REQUEST FOR PUBLIC COMMENTS ON DRAFT ZAMBIAN STANDARD DZS 749: PORTABLE METAL CONTAINERS FOR COMPRESSED, DISSOLVED AND LIQUIFIED GASES: BASIC DESIGN CRITERIA, USE, MAINTENANCE AND DISPOSAL – CODE OF PRACTICE
The Energy Regulation Board (ERB) is a statutory body responsible for regulating the energy sector and derives its mandate from the Energy Regulation Act No.12 of 2019. The Zambia Bureau of Standards (ZABS) is a statutory body established under an Act of Parliament, the Standards Act of 2017 for the development and promulgation of national […]
Fire Incident Involving Road Tank Vehicles
The Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has instituted investigations into the fire incident that occurred on 3rd June 2023 in the Makeni area of Lusaka District involving road tank vehicles. Download full statement
ERB Cautions Against Hoarding Petroleum Products
The Energy Regulation Board (ERB) would like to caution Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) and Petroleum Retail dealers against deliberately holding back sales of petroleum products especially the days leading up to the announcement of the monthly pricing review. This practice is tantamount to hoarding and is an offence under clause 2.2 of the Conditions of […]
REQUEST FOR PUBLIC COMMENTS ON THE DRAFT ZAMBIAN STANDARD DZS 690: GUIDE FOR THE DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF ELECTRIC POWER SUB-STATIONS FOR COMMUNITY ACCEPTANCE AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMPATIBILITY
The Energy Regulation Board (ERB) is a statutory body responsible for regulating the energy sector and derives its mandate from the Energy Regulation Act No.12 of 2019. The Zambia Bureau of Standards (ZABS) is a statutory body established under an Act of Parliament, the Standards Act of 2017 for the development and promulgation of national […]
Petroleum Pump Prices Revised
The Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has adjusted downwards the pump price of diesel and kerosene by K1.64/litre and K1.82/litre, respectively. The pump price of petrol has remained unchanged. Further, the ERB has also adjusted downwards the retail or Posted Airfield Price (PAP) of Jet A-1 at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (KKIA) and other local Airports. […]
BOARD DECISION ON ZESCO’S APPLICATION TO ADJUST ELECTRICITY TARIFFS FOR RETAIL CUSTOMERS FOR THE PERIOD 2023 TO 2027
The Energy Regulation Board (ERB) received an application from ZESCO Limited to adjust the electricity tariffs for its retail customers for a multi-year of five (5) years from 2023 to 2027. ZESCO proposed changes to the current tariff structure for residential, commercial, social, and maximum demand customers. In addition, ZESCO applied to introduce a new […]
CONSULTATION PAPER – DRAFT REGULATORY FRAMEWORK FOR STANDARD CONNECTION CHARGES
The Energy Regulation Act No. 12 of 2019 mandates the Energy Regulation Board (ERB) to determine, set and approve charges and fees in the electricity sub-sector. This includes new connection charges as well as any variation of existing charges. This paper is meant for stakeholder consultations on the proposed Regulatory framework for standard connection charges. […]
GAZETTE NO. 141 and 142 – ERB LICENCE APPLICATIONS
Notice of Intention to Issue Licences Members of the General Public are hereby informed that the Energy Regulation Board (ERB) intends to issue Licences to the under-listed Applicants, fourteen (14) days from the date of this notice in accordance with the provisions of the Energy Regulation Act No. 12 of 2019. Download Full Notice
Gazette No. 140 – ERB Licence Applications
Notice of Intention to Issue Licences Members of the General Public are hereby informed that the Energy Regulation Board (ERB) intends to issue Licences to the under-listed Applicants, fourteen (14) days from the date of this notice in accordance with the provisions of the Energy Regulation Act No. 12 of 2019. Download Full Notice
Notice to All Licensees on Requirement to Submit Application for Renewal of Licences
This notice serves to inform entities licensed by the Energy Regulation Board (ERB) under the Energy Regulation Act No. 12 of 2019 (“the Act”) of the Laws of Zambia that applications to renew licences must be made not less than three (3) months before expiration of the existing licences. Download Full Notice