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National Energy Act, 2008 (No. 34 of 2008).

Country/Territory
South Africa
Document type
Legislation
Date
2008
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Government Gazette No. 31638 of 24 November 2008, pp. 1-13.
Long title
An Act to ensure that diverse energy resources are available, in sustainable quantities and at affordable prices, to the South African economy in support of economic growth and poverty alleviation, taking into account environmental management requirements and interactions amongst economic sectors; to provide for energy planning, increased generation and consumption of renewable energies, contingency energy supply, holding of strategic energy feedstocks and carriers, adequate investment in, appropriate upkeep and access to energy infrastructure; to provide measures for the furnishing of certain data and information regarding energy demand, supply and generation; to establish an institution to be responsible for promotion of efficient generation and consumption of energy and energy research; and to provide for all matters connected therewith.
Subject
Energy
Keyword
Energy conservation/energy production EIA Policy/planning
Geographical area
Africa, South Atlantic, Southern Africa
Entry into force notes
This Act comes into operation on a date determined by the President by Proclamation in the Gazette.
Abstract

This Act aims at development and maintenance of sources of energy and infrastructure for the storage, transportation and distribution of energy in the Republic of South Africa and for this purpose establishes the South African National Energy Development Institute and charges this institution and other competent authorities with duties and powers in the field of integrated energy planning and development.

Full text
English
Website
www.polity.org.za