Applications for Interviews for Issuance of Electrical Installation Permits
Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) invites eligible electrical and renewable energy installers and suppliers to apply for certification interviews to be conducted by the Electrical Installation Permits Committee (IPCO). All Electrical and Renewable Energy Installers and Suppliers who are not yet certified by MERA or…
MERA Wraps Up Women’s Month Activities with a Session on Fostering Inclusion
In a culmination of Women’s Month celebrations, the Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) conducted a thought-provoking session centred on promoting diversity and inclusion within the organization. The event, led by MERA’s Chief Executive Officer Henry Kachaje, emphasized the pivotal role of inclusivity in fostering organizational…
CONDITIONS FOR SITE APPROVAL FOR A CONSTRUCTION LICENCE FOR AN LFG RETAIL OUTLET
For a site to be approved for a construction licence for an LFG retail outlet, the site must meet the following conditions: a) The proposed site should not be located within a radius of 1 Km of an operational service station in urban, built-up or…
MERA Takes Firm Action to Address Orphan Cylinder Safety Hazards
In response to the increasing prevalence of orphan cylinders, which pose significant safety hazards to consumers, the Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) has taken decisive steps to uphold the usage of compliant cylinders in accordance with the Fuels Regulation Act. Recognizing the potential risks associated…
Invitation for Bids (IFB) Request for Proposal National Competitive Bidding
Procurement title: Consultancy for Provision of Property Management Services for MERA Complex Procurement Reference Number: MERA 02/NCB/CS/2024-2025/009 Date of Issue: 2nd February 2024 Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) is an energy sector regulator established by the Energy Regulation Act No 20 of 2004. MERA…
RENEWAL OF ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS PERMITS AND PRIVATE ELECTRICITY GENERATION CERTIFICATES FOR THE YEAR 2024
Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) wishes to remind all Electrical Installation Permit and Private Electricity Generation Registration Certificate holders that their permits and certificates respectively for the year 2023 will expire on 31 December 2023. All Electrical Installation Persons certified by MERA undertaking electrical and…
Caution Against Fuel Trading Malpractices Reminder
The Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) has noted with concern an increase in fuel trading malpractices which are undermining efforts to ensure fair access to fuel amidst fuel supply constraints caused by foreign exchange challenges. Fuel Service Stations are reminded that selling fuel in jerrycans,…
MERA Moderates Implementation of a New Electricity Base Tariff
The Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) has approved a new electricity base tariff regime. The average tariff will be adjusted by 50.8% segmented into four annual tranches of 18%, 16%, 12% and 9% to be implemented from 2023 to 2027. In the first year, the…
Railway Usage to Improve Flow of Fuel Supplies
The fuel supply situation in the country is expected to improve, Minister of Information and Digitilisation Moses Kunkuyu, disclosed this at a press briefing held in Lilongwe on Wednesday, 16 August, 2023. He said increased utilisation of rail transport will enable the transportation of high…
Caution Against Fuel Trading Malpractices
The Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) has noted with concern an increase in fuel trading malpractices which are undermining efforts to ensure fair access to fuel amidst fuel supply constraints caused by foreign exchange challenges. Fuel Service Stations are reminded that selling fuel in jerrycans,…