The Energy and Water Utilities Regulatory Authority (EWURA) is an autonomous multi-sectoral regulatory authority established by the EWURA Act Cap 414-2006 of the laws of Tanzania and its amendments EWURA Act (Amendments No.6 of 2019). It is responsible for technical and economic regulation of the electricity, petroleum, natural gas and water sectors in Tanzania pursuant to Cap 414 and sector legislation.
Vision
To be a World Class Regulator for Sustainable Energy and Water Services
Mission
To regulate energy and water utilities in a transparent, effective and efficient manner that ensures their quality, availability and affordability
Functions
The functions of EWURA include among others, licensing, tariff review, monitoring performance and standards with regards to quality, safety, health and environment. EWURA is also responsible for promoting effective competition and economic efficiency, protecting the interests of consumers and promoting the availability of regulated services to all consumers including low income, rural and disadvantaged consumers in the regulated sectors.
Duties
In carrying out its functions, EWURA shall strive to enhance the welfare of Tanzania society by:
promoting effective competition and economic efficiency;
protecting the interests of consumers;
protecting the financial viability of efficient suppliers;
promoting the availability of regulated services to all consumers including low income, rural and disadvantaged consumers;
taking into account the need to protect and preserve the environment;
enhancing public knowledge, awareness and understanding of the regulated sectors.
