Ministerial Decree 277/2009 approving the Rules of the National Directorate of New and Renewable Energy

Laws and Policies

CCLW

CCLW national policies

Law passed

Creates a new National Directorate for New and Renewable Energy within the Ministry of Energy (DNER) responsible for the design, promotion, evaluation and implementation of policies under the new and renewable energy sector.<br>&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;Outlines the structure of the DNER, led by a National Director, as well as the explicit function and duties of the DNER, notably including:</div><ul><li>the promotion of the sustainable use and spread of new, lower cost, forms of energy generation</li><li>the preparation of studies regarding energy use and proposal of measures for more efficiency use</li><li>the promotion of research and development into new and renewable energy technologies</li><li>to assess, certify, and monitor new and renewable energy technologies to ensure they conform with standards of quality for safety, health, and the environment</li></ul><div>&nbsp;Additionally, details the power and responsibilities of the DNERs component and subordinate departments.