Ministry of Renewable Energy and Public Utilities

Ministry of Renewable Energy and Public Utilities

Location

Level 10, Air Mauritius Centre

John Kennedy Street

Port Louis

Mauritius

The main activities of this Ministry revolve around formulating policies in the energy, water and waste water sectors and the establishment of a responsive legal framework to govern the development of these sectors.

The Ministry also ensures that the necessary dynamism is created for services offered by the various organisations falling under its purview to be delivered in the best interests of the public.

The Ministry has under its responsibility the Central Water Authority (CWA), the Central Electricity Board, the Wastewater Management Authority, the Water Resources Unit, the Energy Services Division and the Radiation Protection Authority.

Objectives Of The Ministry

To provide a 24-hour good quality water supply to the whole population;
To ensure a reliable supply of electricity to all sectors of the economy;
To ensure judicious use of available water resources;
To progressively extend the wastewater network islandwide;
To maximise the use and benefits of indegenious renewable sources of energy;
To ensure electrical safety in buildings;
To ensure peaceful and safety application of ionizing radiation in the country; and
To maintain a dynamic and progressive Ministry that ensures the provision of efficient, effective and quality services by the organisations which operate under its purview.

Contact info

Telephone:

Tel No: 211 0049

Fax:

Fax No: 208 6497

Email:

Email contact form

Website:

http://publicutilities.gov.mu

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