The legislation applicable to the renewable energy sector included the Energy Act and the Electricity Regulation Act (as amended), supported by the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, Tax Incentive Regulations issued by the National Treasury and the Industrial Policy Action Plan (IPAP). The Independent Systems Market Operator Bill was intended to level the playing field for producers of electricity. The participation of the Economic Development Department in the National Economic Development Labour Advisory Council (NEDLAC) had resulted in the signing of a Green Economy Accord, the Local Procurement Accord and the National Skills Development programme.