ERA Wins the 2015 Uganda Sustainable Development Award
The Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA), has been named among the 2015 winners ofthe Uganda Sustainable Development Award by Public Opinions International, a Ugandan based agency for the promotion...
View ArticleNotice of Public Hearing - 15 MW hydropower plant across River Nyamagasani...
TAKE NOTICE that the Electricity Regulatory Authority shall, on the 29th day of July 2016 hold a Public Hearing regarding the application for a License by Rwenzori Hydro Private Limited to construct,...
View ArticleNotice of Public Hearing - 6 MW hydropower plant across River Nyamagasani in...
TAKE NOTICE that the Electricity Regulatory Authority shall, on the 28th day of July 2016 hold a Public Hearing regarding the application for a License by Nyamagasani II HPP Ltd to construct, generate...
View ArticleNotice of Intended Modification of Licence NO. ERA/LIC/GEN/133 Issued to...
In pursuance of its powers under section 44 (4) of the Electricity Act, 1999, the Electricity Regulatory Authority hereby gives notice under section 44(5) of its intention to modify the electricity...
View ArticleERA Lauded as “Most Compliant Partner” in Environmental Management
The Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) has been lauded as the “most compliant partner” in the management of Uganda’s environmental resources. This recognition was made by the National Environment...
View ArticleTotal Power Blackout on 27th July 2016
The country experienced a power supply total blackout on Wednesday, 27th July 2016, between 7:14pm and 10:00pm. The blackout originated from a fault on the Nalubaale and Kiira power generation...
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ERA Consults Stakeholders in Kasese on Nyamagasani II Hydro Power Project
On Thursday, 28th July 2016, the Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) held a Public Hearing in respect of the application for license by Nyamagasani II HPP Ltd, for the generation and sale of 6 MW...
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ERA Holds Public Hearing in Respect of Rwenzori Hydro Private Limited’s...
The Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) on 29th July 2016 held a Public Hearing in respect of an application by Rwenzori Hydro Private Limited,for a license for the generation and sale of 15 MW of...
View ArticleNotice of Intended Application for a License for the Establishment of a 6.6...
The Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) has under Section 29 of the Electricity Act, 1999, Cap 145, received a Notice of Intended Application for a License from Focus Energy Uganda Limited for the...
View ArticleNotice of Intended Application for a License for the Establishment of a 4 MW...
The Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) has under Section 29 of the Electricity Act 1999, Cap 145, received a Notice of Intended Application for a License from Rareh Cresta Hydropower Limited for...
View ArticleNotice of Intended Application for a License for the Establishment of a 1.14...
The Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) has under Section 29 of the Electricity Act, 1999, Cap 145, received a Notice of Intended Application for a License from Kametsi Energy (U) Limited for the...
View ArticleUganda’s Renewable Energy Feed-in Tariff (REFIT) Phase 3 Guidelines out
In line with the Authority’s decision in 2012 to continuously review and update the Renewable Energy Feed-in Tariff (REFIT) at least every after two years, a review of the existing REFiT was conducted...
View ArticleNotice of Proposed Transfer of a Licence Issued to Tororo Solar North Limited
In pursuance of its powers under Section 46 of the Electricity Act, 1999, the Electricity Regulatory Authority (hereafter referred to as the “Authority”), hereby gives notice under Regulation 12 (3)...
View ArticleERA Releases Installation Permits Issuing Guidelines
Following an approval of the Electrical Installation Permits issuing guidelines by the Authority, the guidelines have been released. The guidelines form a basis upon which the Installations Permit...
View ArticleThe Weights and Measures (Electricity Meters) Rules 2015
The Weights and Measures (Electricity Meters) Rules 2015, have been released by the Ministry of Trade and Industry. The rules are meant to direct the import, export, testing and use of electricity...
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Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority applauds ERA for building a robust...
The Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) has applauded the Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) for establishing a robust regulatory framework that has enabled positive transformation of...
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In Loving Memory of Dr. Muhammad Ssemwogerere Serunjogi
The Authority Members, Management and staff of the Electricity Regulatory Authority with deep sorrow joins the family of the late Dr. Muhammad Ssemwogerere Serunjogi to mourn his untimely death that...
View ArticleUganda on Course to Commission East Africa’s Largest Grid-Connected Solar Plant
Uganda is set to welcome what promises to be the largest Solar power plant in East Africa, with the expected commissioning of the 10 MW Access Uganda Solar Limited photovoltaic plant in Soroti...
View ArticleNotice of Intended Modification of Licence No. ERA/LIC/GEN/015/132 Issued to...
The Authority has approved the modification of the electricity generation and sale Licence No. ERA/LIC/GEN/015/132 issued to Access Uganda Solar Limited (the “Licensee”), for the development of a 10...
View ArticleNotice of Application for Renewal of Licence No. 061A Issued to Jacobsen...
[Under Sections 11 (f) and 45 (2) of the Electricity Act, 1999] The Electricity Regulatory Authority (‘The Authority’) has under Section 45 (2) of the Electricity Act 1999, Chapter 145, Laws of...
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