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Uttar Pradesh State Energy Conservation Fund Rules, 2016.

Country/Territory
India
Territorial subdivision
Uttar Pradesh
Document type
Regulation
Date
2014
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Energy
Keyword
Special fund Energy conservation/energy production Renewable energy Protection of environment Financing Subsidy/incentive Monitoring
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Entry into force notes
These rules enter into force with effect from date of their publication in the Gazette.
Abstract

These rules constitute a Fund to be known as the Uttar Pradesh State Conservation Fund to which shall be credited the same mentioned under section 16. The Fund shall be administrated by the State Designated Agency notified under sub-section (4) of section 16. The Fund shall be used for: a) the purpose of promotion and efficient use of energy and its conservation in the State of Uttar Pradesh; incurring expenditure through State Designated Agency for various awareness programmes, disseminating information to individual consumers, industries, commercial organizations, students, farmers etc. regarding energy conservation and efficient use of energy; meeting the expenditure incurred by the State Designated Agency for training of personnel and specialists for efficient use of energy and its conservation; promotion of Research and Development in the field of Energy Conservation; developing testing and certification procedure, creation of testing facilities for certification or verification and testing of energy consumption of equipment and appliances; developing and execute Demonstration Projects related to energy conservation and energy efficiency for encouragement and to contribute in the projects of Bureau of Energy Efficiency and Central Government; promoting the use of energy efficient processes for the equipment’s devices and systems; meeting the matching grant to the centrally sponsored schemes of Bureau of Energy Efficiency implemented in the State of Uttar Pradesh; etc. For the purposes of regulating and controlling the Fund there shall be a State Level Steering Committee consisting of specific members.

Full text
English
Website
indiacode.nic.in

References - Legislation

Implements

Energy Conservation Act, 2001 (Act No. 52 of 2001).

Legislation | India | 2001

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Institution, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX