Uttarakhand Green Energy Cess Act, 2014 (Uttarakhand Act No. 03 of 2015).

This Act, consisting of 25 sections, promotes the Electric Production from renewal power sources on the basis of private developer and community co-operation, and extends to the whole of the State of Uttarakhand. It establishes that shall be levied and collected a Green Energy Cess for the purposes of this Act, on such electricity which is generated within the State and is being transmitted outside the State. In addition, it creates a Fund which shall be utilised for: a) promoting the generation of electricity through renewable energy; b) purchasing non-conventional energy and RECs (Renewable Energy Certificates); and c) taking initiatives for protecting environment in the State.