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Sustainable Energy Development Act 1995.

Country/Territory
Australia
Territorial subdivision
New South Wales
Document type
Legislation
Date
1995 (2000)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to establish the Sustainable Energy Development Authority and to define its functions; and for other purposes.
Subject
Energy
Keyword
Institution Energy conservation/energy production Renewable energy Research
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific
Abstract

This Act establishes and regulates the Sustainable Energy Development Authority and the Sustainable Energy Advisory Council. The principal objectives of the Authority are: (a) to bring about a reduction in the levels of greenhouse gas emissions and other adverse by-products of the production and use of energy, and (b) to facilitate the development, commercialisation, promotion and use of sustainable energy technology. Principal objectives of the Council are to advise the Minister and the Authority on (a) the development, commercialisation, promotion and use of sustainable energy technology, and (b) the provision of energy development assistance to persons engaged in the development, commercialisation, promotion and use of sustainable energy technology.

Full text
English
Website
www.austlii.edu.au