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

Subject

Energy

Keyword

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

Geographical area

Africa, Eastern Africa

Abstract

These Regulations, made under section 110 of the Energy Act, 2006, require all premises within the jurisdiction of a local authority with hot water requirements of a capacity exceeding one hundred litres per day to install and use solar heating systems and all premises shall have a minimum annual solar contribution of 60 percent to the premises’ hot water demand. The Regulations also concern responsibility for compliance with these requirements and provide rules and standards for the installation of solar heating systems. The Energy Regulatory Commission shall maintain a register of all licensed solar water heating system technicians and contractors licensed under these Regulations.

Full text

English

References - Legislation

Implements

Energy Act, 2006 (Cap. 314).

Legislation | Kenya | 2006 (2012)

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX