11Objects and general functions

11 Objects and general functions

11 Objects and general functions

(1) The objects of the Corporation are—

(a) to carry out such investigations relating to the locating and the development, extraction, provision, allocation, transportation, distribution, pricing, conservation, utilisation and conditions of supply of energy and energy resources as it considers appropriate or as the Minister directs,

(b) to plan the locating and the development, extraction, provision, allocation, transportation, distribution, pricing, conservation, utilisation and conditions of supply of energy and energy resources in such manner as it considers appropriate or as the Minister directs,

(c) to assist and advise, and make reports and recommendations to, the Minister in respect of matters relevant to this Act and any other Act administered by the Minister,

(d) to review plans or draft plans for the development, extraction, provision, allocation, transportation, distribution, pricing, conservation, utilisation and conditions of supply of energy and energy resources prepared by any energy undertakings operating in the State, and

(e) in accordance with this Act, to acquire and dispose of energy and energy resources or operations connected with the locating and the development, extraction, provision, transportation, distribution, conservation or utilisation of energy and energy resources, and

(f) to promote energy conservation and measures to increase the efficiency of energy supply, transmission and use.

(2) The Corporation—

(a) has and may exercise the functions conferred or imposed on it by or under this or any other Act, and

(b) without limiting any other provision conferring or imposing functions on it, may, subject to this Act, do all such things and engage in all such activities as are reasonably required for it to carry out its objects.

(3) Nothing in this Act authorises the Corporation to engage in the generation of electricity or the supply of electricity except in connection with its own undertakings.

(4) Except as provided by section 15, nothing in this Part authorises anything to be compulsorily acquired.

s 11: Am 1991 No 63, Sch 2.