"Regulating with Integrity"
To be the benchmark of excellence in energy regulation in Africa
The role of the Energy Regulation Board is to ensure consumers receive a quality service at an affordable price while balancing a reasonable rate of return to energy utilities. In order to carry this out, the ERB ensures that all energy utilities in the sector are licensed, monitors levels and structures of competition, investigates and remedies consumer complaints.
Electricity
Fostering a reliable and affordable electricity supply, safeguarding consumer rights, and encouraging sustainable energy practices.
Petroleum
Ensuring the efficient and safe distribution of petroleum products while protecting consumer interests, and minimising the environmental impact.
Renewable
Reducing greenhouse gas emissions, promoting energy independence, creating job opportunities, and a transition to a cleaner, more sustainable energy future.
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News Updates
Press Statement – Public Notice and Call for Comments on Zesco’s Application for an Emergency Tariff
The Energy Regulation Board (ERB) declared an emergency with respect to ZESCO Limited’s(“ZESCO” or “the Utility”) inability to meet the national electricity demand due to external factors
PUBLIC NOTICE AND CALL FOR COMMENTS ON ZESCO’S APPLICATION FOR AN EMERGENCY TARIFF
The Energy Regulation Board (ERB) declared an emergency with respect to ZESCO Limited’s (“ZESCO” or “the Utility”) inability to meet the national electricity demand due
Application Guidelines for Net Metering in Zambia
These guidelines provide a step-by-step process for a prospective prosumer for net metering with Renewable Energy Systems. The guidelines cover the process from application to
Request for Public Comments on the Draft Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Technical Regulations
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
Consumer Complaints
Any person or consumer may seek the ERB’s intervention if they are dissatisfied with the handling of their complaint by an energy utility or they consider the outcome inconclusive.
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Online services FROM ERB
The Energy Regulation Board has developed online portals to make it easy for consumers, energy sector partners and stakeholders to engage with us. Our aim is to make it a seamless and transparent experience.