The Nauru Utilities Corporation Act 2011 (Act No. 13 of 2011) to establish the Nauru Utilities Corporation and for related purposes. It is enacted by the Parliament of Nauru and serves to ensure that essential utilities services are provided by the Nauru Utilities Corporation. The Act provides for the functions of Corporations including Electricity and Fuel.

The aim of the present report is to provide a stock take of the current situation in the energy sector of Nauru and therefore inform a baseline which can be used in the development of the Nauru Energy Road Map (NERM).

Nauru announced the National Sustainable Development Strategy (NSDS) in 2005. The objective of the NSDS is captured in the people's vision for development and is stated as: “A future where individual, community, business and government partnerships contribute to a sustainable quality of life for all Nauruans”. Through the NSDS and for the first time ever, Nauru came together as a nation and created for itself a vision for the future. The current review of the NSDS shows improvements from all sectors of the economy. With regard to infrastructure, power is more reliable and used more efficiently.

In the context of the International perspectives and National imperatives, it is the endeavour of this Policy to facilitate and bring about optimal development and utilization of indigenous biomass feed stocks for production of biofuels. The Policy also envisages development of the next generation of more efficient biofuel conversion technologies based on new feed stocks. The Policy sets out the Vision, medium term Goals, strategy and approach to biofuel development, and proposes a framework of technological, financial and institutional interventions and enabling mechanisms.

The Plan was prepared by the MNRE, covering the last year of the 11th plan and the next 5 years period of the 12th plan, and perspective till 2022. It sets out the goals of the Ministry, the strategy to be adopted by it during this period to achieve these goals and the corresponding action plan. In particular, through the SPNRES, India is promoting Renewable Energy Systems (RES). These systems are expected to meet rural energy needs, as well as to supplement energy and lighting necessities in urban areas, in industry, and commercial establishments. Also, 100 units of electricity will be provided free of cost every month to every Project Affected Family, meaning those families affected by the development of a hydro project, for a period of ten years from the date of commissioning.  

Law on Investment Promotion (Amended) 2016 "defines principles, regulations and measures regarding the domestic and foreign investment promotion and administration in order to enable convenient, expeditious, transparent and proper investments, as protected by the Government, aiming to ensure the rights and benefits of investors, the state, collective and people, enabling the regional and international integration, contributing to the continuous growth of national socio-economic development in line with green direction and sustainability.". The Law was enacted on April 19, 2017.

The Results-Framework Document (RFD) for Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (2010-11) aims to upscale and mainstream the use of New and Renewable Energy sources in furtherance of the national aim of energy security and energy independence.

To upscale and mainstream the use of New and Renewable Energy sources in furtherance of the national aim of energy security and energy independence, with attendant positive impact on local, national and global environment.

Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA), in its continued and committed endeavor to provide prompt and quality services to its valued clients, has introduced this Citizen's Charter. The Citizen's Charter is intended to provide information in respect of Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency's (IREDA's) various activities to clients (along with the redressal methods), for their benefit. This Citizen's Charter not only explains Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency's (IREDA's) commitment and responsibilities but also specifies the obligations on the part of clients for a healthy and mutually satisfactory business relationship.

The World Bank is considering to finance the extension of the rural electrification efforts in southern provinces as SPRE II Project. The project will help Lao PDR to achieve the national target on rural electrification rate.