NEWS HIGHLIGHTS
ERA Releases 2012 Electricity Tariffs
The Electricity Regulatory Authority under its mandate as stipulated in Section 10 of the Electricity Act 1999 cap. 145, has reviewed the current electricity end-user retail tariffs and set new rates that take effect 15th January 2012.
The Domestic end user tariff has moved from Shs385.6 per unit to Shs524.5, commercial from Shs 358.6 to Shs487.6, Medium Industrial from Shs333.2 to Shs458.9, Large Industrial from Shs184.8 to 312.8, and Street-lights from Shs364.3 to Shs488.7. [click here to read summary statement, click here to read full statement]Jan 12th 2012
ERA launches Stakeholder sensitizations on the upcoming tariff review
Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) launched tariff sensitization activities with various sections of stakeholders in the last quarter of 2011, starting with Energy Journalists under their umbrella Association Uganda Energy journalists Association (UEJA). ERA is considering reviewing the electricity tariff in the first quarter of 2012 in a direction that will ensure the sector meets its financial needs to enable reliable supply.
[click to read More] Jan 3rd 2012
Application for Power Tariff increase by Kilembe Mines Limited
Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) has received an Application from Kilembe Mines Ltd for an amendment of the license for generation and sale of electricity. Kilembe Mines Limited has applied for an increase in their generation tariff from Shs 92.8 per kWh to Shs 160.25 per kWh from January 2012 to September 2012. The increase in the generation tariff is meant to raise additional finances to complete the rehabilitation of the Mubuku generation plant. With the completion of the rehabilitation, the plant will be able to increase generation by 20%. The details of the application are available at ERA – [click here to see full advert] Jan 3rd 2012
Sector updates Newsletter Issue 6 out
ERA’s sector updates Newsletter Issue 6 is out with some of the most compelling articles on electricity. In this issue, we bring you a cross section of interesting articles opening with the status of our electricity sector and its future outlook. We move on to analyse in depth how the depreciation of the Shilling against the dollar and increasing oil prices on the global market affect the sector, and suggest alternatives in renewable energy and energy efficiency.
[click to read newsletter] Jan 3rd 2012
Success of Renewable Energy Development in Uganda
The potential for Renewable Energy generation in Uganda is significant but certain risks and barriers need to be addressed. A presentation on the “Success of Renewable Energy Development in Uganda” was presented by the Ag Chief Executive CEO of ERA (DR. Benon Mutambi). The event took place on 5th December 2011 in Durban, South Africa during the 17th Conference of the parties (COP 17) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). «« Read More »» Dec 5th 2011
