Electricity Act (No. 65 of 2003). País/Territorio Islandia Tipo de documento Legislación Fecha 2003 Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Materia Energía, Tierra y suelos Palabra clave Legislación básica Conservación de energía/producción de energía Energía renovable Protección del consumidor Comercio interior Autorización/permiso Concesión Transporte/depósito Expropiación Área geográphica Ártico, Islas del Océano Atlántico, Europa, Europa y Central Asia, Atlántico Norte, Atlántico Nordeste, Europa Septentrional Resumen The objective of the present Act is to promote a nationally efficient electricity system and thereby enhance the economy and settlements in the country. To that end, the Act aims to: 1. Create the conditions for competition in the generation and trading of electricity, with the necessary limitations as deemed necessary for the security of electricity supply and other public interests; 2. Promote efficiency and effectiveness in the transmission and distribution of electricity; 3. Ensure the security of the electricity system and the interests of consumers; 4. Promote the utilization of renewable energy sources and take environmental considerations into account otherwise. The Act establishes the requirement of obtaining a license to build and operate power plants. Texto completo Islandés Página web www.althingi.is