Uganda Ranked First in Inaugural Electricity Regulatory Index
Uganda’s Electricity Regulatory Framework has been ranked number one in the inaugural Electricity Regulatory Index (ERI) for Africa, released by the African Development Bank in June 2018. The ERI is a composite index that aimed to measure the level of development of the Electricity Regulatory Sector of African countries based on Industry best practice. The […]
Electricity Industry Leaders Route for Demand Growth and Accelerated Access to Clean Energy
The Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) hosted the 2nd Executive Forum for the Electricity Supply Industry, on 27th June 2018, during which the Industry Leaders undertook to strengthen the Transmission and Distribution infrastructure, to promote access to and use of clean energy. In a speech delivered by the Minister of State for Minerals, Hon. Peter Lokeris, the Minister […]
Lubilia Hydropower Plant Commissioned
The Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) and other stakeholders in the Industry witnessed the commissioning of the 5.4 MW Lubilia Mini Hydropower Plant in Kasese District, on 28th June 2018. The Plant was developed by Frontier Energy at a cost of US$ 18 Million and will sell its power to the National Grid, through the Uganda Electricity […]