Law No. (23) of 2021 establishing a fund to support the use of renewable energies and raise energy efficiency. Country/Territory Syrian Arab Republic Document type Legislation Date 2021 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Energy Keyword Renewable energy Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Authorization/permit Bioenergy Biofuel Business/industry/corporations Capacity building Climate change Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes Education Emissions Energy conservation/energy production EIA Protection of environment Special fund Sustainable development Sustainable use Geographical area Asia, Mediterranean, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Western Asia Entry into force notes This Law shall be published in the Official Gazette. Abstract This Law consisting of 25 Articles aims to establish at the Ministry of Electricity a fund to support the use of renewable energies and raise energy efficiency with the following main objectives (i) promoting the adoption of renewable energy sources among energy consumers and striving to enhance energy efficiency; (ii) increasing the share of renewable energy sources to meet targeted percentages; (iii) curtailing the consumption of fuel and electrical energy across key sectors (domestic, industrial, agricultural, commercial, service, etc.); (iv) mitigating the emission of harmful gases into the environment and mitigating climate change impacts; (v) fostering public awareness about the significance of renewable energies, cultivating a culture of their utilization, and emphasizing their role in sustaining energy resources; (vi) generating new employment opportunities for citizens; (vii) facilitating the transfer and localization of renewable energy technology and energy-efficient equipment. The Fund undertakes the following tasks (i) providing support to beneficiaries; (ii) taking measures to implement studies, activities and events to achieve the Fund’s objectives, in cooperation with the National Energy Research Center and other parties. The means of disbursing the Fund’s funds are determined as follows (i) providing support to beneficiaries in the form of interest-free loans and subsidizing interest on loans; (ii) paying the Fund’s expenses. Full text Arabic Website www.moe.gov.sy