The Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation has registered the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Bill, 2083, with the Federal Parliament Secretariat, according to reports published on October 6 and 7, 2026.
The bill aims to modernise Nepal’s energy sector, support the achievement of sustainable development goals and address climate change. The ministry has prioritised the legislation for a long time.
What the bill aims to address
The proposed legislation focuses on renewable energy and energy efficiency. Its stated objectives include:
- Modernising the energy sector
- Supporting sustainable development goals
- Addressing climate change
Registration with the Parliament Secretariat marks the bill’s entry into the parliamentary process. The reports do not state that it has been passed into law.
