LERC Showcases Achievements -MD Augusus Goanue Reports on First Half of 2025
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MONROVIA: The Managing Director of the Liberia Electricity Regulatory Authority (LERC) has been reporting on the first half of the year, naming the new electricity tariff approved for Jungle Energy Power (JEP) in Nimba, Bong counties, and Energicity in Gbarpolu County, with tariff review processes for LEC and Lib-Energy to begin soon.
In a prepared statement of report delivered at MICAT Press Briefing July 15, Mr. Goanue spoke of online certification and licensing of Electrical Professional and Contractors in Liberia and that the Commission is rolling out its online certification of electrical professionals and contractors across Liberia.
He also noted that the Commission has embarked on technical inspection of the licensed service providers, inspection commenced with the LEC networks in Bomi, Grand Cape Mount, Margibl, and Montserrado counties, and similar inspection exercises been planned for JEP distribution service areas in Bong. Nimba counties, as well as LIBENERGY distribution areas in Grand Gedeh. River Gee, and Maryland counties.
According to the LERC, the African Development Bank has issued its 2024 Electricity Regulatory Index (ERI) for Africa, which indicated that Liberia has been ranked among the top performers in the African Development Bank’s 2024 Electricity Regulatory Index (ERI), launched on June 20, 2025, at the Africa Energy Forum in South Africa.
The ERI is a composite index, measuring the development of electricity sector, he said, citing regulatory frameworks across African countries.
“Liberia’s ranking amongst the top ten performers highlights the country’s growing impact, sustained reforms, and strong political commitment to advancing the power sector,” said the LERC Director, indicating that Liberia’s rise in the ERI is part of steady upward trend amongst 43 participating African countries.
“In the last three ERI editions, the country has climbed from 37th place in 2021, to 1Oth in 2022, and now 9m in 2024, reflecting the successful implementation of policy,” said Mr. Goanue.
He also reported that Liberia has been elected to host the 2027 Annual Conference and General Assembly of the African Forum for Utility Regulators (AFUR), the 23rd edition of the forum – election that was held during the 21st AFUR Annual Conference and General Assembly, which took place on March 6, 2025, in Douala, Cameroon.
During this event, the Liberia Electricity Regulatory Commission (LERC) submitted a successful bid to host the 23rd AFUR Conference and General Assembly, he further reported.
He said at the onset of his presentation during the MICAT forum: “We wish to express our sincere gratitude to the management of MICAT for granting us this platform to share information with the People of Liberia about the electricity sector.
“We also extend our thanks to the media for their continued Coverage and support of the Commission’s work. At this time, we remain available to provide any further information or clarification on the various issues discussed.”
Mr. Goanue recalled it was on October 23, 2015, that the National Legislature approved an amendment to Chapter 85 of the 1973 Public Authority Law, which created the Liberia Electricity Corporation and established the 2015 Electricity Law of Liberia.
This amendment was printed into handbill on October 26, 2015, as mandated by law, he said. “The 2015 electricity law of liberia positions the liberia electricity corporation as a “service provider” and establishes the Liberia Electricity Regulatory Commission as the “regulator,” responsible for overseeing and regulating the electricity sector.
“The Commission’s roles include coordinating and accelerating the growth and development of the electricity sector, as well as creating a conducive and competitive environment for sustainability,” he said. “Additionally, the Commission is tasked with licensing operators in the sector, approving tariffs and service charges, establishing and monitoring technical standards and codes and resolving service-related disputes between service providers and customers.”
The LERC’s regulatory work has not been without challenges, but despite the many challenges, the Commission, till date, has licensed five (5) electricity operators, developed and published seventeen (17) regulatory frameworks and instruments that are being used to regulate the electricity sector of Liberia, Moreover, the Commission has been actively involved in regional and continental electricity regulatory activities through the ECOWAS Regional Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERERA).
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