Electricity Act [Chapter 13:19]. Country/Territory Zimbabwe Document type Legislation Date 2002 (2013) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to provide for the establishment of the Zimbabwe Electricity Regulatory Commission; to provide for its functions and management; to provide for the licensing and regulation of the generation, transmission, distribution and supply of electricity; to provide for the repeal of the Electricity Act [Chapter 13:05] and to provide for matters incidental to or connected with the foregoing. Subject Energy Keyword Basic legislation Energy conservation/energy production Institution Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Authorization/permit Business/industry/corporations Capacity building Concession Consumer protection Monitoring Offences/penalties Procedural matters Royalties/fees Special fund Subsidy/incentive Geographical area Africa, Eastern Africa, Landlocked Developing Nations Entry into force notes This Act enters into force on 1st August, 2003. Abstract The Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority is the authority established in 2011, and the Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority Board, which substituted the Commission in 2011, shall perform the Commission functions with the following main objectives (i) establish and maintain efficient industry and market structures for electricity services, ensuring optimal resource utilization; (ii) maximize access to electricity services in both rural and urban areas; (iii) ensure an adequate supply of electricity to consumers; (iv) ensure fair pricing by licensees, balancing their financial needs with efficient operations; (v) maintain safety, security, reliability, and service quality in electricity production and delivery; (vi) ensure fair and balanced regulation for licensees, consumers, investors, and other stakeholders in the electricity industry. For these purposes, the Board performs functions like promoting competition, establishing standards, licensing and regulating electricity providers, advising stakeholders, mediating disputes, issuing guidelines, and undertaking actions necessary for fulfilling its objectives. All decisions and orders made by the Board must adhere to the following (i) include the rationale behind the decision or order; (ii) properly documented in writing; (iii) available to all parties involved and can be accessed by the public at reasonable times and places. Furthermore, any recommendation, declaration, decision, or order signed by the Board chairman is considered an official action, and its authenticity can be proven by producing a certified copy. The Board may hold a hearing into any matter, which under this Act or any other enactment it is required or permitted to consider or on which it is required or permitted to take any action (art.20). At Article 27 it is established that if there is any surplus of income over expenditure in the Electricity Account, at the end of the Authority’s financial year, the surplus shall be appropriated to the Rural Electrification Fund. Full text English Website www.veritaszim.net References - Legislation Implemented by Electricity (Solar Water Heating) Regulations, 2019 (S.I. 235 of 2019). Legislation | Zimbabwe | 2019 Keyword: Authorization/permit, Energy conservation/energy production, Enforcement/compliance, Renewable energy, Standards, Transport/storage Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Electricity Amendment Act, 2023. Legislation | Zimbabwe | 2023 Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Offences/penalties, Transport/storage, Court/tribunal Source: FAO, FAOLEX