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The Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA) has urged individuals and businesses to use generators that run on gas to reduce air pollution.
Speaking at a stakeholder consultation and feedback meeting in Harare recently, ZERA senior engineer Samuel Zaranyika said:
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On LP gas, I’m sure the usage of LP gas has risen and the majority of users of LP gas use it for heating and cooking.
As the regulator, we are now saying you can also use that LP gas to run small generators.
I think there are a number of companies that are now selling those generators which are more efficient and less polluting.
You can also now use LP gas to drive vehicles instead of using petrol and diesel.
There is an organisation that is converting petrol engines into LP gas engines, and you can now enjoy a smooth drive with less pollution.
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<a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/business/article/200017552/switch-to-gas-powered-generators-zera">NewsDay</a> reported that in 2022, stakeholders raised over 120 issues that ZERA needed to attend to.
One of the issues raised was the failure of independent power producers (IPPs) to raise the money to implement projects that ZERA would have granted licences for. Said Zaranyika:
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There were issues of financing that were raised by IDBZ [Infrastructure Development Bank of Zimbabwe], ZETDC [Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company], ZPC [Zimbabwe Power Company], ZNCC [Zimbabwe National Chamber of Commerce], CZI [Confederation of Zimbabwe Industries], the farmers, etc.
There were concerns about the financing of projects, that there were a lot of projects that were not coming to fulfillment and as a regulator, we managed to host an indaba a few weeks ago on financing of projects and we are awaiting results.
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Zaranyika said ZERA is also working on fuel quality and has been grading fuel stations for the benefit of members of the public. He said:
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There have been also issues concerning fuel quality all over the country. As the authority, we conducted selections and we have got a van that is cutting across the country on a day-to-day basis, checking on the quality of fuel.
To add to that, we have started grading all the fuel stations using the range from A to E. When you see A, it means you are getting the best quality.
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Switch To Gas-powered Generators - ZERA

The Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA) says the registration of standby generators is done free of charge.
In a public notice, ZERA said all owners of standby generators or generating equipment with a capacity of 100kW and above, are required to be registered with ZERA and this is done at no cost. ZERA said:
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The Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA), following indications that the registration of standby generators attracts a fee of ZWL$100 000, hereby informs the public that such registration is at no cost.
In terms of the Electricity Act 2002 (Chapter 13:19) and Statutory Instrument 103 of 2008 all owners of standby generators or generating equipment with a capacity of 100kW and above, are required to be registered with ZERA.
This is to ensure public safety in the operation of the grid and in particular, prevent the danger posed to Electricity Supply Industry employees from the possibility of back-feeding of power into the grid from these generators during outages and maintenance.
Information on registration is obtainable from the Authority and the website <a href="https://www.zera.co.zw/">www.zera.co.zw.</a>
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ZERA Says Registration Of Standby Generators Is Free Of Charge

The Environmental Management Agency (EMA) has said households do not require a licence to use generators.
This comes after EMA <a href="https://zero.pindula.co.zw/zimbabweans-must-apply-for-a-licence-to-operate-generators-above-100kw/">ordered a Harare resident to pay a fine</a> of ZWL$100 000 for illegally operating “an air polluting appliance (generator) without a licence”.
The development caused panic among members of the public as many are now using generators to light their homes due to recurrent load shedding.
EMA Environmental Education and Publicity Manager Amkela Sidange told <a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/ema-dismisses-reports-on-licensing-household-generator-use/">The Herald</a> that only industrial and commercial generators attract a levy. She said:
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As a matter of fact, Section 64 of the Environmental Management Act (Cap 20:27) clearly stipulates that, “no owner or operator of a trade or any establishment shall emit a substance or energy which causes or is likely to cause air pollution without an emission licence”, thus clearly indicating that this is an operation at commercial level or for industrial use.
… a generator becomes the appliance and if it is consuming more than 5kg per hour of fuel, and being used for commercial purposes or industrial use, then it must be licenced by the Agency.
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According to a notice issued by EMA, owners of generators with an installed capacity of 100kW and above should be licenced. It reads in part:
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… it is necessary that all standby generators in Zimbabwe be registered with the Authority and all operators of generators with an installed capacity of 100kW and above be licensed, so that safety compliance can be monitored.
This is therefore to notify and advice the public that in terms of the law under the said Act:
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a) All owners of electricity generators equipment are required to register their generators with the Authority.
b) All operators of generating equipment of installed capacity of 100 kW and above are required in terms of Section 40 of the Act, to apply to the Authority for a licence.
c) Companies operating private distribution networks should, in terms of Section 40 of the Act, apply to the Authority for a licence to operate such networks
</blockquote>
To download the EMA standby generator registration and licencing form, <a href="https://zero.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/zerapp.pdf">click here</a>.
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Households Do Not Require Licences To Use Generators - EMA

Zimbabwe’s current electricity crisis has forced businesses and households to resort to alternative sources of power including generators and solar.
However, according to the Environmental Management Authority (EMA), one needs a licence to operate a generator over 100kVA.
EMA has since ordered a Harare resident to pay a fine of ZWL$100 000 for illegally operating “an air polluting appliance (generator) without a licence”.
EMA said the fixed penalty of (ZWL$100 000), is prescribed in terms of Section 64 of the Environmental Management Authority Act.
The authority warned the offender that failure to pay the fixed environmental penalty within 7 days by 20 February 2023, will result in an application by EMA for a warrant of their arrest.
According to a notice issued by EMA, owners of generators with an installed capacity of 100kW and above should be licenced. It reads in part:
<blockquote>
… it is necessary that all standby generators in Zimbabwe be registered with the Authority and all operators of generators with an installed capacity of 100kW and above be licensed, so that safety compliance can be monitored.
This is therefore to notify and advice the public that in terms of the law under the said Act:
a) All owners of electricity generators equipment are required to register their generators with the Authority.
b) All operators of generating equipment of installed capacity of 100 kW and above are required in terms of Section 40 of the Act, to apply to the Authority for a licence.
c) Companies operating private distribution networks should, in terms of Section 40 of the Act, apply to the Authority for a licence to operate such networks
</blockquote>
To download the EMA standby generator registration and licencing form, <a href="https://zero.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/zerapp.pdf">click here</a>.

"Zimbabweans Must Apply For A Licence To Operate Generators Above 100kW"

Local businesses have urged the government to waive duty for the importation of generators and solar gadgets to minimise the effects of electricity shortages in Zimbabwe.
Businesses have resorted to using other sources of energy such as solar and generators despite the high costs involved, <a href="https://www.sundaynews.co.zw/suspend-duty-on-importation-of-generators-solar-gadgets-government-urged/">The Sunday News</a> reported citing <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Confederation_of_Zimbabwe_Retailers">Confederation of Zimbabwe Retailers (CZR)</a> president Mr <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Denford_Mutashu">Denford Mutashu</a>. He is quoted as saying:
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It is still quite unbelievable by the generality of business that there is insufficient water to generate (power at Kariba) or we have used up our allocation of water to generate more electricity. However, most businesses have started investing in generators and solar-powered electricity.
We call upon Government to also waive duty for importation of generators as well as an array of solar gadgets into the country. This can also alleviate the impact of the current challenges that we are facing as businesses.
It’s a crisis on both the supply and the payments issue. As it is you may also remember that the power supplier has demanded payment of electricity exclusively in foreign currency the USD especially for commercial purposes.
This means there is more pressure on businesses. It piles more pressure on pricing, it also piles more pressure on members of the public and consumers. Ultimately prices rise because of power challenges. It affects the budgeting by the majority and generality of Zimbabweans.
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Matabeleland <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/ZNCC">Zimbabwe National Chamber of Commerce (ZNCC)</a> chairperson Mr McKenzie Dongo said businesses have resorted to using different and expensive sources of energy like solar and generators, and the cost is passed to consumers.
Since 2019, Zimbabwe has been experiencing acute power shortages which authorities blame on ageing power generators and inadequate foreign currency to import more electricity from neighbouring countries.
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