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Since 2012 there have been initiatives to promote the use of clean or renewable energies in electricity production. These initiatives are governed by the LIE, the Law on Geothermal Energy (LEG) of 2014 and the Law on Energy Transition (LTE) of 2015. The LIE stipulated the introduction of clean energy certificates (CEL) for promoting the use of renewable sources in electricity generation. The Law provides for SENER to determine an annual minimum energy percentage that must come from renewable sources. The CRE will allot generating companies a CEL for every MWh generated from renewable sources. The certificates will be sold in the MEM to SSCs, SSBs and qualified users. The Law on Energy Transition (LTE) of 2015 establishes a four year transition period, starting from 2018, during which a certain flexibility will be allowed in acquiring CELs. The LTE stipulates that SENER is to set a target of 25% clean energy in electricity generation for 2018, 30% for 2021 and 35% in 2024. [105] It is hoped to increase the clean energy share to 40% of the total energy supply in 2035 and 50% in 2050. The LTE also establishes the Transition Strategy to Promote the Use of Cleaner Technologies and Fuels, the National Programme for a Sustainable Energy Supply and the Special Programme for Energy Transition as planning instruments of the national policy on energy transition. In these instruments the financial incentives that will be granted to promote energy efficiency will have to be defined.

[105] Law on Energy Transition (published in the Official Journal of 24 December 2015), which repeals the Law for the development of renewable energies and the financing of the energy transition and the Law for the sustainable supply of energy.

The Law on Geothermal Energy (LEG) of 2014 regulates the activities of surveying, exploration and exploitation in areas with geothermal potential, which can be carried out by both the CFE and private companies. To commence surveying activities the only requirement is to register with SENER, whereas to engage in exploration activities it is necessary to obtain a permit from SENER, which is granted for a period of three years and a maximum area of 150 km2. SENER directly awarded the CFE concessions to exploit 13 geothermal areas. The CFE may enter into partnerships with the private sector to develop these projects. SENER has also granted the CFE exploration permits.

There are two sectoral funds that support R&D in development projects for the diversification of energy sources, the use of renewable energy and energy efficiency. The CFE CONACYT Sectoral Fund for Research and Technological Development in Energy is used to finance projects carried out by public, private and academic institutions, and the CONACYT SENER Sectoral Fund for Energy Sustainability only assists public and private institutions.

At the end of 2015 there were 1,153 power stations in Mexico, with a total generating capacity of 68,044 MW (4% more than in 2012). The CFE accounted for 81% of capacity. Most of the electricity (73%) was generated in fossil fuel burning stations. However, it is possible to observe a certain decrease in the use of fuel oil, which is being replaced by natural gas and clean and renewable energies.

The objectives of tourism policy, as listed in the Sectoral Programme for Tourism 2013 2018, are to strengthen the range of tourism products and promote new products and non traditional tourism. To achieve these objectives, investment in the sector has been increased. For example, according to the authorities, the accommodation available rose from 661,000 rooms in 2012 to 737,000 in 2015. Progress has also been made in providing vocational training for the sector, to improve the quality of the services offered, and more than 30,000 certificates and accreditations have been issued to providers of tourism services. In addition, tourism products have been developed by destination. The Programme reflects the fact that sustainable development and social inclusion are important factors that must be taken into account in developing any policy for the tourism sector.

All activities of an industrial nature are authorized in the Industrial Free Zones provided that at least 70% of the volume of their production is destined for export, with the exception of research and extraction of natural resources.

The objective of PEDSA (Strategic Plan for the Development of the Agrarian Sector) is to contribute to food security and farmers' incomes in a competitive and sustainable manner, guaranteeing social and gender equity, in order to achieve agricultural growth of around 7% per year.

Tourism is gradually assuming its potential in the national economy, as a result of the growth of investments over the last years. The country has been investing in tourism mainly focused on biodiversity and nature conservation projects and sustainable economic development.

The country has abundant energy resources, including coal, gas and renewable resources such as hydroelectric power, biomass, wind and sun. Some of these resources - hydro, coal and gas - can be the basis for regional energy exports, generating export revenues and additional economic growth.

Mozambique has the second largest hydroelectric potential in Southern Africa. On the Zambezi River alone, the potential is about 6,000 MW, of which only 2,075 MW (Cahora Bassa Hydroelectric Power Plant) were developed. The total untapped hydroelectric potential is estimated at 18,000 MW.