The purpose of these Regulations is to provide for

(a) the planning, expansion, safety criteria, reliability and cost effectiveness of the national interconnected transmission system;

(b) the regulation of a wholesale electricity market;

(c)  the  market operations of the electricity transmission utility; 

(d) the technical operations of the electricity transmission utility; 

(e) minimum standards and procedures for the construction and maintenance of facilities and installations;

(f) the protection of the mains and electrical installations and services;

(g) the protection of life and property and the general safety of the public in respect of electricity services;

(h) minimum reserve margins to satisfy demand; and

(i)  the development and implementation of programmes for the conservation of electricity.