ERA licenses competent operators and owners of Electricity Companies in Uganda’s electricity supply industry.

ERA also:

  • Review and set electricity tariffs, prices, charges and other terms of supply of electricity after analysis and crucial stakeholder consultation.
  • Supervise all power companies and ensure they comply with terms and conditions of licenses issued to them.
  • Advise the Energy Minister regarding need for electricity projects.
  • Approve equitable prices leading to fair return on investments and sustainability of electricity supply and ensure reasonable prices for end-users.