The Electricity Act｜第 2 條｜能源｜Act｜In Force
第 一 章｜經濟部｜v1.0
Last Amended: 2026-01-05
Definitions Definitions of terms used in the Act: 1. “Electricity Enterprise” refers to any corporation involved in electric power generation, transmission and distribution, retailing, Specified Electricity Supplier as approved in accordance with this Act. 2. “Electricity-Generating Enterprise” refers to any non-public utility that operates major power-generation equipment and engages in the generation and selling of electricity, including Renewable Energy-based Electricity-Generating Enterprises. 3. “Renewable Energy-Based Electricity-Generating Enterprise” refers to any Electricity-Generating Enterprise that operates power-generation equipment based on renewable energy sources, as prescribed in Article 3 of the Renewable Energy Development Act, and engages in selling electricity. 4. “Electricity Transmission and Distribution Enterprise” refers to any public utility that installs power grids across the country to wheel the electric power. 5. “Electricity-Retailing Enterprise” refers to Public Electricity-Retailing Utilities and Renewable Energy-Based Electricity-Retailing Corporations. 6. “Public Electricity-Retailing Utility” refers to any public utility that purchases electricity for the purpose of reselling to users. 7. “Renewable Energy-Based Electricity-Retailing Enterprise” refers to any non-public utility that purchases electricity generated from renewable energy for sale. 8. “Specified Electricity Supplier” refers to any non-public utility that participates in the electricity trading platform by implementing demand response measures, installing energy storage systems, or using other electricity supply methods. 9. “Electricity Facilities” refers to the equipment required for managing businesses related to electricity generation, transmission and distribution. 10. “Major Power-Generation Equipment” refers to prime movers, power generators, and other equipment required for energy conversion. 11. “Self-Use Power-Generation Equipment” refers to major power-generation equipment installed by enterprises other than the electricity industry, groups, or individuals (natural persons) to generate power for private use. 12. “Energy Storage Equipment” refers to equipment that stores electrical energy and stabilizes power systems, including energy storage components, power conversion systems, and energy management systems. 13. “Renewable Energy” refers to energy sources as prescribed in Article 3 of the Renewable Energy Development Act or other sustainable sources as approved and recognised by the central competent authority. 14. “User-end Electricity Equipment” refers to any conduits, transformers, switches and other equipment installed by users to receive electricity. 15. “Renewable Energy-Based Power-Generation Equipment” refers to any power-generation equipment approved with official licences issued by the central competent authority as prescribed in Article 3 of the Renewable Energy Development Act. 16. “Power Grid” refers to any system, consisting of a set of conduits, supporting equipment and transformer facilities, which distributes electricity by connecting the breakpoint between major power generation equipment and the electricity transmission and distribution enterprise to the users. 17. “Power Line” refers to any system, consisting of a set of conduits, support equipment and transformer facilities that connect the major power-generation equipment to the breakpoint between said equipment and the electricity transmission and distribution enterprise or users of the electricity generated by said equipment. 18. “Network” refers to the power grids and power lines installed pursuant to the Act. 19. “User” refers to any end user of the electricity outside the electricity industry. 20. “Contract Electric Equipment Installer” refers to any corporation that provides installation services for electricity facilities and user-end electricity equipment. 21. “Electricity Equipment Inspection and Maintenance Enterprise” refers to any corporation that provides inspection and maintenance services for user-end electricity equipment. 22. “Demand Response” refers to changes in power consumption behaviour in response to the condition of the electricity system. 23. “Ancillary Service” refers to any service that facilitates electricity transmission and ensures the safety and stability of electricity supply. 24. “Electricity Carbon Emission Factor” refers to the amount of carbon dioxide emissions per unit of electricity generated. 25. “Direct Supply” refers to the situation in which a renewable energy-based electricity-generating enterprise installs power lines connecting directly to users and thereby supplying power. 26. “Wheeling” refers to the situation in which an electricity transmission and distribution enterprise installs one or more power grids to transmit and distribute electricity.