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Law No. 481/1995 concerning provisions governing competition and regulating public utility services. Establishment of the Public Utilities Regulatory Authorities.

Country/Territory
Italy
Document type
Legislation
Date
1995 (2018)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Gazzetta Ufficiale della Repubblica Italiana No. 270 of 18 November 1995.
Subject
Energy
Keyword
Renewable energy Energy conservation/energy production Public private partnership (PPP)
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe
Abstract

Law No. 481/1995’ purpose is to ensure the promotion of competition and efficiency in the public utility services sector, as well quality, economy and profitability. The Law also aims at ensuring an adequate and homogeneous nationwide use of the service thanks to clear, transparent and criteria-based tariff system and by promoting users and consumers’ interests protection. The tariff system must also harmonize the service providers’ economic-financial objectives with general objectives such as social and environmental protection and efficient use of resources.

Full text
Italian
Website
www.normattiva.it