General Electricity Law No.64 of 2002 (Temporary Law). País/Territorio Jordania Tipo de documento Legislación Fecha 2002 Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Materia Energía, Medio ambiente gen. Palabra clave Conservación de energía/producción de energía Protección del medio ambiente Salud pública Derechos/cánones Energía renovable Autorización/permiso Protección del consumidor Solución de controversias Área geográphica Asia, Medio Oriente, Africa del Norte y Cercano Oriente, Mar Rojo & Golfo de Adén, Asia Occidental Entry into force notes This Law enters into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette. Resumen This Law consisting of 60 articles aims at (i) developing the sector taking into account the public interest and protecting the interest of the undertakings operating in the sector; and (ii) encouraging local and foreign investment in the sector so as to achieve an adequate and reliable supply of electric power to the consumers at a reasonable cost. ain poweers of the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources are (i) prepare the general policies of the sector and submit them to the Council of Ministers for approval; (ii) cooperate with other countries for the purpose of the electrical interconnection and trade of electric power; (iii) promote the interests of the Kingdom vis-à-vis third parties on issues relating to electric power; (iv) adopt the necessary measures for the provision of supplemental source of generation of electric power in case of prolonged shortfalls in electric power; and (v) promote the use of renewable energy for generation. The Commission shall be managed and supervised by the Council of Commissioners. Texto completo Árabe Página web www.ideco.com.jo