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Electricity Act [Chapter 13:19].

Pays/Territoire
Zimbabwe
Type du document
Législation
Date
2002 (2013)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Titre complet
An 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.
Sujet
Énergie
Mot clé
Législation de base Conservation de l'énergie/production de l'énergie Institution Procédures judiciaires/procédures administratives Autorisation/permis Commerce/industrie/sociétés Renforcement des capacités Concession Protection du consommateur Monitorage Infractions/sanctions Questions de procédures Royalties/redevances Fonds spécial Subvention/incitation
Aire géographique
Afrique, Afrique Orientale, Nations en développement sans littoral
Entry into force notes
This Act enters into force on 1st August, 2003.
Résumé

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.

Texte intégral
Anglais
Site web
www.veritaszim.net

Références - Législation

Implementé par

Electricity (Solar Water Heating) Regulations, 2019 (S.I. 235 of 2019).

Législation | Zimbabwe | 2019

Mot clé: Autorisation/permis, Conservation de l'énergie/production de l'énergie, Mise en application, Énergie renouvelable, Normes, Transport/dépôt

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amendé par

Electricity Amendment Act, 2023.

Législation | Zimbabwe | 2023

Mot clé: Conservation de l'énergie/production de l'énergie, Procédures judiciaires/procédures administratives, Infractions/sanctions, Transport/dépôt, Cour/tribunaux

Source: FAO, FAOLEX