5Objects

5 Objects

5 Objects

(1) The objects of this Act in relation to energy are—

(a) to secure the best management of the supply and use of energy in the State,

(b) to provide an authoritative source of advice to the Government and the community on energy matters and their co-ordination,

(c) to apply the State’s energy resources, technologies and associated expertise to promote economic development and employment in the State,

(d) to promote and maintain the efficiency and accountability of energy producers and suppliers and their responsiveness to community needs and expectations,

(e) to promote the most cost-effective long term match of energy supply and demand, and

(f) to promote the safe and effective utilisation of energy.

(2) In the administration of Acts relating to energy, regard shall, to the maximum extent possible having regard to the needs of the State and available resources, and subject to any directions of the Minister, be had to the objects of this Act.

(3) The objects of this Act in relation to water are—

(a) to reduce the demand for water in water savings areas, and

(b) to stimulate investment in innovative water savings measures for use in water savings areas, and

(c) to increase public awareness and acceptance of the need to save water in water savings areas, and

(d) to improve access to a wider range of water saving technologies in water savings areas, and

(e) to encourage the use of non-potable water in water savings areas as an alternative to potable water.

s 5: Am 2005 No 18, Sch 1 [4] [5].