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Uttarakhand Green Energy Cess Act, 2014 (Uttarakhand Act No. 03 of 2015).

Country/Territory
India
Territorial subdivision
Uttarakhand
Document type
Legislation
Date
2014
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to promote the Electric Production from renewal power sources on the basis of private developer and community co-operation and for incidental matters connected therewith.
Subject
Energy
Keyword
Renewable energy Protection of environment Financing Subsidy/incentive Energy conservation/energy production Certification Special fund
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Abstract

This Act, consisting of 25 sections, promotes the Electric Production from renewal power sources on the basis of private developer and community co-operation, and extends to the whole of the State of Uttarakhand. It establishes that shall be levied and collected a Green Energy Cess for the purposes of this Act, on such electricity which is generated within the State and is being transmitted outside the State. In addition, it creates a Fund which shall be utilised for: a) promoting the generation of electricity through renewable energy; b) purchasing non-conventional energy and RECs (Renewable Energy Certificates); and c) taking initiatives for protecting environment in the State.

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