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This section provides an overview of the regulations, laws, policies, and development funding related to Just Energy Transitions in Liberia from 2010 to present. It aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the country's efforts towards transitioning to a sustainable energy system, including mitigation and adaptation to climate change.

Regulations

1 / ELECTRICITY LICENSING REGULATIONS for SERVICE PROVIDERS in the ELECTRICITY SUPPLY INDUSTRY provide a framework for the registration and licensing of persons engaged in or intending to engage in activities within the electricity supply industry involving the interconnected transmission and distribution system or Grid under the Law.

2 / National Oil Company of Liberia (NOCAL) Act 2000 Regulates oil exploration and production activities, ensuring environmental and social considerations.

3 / Statutory Rules and Orders Electrical Wiring Regulations, 2023 Established in April 2023, these regulations set the standards for electrical wiring installations in Liberia, aiming to improve safety and reduce electrical hazards.

Policies

1 / Liberia National Petroleum Policy 2012 Focuses on the sustainable development of petroleum resources, balancing economic, social, and environmental objectives.

2 / National Policy and Response Strategy on Climate Change (2018): Launched by Liberia's Environmental Protection Agency with support from the UNDP, this policy aims to guide the country’s climate change adaptation efforts, aligning national actions with the National Adaptation Plan (NAP) and Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). It emphasizes coordination among stakeholders for effective climate action.

3 / Liberia's Adaptation Communication Planq(2024): Submitted to the UNFCCC, this document outlines Liberia's strategies for adapting to climate change, including efforts in coastal areas, agriculture, and water management. It reflects Liberia’s commitment to enhancing resilience through structured adaptation initiatives.

4 / Liberia National Adaptation Plan 2020 – 2030 This NAP Process describes Liberia's principal risks and vulnerabilities from climate change and proposes adaptation actions and strategies

5 / 2019 Amendment to the Petroleum Law An amendment to the 2014 act sought to expand the commercial powers of the National Oil Company of Liberia (NOCAL) while retaining some regulatory functions, leading to debates over potential conflicts of interest.

Laws

1 / Electricity Law of Liberia, 2015 Enacted on October 23, 2015, this law established the Liberia Electricity Regulatory Commission (LERC) and set the legal and regulatory framework for electricity generation, transmission, distribution, and sale in Liberia. The law also aimed to promote renewable energy and ensure sustainable electricity services.

2 / Electricity Mini-Grid Code, 2020 This code, developed in 2020 under the 2015 Electricity Law, provides the regulatory framework for mini-grid operators in Liberia. It aims to enhance electricity access in rural areas by setting technical and operational standards for mini-grids.

3 / Petroleum (Exploration and Production) Act (2016) This act replaced the 2002 law, establishing the Liberia Petroleum Regulatory Authority (LPRA) and giving it regulatory oversight of the petroleum sector, separating commercial and regulatory functions to avoid conflicts of interest.

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Policies

1 / Liberia National Petroleum Policy 2012 Focuses on the sustainable development of petroleum resources, balancing economic, social, and environmental objectives.

4 / Liberia National Adaptation Plan 2020 – 2030 This NAP Process describes Liberia's principal risks and vulnerabilities from climate change and proposes adaptation actions and strategies

5 / 2019 Amendment to the Petroleum Law An amendment to the 2014 act sought to expand the commercial powers of the National Oil Company of Liberia (NOCAL) while retaining some regulatory functions, leading to debates over potential conflicts of interest.

Laws

2 / Electricity Mini-Grid Code, 2020 This code, developed in 2020 under the 2015 Electricity Law, provides the regulatory framework for mini-grid operators in Liberia. It aims to enhance electricity access in rural areas by setting technical and operational standards for mini-grids.

3 / Petroleum (Exploration and Production) Act (2016) This act replaced the 2002 law, establishing the Liberia Petroleum Regulatory Authority (LPRA) and giving it regulatory oversight of the petroleum sector, separating commercial and regulatory functions to avoid conflicts of interest.

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Regulations

Policies

1 / Liberia National Petroleum Policy 2012 Focuses on the sustainable development of petroleum resources, balancing economic, social, and environmental objectives.​

4 / ​Liberia National Adaptation Plan 2020 – 2030 This NAP Process describes Liberia's principal risks and vulnerabilities from climate change and proposes adaptation actions and strategies​

5 / 2019 Amendment to the Petroleum Law An amendment to the 2014 act sought to expand the commercial powers of the National Oil Company of Liberia (NOCAL) while retaining some regulatory functions, leading to debates over potential conflicts of interest.

Laws

2 / Electricity Mini-Grid Code, 2020 This code, developed in 2020 under the 2015 Electricity Law, provides the regulatory framework for mini-grid operators in Liberia. It aims to enhance electricity access in rural areas by setting technical and operational standards for mini-grids.

3 / Petroleum (Exploration and Production) Act (2016) This act replaced the 2002 law, establishing the Liberia Petroleum Regulatory Authority (LPRA) and giving it regulatory oversight of the petroleum sector, separating commercial and regulatory functions to avoid conflicts of interest.

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1 / Liberia National Petroleum Policy 2012 Focuses on the sustainable development of petroleum resources, balancing economic, social, and environmental objectives.

4 / Liberia National Adaptation Plan 2020 – 2030 This NAP Process describes Liberia's principal risks and vulnerabilities from climate change and proposes adaptation actions and strategies