The Act provides for two exceptions to the requirement to obtain a licence and these are:
 
(i)  where  generating  capacity  is  1MW  or  below  and  where  distributed generation is 100KW or below, and 
 
(ii)  where generation is for own use, that is, captive generation.
 
However,  considering  the  fact  that  some  captive  generators  have  capacities  in excess of 1MW it has become necessary for the Commission to track the volume of electric power generated in the country by these captive generators. This will assist the Commission in planning for future capacity and also ensure that safety standards are adhered to by the captive generators.
 
Thus, in exercise of power conferred under  Section 96 (2) of the Electric Power Sector Reform Act 2005, the Commission has developed and approved the Permits for Captive Power Generation Regulations 2008.
 
The Regulation specifies, among other things, the application process for a permit and  also  provides  for  instances  where  a  permit  holder  intends  to  supply  surplus power to other off-takers. 
 
Accordingly, this serves as a notice to all operators of Captive Generation Plants above  1MW  to  immediately  apply  for  Captive  Generation  Permits  from  the Commission.   

The  Application  Forms  and  Regulations  can  be  obtained  from  the Commission’s office or downloaded by clicking on this link to the Commission's website: www.nercng.org. 
 
Notice is hereby given to all affected captive operators to submit their applications to the Commission’s office not later than March 31, 2009. 
 
For further information, please contact Mrs. Olufunke Dinneh ( This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it ,
phone: 09-672 3205) or Mrs Ifey Ikeonu ( This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it , phone: 09-672 3205)