Brazil: Resolution 245 (Law No. 5.899/73, section 13, Law No. 9.648, section 11)

Establishes the conditions for the distribution of the Fuel Concessionaire Account (CCC) to electricity generating undertakings implemented in isolated electricity systems, that either replace power produced from fossil fuel or meet new load demand.

Date Implemented: 1999

Status: In Force

References:

Brazil: Yellow Tariff

State Policy of Minas Gerias - installation of seasonal meters and surcharging electricity consumed in peak hours.  Residential customers using more than 200 kWh/month and commercial customers consuming more than 500 kWh/month will have special metering equipment installed in order to allow application of the new tariff. 

Status: In Force; Mandatory

References: National Communication to the UNFCCC

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