Energy regulator eyes more revenue in new proposals

From left: CS Monica Juma, Petroleum PS Andrew Kamau Nganga and Epra Director General Daniel Kiptoo at Kawi office in South C. [Edward Kiplimo,Standard]

The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (Epra) is set for a significant rise in its revenues increase if new proposals to increase the money paid by fuel and electricity consumers pass through.

The Statute Law Miscellaneous (Amendments) Bill, 2022 by the National Assembly Leader of Majority Amos Kimunya has proposed amendments to the Energy Act, 2019, which include increasing the Epra levy from 0.5 per cent to one per cent.