Overview
EEAN operates across six crucial thematic areas, each designed to address specific challenges and opportunities in Uganda’s energy efficiency landscape. Our integrated approach ensures comprehensive development of the sector.
Policies and Regulations in EE
Current Status
The energy efficiency sector in Uganda is guided by the newly launched Energy Policy for Uganda 2023, providing a framework for sustainable energy development.
Key Focus Areas
Policy dissemination and implementation, Review and updating of the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Bill, Regulatory framework development, & Compliance monitoring and enforcement
Key Stakeholders
Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development, Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Energy Efficiency Association of Uganda, & Development partners (GIZ-UG, SNV-IMEU, & EACREEE)
Quality Standards and Consumer Protection
Current Challenges
Outdated standards requiring revision, Limited stakeholder understanding, Slow adoption rates, & Insufficient testing infrastructure.
Action Plans
Standards gap analysis and updates, Stakeholder awareness campaigns, Testing facility development, & Market surveillance enhancement.
Key Partners
Uganda National Bureau of Standards, Uganda Manufacturers Association, KACITA, Private Sector Foundation Uganda, & National Building Review Board.
Research and Technology Innovations
Focus Areas
Applied research, Research Equipment, Technological innovations, Toolkits development, & Research commercialization.
Current Initiatives
Research gap identification, Collaborative research projects, Technology demonstration, & Knowledge sharing platforms.
Key Partners
Academic institutions, Research centers, Industry partners, & Innovation hubs.
Sustainable Financing for EE
Financial Solutions
Long-term and affordable financing mechanisms, Innovative financial products, Risk mitigation instruments, & Results-based financing.
Key Partners
Uganda Energy Credit Capitalisation Company, Commercial banks, Development finance institutions, Microfinance institutions, & Impact investors.
Target Areas
Project development support, Financial product development, Capacity building for financial institutions, & Risk assessment frameworks.
Gender and Youth in EE
Strategic Focus
Inclusive participation, Capacity development, Career guidance, & Mentorship programs.
Key Initiatives
Women in Energy program, Youth skills development, Gender mainstreaming, & Equal opportunity promotion.
Key Partners
Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development, Civil society organizations, Academia & Research institutions, & Development partners.