FAQs

  A1. Formulation, articulation and implementation and oversight of the energy policy.
  A1b. We issue exploration licenses for petroleum and Geothermal Energy

  Q.  How do I get a license for generating electricity?

  A.  ERC is mandated with the responsibility of issuing generation licenses. For more information, visit. . . . 

  Q.   Why am I not connected to the last mile scheme yet I am less than 600 metres from the nearest transformer?

  A.    The last mile connectivity project is implemented in Phases. Your household may be outside of the phases that are under consideration

  Q.  How much should I pay to be connected in the last mile connectivity project?

  A.   KShs. 15,000.

  Q.  If I don’t have the lumpsum amount, can I still be connected to electricity in the last mile connectivity project?

 A.  Yes. You will enter into an agreement with Kenya Power where you will be connected but the loan will   be recovered through your electricity payment.

   Q.  How do I get support for electrification of a public institution far away from the grid?

   A.  You should write a letter of request for the same to the Principal Secretary for consideration.

   Q.    Do I need a license to generate electricity for my own use?

         A. No

              Q.What are the conditions for exemption of taxes and tariffs for the energy sector?

          A. As per the schedules on taxes from the treasury, imports of renewable energy generation equipment are tax exempt

            Q.Why are you charging less for generation of electricity by type instead of sticking with the values in the Feed In Tariff document?

      A.The prices are determined through consultation from a committee on FITs.

             Q.  The government has a street lighting programme. Why has it never gotten to our town?

            A. A request to the county government or national government for consideration can be made.

         Q.How do I get the energy saving lamps in circulation?

            A. The agency dealing with this is KPLC. For more information, visit www…….