Turkey: Law on Geo-Thermal Energy Resources

Concerning the exploration and development of geothermal resources and the efficient use of resources.  

References: http://ekutup.dpt.gov.tr/plan/viii/plan8i.pdf

Turkey: Encouraging geothermal power

The Ministry of Environment offers favorable loans for geothermal power plants and other renewable energy projects.

Status: In Force; Voluntary

Funding Information: World Bank

References: EIA Turkey’s Environmental Issues,

http://strategis.ic.gc.ca/epic/internet/inimr-ri.nsf/en/gr124320e.html

Philippines: Investment Priorities Plan (IPP)

This plan outlines the sectors in which the Filipino government is actively promoting investment with incentives and a favorable regulatory framework. Activities promoted include the development of alternative energy sources and natural gas resources, as well as, for example, manufacturing items for export and building housing developments.

Date Implemented: 2004

Status: In Force; Voluntary

Philippines: Act to Promote the Exploration and Development of Geothermal Resources - Presidential Decree 1442

Philippines: Philippine Energy Plan

Costa Rica: Ley Nº 7200 para la utilización racional y uso alternativo de fuentes de energía, as modified by Ley Nº 7508 (1995)

This Law allows the participation of private enterprises in power generation where the sources are renewable (geothermal, hydro and solar are specifically mentioned), the capacity does not exceed 50MW, and 35% of the share capacity is locally owned.

Date Implemented: 1990

Status: In Force; Voluntary

Turkey: Draft Law on Geothermal Resources and Spring Water

Philippines: International Action Programme (IAP), Doubling the Generating Capacity from Renewable Energy Sources by 2013

To increase renewable energy-based capacity by 100% by 2013, increase efficiency and substantially contribute to the protection of the environment and contribute to the economic growth of the countryside through rural electrification.

Date Implemented: 2003-2013

Status: Voluntary

Philippines: The Philippines Energy Plan (PEP)

Pakistan: Renewable Energy Initiatives