Electricity Portfolio Committee
Introduction
The Electricity Portfolio Committee is responsible for developing tools, aligning regulatory frameworks and research in the electricity.
Governance
Eng. Gerald Maganga- EWURA, Tanzania – Chair
Eng. Ezra Terer- EPRA, Kenya-Secretary
Representation
The following represents the Electricity Portfolio Committee.
No. | Name | Organisation |
1. | Gerard RUSINE | RURA |
2. | Caroline KIMATHI | EPRA |
3. | Didace NDIVYARIYE | AREEN |
4. | Dr. Richard OKOU | ERA |
5. | John A. NTENDE | ERA |
6. | Abdalla H. STENI | ZURA |
7. | Jabir SH. IS-HAKA | ZURA |
Objectives
The main objective of the EPC is to deliberate and deal with issues relating to but not limited to generation, transmission, distribution and supply of energy in terms of quality, safety, standards, energy systems integration, security and reliability of supply and promotion of renewable energy. The specific objectives of EPC include the following among others:
- To develop regulatory benchmarks for the energy sector in East Africa;
- To develop and recommend the implementation of best practices for monitoring and enforcing technical compliance by EREA member institutions;
- To optimise capacity building in EREA member institutions to enhance monitoring of regional energy projects; and
- To harmonise standards and recommend best regulatory practices to enhance quality, safety, security, and energy supply reliability and promote sustainable renewable energy sources within the East African Region.