Ministerial Decree No. 269 validating the Regulation on authorizing the use of electricity for heating purposes. Country/Territory Belarus Document type Regulation Date 2006 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Energy Keyword Energy conservation/energy production Hydropower generation Authorization/permit Geographical area CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia Abstract This Ministerial Decree establishes uniform modalities for authorizing the use of electricity for heating purposes. Consumer installation of heating equipment shall require authorization by the state energy supervision authority for the use of electricity for heating purpose. Consumers must file an application containing the following documents: (a) technical and economic justification for the use of electric energy for heating; (b) extract from the technological project; (c) list of measures to reduce consumption of electricity for heating during periods of peak load of the energy system; and (d) other documentation required by legislation. Authorizations shall be granted where other means of heat are unavailable. The Decree contains the authorization form. Full text Russian Website www.pravo.by