Renewable Energy Act (R.S.P.E.I. 1988, c. R-12.1). Country/Territory Canada Territorial subdivision Prince Edward Island Document type Legislation Date 1988 (2016) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Energy Keyword Basic legislation Energy conservation/energy production Renewable energy Institution Authorization/permit Policy/planning Offences/penalties Geographical area Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic Abstract The purpose of the present Act is to promote the establishment of new energy suppliers in the province, enhance the capacity and reliability of the provincial energy supply system for present and future needs, and offer potential price stability. The Act contains a definition clause at the outset containing certain terms employed therein such as, for example, “biofuel”, “Commission”, “environmental attributes”, “large capacity renewable energy generator”, “maximum rated electric output”. The Act deals with, amongst others, issues such as public utilities, submission of energy management plan to the Commission, its approval by the Commission, renewable energy generators, payment of fines, etc. Full text English Website www.gov.pe.ca References - Legislation Implemented by Renewable Energy Designated Areas Regulations (P.E.I. Reg. EC766/05). Legislation | Canada | 2005 Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Renewable energy, Authorization/permit, EIA, Enforcement/compliance, Zoning Source: FAO, FAOLEX Development Permit Regulations (P.E.I. Reg. EC773/08). Legislation | Canada | 2008 Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Renewable energy, EIA, Authorization/permit, Enforcement/compliance Source: FAO, FAOLEX