{"id":65626,"date":"2026-04-28T16:29:17","date_gmt":"2026-04-28T16:29:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/mauritius\/all-news\/new-energy-efficiency-regulations-set-to-launch-on-may-1"},"modified":"2026-04-28T17:10:14","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T17:10:14","slug":"new-energy-efficiency-regulations-set-to-launch-on-may-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/mauritius\/all-news\/new-energy-efficiency-regulations-set-to-launch-on-may-1","title":{"rendered":"New Energy Efficiency Regulations Set to Launch on May 1"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"ap-summary\" dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">\n<h4>What You Need to Know<\/h4>\n<p>Mauritius will implement new Energy Efficiency Regulations on May 1, 2026, aimed at reducing unnecessary electricity consumption. These regulations will restrict non-residential customers from using grid power for non-essential activities, such as decorative lighting and unoccupied air-conditioning. Essential services will be exempt from these restrictions, promoting responsible energy use across<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"ap-article-header-tag\"> <strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Mauritius. <\/strong> <\/span>As part of efforts to reduce unnecessary electricity consumption and promote a culture of energy efficiency across Mauritius, the authorities will promulgate the Energy Efficiency (Control of Non-Essential Grid-Powered Activities) Regulations 2026.<\/p>\n<p>The Regulations, which will come into operation on 1 May 2026 and remain valid until 1 November 2026, will apply to non-residential customers of the Central Electricity Board and impose restrictions on the use of grid power for activities that are not required for safety or security.<\/p>\n<p>Under the new measures, certain non-essential grid-powered activities will be prohibited. These include decorative and ornamental lighting; illumination of building fac\u0327ades for aesthetic purposes; operation of illuminated advertising displays; operation of air-conditioning in unoccupied commercial spaces; inefficient operation of air-conditioning; operation of decorative fountains or similar installations; and lighting of outdoor sports facilities when not in use.<\/p>\n<p>The Regulations, however, explicitly exempt essential services and critical infrastructure. These comprise:<\/p>\n<p>Hospitals, clinics and medical facilities;<\/p>\n<p>Emergency services including police, fire and disaster response services;<\/p>\n<p>Public street lighting necessary for public safety;<\/p>\n<p>Airport, port, air navigation and maritime safety systems;<\/p>\n<p>Water supply, wastewater treatment and other essential public utilities;<\/p>\n<p>Power generation sites; and Radio and Television Terrestrial Transmission services.<\/p>\n<p>The implementation of these Regulations is expected to contribute to national efforts to optimise electricity usage, conserve energy resources and encourage more responsible energy consumption practices.<\/p>\n<p>Mauritius has been increasingly focused on energy efficiency as part of its broader sustainability goals. The introduction of the Energy Efficiency Regulations reflects a growing awareness of the need to conserve energy resources and reduce environmental impact. Previous initiatives have laid the groundwork for these new regulations, which aim to foster a culture of responsible energy consumption among businesses and the public.<\/p>\n<p>The regulations are a response to rising energy demands and the need for sustainable practices in the face of climate change. By targeting non-essential electricity use, the government hopes to optimize energy consumption and encourage a shift towards more efficient,<\/p>\n<p class=\"ap-article-footer-note\">Find more news and analyses on <span class=\"ap-highlight-country\">Mauritius<\/span> on the <span class=\"ap-highlight-brand\">Africa Press<\/span> website<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What You Need to Know Mauritius will implement new Energy Efficiency Regulations on May 1, 2026, aimed at reducing unnecessary electricity consumption. These regulations will restrict non-residential customers from using grid power for non-essential activities, such as decorative lighting and unoccupied air-conditioning. 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