Costa Rica: National Plan for the Expansion of Electricity Generation

80-90% of newly installed generation capacity should be from renewable sources, not thermal plants.  

Date Implemented: 2000-2010

Status: In Force; Mandatory

Targets: The operation of electricity plants fueled by renewable sources could avoid the emission of 214,445 tons of CO2 by year 2009.

References: National Communication to the UNFCCC