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Renewable Energy Act 2015 (No. 6 of 2015).

Country/Territory
Antigua and Barbuda
Document type
Legislation
Date
2015
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Antigua and Barbuda Official Gazette No. 25 of 23 April 2015.
Long title
An Act to establish legal, economic and institutional basis to promote the use of renewable energy sources and for connected matters.
Subject
Energy, Environment gen.
Keyword
Energy conservation/energy production Renewable energy Institution Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes Special fund Basic legislation Environmental planning EIA Policy/planning
Geographical area
Americas, Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, Small Island Developing States
Abstract

This Act seeks to promote the use of renewable energy resources that are capable of generating electricity such as winds, solar, hydropower, biomass, geothermal and wave/tidal. It establishes the framework for accelerated development and advancement of such resources. The Minister shall prescribe middle and long-term targets for the use of renewable energy. The Act defines functions of the Minister. Policy shall be integrated with requirements of public utility. The Act establishes Renewable Energy Fund and provide for incentives for certified operators of facilities using renewable energy sources including hybrid systems. The Minister shall carry out an environmental impact assessment of the use of biomass. The Act also provides with respect to licensing, certification and registration of facilities.

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