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. […]

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