CHAPTER I GENERAL PROVISIONS
The purpose of this Decree is to prescribe matters mandated by the Special Act on Activation of Distributed Energy and matters necessary for the enforcement thereof.
| Article 2 (Scope of distributed energy) |
"Energy which does not exceed a certain scale prescribed by Presidential Decree" in subparagraph 1 of Article 2 of the Special Act on Activation of Distributed Energy (hereinafter referred to as the "Act") means any of the following: <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025>
| 1. | Electric energy produced from power generation facilities, with a capacity of not more than 40 megawatts, among electric installations for electric utility business under subparagraph 17 of Article 2 of the Electric Utility Act; |
| 2. | Electric energy produced from power generation facilities among electric installations for general use under subparagraph 18 of Article 2 of the Electric Utility Act; |
| 3. | Electric energy produced from power generation facilities (excluding electric energy traded in the electricity market pursuant to the proviso of Article 31 (2) of the Electric Utility Act) among electric installations for private use defined in subparagraph 19 of Article 2 of that Act; |
| 4. | Electric energy produced from a power generation facility which meets the requirements prescribed by Decree of the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment, such as proximity to energy-using areas, as a power generation facility producing integrated energy defined in subparagraph 1 of Article 2 of the Integrated Energy Supply Act, with a power generation facility capacity of not more than 500 megawatts; |
| 5. | Thermal energy not exceeding 430 gigacalories per hour produced by business entities and others under subparagraph 3 of Article 2 of the Integrated Energy Supply Act. |
| Article 3 (Scope of small and medium-sized nuclear power generation business) |
"Business which meets the scale and requirements prescribed by Presidential Decree" in subparagraph 2 (c) of Article 2 of the Act means business in which the power generation facility capacity per module (referring to a facility unit that can be operated as an independent power generation facility with one nuclear reactor embedded therein) of a nuclear power plant is not more than 500 megawatts, with permission to construct and operate nuclear power reactors and relevant facilities under Articles 10 (1) and 20 (1) of the Nuclear Safety Act.
| Article 4 (Scope of new and renewable energy business) |
"Energy prescribed by Presidential Decree" in subparagraph 2 (e) of Article 2 of the Act means hydrogen energy defined in subparagraph 1 (a) of Article 2 of the Act on the Promotion of Development, Utilization and Dissemination of New and Renewable Energy, fuel cells defined in item (b) of that subparagraph, and renewable energy defined in subparagraph 2 of that Article.
| Article 5 (Scope of fuel cell power generation business) |
"Business of supplying electricity prescribed by Presidential Decree among fuel cells defined in subparagraph 6 of Article 2 of the Hydrogen Economy Promotion and Hydrogen Safety Management Act" in subparagraph 2 (f) of Article 2 of the Act means business supplying electricity produced by using fuel cells defined in subparagraph 6 of Article 2 of the Hydrogen Economy Promotion and Hydrogen Safety Management Act.
CHAPTER II MASTER PLAN FOR ACTIVATION OF DISTRIBUTED ENERGY
| Article 6 (Formulation and implementation of master plan and implementation plan for activation of distributed energy) |
| (1) | Upon receipt of a request for consultation from the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment in connection with the formulation or change of a master plan for the activation of distributed energy (hereinafter referred to as "master plan") under Article 5 (3) of the Act, the head of the relevant central administrative agency shall file a reply along with his or her opinions within 20 days from the date of receipt of such request. <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025> |
| (2) | Where the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment formulates or changes a master plan and an annual implementation plan under Article 5 (1) of the Act (hereinafter referred to as "implementation plan"), the Minister shall publicly announce the details thereof on the website of the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment. <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025> |
| Article 7 (Subjects of fact-finding surveys) |
| (1) | The Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment may target distributed energy business entities, distributed energy users, etc. to conduct a fact-finding survey (hereinafter referred to as "fact-finding survey") necessary to identify the activation of distributed energy under Article 6 (1) of the Act. <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025> |
| (2) | A fact-finding survey may be conducted in accordance with the following classifications: <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025> |
| 1. | Regular survey: To be conducted every 5 years for the formulation of a master plan and the formulation and implementation of policies on the activation of distributed energy; |
| 2. | Occasional survey: To be conducted, if deemed necessary by the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment for efficiently formulating a master plan and an implementation plan. |
| (3) | The Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment who conducts a fact-finding survey shall notify a person subject to the survey of the survey plan including the period, purpose, and details, no later than 7 days before the survey. <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025> |
| (4) | The Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment may utilize electronic means, such as information and communications networks or electronic mail, if necessary for a fact-finding survey. <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025> |
CHAPTER III REGISTRATION OF DISTRIBUTED ENERGY BUSINESS
| Article 8 (Standards for registration of distributed energy business) |
| (1) | A person who intends to file for the registration of distributed energy business pursuant to Article 8 (1) of the Act shall meet the standards for registration under Appendix 1 pursuant to paragraph (3) 2 of that Article. |
| (2) | "Important matters prescribed by Presidential Decree, such as trade name and representative" in Article 8 (4) of the Act means the following: |
| 3. | Location of the main office; |
| 4. | Current status of human resources retained under Appendix 1. |
| Article 9 (Standards for dispositions for violation by distributed energy business entity) |
| (1) | The standards for dispositions imposed on each violation of a distributed energy business entity under Article 10 (1) of the Act shall be as specified in Appendix 2. |
| (2) | The standards for the imposition of a penalty surcharge imposed on distributed energy business entities in lieu of an order to suspend business under Article 10 (3) of the Act shall be as specified in Appendix 3. |
CHAPTER IV MANDATORY INSTALLATION FOR DISTRIBUTED ENERGY
| Article 10 (Person obligated to submit plan for installation of distributed energy facilities) |
"Person prescribed by Presidential Decree" in the former part, with the exception of the subparagraphs, of Article 13 (1) of the Act, means any of the following persons (hereinafter referred to as "mandatory installer"): <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025>
| 1. | The owner of a building newly constructed or substantially repaired, as defined in Article 2 (1) 2 of the Building Act, the energy consumption of which is expected to exceed 200,000 megawatts per year (excluding hospitals, schools, and other buildings determined and publicly notified by the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment in consideration of their purposes of use, functions, etc.); |
| 2. | A person who implements projects with an area of at least 1 million square meters, among projects under Article 13 (1) 2 (a) through (e) of the Act. |
| Article 11 (Details of plans for installation of distributed energy facilities) |
A plan for installing distributed energy facilities under Article 13 (1) of the Act (hereinafter referred to as "installation plan") shall include the following matters: <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025>
| 2. | Prediction of energy demand under Article 10 (1) of the Energy Use Rationalization Act (hereinafter referred to as "annual estimated energy consumption") and energy supply plan under paragraph (3) of that Article; |
| 3. | Annual plans for the installation of distributed energy facilities; |
| 4. | The results of calculating the capacity of distributed energy facilities to be installed by a mandatory installer under Article 13 (4) of the Act (hereinafter referred to as "capacity of mandatory installation"); |
| 5. | Plans for maintaining and operating distributed energy facilities; |
| 6. | Unit prices for the installation of distributed energy facilities; |
| 7. | Other matters publicly notified by the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment as deemed necessary for the activation of distributed energy and the stabilization of energy supply. |
| Article 12 (Method of calculating capacity of mandatory installation) |
| (1) | In determining the capacity of mandatory installation under Article 13 (2) of the Act, the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment may separately determine the capacity of mandatory installation by region and year, in consideration of the conditions of electricity supply and demand, etc. <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025> |
| (2) | Detailed methods for calculating the capacity of mandatory installation by region and by year under paragraph (1) shall be determined and publicly notified by the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment. <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025> |
| Article 13 (Standards for examining results of calculating capacity of mandatory installation) |
Where the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment examines the results of calculating the capacity of mandatory installation submitted under Article 13 (4) of the Act pursuant to paragraph (5) of that Article, the following standards shall be taken into consideration: <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025>
| 1. | Appropriateness of estimated annual energy consumption; |
| 2. | Appropriateness of the calculation of the amount of distributed energy production in the annual plan for installing distributed energy facilities under subparagraph 3 of Article 11; |
| 3. | Whether the capacity of mandatory installation has been calculated under Article 12; |
| 4. | Appropriateness of the installation of distributed energy facilities. |
| Article 14 (Notification of Examination Opinions on results of calculating capacity of mandatory installation) |
| (1) | The Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment shall notify the relevant mandatory installer of his or her examination opinion on the results of calculating the capacity of mandatory installation within 30 days from the date of submission of such results under Article 13 (4) of the Act; provided, the period may be extended once by up to 30 days if there are any unavoidable circumstances. <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025> |
| (2) | The Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment who notifies examination opinions under paragraph (1) may request that a mandatory installer adjust or supplement the results of calculating the capacity of mandatory installation within a fixed period not exceeding 30 days pursuant to Article 13 (5) of the Act. <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025> |
| Article 15 (Verification of capacity of mandatory installation) |
| (1) | Unless there is good cause, a mandatory installer shall install a distributed energy facility to meet the capacity of mandatory installation, which reflects the examination opinions of the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment under Article 14 (1), and shall file an application for the verification of the installation of the distributed energy facilities with the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment within 30 days after the completion of the installation. <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025> |
| (2) | Upon receipt of an application for the verification of the installation of a distributed energy facility under paragraph (1), the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment shall verify whether the distributed energy facility has been installed in compliance with the capacity of mandatory installation that was examined by the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment pursuant to Article 14. <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025> |
| (3) | The Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment may periodically inspect the current status of the use of distributed energy facilities by mandatory installers. <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025> |
| (1) | A mandatory installer who intends to file an objection under Article 14 (1) of the Act shall submit a document stating the following matters to the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment: <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025> |
| 1. | The name, date of birth, and address of the applicant (if the applicant is a corporation or organization, its name, location of its main office, and the name of its representative) and contact information; |
| 2. | Details of requests for adjustment or supplementation subject to an objection and the date of receipt of the requests for adjustment or supplementation; |
| 3. | Grounds for filing an objection. |
| (2) | The Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment who intends to extend the period for notifying the results of an objection raised under the proviso of Article 14 (2) of the Act shall notify the relevant mandatory installer of such extension in writing, specifying the grounds for the extension, the extended period, etc. <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025> |
| (3) | The Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment shall record and maintain the status of receipt and processing of objections raised under Article 14 of the Act in the objection processing ledger. <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025> |
| Article 17 (Methods of and standards for calculation of penalty surcharge) |
| (1) | The methods of and standards for calculating a penalty surcharge under Article 15 (1) of the Act shall be as specified in Appendix 4. |
| (2) | The Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment who intends to impose a penalty surcharge pursuant to Article 15 (1) of the Act shall give written notice stating the shortfall in the capacity of mandatory installation and the amount of the penalty surcharge to be paid. <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025> |
| (3) | A person, in receipt of a notice under paragraph (2), shall pay the penalty surcharge to a receiving agency designated by the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment within 30 days from the date of receipt of the notice. <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025> |
| (4) | A receiving agency in receipt of payment of a penalty surcharge under paragraph (3) shall issue a receipt to the payer. |
| (5) | A receiving agency, in receipt of a penalty surcharge pursuant to paragraph (3), shall notify the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment of such fact without delay. <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025> |
CHAPTER V MANAGEMENT AND SUPERVISION OF DISTRIBUTION NETWORKS
| Article 18 (Formulation of policy on management of distribution networks) |
| (1) | Pursuant to Article 16 (2) of the Act, an electric distribution business entity shall formulate a policy on the management of distribution networks, including the following matters: |
| 1. | Purpose and scope of distribution network management; |
| 2. | Conditions and methods of accessing and connecting to distribution networks; |
| 3. | Countermeasures in response to distribution network failure, procedures for providing and blocking access to distribution networks, and output control; |
| 4. | Conditions and methods of electric power measurement; |
| 5. | Methods of and procedures for providing information related to electric distribution business; |
| 6. | Other matters necessary for the installation, operation and management of distribution networks. |
| (2) | An electric distribution business entity that intends to establish, change, or repeal a policy on the management of distribution networks under paragraph (1) shall give prior notice thereof to the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment. <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025> |
| (3) | The Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment who is notified of the establishment, change, or repeal of the policy on the management of distribution networks under paragraph (2) may examine the details thereof and notify the electric distribution business entity of his or her examination opinion. In such cases, if deemed necessary, the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment may request that the Electricity Commission established under Article 53 of the Electric Utility Act deliberate on the establishment, change, or repeal of the policy on the management of distribution networks notified under paragraph (2). <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025> |
| (4) | An electric distribution business entity shall disclose the policy on the management of distribution networks on its website pursuant to Article 16 (2) of the Act by posting it on its website, and may additionally disclose it by any of the following methods: |
| 1. | Publishing in a daily newspaper; |
| 2. | Publishing in specialized magazines related to electric power. |
| (5) | An electric distribution business entity shall re-examine the policy on the management of distribution networks every 2 years and take measures, such as making improvements, if necessary. |
| Article 19 (Provision of information on distributed energy) |
| (1) | "Information on distributed energy prescribed by Presidential Decree, such as data on characteristics of power generation facilities, output information, prediction data, etc." in Article 17 (2) of the Act means the following information: |
| 1. | General data, such as the name of a distributed energy business entity (in cases of a corporation, the name of the corporation and the name of the representative), location and emergency contact information; |
| 2. | Data on the characteristics of power generation facilities of distributed energy, output information and prediction data; |
| 3. | Information on the operation of distributed energy generation facilities, such as fuel supply. |
| (2) | "Information prescribed by Presidential Decree, such as information on output control of and access to distributed energy" in Article 17 (3) of the Act means the following: |
| 1. | Reason, target, and period of distributed energy output control; |
| 2. | Grounds, targets, and period of providing or blocking access to distribution networks; |
| 3. | The capacity of distribution networks and the capacity of distributed energy that can be linked to distribution networks; |
| 4. | Information on regulations for the operation of distribution networks. |
| Article 20 (Fact-finding survey on distributed energy by eectric distribution business entity) |
"Matters prescribed by Presidential Decree, such as the types and scale of distributed energy business" in the former part of Article 18 (1) of the Act means the following:
| 1. | Types of distributed energy business; |
| 2. | The capacity of distributed energy with access to distribution networks and the estimated future capacity; |
| 3. | Other matters necessary for plans for the expansion and operation of distribution networks. |
| Article 21 (Standards for imposition of penalty surcharge) |
| (1) | The standards for the imposition of a penalty surcharge under Article 18 (3) of the Act shall be as specified in Appendix 5. |
| (2) | The Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment who intends to impose a penalty surcharge under Article 18 (3) of the Act shall specify and notify in writing the fact that the plan for expanding and operating distribution networks has not been implemented, and the amount of the penalty surcharge to be paid. <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025> |
| (3) | A person, in receipt of a notice under paragraph (2), shall pay the penalty surcharge to a receiving agency designated by the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment within 30 days from the date of receipt of the notice. <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025> |
| (4) | A receiving agency in receipt of payment of a penalty surcharge under paragraph (3) shall issue a receipt to the payer. |
| (5) | A receiving agency, in receipt of a penalty surcharge pursuant to paragraph (3), shall notify the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment of such fact without delay. <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025> |
| Article 22 (Methods of calculating sales) |
| (1) | The sales referred to in Article 21 (1) of the Act means the average annual sales for the 3 business years immediately preceding the business year in which the date on which the relevant electric distribution business entity and the distributed energy distribution business entity violate Articles 16 and 17 of the Act falls (hereafter referred to as "relevant business year" in this paragraph); provided, in any of the following cases, the sales shall be the amount prescribed in the relevant subparagraph: |
| 1. | Where 3 years have not passed since the business commencement date as of the first day of the relevant business year: The amount obtained by converting the sales up to the last day of the business year immediately preceding the relevant business year, into annual average sales; |
| 2. | Where the new business commences in the relevant business year: The amount obtained by converting the sales from the business commencement date to the date on which the violation is committed, into annual sales. |
| (2) | "Cases prescribed by Presidential Decree" in the proviso of Article 21 (1) of the Act means any of the following: |
| 1. | Where it is impracticable to calculate the average annual sales or annual sales under paragraph (1) for reasons, such as non-commencement or suspension of business; |
| 2. | Where he or she refuses to submit data for calculating sales or submits false data; |
| 3. | Where it is impracticable to objectively calculate the amount of sales. |
| Article 23 (Standards for imposition of penalty surcharge) |
| (1) | The standards for the imposition of a penalty surcharge under Article 21 (1) of the Act shall be as specified in Appendix 6. |
| (2) | When the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment intends to impose a penalty surcharge under Article 21 (1) of the Act, the Minister shall give written notice stating the type of violation and the amount of the relevant penalty surcharge to be paid. <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025> |
| (3) | A person, in receipt of a notice under paragraph (2), shall pay the penalty surcharge to a receiving agency designated by the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment within 30 days from the date of receipt of the notice. <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025> |
| (4) | A receiving agency in receipt of payment of a penalty surcharge under paragraph (3) shall issue a receipt to the payer. |
| (5) | A receiving agency, in receipt of a penalty surcharge pursuant to paragraph (3), shall notify the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment of such fact without delay. <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025> |
CHAPTER VI EXECUTION OF POWER SYSTEM IMPACT ASSESSMENTS
| Article 24 (Designation and public notice of areas subject to power system impact assessments) |
Where the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment intends to designate and publicly notify an area subject to power system impact assessments pursuant to the main clause, with the exception of the subparagraphs, of Article 23 (1) of the Act, the Minister shall consider whether the relevant area requires such power system impact assessments for the stable supply of electric power and the activation of distributed energy. <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025>
| Article 25 (Business entities subject to power system impact assessments) |
"Business entity who intends to use electricity exceeding a certain amount prescribed by Presidential Decree" in the main clause, with the exception of the subparagraphs, of Article 23 (1) of the Act means any of the following business entities who intend to enter into a contract for electricity use with an electric sales business entity:
| 1. | A business entity who intends to use at least 10 megawatts of electricity (including the use of less than 10 megawatts of electricity, which increases to exceed 10 megawatts; hereafter the same shall apply in this Article); |
| 2. | A business entity who intends to additionally use at least 10 megawatts of electricity after executing power system impact assessments. |
| Article 26 (Projects subject to exclusion from power system impact assessments) |
"Projects prescribed by Presidential Decree" in Article 23 (1) 4 of the Act means any of the following: <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025>
| 1. | A project that belongs to any national high-tech strategic industry defined in subparagraph 2 of Article 2 of the Act on Special Measures for Strengthening the Competitiveness of, And Protecting National High-Tech Strategic Industries; |
| 2. | A project determined by the National High-Tech Strategic Industry Committee under Article 9 (1) of the Act on Special Measures for Strengthening and Protection of Competitiveness of National High-Tech Strategic Industry as excluded from power system impact assessments to develop and protect national high-tech strategic industries; |
| 3. | A project necessary for the installation and operation of infrastructure under subparagraph 6 of Article 2 of the National Land Planning and Utilization Act; |
| 4. | Other projects publicly notified by the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment as deemed necessary for attracting high-tech industries. |
| Article 27 (Standards for power system impact assessments) |
| (1) | Detailed standards for power system impact assessments under Article 23 (3) of the Act shall be as follows: <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025> |
| 1. | The possibility of maintaining the quality of electricity and the reliability of electric power systems following the supply of electricity, with regard to a business entity subject to power system impact assessments pursuant to the main clause, with the exception of the subparagraphs, of Article 23 (1) of the Act (hereinafter referred to as "business entity subject to power system impact assessments"); |
| 2. | The difficulty levels of new construction, reinforcement, replacement, etc. of electric power installations (referring to substations, transmission lines, and appurtenant facilities; hereinafter the same shall apply) required to supply electricity to business entities subject to power system impact assessments; |
| 3. | Countermeasures by a business entity subject to power system impact assessments to minimize impacts on electric power facilities, such as prevention of overload; |
| 4. | Other matters deemed necessary by the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment for the assessment of the social and economic impacts of a project undertaken by a business entity subject to power system impact assessments on the surrounding areas. |
| (2) | Detailed items, methods, etc. for power system impact assessments under paragraph (1) shall be determined and publicly notified by the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment. <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025> |
| Article 28 (Period for submission of statement of power system impact assessments) |
| (1) | A business entity subject to power system impact assessments who shall obtain approval, authorization, permission, designation, etc. (hereinafter referred to as "approval, etc.") for a project subject to power system impact assessments or a plan of such project under Article 24 (1) (hereinafter referred to as "project plan, etc.") shall prepare the written results of assessing power system impact assessments (hereinafter referred to as "statement of power system impact assessments") and submit it to the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment no later than 3 months before filing an application for such approval, etc. <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025> |
| (2) | "Institutions prescribed by Presidential Decree" in Article 24 (3) of the Act means any of the following institutions: <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025> |
| 1. | The Korea Electric Power Corporation established under the Korea Electric Power Corporation Act; |
| 2. | Other institutions recognized and publicly notified by the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment as having expertise in the field of electric power system. |
| (1) | A business entity subject to power system impact assessments who has an objection to any of the matters referred to in the subparagraphs of Article 24 (5) of the Act (hereinafter referred to as "improvement requirements, etc.") may file an objection with the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment within 30 days from the date of notification of such improvement requirements, etc. In such cases, a business entity subject to power system impact assessments who intends to file an objection shall submit a document stating the following matters to the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment: <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025> |
| 1. | The name, date of birth, and address of the applicant (if the applicant is a corporation or organization, its name, location of its main office, and the name of its representative) and contact information; |
| 2. | Details of improvement requirements, etc. against which an objection is filed and the date of receipt of the notification of such improvement requirements, etc.; |
| 3. | Grounds for filing an objection. |
| (2) | The Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment shall notify a business entity subject to power system impact assessments of the results of the objection raised under paragraph (1) within 60 days from the date of receipt of the objection; provided, where any unavoidable circumstances exist to make it impossible to notify the business entity subject to power system impact assessments of the results of the objection within 60 days, the Minister may extend the period only once by up to 30 days from the day following the expiration date. <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025> |
| (3) | Where the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment intends to extend the period for notifying the results of an objection raised under the proviso of paragraph (2), the Minister shall notify the relevant business entity subject to power system impact assessments in writing, specifying the grounds for extension, the extended period, etc. <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025> |
| (4) | The Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment shall record and maintain the status of receipt and processing of objections raised under Article 25 of the Act in the objection processing ledger. <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025> |
| Article 30 (Change of statement of power system impact assessments) |
| (1) | "Period prescribed by Presidential Decree" in Article 27 (1) of the Act means 3 years from the date of receipt of notification of improvement requirements, etc. pursuant to Article 24 (5) of the Act. |
| (2) | "Cause prescribed by Presidential Decree" in Article 27 (1) of the Act means any of the following: |
| 1. | If necessary for national security; |
| 2. | Where the capacity of electricity increases by at least 30/100 or by at least 10 megawatts (including where the capacity of electricity increases by at least 30/100 or by at least 10 megawatts in aggregation, resulting from at least two changes) as a result of requirements for supplementation under Article 24 (2) of the Act, notification of improvement requirements, etc. under Article 24 (5) of the Act, and submission of a project plan, etc. reflecting improvement requirements, etc. under Article 26 (1) of the Act; |
| 3. | Where the project subject to power system impact assessments is resumed after being suspended for at least 5 years; |
| 4. | Where it is impossible to implement improvement requirements, etc. with respect to the overload, voltage, etc. of electric power facilities. |
| Article 31 (Designation of agent for power system impact assessments) |
| (1) | Pursuant to Article 32 (1) of the Act, the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment may designate a person who meets the requirements prescribed by Decree of the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment, such as professional human resources related to electric power systems, to vicariously execute power system impact assessments (hereinafter referred to as "agent for power system impact assessments"). <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025> |
| (2) | A person who intends to be designated as an agent for power system impact assessments shall file an application for designation with the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment, as prescribed by Decree of the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment. <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025> |
| (3) | The Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment who has designated an agent for power system impact assessments under paragraph (1) shall issue a certificate of designation as an agent for power system impact assessments prescribed by Decree of the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment, and post the fact on the website of the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment. <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025> |
| (4) | The Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment shall determine and publicly notify matters necessary for vicariously executing power system impact assessments, such as the standards for calculating expenses incurred in vicariously executing power system impact assessments. <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025> |
CHAPTER VII DESIGNATION OF DISTRIBUTED ENERGY SPECIALIZED AREA AND REGULATORY EXCEPTIONS
| Article 32 (Procedures for applying for designation of distributed energy specialized areas) |
| (1) | Where the Special Metropolitan City Mayor, a Metropolitan City Mayor, a Special Self-Governing City Mayor, a Do Governor, or a Special Self-Governing Province Governor (hereinafter referred to as "Mayor/Do Governor") intends to apply for the designation of a distributed energy specialized area pursuant to Article 33 (1) of the Act, he or she shall submit an application for designation prescribed by Decree of the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment to the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment, along with a plan for a specialized distributed energy area under Article 35 of the Act (hereinafter referred to as "plan for a distributed energy specialized area"). <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025> |
| (2) | Where a private enterprise or the head of a Si/Gun/Gu (the head of a Gu means the head of an autonomous Gu; hereinafter referred to as "private enterprise, etc.") proposes a plan for a distributed energy specialized area pursuant to Article 34 (1) of the Act, a Mayor/Do Governor shall examine whether it is necessary to apply for the designation of a distributed energy specialized area within 60 days from the date of proposal; provided, the period may be extended once by up to 60 days, if there are any unavoidable circumstances. |
| (3) | Where a Mayor/Do Governor who has examined the results under paragraph (2) deems that an application for the designation of a plan for a distributed energy specialized area needs to be filed, he or she may formulate a plan for a distributed energy specialized area, including all or some of the details proposed by private enterprises, etc. |
| Article 33 (Details of plan for distributed energy specialized area) |
| (1) | "Matters prescribed by Presidential Decree" in Article 35 (1) 6 of the Act means the following: <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025> |
| 1. | The current status of distributed energy and infrastructure in distributed energy specialized areas; |
| 2. | Measures to secure financial resources for implementing a plan for a distributed energy specialized area; |
| 3. | A topographical map and a cadastral map in which a distributed energy specialized area is indicated (referring to a topographical map or a cadastral map prepared under Article 7 of the Enforcement Decree of the Framework Act on the Regulation of Land Use; hereinafter the same shall apply); |
| 4. | Other matters deemed necessary and publicly notified by the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment. |
| (2) | A Mayor/Do Governor who deems the opinions of residents, enterprises, etc. under Article 35 (2) of the Act reasonable shall reflect such opinions in a plan for a distributed energy specialized area. |
| Article 34 (Examination of regulatory exceptions for distributed energy specialized areas) |
| (1) | The head of the relevant central administrative agency who examines the details of an application for the designation of a distributed energy specialized area under Article 36 (2) of the Act shall endeavor to reflect the matters subject to regulatory exceptions which are applied to a distributed energy specialized area under Article 35 (1) 4 of the Act (hereinafter referred to as "matters subject to regulatory exceptions"); provided, any of the following matters subject to regulatory exceptions shall be excluded: |
| 1. | Where it is obvious that the application of matters subject to regulatory exceptions is likely to cause side effects; |
| 2. | Where the application of matters subject to regulatory exceptions is likely to seriously undermine the legislative purpose of the relevant statutes or regulations. |
| (2) | When the head of the relevant central administrative agency examines the details of an application for the designation of a distributed energy specialized area under Article 36 (2) of the Act and notifies the results thereof, and where he or she intends to express no consent or consent with conditions to the matters subject to regulatory exceptions, the specific reasons therefor shall be presented. |
| Article 35 (Considerations for designation of distributed energy specialized areas) |
| (1) | The Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment who intends to approve a plan for a distributed energy specialized area and designate a distributed energy specialized area under Article 36 (3) of the Act shall take into account the following matters: <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025> |
| 1. | Practical effects of the activation of distributed energy; |
| 2. | Capacity of the competent Mayor/Do Governor necessary for the operation of a distributed energy specialized area; |
| 3. | Stability and feasibility of supplying energy in distributed energy specialized areas; |
| 4. | Possibility of utilizing energy-related advanced technologies in distributed energy specialized areas; |
| 5. | Infrastructure necessary for distributed energy specialized areas; |
| 6. | Organic linkage between urban and industrial development in the relevant Special Metropolitan City, a Metropolitan City, a Special Self-Governing City, a Do, and a Special Self-Governing Province, and possibility of sustainable development; |
| 7. | Other matters deemed necessary by the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment for the designation of a distributed energy specialized area. |
| (2) | Where the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment deems it necessary to determine whether to designate a distributed energy specialized area pursuant to paragraphs (1) and (2), the Minister may request that a Mayor/Do Governor submit necessary data or supplement a plan for a distributed energy specialized area. <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025> |
| (3) | The Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment shall determine and publicly notify the detailed standards and procedures for approving a plan for a distributed energy specialized area and designating a distributed energy specialized area under Article 36 (3) of the Act. <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025> |
| Article 36 (Designation of distributed energy specialized areas) |
| (1) | The Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment who intends to designate a plan for a distributed energy specialized area pursuant to Article 36 (3) of the Act shall determine whether to designate the distributed energy specialized area within 90 days from the date of receipt of an application for such designation; provided, the period may be extended once by up to 30 days if there are any unavoidable circumstances. <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025> |
| (2) | The period required for submitting data and supplementing a plan for a distributed energy specialized area under Article 35 (2) shall not be included in the determination period under paragraph (1). |
| Article 37 (Public notice of designation of distributed energy specialized area) |
The Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment who has designated a distributed energy specialized area under Article 36 (4) of the Act shall publicly notify the following matters in the Official Gazette: <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025>
| 1. | The name, location, and area of a distributed energy specialized area; |
| 2. | Objectives of designation of a distributed energy specialized area; |
| 3. | Important details of a plan for a distributed energy specialized area; |
| 4. | A topographical map and a cadastral map in which a distributed energy specialized area is indicated; |
| 5. | Other matters, the public notice of which is deemed necessary by the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment. |
| Article 38 (Ex officio designation of distributed energy specialized areas) |
| (1) | The Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment who intends to designate an area where the activation of distributed energy is particularly necessary pursuant to Article 37 (1) of the Act as a distributed energy specialized area may directly formulate a plan for a distributed energy specialized area. <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025> |
| (2) | The Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment who directly formulates a plan for a distributed energy specialized area under paragraph (1) may request that the Mayor/Do Governor having jurisdiction over the relevant area publicly announce the plan or hear the opinions of residents, enterprises, etc. under Article 35 (2) of the Act. In such cases, if the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment deems the opinions of residents, enterprises, etc. collected by the Mayor/Do Governor are reasonable, such opinions shall be reflected in the plan for the distributed energy specialized area. <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025> |
| (3) | The Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment who has formulated a plan for a distributed energy specialized area pursuant to paragraph (1) shall notify the head of the relevant central administrative agency of the details thereof. <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025> |
| (4) | Upon receipt of notification of the details of a plan for a distributed energy specialized area pursuant to paragraph (3), the head of the relevant central administrative agency shall examine the relevant details and reply in writing to the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment within 30 days after examining the relevant details. <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025> |
| (5) | The Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment may designate a distributed energy specialized area, in consideration of the opinions, etc. of the heads of the relevant central administrative agencies under paragraph (4), after deliberation and resolution by the Energy Committee under Article 9 of the Energy Act. <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025> |
| (6) | The Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment who has designated a distributed energy specialized area under paragraph (5) shall publicly notify the matters referred to in the subparagraphs of Article 37 in the Official Gazette. <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025> |
| (7) | Detailed standards and procedures for the designation of a distributed energy specialized area under paragraph (1) shall be determined and publicly notified by the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment. <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025> |
| Article 39 (Regulatory exceptions for distributed energy specialized area) |
Pursuant to Article 38 (1) of the Act, the State and local governments shall continuously discover the partial or entire exclusion from the application of administrative regulations or devolvement of regulatory authority (hereinafter referred to as "regulatory exceptions, etc.") under Article 2 (1) 1 of the Framework Act on Administrative Regulations, which are applicable in connection with the implementation of a plan for a distributed energy specialized area in a distributed energy specialized area, and shall endeavor to reflect the discovered matters in the distributed energy specialized area.
| Article 40 (Revocation of designation of distributed energy specialized areas) |
| (1) | "Grounds prescribed by Presidential Decree" in Article 40 (1) 3 of the Act means where a natural disaster or any unavoidable circumstances make it no longer possible to operate a distributed energy specialized area. |
| (2) | The Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment may ex officio revoke the designation of a distributed energy specialized area which falls within the lowest 5/100 at least three times during the latest 5 years as a result of evaluating the operation of the distributed energy specialized area under Article 40 (3) of the Act. <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025> |
| (3) | Upon receipt of a notice of the revocation of the designation of a distributed energy specialized area under Article 40 (4) of the Act, a Mayor/Do Governor shall make the details thereof available to residents for inspection for at least 30 days. |
| (4) | "Cases prescribed by Presidential Decree, such as where it is very impracticable or not practically beneficial to suspend the application of regulatory exceptions, etc." in the proviso of Article 40 (5) of the Act means where the suspension of the application of regulatory exceptions, etc. results in unfavorable changes for electricity users in the previous distributed energy specialized area, such as electricity rates and other supply conditions. |
| Article 41 (Reporting on operational performance of distributed energy specialized areas) |
| (1) | In order to evaluate the operation of a specialized distributed energy area pursuant to Article 41 (1) of the Act, the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment may request that the competent Mayor/Do Governor prepare and submit a report on the operational performance of the specialized distributed energy area (hereafter referred to as "operational performance report" in this Article) no later than March 31 of the year following the evaluation year. <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025> |
| (2) | An operational performance report shall include the following: |
| 1. | Operational performance of distributed energy specialized areas for the relevant year and plans on the operation of distributed energy specialized areas for the following year; |
| 2. | Outcomes of the utilization of regulatory exceptions, etc.; |
| 3. | Details and outcomes of projects promoted in distributed energy specialized areas; |
| 4. | Positive effects of distributed energy specialized areas on the local economy. |
| Article 42 (Standards for evaluating operational performance of distributed energy specialized areas) |
When evaluating the operation of a distributed energy specialized area pursuant to Article 41 (1) of the Act, the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment shall take into account the following matters: <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025>
| 1. | Achievements of policy goals and performance indicators in the designation of distributed energy specialized areas; |
| 2. | Revitalization of the local economy through the operation of a distributed energy specialized area; |
| 3. | Degree of utilization of energy-related advanced technologies in distributed energy specialized areas; |
| 4. | Outcomes and effects of the utilization of regulatory exceptions, etc.; |
| 5. | Outcomes and achievements of projects promoted in distributed energy specialized areas; |
| 6. | Other matters deemed necessary by the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment for evaluating the operation of a distributed energy specialized area. |
| Article 43 (Follow-up management of regulatory exceptions) |
| (1) | The Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment and a Mayor/Do Governor having jurisdiction over a distributed energy specialized area may regularly or occasionally inspect the following matters to identify the current status of the application of regulatory exceptions, etc. pursuant to Article 42 (2) of the Act: <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025> |
| 1. | Current status of the implementation of plans for regulatory exceptions, etc.; |
| 2. | Whether the conditions for granting regulatory exceptions, etc. are complied with; |
| 3. | Other matters deemed necessary by the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment for the smooth promotion of regulatory exceptions, etc. |
| (2) | A Mayor/Do Governor having jurisdiction over a distributed energy specialized area shall conduct an inspection under paragraph (1) and notify the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment of the details of the inspection. <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025> |
| (3) | Except as provided in paragraphs (1) and (2), detailed methods of and procedures for the follow-up management of regulatory exceptions, etc. shall be determined and publicly notified by the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment. <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025> |
CHAPTER VIII ELECTRIC RATES BY REGION
| Article 44 (Designation of institutions for calculating benefits of distributed energy) |
| (1) | Pursuant to Article 46 (2) of the Act, the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment may designate any of the following institutions as an institution for calculating social and economic benefits of distributed energy business (hereinafter referred to as "institution for calculating the benefits of distributed energy"): <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025> |
| 1. | The Korea Energy Agency established under Article 45 of the Energy Use Rationalization Act; |
| 2. | Other institutions recognized by the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment as having expertise in the field of electricity trade, such as transmission and substation. |
| (2) | When calculating the social and economic benefits of distributed energy business under Article 46 (2) of the Act, an agency for calculating distributed energy benefits shall consider the following matters: |
| 1. | Reduction of transmission losses; |
| 2. | Reduction of construction costs of large-scale power plants and transmission lines; |
| 3. | Reduction of social costs, such as environmental damage caused by the construction of large-scale power plants and transmission lines. |
| (3) | Where an institution for calculating the benefits of distributed energy calculates the social and economic benefits of distributed energy business pursuant to paragraph (2), it shall notify the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment of the results thereof. <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025> |
| Article 45 (Subsidies or loans for expenses) |
| (1) | A distributed energy business entity that intends to receive subsidies or loans from the Government pursuant to Article 47 (1) of the Act shall submit a distributed energy business plan including the following matters to the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment: <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025> |
| 1. | Outline and characteristics of distributed energy business; |
| 2. | Systems and strategies for the promotion of distributed energy business; |
| 3. | Early expenses for the activation of distributed energy business; |
| 4. | Annual plans for the implementation of distributed energy business; |
| 5. | Plans for the utilization of distributed energy business and expected effects; |
| 6. | Other matters regarding distributed energy business, which are determined and publicly notified by the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment. |
| (2) | "Expenses prescribed by Presidential Decree" in Article 47 (1) 3 of the Act means the following: <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025> |
| 1. | Expenses necessary for the commercialization of distributed energy technology; |
| 2. | Initial investment costs of distributed energy business; |
| 3. | Other expenses deemed necessary by the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment to support the activation of distributed energy. |
| (3) | Where the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment who evaluates a distributed energy business plan submitted under paragraph (1) deems that the details thereof are appropriate for such distributed energy business and based on which the activation of distributed energy can be efficiently promoted, the Minister may provide subsidies or loans for the expenses incurred in conducting such business. <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025> |
| (4) | Where the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment who provides subsidies or loans for expenses under Article 47 (1) of the Act may preferentially provide subsidies or loans for distributed energy business with great social and economic benefits calculated pursuant to Article 46 (2) of the Act. <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025> |
| Article 46 (Funds available for investment in distributed energy business) |
"Funds prescribed by Presidential Decree" in subparagraph 1 of Article 48 of the Act means the following:
| 1. | The Electric Power Industry Basis Fund established under Article 48 of the Electric Utility Act; |
| 2. | The Climate Response Fund established under Article 69 of the Framework Act on Carbon Neutrality and Green Growth for Coping with Climate Crisis. |
| Article 47 (Expansion of social consensus) |
"Matters prescribed by Presidential Decree" in subparagraph 6 of Article 52 of the Act means the hosting of distributed energy-related exhibitions.
| Article 48 (Projects of distributed energy promotion center) |
"Projects prescribed by Presidential Decree" in Article 54 (2) 10 of the Act means projects for the survey and research of distributed energy-related products.
| Article 49 (Standards for designation of distributed energy promotion center) |
| (1) | The Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment may designate a distributed energy promotion center under Article 54 (1) of the Act (hereinafter referred to as "promotion center") from among corporations or organizations meeting all of the following requirements: <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025> |
| 1. | The business details of the relevant corporation or organization under statutes or regulations or the articles of incorporation shall include matters regarding the development and distribution of distributed energy; |
| 2. | The relevant corporation or organization shall have a nationwide network for supporting distributed energy business. |
| (2) | The Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment may subsidize expenses necessary for the smooth operation of a promotion center designated under paragraph (1). <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025> |
| (3) | Where the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment revokes the designation of a promotion center under Article 54 (3) of the Act, the Minister shall publicly announce such fact on the website of the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment without delay. <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025> |
| Article 50 (Organization of distributed energy support center) |
| (1) | The head of a local government who establishes a distributed energy support center under Article 55 (1) of the Act shall appoint the head of the distributed energy support center and its human resources to provide enterprises engaging in distributed energy business with appropriate support. |
| (2) | Except as provided in paragraph (1), matters necessary for the organization and operation of a distributed energy support center established and operated by a local government shall be prescribed by ordinance of the relevant local government. |
CHAPTER IX SUPPLEMENTARY PROVISIONS
| Article 51 (Types of insurance) |
| (1) | The types of insurance to be purchased by a distributed energy business entity under Article 56 (1) of the Act (hereinafter referred to as "liability insurance") shall be accident compensation liability insurance to compensate for damage to the life, body, or property of others caused by a fire, electric shock, etc. of a facility installed by a distributed energy business entity to supply distributed energy. |
| (2) | A person subject to liability insurance shall be a distributed energy business entity who intends to supply distributed energy in a distributed energy specialized area. |
| (3) | The amount of liability insurance shall be based on the amount classified in the following subparagraphs, but shall not exceed the amount of actual damage; provided, in cases falling under the proviso of subparagraph 1 (a), it may exceed the amount of actual damage: |
| 1. | In cases of personal damage: The following amount per victim: |
| (a) | In cases of death: 150 million won per person; provided, where the amount of actual damage is less than 20 million won, 20 million won shall apply; |
| (b) | In cases of injury: 30 million won; |
| (c) | Where a person has received medical treatment regarding injury, but cannot expect further response to medical treatment and has a physical disability (hereinafter referred to as "sequelae") caused by such injury under permanent symptoms: 150 million won per person; |
| (d) | Where a single case causes at least two losses referred to in items (a) through (c): The amount calculated by the following formula: |
| (i) | Where an injured person dies from the relevant injury during treatment: The amount specified in item (a) + the amount specified in item (b); |
| (ii) | Where an injured person suffers from sequelae due to the relevant injury: |
| (iii) | Where the person dies from the relevant injury after the amount specified in item (c) is paid: The amount specified in item (a) - the amount of damages applicable after the date of death out of the amount paid under item (c); |
| 2. | In cases of physical damage: 1 billion won per accident. |
| (4) | A distributed energy business entity shall submit documents evidencing that he or she has purchased a liability insurance policy to the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment and the head of a local government having jurisdiction over a distributed energy specialized area no later than the day immediately preceding the date of the commencement of distributed energy business. <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025> |
| (5) | The Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment may select persons eligible for preferential support from among those who engage in projects for preventing distributed energy-related damages and projects for distributing distributed energy, in consideration of the urgency of support, the effects of preventing distributed energy-related damages, etc. in consultation with the Financial Services Commission pursuant to Article 56 (3) of the Act. <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025> |
| Article 52 (Prohibited acts) |
| (1) | Business facilities, the installation or remodeling of which is prohibited or business facilities, the use of which is prohibited by the acquisition or lease of such installed or remodeled business facilities pursuant to subparagraph 2 of Article 57 of the Act, shall be distributed energy supply facilities. |
| (2) | The installation or remodeling of business facilities prohibited and the installation or remodeling of business facilities, the use of which is prohibited by the acquisition or lease thereof pursuant to subparagraph 2 of Article 57 of the Act shall be the change of measuring instruments, pumps, circuit boards, or software of distributed energy supply facilities, or any similar thereto, or the installation, replacement, relocation, or repair of pipes of distributed energy supply facilities. |
| Article 53 (Acts that undermine sound and orderly distribution of distributed energy) |
"Acts prescribed by Presidential Decree" in subparagraph 4 of Article 57 of the Act means acquiring, providing, demanding, or promising unfair profits in exchange for changing or maintaining a business partner for distributed energy.
| Article 54 (Entrustment of duties) |
| (1) | Pursuant to Article 62 of the Act, the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment shall entrust the following affairs to the Korea Energy Agency established under Article 45 of the Energy Use Rationalization Act: <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025> |
| 2. | Receipt of reports on succession to the status of distributed energy business entities under Article 9 (4) of the Act; |
| 3. | Receipt of an installation plan and prior examination thereon under Article 13 (1) of the Act; |
| 4. | Receipt of objections and prior examination thereon under Article 14 (1) and (2) of the Act; |
| 5. | Prior examination on matters to be considered in the designation of specialized distributed energy areas under Article 36 (3) of the Act and Article 36 (1) of this Decree; |
| 6. | Prior examination on the evaluation of the operational performance of a distributed energy specialized area under Article 41 of the Act; |
| 7. | Verification of the installation of distributed energy facilities under Article 15. |
| (2) | Pursuant to Article 62 of the Act, the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment shall entrust the affairs regarding the receipt of applications for the registration of distributed energy business under Article 8 (2) of the Act to the Smart Grid Association under Article 20 (1) of the Smart Grid Construction and Utilization Promotion Act. <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025> |
| Article 55 (Re-examination of regulation) |
The Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment shall examine the appropriateness of the following matters every 2 years, counting from January 1, 2024 (referring to the period that ends on the day before the base date of every second year) and shall take measures, such as making improvements: <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025>
| 1. | Scope of mandatory installers under Article 10; |
| 2. | Scope of business entities subject to power system impact assessments under Article 25. |
CHAPTER X PENALTY PROVISIONS
| Article 56 (Standards for imposition of administrative fines) |
The standards for imposing administrative fines under Article 66 (1) and (2) of the Act shall be as specified in Appendix 7.
ADDENDA <Presidential Decree No. 34552, Jun. 4, 2024>
Article 1 (Enforcement date)
This Decree shall enter into force on June 14, 2024.
Article 2 (Applicability to Obligation to Submit Plans for Installation of Distributed Energy Facilities)
Subparagraphs 1 and 2 of Article 10 shall begin to apply where an energy use plan under Article 10 of the Energy Use Rationalization Act is submitted in connection with the construction of the relevant building or the implementation of the relevant project after this Decree enters into force.
Article 3 (Applicability to business entities subject to power system impact assessments)
In cases of a business entity who is using electricity as at the time this Decree enters into force, subparagraph 1 of Article 25 shall begin to apply to a business entity whose additional electric capacity increase exceeds 10 megawatts after this Decree enters into force, notwithstanding the electric capacity used before this Decree enters into force.
ADDENDA <Presidential Decree No. 35803, Oct. 1, 2025>
Article 1 (Enforcement date)
This Decree shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation; provided, the amended provisions of the Presidential Decrees which were promulgated before this Decree enters into force but the enforcement dates of which have not yet arrived, from among the Presidential Decrees amended under Article 6 of the Addenda, shall enter into force on the respective enforcement dates of the relevant Presidential Decrees.
Articles 2 through 5 Omitted.
Article 6 Omitted.