Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL), the electricity industry regulator today (08 Feb 2019) held the Electrical Safety Day -2018 with an objective of reducing the electrical accidents by establishing an electrically safe environment in every household. More than … Continue reading
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PRESS RELEASE – PUCSL LAUNCHES ACTIVITY PLAN 2019
Download the Activity Plan 2019 The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) launched the Activity Plan 2019 today with the purpose of uplifting the standards of the electricity sector and to create environment to regulate the water services and … Continue reading
Sri Lanka bans sales of non-standard plugs and sockets from 2019
Press Release Sri Lanka bans sales of non-standard plugs and sockets from 2019 (02/01/2018) – The implementation of National standard for plugs and socket outlets in Sri Lanka reached another milestone as the country banned sales of non-standard plugs, sockets, … Continue reading
PRESS RELEASE- PUCSL successfully concludes Regional Public Consultations around Sri Lanka for the year 2018
(19/12/2018) – Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL), the electricity sector regulator and the shadow regulator for the lubricant market, successfully concluded “Regional Public Consultations” marking the final consultation with more than 1000 participants at the North Central Province … Continue reading
SRI LANKA HOSTS THE THIRD MEETING OF SAARC COUNCIL OF EXPERTS OF ENERGY REGULATORS (ELECTRICITY)
On behalf of the Government of Sri Lanka, the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka held the third meeting of South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) Council of Experts of Energy Regulators (Electricity) in Hotel Shangri-La, Sri Lanka from … Continue reading
Public Consultation-Activity Plan 2019
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka Public Consultation on Annual Activity Plan-2019 Find the Draft Activity Plan 2019 http://www.pucsl.gov.lk/english/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/List-of-Activities.pdf Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka was established in 2002 by the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka Act No … Continue reading
The Annual Report of Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) for the year 2017
The Annual Report of Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) for the year 2017 In terms of Section 37 (1) of the PUCSL Act No.35 of 2002, the PUCSL present the Annual Report of Public Utilities Commission of Sri … Continue reading
Stakeholder consultation on Guidelines on Rooftop Solar PV Installation for Utility providers and Solar Service providers.
Download the Guidelines on Rooftop Solar PV Installation for Service Providers Download the Guidelines on Rooftop Solar PV installation for Utility Providers The draft guidelines are now available at www.pucsl.gov.lk for reference. A printed copy of it also is available … Continue reading
REQUESTS FOR QUALIFICATION- IMPORT, EXPORT, BLEND, PRODUCE, SUPPLY, DISTRIBUTE OR SELL LUBRICANTS AND GREASES
MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT SRI LANKA INVITATION TO SUBMIT REQUESTS FOR QUALIFICATION TO IMPORT, EXPORT, BLEND, PRODUCE, SUPPLY, DISTRIBUTE OR SELL LUBRICANTS AND GREASES IN SRI LANKA The Government of Sri Lanka (GOSL) has liberalized the lubricant … Continue reading
Reply to the comments received at the Regional Public Consultation held at Galle
Download Reply to the comments received at the Regional Public Consultation held at Galle (29th March 2018)
Responses to Comments Received at the Public Consultation on Quality and Price of Lubricant Market
Download the Responses for the Comments Received at the Public Consultation on Quality and Price of Lubricant Market
DECISION ON LEAST COST LONG TERM GENERATION EXPANSION PLAN 2018-2037 (Released July 2017)
http://www.pucsl.gov.lk/english/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Decision-on-LTGEP-2018-2037-2.pdf
PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION OF SRI LANKA TO ADDRESS ISSUES IN LUBRICANT INDUSTRY
24th April 2018 The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL), shadow regulator of the lubricant industry is to prepare regulatory tools addressing the issues with regard to price and quality of lubricants in Sri Lanka. PUCSL today (24th April … Continue reading
SRI LANKA TO ESTABLISH AN ACCEPTED PROFESSIONAL STATUS FOR ELECTRICIANS
Press Release SRI LANKA TO ESTABLISH AN ACCEPTED PROFESSIONAL STATUS FOR ELECTRICIANS Download the consultation paper Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL), the electricity sector regulator, is to establish an accepted professional status for electricians in the country through … Continue reading
Sri Lanka stops importing of non standard plugs and socket outlets
The Department of Import and Export Control recently gazetted regulations with regard to importing standardized plugs and socket outlets to Sri Lanka as a measure of implementing the single standard for plugs and socket outlets in Sri Lanka. The requirement … Continue reading
PRESS RELEASE- SRI LANKA TO HOST THE 14TH EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING OF THE SOUTH ASIA FORUM OF INFRASTRUCTURE REGULATION (SAFIR)
SRI LANKA TO HOST THE 14TH EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING OF THE SOUTH ASIA FORUM OF INFRASTRUCTURE REGULATION Sri Lanka to host the 14th Executive Committee meeting of the South Asia Forum of Infrastructure Regulation (SAFIR) in Weligama, South Coast, Sri … Continue reading
FINANCIAL IMPACT OF DELAY IN IMPLEMENTATION OF POWER PLANTS
Download the Report This report attempts to identify any prospective delays in the plant implementation schedule of the Least Cost Long Term Generation Expansion Plan 2018-2037 approved by the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka, and attempts to forecast the … Continue reading
Press Release- PUCSL MULLS ON ROOFTOP SOLAR PV REGULATIONS
PUCSL MULLS ON ROOFTOP SOLAR PV REGULATIONS Download the Consultation Paper Net Metering Application (CEB-Region 01) Net Metering Application (LECO) (28/9/2017)- Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) launched a public consultation on the rooftop solar PV development in Sri … Continue reading
SRI LANKA’S ELECTRICITY SUPPLY 2020 AND BEYOND: REPORT BY PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION OF SRI LANKA
Download the Report (19/09/2017) – Shortcoming of implementation of Sri Lanka’s Least cost long term generation expansion plans (LCLTGEP) has resulted in cost overruns, load shedding, and unplanned power procurement in the past few years and these consequences are expected … Continue reading
PRESS RELEASE- PUBLIC VIEWS ON ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATION REGULATION
Download the Consultation Paper (13/09/2017) – Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL), the electricity sector regulator, today opened the path for public to comment on issues pertaining to an electric vehicle charging stations (EVCS) and its users in order … Continue reading
Press Release: PUCSL APPROVES CEB’S ALTERNATE PLAN AS 20 YEAR ELECTRICITY GENERATION PLAN
Download the Decision on Least Cost Long Term Generation Expansion Plan 2018-2037 (20/07/2017)- Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL), the electricity sector regulator, granted approval to the alternate Least Cost Long Term Generation Expansion Plan (LCLTGEP) 2018- 2037 of … Continue reading
PRESS RELEASE – NEW STANDARDS FOR 13A PLUGS AND SOCKET OUTLETS MANUFACTURES & IMPORTERS
(11/07/2017) – Sri Lanka Standards Institution (SLSI) in collaboration with the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL), the electricity sector regulator announced a new set of standards for manufacturing 13A type G plugs, sockets and adapters in Sri Lanka. … Continue reading
Press Release : PUCSL ASKS CEB TO DEVELOP 12 NEW POWER GENERATION EXPANSION PLANS
Press Release Download Letter to CEB-1 ( 6 scenarios and clarification) Download Letter to CEB-2 (The fuel prices to be used to develop the scenarios) Download Letter to CEB-3 (6 scenarios under additional constraint of no future coal) ) (28/06/2017) … Continue reading
Press Release – PUCSL CALLS PUBLIC VIEWS ON CEB’S LEAST COST LONG TERM GENERATION EXPANSION PLAN
Download Long Term Generation Expansion Plan 2018-2037 Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL), the electricity sector regulator, recently opened the path for public to comment on the Least Cost Long Term Generation Expansion Plan (LCLTGEP) 2018-2037, prepared by State … Continue reading
SRI LANKA’S SINGLE PHASE DOMESTIC CUSTOMERS TO GET AN OPTIONAL TARIFF
(05/03/2017) – Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka, the electricity sector regulator, approved a time based, ‘optional tariff’ for the single phase domestic consumers, which was earlier limited only to the consumers who have three phase connections and consuming 30A … Continue reading
Generation data – Bulk Supply Tariff submission April- Sep
Download Generation data – Bulk Supply Tariff submission April- Sep Full Report Download Generation data – Bulk Supply Tariff submission April- Sep Summary Report Generation data – Bulk Supply Tariff submission April- Sep Total – April to September Name of … Continue reading
Press Release-PUCSL To Resolve The Environmental Concerns Of The Communities Of Norochcholei
Date: 28/04/2017 Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL), electricity sector regulator, kicks off the discussions with the communities that raise concerns on the environment impact of the Norochcholei coal power plant in the North Western Province. Accordingly, a committee … Continue reading
Press Release -PUCSL Kicks off the 2nd edition of Consumer Rights Forum 2017
Date : 28/03/2017 Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL), the electricity sector regulator held the second edition of ‘Consumer Rights’ Forum, featuring an eminent panel of experts , on 28th March 2016 at the Bandaranaike Center for International Studies … Continue reading
Press Release : New regulation to prevent the construction of new buildings near power lines
Press Release Date : 20/03/2017 New regulation to prevent the construction of new buildings near power lines Sri Lanka introduced new regulations with regard to the minimum gap that should have between power lines and buildings to ensure the safety … Continue reading
public consultation on input data of Least cost long term generation expansion plan- Extended
Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka has extended the public consultation on input data of Least cost long term generation expansion plan up to 22nd of March 2017.
Press Release – PUCSL CALLS COMMENTS FROM PUBLIC ON INPUT DATA PARAMETERS & ASSUMPTIONS OF SRI LANKA’S ELECTRICITY GENERATION EXPANSION PLAN
Issued By : Corporate Communication of PUCSL Date : 28/02/2017 Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL), the electricity sector regulator, seeks public comments on the input data parameters and assumptions of the Least Cost Long Term Generation Expansion Plan … Continue reading
Public Consultation – Input parameters and assumptions of LCLTGEP 2018-2037
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka Public Consultation – Input parameters and assumptions of LCLTGEP In terms of Section 17 (b) of the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka Act No 35 of 2002 and Section 3 (k) of … Continue reading
PUCSL issued guidelines to pay interest on security deposits of electricity consumers
PRESS RELEASE (31/01/17) – Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL), the electricity sector regulator issued guidelines to the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) and the Lanka Electricity Company private limited (LECO) to pay an interest on security deposit of electricity … Continue reading
Press Release- PUCSL to Expedite the Grid Connection Process of Domestic Rooftop Solar Plants
(25/01/2017) – Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL), the regulator of the electricity sector, directed the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) and Lanka Electricity Company Private Limited (LECO) to connect domestic rooftop solar plants to the national grid within two … Continue reading
Sri Lanka introduces a guideline to identify domestic consumers who cannot afford to pay the new electricity connection charge
(18/01/2017) – Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL), the electricity sector regulator, introduced a guideline to identify information for the instalment payment system for those who are not able to pay the connection charge for a new electricity connection, … Continue reading
PUCSL recommends immediate actions to face possible power crisis in 2017
Analysis on Power Supply Situation- January to April 2017 PUCSL’s Recommendations Letter of Recommendations
Briefing Note-Power Supply Situation- December 2016 to March 2017
Download the Power Supply Situation Report- December 2016 to March 2017
PUCSL to Introduce a Legal Framework to Promote Household Based Roof top Solar Generations
/ (25/11/2016) Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has decided to remove the legal barriers for consumers who wish to enter into the electricity generation based on solar power. Therefore, it has been proposed to exempt the electricity consumers, … Continue reading
UPDATE – PUCSL approves a development of 300 MW combined power plant
(23/11/2016) – Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka recently approved the request to call proposal for the development of natural gas fired (duel fuel) 300 MW combined cycle power plant at Kerawalapitiya by the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB). The power … Continue reading
Press Release-PUCSL issues a directive to CEB expressing grave concerns over further delaying of the construction of power plant(s) in LCLTGEP
(18/11/2016) – Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) issued a directive expressing its grave concerns to the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) today (18), over the delay in constructing the power plants according to the approved Least Cost Long Term … Continue reading
PRESS RELEASE – PUCSL’S ACTIVITY PLAN FOR THE YEAR 2017 IS ON BOARD
(16/11/2016) – Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka, the electricity sector regulator, announced its activity plan for the year 2017 in order to improve the productivity and convenience for electricity consumers, ensure an affordable price for consumers and sustainable financial … Continue reading
Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka gets US State support to review electricity generation planning process
Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka kicks off the three day peers review workshop on Sri Lanka’s electricity generation planning, which is the first in a new bilateral partnership between the National Association of regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC) and the … Continue reading
Ceylon Electricity Board, Lanka Electricity Company Private Limited joins hands with Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka to implement newly introduce regulations
Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka held a workshop for Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) and Lanka Electricity Company Private Limited (LECO) today (28) to discuss the implementation plan of newly gazetted four regulations in the areas of customer satisfaction in … Continue reading
PRESS RELEASE – TOUGH EYES ON NOROCHCHOLEI: PUCSL APPOINTS A THREE MEMBER COMMITTEE
(25/10/2016) – Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) appointed a high-profiled three member committee to carry out an independent investigation of the recent break down of Lakvijaya coal power plant at Norochcholai. Shibly Aziz, Former Attorney General and President … Continue reading
Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka to tighten rules and regulation on power quality and safety- Live Updates
PRESS RELEASE Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka, the electricity sector regulator, today announced the newly gazetted four regulations in the areas of customer satisfaction in service, quality well as electrical safety and energy conservation. These regulations were recommended to … Continue reading
Are You Protected Against Electrocution? – Survey Report
Download the Report> Survey Findings: Report of the Survey on Residual Current Devices at Homes and non-Fatal Accidents Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) recently conducted a study citing the alarming findings of a sample survey conducted in Katugastota … Continue reading
End User Tariff Proposal for the period of October 2016 to March 2017 by CEB
Download the End User Tariff Proposal for the period of October 2016 to March 2017 by CEB Download Tariff Methodology Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka to study CEB’s tariff proposal 03/10/20 – Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka has … Continue reading
PRESS RELEASE -PUCSL ASKS POWER PLANT IMPLEMENTATION TIME LINE FROM CEB
(30/09/2016) – Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) requested Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) to submit the implementation plan including milestones for each of the power plant(s) identified in the plant schedule for the period of 2017-2020, of the recently … Continue reading
Press Release – COMPETITION HOTS UP IN SRI LANKA LUBRICANT INDUSTRY
Download the Lubricant Market Report-2015 Lubricant Market Report Front Page (28/09/2016) – Sri Lanka’s lube market grows at 6.8 percent to 23.4 billion rupees in 2015, with 10.1 percent growth in automotive lube and 7.7 percent increase in industrial lube, … Continue reading
Approved Least Cost Long term Generation Expansion Plan 2015-2034
Letter of Approval Downlaod Approved Least Cost Long term Generation Expansion Plan 2015-2034 Download