“To be a globally respected regulator enabling access to energy for socio-economic transformation”

 “To facilitate access to efficient and sustainable energy through enabling regulation that will contribute to better quality of life in Kenya”.

Professionalism

ERC will uphold high standards of professionalism, and all members of the  Commission and professional staff are expected to adhere to their codes of ethics.

Predictability

ERC will follow clearly defined rules and regulations in the delivery of its services.

Integrity

ERC will ensure the highest levels of integrity in all its work.

Responsiveness

ERC will endeavor to be sensitive and expeditious in dealing with stakeholders.

Teamwork

ERC will at all times, embrace teamwork, mutual cooperation and appreciation of diverse perspectives in the discharge of its functions.

Transparency

ERC will conduct its work at all times in a transparent manner, making information readily accessible internally and externally to stakeholders and consulting widely.

Accountability

ERC will ensure the highest levels of accountability in all its work.

Independence

ERC will ensure the highest levels of independence in all its work.

Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is mandated by the Energy Act, 2006 to carry out the following functions:-

1. Regulate the electrical energy, petroleum and related products, renewable energy and other forms of energy;
2. Protect the interests of consumer, investor and other stakeholder interests;
3. Maintain a list of accredited energy auditors as may be prescribed;
4. Monitor, ensure implementation of, and the observance of the principles of fair competition in the energy sector, in coordination with other statutory authorities;
5. Provide such information and statistics to the Minister as he may from time to time require; and
6. Collect and maintain energy data;
7. Prepare indicative national energy plan;
8. Perform any other function that is incidental or consequential to its functions under the Energy Act or any other written law.

“Quality energy for quality life”