection, Business/industry/corporations Source: FAO, FAOLEX