Energy Act 14 of 2021.

The purposes of this Act are: (I) to provide a coherent institutional and regulatory framework for the management, planning and co-ordination of the energy sector in Tonga; (II) to establish clear national objectives for the energy sector and ensure that those national objectives are achieved; (III) to establish and clarify the functions and powers of the Ministry, Energy Advisory Committee, Energy Commission and other bodies established under this Act;(IV) to provide for the development of relevant standards for the energy sector and for the regulation of energy services; and (V) to promote private sector incentives and research initiatives.
This Act lays down provisions on the general administration and the functions of the Minister and Chief Executive Officer; development of a national energy policy; registration of energy industry associations; establishment and functions of the Energy Advisory Committee; establishment, functions and powers of the Energy Commission; regulation of the energy sector, including renewable energy; concession contracts; administration and maintenance of energy assets; safety and environmental standards; minimum energy performance and labelling standards; inter-agency cooperation; capacity building; private sector incentives; collection of fees, levies and charges; publication and dissemination of regulations and standards; enforcement; and offences and penalties.