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"content": "Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. The Bill also details how business will be conducted in that particular agency; the delegation of the board, the staff and the remuneration. Madam Temporary Speaker, the key part, which is critical in this Bill, is the section on renewable energy. We know that it is difficult for any country to develop without renewable energy. Many provisions on how to make renewable energy work for the people have been given over time, but I think that the section has adequately addressed all those issues. For example, it is talking about how to promote renewable energy, the establishment of the Renewable Energy Resource and Advisory Committee, which will be in charge of giving the various proposals that need to be put in place about the resources necessary for renewable energy. Geothermal resources also need to be exploited adequately. Madam Temporary Speaker, the Bill also touches on downstream coal, which is an area that has been neglected. I remember that as we were discussing natural resources in the 11th Parliament, we noted that this is another important source of energy which has to be put into place. What is key about this Bill is that very clear licensing specifications have been given at all the various stages, including very clear procedures for permits and ways of obtaining them. It is important that these provisions are kept. Madam Temporary Speaker, Part VI highlights electrical energy in terms of the licensing, electricity generation, distribution of electrical power and rural electrification. When we talk about industrialization and the bastion of a country in terms of actually making a breakthrough, and the so-called “restoration” take-off, it is important that we have rural electrification at that point. This is what is going to free rural areas to enable The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposes only. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate."
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