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Energy Act, 2019.

País/Territorio
Kenya
Tipo de documento
Legislación
Fecha
2019
Fuente
FAO, FAOLEX
Título completo
An Act of Parliament to consolidate the laws relating to energy, to provide for National and County Government functions in relation to energy, to provide for the establishment, powers and functions of the energy sector entities; promotion of renewable energy; exploration, recovery and commercial utilization of geothermal energy; regulation of midstream and downstream petroleum and coal activities; regulation, production, supply and use of electricity and other energy forms; and for connected purposes.
Materia
Energía, Agua
Palabra clave
Legislación básica Autorización/permiso Bioenergía Carbón Corte/tribunal Producción de energía hidroeléctrica Gas natural Energía nuclear Infracciones/sanciones Política/planificación Energía renovable Fondo especial Conservación de energía/producción de energía Instalaciones
Área geográphica
Africa, Africa Oriental
Resumen

This Law essentially consolidates the laws relating to all forms renewable and non-renewable energy in Kenya and provides extensively for the promotion of the efficient management of energy within the country. The Cabinet Secretary, in consultation with stakeholders is empowered by this legislation to develop and publish a national energy policy which shall be reviewed every five years. Annexed to this is the power to develop, publish and review energy plans in respect of coal, renewable energy and electricity. The Cabinet Secretary is also required to publish a report on the implementation of the integrated energy plan.

Texto completo
Inglés