Being an Act to amend the National Electricity Act, 2011, to make provision for the Electricity Generation and Transmission Company and Electricity Distribution and Supply Authority to enter into agreements with third parties jointly or otherwise, to provide for the establishment of collection account instruments for the Company and Authority and to provide for other related matters.
The National Electricity (Amendment) Act, 2018 introduces amendments to the National Electricity Act, 2011, focusing on the functions of the Electricity Generation and Transmission Company and the Electricity Distribution and Supply Authority. Here are the key points: Functions of the Electricity Generation and Transmission Company: The company is responsible for the generation and transmission of electricity and the sale of electricity to the Authority and eligible customers as prescribed by the Minister. It can enter agreements with third parties for various purposes related to electricity generation, transmission, and sale. It has the authority to establish a collection account instrument for managing revenue collected from customers and can own, operate, and develop generating facilities and transmission grids. The company is mandated to carry out activities associated with electricity generation and transmission, including participating in the West African Power Pool. Functions of the Electricity Distribution and Supply Authority: The Authority is responsible for the supply, distribution, and retail sale of electricity nationwide, except in areas where distribution licenses have been issued to other qualified entities by the Commission. It manages dispatch and system control of electricity within its territory and aims to establish uniform standard voltages throughout its area of supply. The Authority is required to secure the integrity and reliability of its distribution system and to provide for the safety, reliability, and quality of the supply of electricity. These amendments aim to streamline the operations of both entities, enhance their efficiency, and ensure the reliable supply of electricity to consumers across Sierra Leone.
