News & Updates

During a GIZ-hosted Q&A session at the recently concluded West African Clean Energy & Environment Trade Fair & Conference (WACEE 2026), Dr. Chuka Akunne, representing the Chairman of the Enugu State Electricity

On March 23, 2026, Mainpower Electricity Distribution Commission launched the Landmark Quick Response Service (QRS) at their Okpara Avenue, Enugu, Head Office. Representing EERC NG Chairman, the Commissioner of Organizational Support, Dr. Chuka Akunne, officially cut the ribbon to unveil this transformative initiative.

The inauguration of the Forum of Nigerian Electricity Regulators (FONER) marks a significant shift toward a sophisticated, multi-level electricity market under the Electricity Act 2023. By appointing Mr. Chijioke M. Okonkwo, Chairman of the Enugu Electricity Regulatory Commission (EERC), as Vice Chairman, the forum creates a strategic link between federal oversight and state-level implementation.

The Enugu State Electricity Regulatory Commission EERC NG has granted a 20-year electricity distribution licence to MainPower Electricity Distribution Limited. This landmark decision marks the first electricity distribution licence issued under Enugu State’s electricity regulatory framework and formally establishes MainPower as the licensed electricity distributor in the state.

The Enugu Electricity Regulatory Commission (EERC NG) recently hosted the Plateau State Electricity Regulatory Commission (PSERC) on an official inter-regulatory capacity-building visit from Tuesday, 3rd to Thursday, 5th February 2026.

The Enugu State Electricity Regulatory Commission (the Commission) has received several complaints that MainPower Electricity Distribution Limited (MainPower) is indiscriminately creating new accounts for customers who already have existing accounts without providing dedicated meters to these customers. Consequently, subjecting such customers to pay additional estimated bills.

The Enugu State Government, with funding support from the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) and implementation by Nextier Advisory, held the Enugu State Electricity Priority Plan (SEPP) Validation Workshop held today the 14th October 2025.

Pursuant to the provisions of the EERC NG Enugu State Electricity Regulatory Commission Business Rules 2024, MainPower Electricity Distribution Limited (MainPower), a distribution licensee in Enugu State, has filed a petition before the Enugu State Electricity Regulatory Commission (the Commission), for the review of Order No. EERC/2025/003: Tariff Order for MainPower Electricity Distribution Limited 2025

It has come to the attention of the Commission that Mainpower Electricity Distribution Company Limited has reverted to charging its Band A customers N209.50/kWh as against the Commission’s Order of 160.40/kWh.

The Enugu State Government, through the Nigerian Energy Support Programme (NESP), GIZ Nigeria & ECOWAS, is extending by one (1) week its invitation to credible and experienced solar mini-grid developers to submit proposals for innovative and feasible mini-grid projects in Enugu State.

Sequel to the public announcement from MainPower which stated that EEDC, its parent company, directed the curtailing of power supply to Bands B to E Feeders, and the challenges in vending being experienced by the customers in Enugu State, the Enugu State Electricity Regulatory Commission (the Commission) invited MainPower Electricity Distribution Limited

The attention of the Enugu State Electricity Regulatory Commission (EERC) has been drawn to a PUBLIC NOTICE – captioned THE APPLICATION OF MULTIPLE TARIFF REGIMES IN THE NIGERIAN ELECTRICITY SUPPLY INDUSTRY issued by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC)