MONROVIA, Liberia – Liberia has earned continental acclaim after receiving the Rising Star Award for its remarkable progress in strengthening electricity regulation and advancing sustainable energy development.
The recognition was presented to the Liberia Electricity Regulatory Commission (LERC) during the Distributed Generation Support Workshop held on June 22 at the Graduate School of Business, University of Cape Town, South Africa.
Representing LERC at the event were Cllr. Minnie Paegar-Kallon, Director for Legal, Licensing and Public Affairs, and Eng. Assatu Kaya, Junior Electrical Engineer, who accepted the award on behalf of the Commission.
Liberia was one of only three countries honored among 15 participating African nations, a recognition that reflects the country’s growing leadership in developing policies that promote renewable energy and improve access to electricity.
The award recognizes Liberia’s successful development and validation of its Embedded Generation (EG) Regulation, a landmark framework that enables households, businesses, and institutions generating their own electricity—particularly through solar power—to safely connect to the national electricity network operated by licensed distributors.
The organizers of the workshop—the African Forum for Utility Regulators (AFUR), Sustainable Energy Africa (SEA), and GET.transform—praised Liberia’s achievements and encouraged the continued implementation of the regulation to accelerate the country’s energy transition.
LERC Board Chairman Hon. Claude J. Katta described the award as a proud moment for Liberia and a significant milestone in the country’s efforts to modernize its electricity sector.
“This award demonstrates that Liberia is making meaningful progress in creating a regulatory environment that encourages innovation, renewable energy investment, and greater access to electricity. It reflects the dedication of the Commission and its partners to building a more sustainable energy future for all Liberians,” Katta said.
He noted that the recognition places Liberia among the emerging leaders in Africa’s clean energy transition and reinforces confidence in the country’s ongoing regulatory reforms.
Energy experts say the Embedded Generation Regulation is expected to encourage greater private sector participation in electricity generation, particularly through renewable energy technologies, while improving energy reliability and expanding access to affordable electricity across the country.
The continental honor is expected to strengthen investor confidence, support future energy investments, and reinforce Liberia’s commitment to achieving universal access to clean, reliable, and sustainable electricity.
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