Brunei does not currently have a dedicated policy framework for renewable energies. The current regulatory framework for the electricity sector dates back to 1973, with the Electricity Act, and its subsequent amendment in 2002. The act details the role of the DES in the electricity sector as a service provider and a governing body, as well as prescribing the conditions necessary for the granting of licenses to use electrical equipment, and the responsibilities of the DES to the electricity sector, including the department's regulatory responsibilities.
The Energy Division will work with the Ministry of Development (MoD) to incorporate energy efficiency and conservation (EE&C) features into the existing National Building Code. The existing National Building Code will be updated to include EE&C features, applicable to house construction.