The National Policy of Combating Climate Change policy outlines Samoa's response to climate change as identified in the 1993 National Environment and Development Management Strategies (NEMS). It provides a national framework to mitigate the effects of climate change and adapt to its impacts in an effective and sustainable manner.

The Electric Power Corporation Act was issued in 1980. It is an Act to consolidate and amend certain enactments relating to the Electric Power Corporation, its functions, operations and other related matters including its role in the generation, supply and use of electricity. This Act has been revised by the Legislative Drafting Division from 2008 to 2014 respectively under the authority of the Attorney General given under the Revision and Publication of Laws Act 2008.

Samoa’s National Infrastructure Strategic Plan (NISP) presents the priorities of the Government and the strategic direction for major initiatives in economic infrastructure over the next 5-10 years. It comprises measures regarding the infrastructure sector – transport in terms land, sea and air; energy; port and airport development; and telecommunications. The NISP is closely linked to the Strategy for the Development of Samoa 2008–2012 (SDS), and its vision of "improved quality of life for all”.

Revision of policy regarding mega power projects, including: thermal power plant capacity, hydel power plant capacity, and other requirement such as goods required for setting up a mega power plant.

The Strategy for the Development of Samoa (SDS) 2012-2016 presents the key development strategies and priority sectors for the development of Samoa in the next four years. The theme is “Boosting Productivity for Sustainable Development” and the vision continues the longer term goal of achieving “Improved Quality of Life for All”. In pursuit of the long term goal, focus will also be geared towards achieving a number of key strategic outcomes and key performance indicators are clearly stated to monitor implementation.

The Ministry of Power Office Memorandum No. FU-9/2009-IPC of 2011 to amend the Coal Linkage Policy for 12th Plan Power Projects with unit size less than 200 MW.

Law on Oil and Gas No. 77 of 1998 (2015 Ed.) aims to create a regulatory framework in accordance with international standards to improve the economic efficiency, reliability and safety of the functioning and activities of organizations in the oil and gas industry, to protect the rights of consumers and producers, to create favorable conditions for attracting investment in the oil and gas industry for an intensive increase in their production.

Strategy for the Development of Samoa (SDS) 2008-2012: Ensuring Sustainable Economic and Social Progress, presents Samoa’s development vision, its medium-term national development goals, and the strategies that will be implemented during the four financial years 2008/09–2011/12 to achieve these goals. The document is the result of an extensive consultative process, which informed the formulation of the national development goals and strategies for achieving them. These goals and strategies are organized into three priority areas: Priority Area 1: Economic Policies; Priority Area 2: Social Policies; and Priority Area 3: Public Sector Management and Environmental Sustainability.

The Strategy for the Development of Samoa (SDS) 2005-2007 clearly articulates the priority strategic areas guiding Samoa’s development for the 2005-07 period. This document reflects a continuation of the reform program implemented over the past SDS periods and its preparation involved a large number of stakeholders. The theme for the 2005-07 SDS is “enhancing people’s choices” and it underscores the national commitment to the need for every Samoan to have access to every opportunity he or she desires. Note: EPC (Electric Power Corporation).

The Strategy for the Development of Samoa (SDS) 2002-2004 explores Strategies and Priorities for the time frame 2002 - 2004 and a Statement of Economic Strategy 2000-2001. The theme for the 2002-2004 SDS is “Opportunities for All” and it highlights the need for every Samoan to enjoy the benefits of national development. It builds on the commitment on the part of the government to ensure that the benefits of development and reform initiatives are shared by the community at large. The preparation of the 2002-04 SDS involved consultation meetings with a wide range of stakeholders.