Energy Industry Act B.E. 2550

The Act established the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) to regulate the energy industry, to prevent abuse of power and protect energy consumers and those adversely affected by energy industry operations. In energy efficiency and conservation, the ERC has the following authority and duties:
1) Establish measures to ensure security and reliability of the power system;
2) Inspect the energy industry operations of licensees to ensure efficiency and transparency;
3) Promote knowledge and awareness in relation to energy;
4) Promote and support human resources development in order to increase efficiency in the energy industry;
5) Promote economical and efficient use of energy and the use of renewable energy and low-impact energy, with due consideration of the efficiency of the electricity industry operations and the balance of natural resources.