ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
Energy Act
5. Integrated national energy plan
Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force
5. Integrated national energy plan
(1)The Cabinet Secretary shall in consultation with the relevant stakeholders develop, publish and review energy plans in respect of coal, renewable energy and electricity so as to ensure delivery of reliable energy services at least cost.(2)Each national energy service provider shall develop and submit to the Cabinet Secretary plans for provision of energy services in accordance with its mandate.(3)Each County Government shall develop and submit a county energy plan to the Cabinet Secretary in respect of its energy requirements.(4)The Cabinet Secretary shall consolidate the plans contemplated in subsections (2) and (3) into an integrated national energy plan which shall be reviewed after every three years.(5)The energy plans shall—(a)take into account the national energy policy;(b)serve as a guide for energy infrastructure investments;(c)take into account all viable energy supply options; and(d)guide the selection of the appropriate technology to meet energy demand.(6)The Cabinet Secretary shall prescribe regulations on the content and timelines for the preparation of the energy plans.