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Energy Act, 2006 (Cap. 314).

Country/Territory
Kenya
Document type
Legislation
Date
2006 (2012)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act of Parliament to amend and consolidate the law relating to energy, to provide for the establishment, powers and functions of the Energy Regulatory Commission and the Rural Electrification Authority, and for connected purposes.
Subject
Energy, Land & soil
Keyword
Energy conservation/energy production Institution Court/tribunal Special fund Renewable energy Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes Authorization/permit Hydropower generation Natural gas Oil Offences/penalties Access right Expropriation
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa
Abstract

This Act concerns the control and licensing of electricity distribution, natural gas and petroleum businesses and renewable energy. It establishes the Energy Regulatory Commission, the Rural Electrification Authority, the Rural Electrification Programme Fund and the Energy Tribunal.

Full text
English
Website
www.kenyalaw.org

References - Legislation

Repeals

Petroleum Act.

Legislation | Kenya | 1962 (2005)

Keyword: Oil, Oil pollution, Transport/storage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Energy (Solar Photovoltaic Systems) Regulations, 2012 (L.N. No. 103 of 2012).

Legislation | Kenya | 2012

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Renewable energy, Authorization/permit, Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Electric Power (Complaints and Disputes Resolution) Rules, 2006 (L.N. No. 106 of 2012).

Legislation | Kenya | 2006

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Dispute settlement, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Energy (Solar Water Heating) Regulations, 2012 (L.N. No. 43 of 2012).

Legislation | Kenya | 2012

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Renewable energy, Authorization/permit, Registration, Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes, Environmental standards, Inspection, Offences/penalties, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Energy (Energy Management) Regulations, 2012 (L.N. No. 102 of 2012).

Legislation | Kenya | 2012

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Institution, Renewable energy, Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes, Authorization/permit, Environmental audit, Environmental planning, Offences/penalties, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Statute Law (Miscellaneous Amendments) Act, 2012 (No. 12 of 2012).

Legislation | Kenya | 2012

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Court/tribunal, Institution, Animal welfare, Offences/penalties, Navigation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX