Law No. 82 - Law for Diversification through Sustainable Renewable Energy and Alternative Energy in Puerto Rico

Alt Title

Ley No. 82 - Ley de Política de Diversificación por Medio de la Energía Renovable Sostenible y Alterna en Puerto Rico;

Authors

Asamblea Legislativa, Puerto Rico

Document Type

Other

Publication Date

7-19-2010

Abstract

This law provides definitions of green energy sources and related technology, and categorizes them as renewable or renewable alternatives. Additionally, it sets a goal of achieving a 12% mandatory generation through green sources by 2015, 15% by 2020, and 20% by 2035. It creates a Renewable Energy Commission that will oversee the implementation of renewable energy projects and ensure compliance with the statutes presented within the law.

Comments

Asamblea Legislativa, Puerto Rico. (2010, July 19). Ley No. 82 - Ley de Política de Diversificación por Medio de la Energía Renovable Sostenible y Alterna en Puerto Rico

Rights

Public domain government legislation re-posted as part of an Institutional Repository collection to aggregate energy policy.

Language

Spanish

Publisher

Oficina de Servicios Legislativos, Puerto Rico

Related Link

http://www.oslpr.org/2009-2012/leyes/pdf/ley-82-19-Jul-2010.pdf

Recommended Citation

Asamblea Legislativa, Puerto Rico. "Law No. 82 - Law for Diversification through Sustainable Renewable Energy and Alternative Energy in Puerto Rico." (2010). https://digitalrepository.unm.edu/la_energy_policies/91