Brazil: Resolution ANEEL 219

Offered a discount of 50% for electricity tariffs to utilities generating electricity from wind and biomass – a benefit already previously awarded to small hydro.

Date Implemented: 2003

Status: In Force; Voluntary

References: http://www.afrepren.org/project/gnesd/esdsi/brazil.pdf

Brazil: Electrical Sector Act 10.438/2002

Brazil: Administrative Directive no 227

Electrobras should hold a public call for proposals to identify the surplus energy available from cogeneration (to bring it to market) and should establish mechanisms for purchase of surplus electricity.

References: National Communication to the UNFCCC

Brazil: Resolution no 112

This resolution establishes the requirements for obtaining the registration or authorization for the implementation, expansion or refitting of thermoelectric, wind or photovoltaic generating stations and of other alternative energy sources destined for selling energy under the form of independent production, exclusive use or execution of a public service. Stations with a generating capacity of less than 5MW only require registration; authorization is required for stations with greater than 5MW generating capacity

Brazil: Law no. 9648

Brazil: Law no. 9991

Brazil: Thermal Electric Program

This program is intended to transform the Brazilian energy matrix, and will increase the generation of thermoelectric energy by 7 - 20% in the next 10 years. This change will confer more reliability to energy generation plants, avoiding the risk of energy deficits caused by water level reduction in the reservoirs of hydroelectric plants.

Date Implemented: 1999

Brazil: National Program for the Rational Use of Natural Gas and Oil Products (CONPET)

India: The National Conservation Strategy and Policy Statement on Environment and Development

Provides the basis for the integration of environmental considerations in the policies of various sectors. Outlines government’s goals and projects for achieving sustainable lifestyles and the proper management and conservation of resources.

Date Implemented: 1992

Status: In Force; Mandatory