Decision No. 18/2008/QD-BCT of the Ministry of Industry and Trade issuing the Provision on Avoidable Cost Tariff and Model Power Purchase Agreement applicable to small power plants using renewable energy, effective from January 1, 2009.
Scope of application
Small power plants using renewable energy.
Key points
- Small power plants using renewable energy → shall apply the avoidable cost tariff and model power purchase agreement.
🌐 Social impact of this document
- Positive impact: Helps small power plants using renewable energy have a legal basis for signing power purchase agreements, enhancing economic efficiency.
- Negative impact: May impose administrative procedural burdens on the relevant parties when implementing the new regulations.
❓ Frequently asked questions
To whom does this Decision apply?
The Decision applies to small power plants using renewable energy.
When do the avoidable cost tariffs and model power purchase agreements come into effect?
The avoidable cost tariffs and model power purchase agreements are effective from January 1, 2009.
Which agency issued this Decision?
The Decision was issued by the Ministry of Industry and Trade.
What must small power plants using renewable energy implement according to this Decision?
Small power plants using renewable energy must apply the avoidable cost tariff and model power purchase agreement.
When does this Decision take effect?
The Decision takes effect from January 1, 2009.
Full text
Pursuant to …;
Issuing the Provisions on Avoidable Cost Tariff Schedule and Model Power Purchase Agreement
applicable to small power plants using renewable energy
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THE MINISTER OF INDUSTRY AND TRADE
Pursuant to Decree No. 189/2007/ND-CP dated December 27, 2007, issued by the Government, detailing the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Industry and Trade;
Pursuant to the Electricity Law dated December 3, 2004;
Pursuant to Decree No. 105/2005/NĐ-CP dated August 17, 2005 of the Government detailing and guiding the implementation of certain provisions of the Electricity Law;
At the proposal of the Director of the Electricity Regulatory Authority.
DECISION:
Article 1. The Provisions on Avoidable Cost Tariff Schedule and Model Power Purchase Agreement for small power plants using renewable energy are hereby issued along with this Decision.
Article 2. This Decision takes effect from January 1, 2009.
Article 3. The Director of the Electricity Regulatory Authority, the Head of the Ministry's Office, the Inspector General of the Ministry, Heads of Departments, Directors of relevant Agencies under the Ministry, People's Committees of provinces and centrally governed cities, General Directors of Vietnam Electricity Group, and organizations and individuals engaged in electricity activities are responsible for implementing this Decision./.
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