Energy Commission (Malaysia)

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Energy Commission
Suruhanjaya Tenaga
سوروهنجاي تناڬ
Agency overview
Formed1 January 2002;22 years ago (2002-01-01)
Preceding agency
  • Department of Electricity and Gas Supply
Headquarters Putrajaya
Minister responsible
Agency executives
  • Mohammed Rashdan Mohd Yusof, Chairman
  • Abdul Razib Dawood, Chief Executive Officer
Parent agency Ministry of Science and Technology (Malaysia)
Website www.st.gov.my

The Energy Commission (Malay : Suruhanjaya Tenaga), abbreviated ST, is a regulatory body for the energy industry in Peninsular Malaysia and Sabah. The commission was established under the Energy Commission Act 2001. Its key role to ensure that the energy industry is developed in an efficient manner so that Malaysia is ready to meet the new challenges of globalisation and liberalisation, particularly in the energy supply industry.

Contents

The commission regulates and promotes all matters relating to the electricity and gas supply industry within the scope of applicable legislation namely Electricity Supply Act 1990, License Supply Regulation 1990, Gas Supply Act 1993, Electricity Regulation 1994, and Gas Supply Regulation 1997. In performing its role the commission takes the self-regulation approach. [1] [2]

History

Prior to privatisation in 1990, the responsibility for planning and operation of the electricity supply industry in Peninsular Malaysia and Sabah vested in the National Electricity Board and the Sabah Electricity Board respectively while the Electrical Inspectorate Department, under the Ministry of Energy was responsible for licensing of private generation and the safety of electrical installations and equipment. Whereas in Sarawak, the Sarawak Electricity Supply Corporation (SESCO) was the supply authority while the State Inspectorate was responsible for licensing and safety matters in the state.

In 1990, the Electrical Inspectorate Department was abolished and the Department of Electricity Supply formed under the Electricity Supply Act 1990 as the industry and safety regulator of the electricity supply industry in Peninsular and Sabah. However, in Sarawak, the State Electricity Ordinance is still in force providing the State Electrical Inspectorate with the legal power to continue with its regulatory functions.

In 1993, the Department of Gas Supply under the Prime Minister’s Department was formed for regulating the gas distribution industry. The Director General of Electricity Supply was also appointed as the Director General of Gas Supply. Administratively, the two departments are jointly known as the Department of Electricity and Gas Supply.

With the anticipation of industry deregulation, the Energy Commission Act 2001 was approved by the parliament to take over the functions of the Department of Electricity and Gas Supply. The Energy Commission was established under this act on 1 May 2001 and became fully operational on 2 January 2002.

Roles and Responsibilities

The Energy Commission is the regulator for the electricity and gas supply industry based on the powers provided by the Energy Commission Act 2001 [2] and other related acts. [1] The following are the roles and responsibilities identified by the Energy Commission:

Projects

Several energy efficiency projects have been started by the commission, mostly related to efficient electricity generation and use: [4]

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References

  1. 1 2 "The Energy Commission". The Energy Commission of Malaysia. 26 June 2007. Retrieved 29 May 2009.
  2. 1 2 "Energy Commission Act 2001" (PDF). Enacted by the Parliament of Malaysia. Archived from the original (PDF) on 15 February 2010. Retrieved 29 May 2009.
  3. "EC Roles and Responsibilities". Suruhanjaya Tenaga. 14 August 2007. Retrieved 29 May 2009.
  4. "Energy Efficiency". Suruhanjaya Tenaga. 6 May 2009. Retrieved 29 May 2009.