The Energy Commission is reviewing legal and regulatory frameworks, including cross-border electricity trading, to support sector stability and sustainable growth.
PUTRAJAYA: The Energy Commission (ST) is reviewing several legal and regulatory frameworks to support energy sector stability and sustainable growth. Its chief executive officer, Siti Safinah Salleh, said the commission is assessing existing policies while developing new frameworks.
“We are currently reviewing and also developing several legal and regulatory frameworks to ensure that the sector remains aligned with future requirements and policies,” she said at the ST Annual Regulatory Review (STARR) 2026. The review includes mechanisms for electricity cross-border trading for import and export.
Also under assessment are incentive-based regulation mechanisms for Regulatory Period 5 (RP5 2028–2030). The commission is looking to enhance open grid access through initiatives like the Corporate Renewable Energy Supply Scheme (CRESS).
Other review areas cover the Community Renewable Energy Aggregation Mechanism (CREAM) and public electricity distribution within dedicated areas. Revisions to electricity supply Acts and technical standards for quality and safety are also being examined.
“(The review also covers) revisions, particularly to enforcement provisions, and technical standards for quality and safety,” Siti Safinah added. These efforts aim to ensure the regulatory framework remains relevant and robust.
The commission maintains a strong focus on practical regulatory implementation to support sector stability. This includes enforcement of the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act (EECA) 2024 and improvements in tariff mechanisms.
Continued expansion of regulatory frameworks to support higher renewable energy development is also a priority. The review is anchored on ST’s six key regulatory pillars covering safety and system reliability.
Other pillars include fair and transparent tariffs, energy efficiency, and energy transition. The commission noted improvements in safety outcomes with lower electrical and gas-related incidents.
Regulatory enhancements and licensing oversight have continued to strengthen compliance across the sector. The commission stated these efforts support a more complex and dynamic energy landscape.
