KYRGYZSTAN: Rules for Supply and Use of Natural Gas (Ministerial Decree No. 152 of 2015)

The Rules for Supply and Use of Natural Gas (Ministerial Decree No. 152 of 2015) determine the relationship between consumers of natural gas, gas transmission and gas distribution (gas supply) organizations. The Rules establish the requirements for ensuring the rational and efficient use of gas during its supply, transmission (transportation), distribution, sale and use.

KYRGYZSTAN: Government Decree No. 650 of 2014 on State Agency for Regulation of the Fuel and Energy Complex under the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic (2021 Ed.)

The Government Decree No. 650 of 2014 (2021 Ed.) on State Agency for Regulation of the Fuel and Energy Complex under the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic (2017 Ed.) establishes the State Agency for Regulation of the Fuel and Energy Complex (SARFEC) under the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic on the basis of the State Department for Regulation of the Fuel and Energy Complex under the Ministry of Energy and Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic in order to separate the functions of forming policy, developing the fuel and energy complex, ensuring the independence of the sectoral regulatory body.

KYRGYZSTAN: SARFEC Order No. 5 of 2016 approving Methodology for the Determination of Costs for the Calculation of Natural Gas Tariffs

The SARFEC Order No. 5 of 2016 approving Methodology for the Determination of Costs for the Calculation of Natural Gas Tariffs applies to gas supply enterprises engaged in the transportation, distribution and sale of natural gas, the regulation of tariffs (prices) for products (works, services) of which is carried out by the decision of the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic.

KYRGYZSTAN: SARFEC Order No. 4 of 2016 approving Methodology for the Determination of Costs and the Calculation of Electricity Tariffs

The SARFEC Order No. 4 of 2016 approving Methodology for the Determination of Costs and the Calculation of Electricity Tariffs applies to electric power enterprises generating, transmitting and distributing electric energy in the amount of more than 100 million kWh, the regulation of tariffs (prices) for products (works, services) of which is carried out by the decision of the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic.

JAPAN: Act of Promoting the Utilization of Sea Areas for the Development of Marine Renewable Energy Power Generation Facilities (Act No. 89 of 2018)

The Act of Promoting Utilization of Sea Areas in Development of Power Generation Facilities Using Maritime Renewable Energy Resources (Act No. 89 of 2018) aims to take measures to formulate a basic policy, designate the promotion zones for the development of marine renewable energy power generation facilities, and create a system for certification of plans for exclusive occupancy and use, etc., of sea areas within the promotion zones for the development of marine renewable energy power generation facilities, for the purpose of promoting the utilization of sea areas for the development of marine renewable energy power generation facilities, thereby contributing to the sound development of the Japanese economy and society, as well as to the stabilization and improvement of the lives of the citizens.

JAPAN: Act on Improvement of Energy Consumption Performance of Buildings (Building Energy Conservation Act) (Act No. 53 of 2015)

The Act on Improvement of Energy Consumption Performance of Buildings (Building Energy Conservation Act) (Act No. 53 of 2015) provides for regulatory measures for mandatory compliance with energy efficiency standards for large-scale non-residential buildings, as well as incentive measures such as a labeling system displaying compliance with energy efficiency standards and exception of floor-area ratio regulation for certified building.

INDONESIA: Presidential Regulation No. 55/2019 of 2019 on Accelerating Programs of Battery Electric Vehicles for Road Transportation

The Presidential Regulation No. 55/2019 on Accelerating Programs of Battery Electric Vehicles for Road Transportation aims at enabling battery-powered electric vehicles to be made and deployed in the country. The Regulation introduces fiscal and non-fiscal incentives for local manufacturers, and aims at expanding the charging infrastructure. MEMR Regulation No. 13/2020 on the Provision of Electric Charging Infrastructure for Battery Electric Vehicle was adopted to implement the Presidential Regulation No. 55/2019.

HONG KONG, CHINA: Electrical Products (Safety) Regulation (2021 Ed.)

The Electrical Products (Safety) Regulation (2021 Ed.) determines: safety requirements for electrical products (designed for household use) supplied in Hong Kong (Part II); requirements for obtaining a certificate of safety compliance (Part III); the recognised certification bodies and recognized manufacturers (Part IV); Director's powers (Part V); offences and penalties (Part VI).

HONG KONG, CHINA: Electricity (Registration) Regulations (Cap. 406D) (2021 Ed.)

The Electricity (Registration) Regulations (Cap. 406D) (2021 Ed.) determine: the rules of registration of contractors (Part II); grades of electrical work and qualifications of workers (Part III); the rules of application for registration, registration, term and renewal (Part IV); rules of generating facility registration (Part V); transitional registration periods (Part VI); and fees for application for registration (Schedule).