§ 1102. Purpose; strategies or projects
(a) The intent of this chapter is to encourage the development of renewable and alternative energy generation sources on two levels: large, utility scale infrastructure development; and small, homeowner scale and commercial renewable energy use. (b) In carrying out this section, the Energy Office shall identify and evaluate the strategies or projects, with the greatest […]
§ 1103. Duties of Director
To achieve the purposes of this chapter, the Director may: (a) Identify, plan, organize, initiate, and sponsor studies, research, and experimental, pilot, and demonstration facilities and projects that would lead to the development and more efficient utilization of present, new, or alternative energy sources in this Territory, to the conservation of energy, to the attraction […]
§ 1104. Interagency Advisory Committee
(a) The Virgin Islands Energy Office shall establish an interagency advisory committee consisting of representatives from: (1) government agencies and instrumentalities, including the University of the Virgin Islands; (2) The Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority; (3) The private sector; and (4) environmental, energy, and consumer groups and other energy-related organizations. (b) The Committee shall […]
§ 1121. Incentive Program
The Solar and Wind Energy System Incentive Program is established to provide financial incentives for the purchase and installation of solar and wind energy systems.
§ 1122. Installation of solar equipment in new developments
(a) In the construction of new developments or substantially modified developments after the effective date of this subchapter, the developer shall use energy-efficient solar systems or heat pump water heaters for providing not less than 70% of water heating, unless the Commissioner of the Department determines that the use of such a system is not […]
§ 909. Areas of particular concern
The Commission may recommend, after reasonable notice and public hearings, designation of areas of particular concern within the first tier of the coastal zone and submit such recommendations to the Legislature for adoption. In recommending the designation of areas of particular concern, criteria for selection and implementing actions shall be included in a report prepared […]
§ 910. Coastal zone permit
(a) When required, terms and conditions. (1) On or after the effective date of this chapter, any person wishing to perform or undertake any development in the first tier of the coastal zone, except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, shall obtain a coastal zone permit in addition to obtaining any other permit […]
§ 911. Additional requirements for development or occupancy of trust lands or other submerged or filled lands
(a) Permit required prior to development or occupancy. (1) No person shall develop or occupy the trust lands or other submerged or filled lands of the United States Virgin Islands without securing a coastal zone permit which includes, in addition to the elements of a section 910 permit, a permit or lease for the development […]
§ 912. Planning program
(a) Setting of boundaries, establishment of titles, identification of access and amendments. The Commission, with the assistance of the Planning Office, the Attorney General and other public agencies, shall conduct a comprehensive survey of the shorelines of the United States Virgin Islands to establish the landward boundaries of such shorelines in accordance with this chapter; […]
§ 913. Enforcement, penalties and judicial review
(a) General. The provisions of this section shall be cumulative and not exclusive and shall be in addition to any other remedies available at law or equity. (b) Enforcement. (1) Any person may maintain an action for declaratory and equitable relief to restrain any violation of this chapter. On a prima facie showing of a […]