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 beyond the control of the Utility.
Subsequent to the declaration of emergency, the ERB received an application from ZESCO Limited for the approval of an emergency tariff adjustment for its Residential, Commercial and Maximum Demand customer categories.
By law, the ERB is not automatically required to undertake a Public Hearing However, this Public Notice and Consultation Paper (PCP) is issued in the interest of best regulatory practice and in keeping with the ERB’s mission to be responsive to stakeholders’ needs and to ensure transparency with regards to the emergency situation and the efforts to manage the energy crisis.
Members of the public are encouraged to submit their comments to the email provided in the Public Notice and Consultation Paper (PCP) by 21st August 2024
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