The moratorium on generating energy from solid waste imposed by the government on July 11 could be lifted in late August, according to estimates by the National Association of Mayors and City Councils.

"... The rules being developed by the Ministry of Environment and Energy (MINAE) together with the Ministry of Health will allow municipalities to develop projects that generate energy from solid waste."

"... Municipal groups feel that it is appropriate to adopt the European legislation - the strictest - on emissions of pollutants into the environment.
The Minister of Health, María Elena López, said that this has been a process of work on the regulations which have been a long time in the making, which will be ready to set out the rules of the game for those interested in the making use of solid waste to generate energy. "

Source: Crhoy.com

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