East African Centre of Excellence for Renewable Energy and Efficiency (EACREEE)

Here we go, let's kick off 2025 with some exciting news! 🥳 This April, the Alliance for Rural Electrification will gather the renewable electrification sector and investors at the highly anticipated #EAIF2025, a premier business and investment event designed to accelerate partnerships and drive progress toward universal energy access. The special 10-year edition of #EAIF will host more than 1,000 on-site and virtual participants, including private and public investors, industry leaders, and government officials, for an exclusive experience. 📣 #EAIF2025 is supported by GET.invest, and held under the patronage of the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development of Uganda. 🟡 Gold Sponsors: ADA asbl, ComAp Group, ENGIE Energy Access (Africa), Schneider Electric 🔘 Silver Sponsors: EnGreen, Zimpertec GmbH & Co KG 🟠 Bronze Sponsor: Turbulent Hydro 🤝 The event's partners are Uganda National Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Alliance (UNREEEA), East African Centre of Excellence for Renewable Energy and Efficiency (EACREEE), and Lufthansa Group. ✍ Registration & more information: www.eaif.energy #renewableenery #renewables #energyaccess #SDG7 #Kampala #Uganda #Energyinvestment #Financing

As 2025 begins, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone for their unwavering dedication to building a sustainable energy future for the East African Community. Let’s continue driving innovation and working towards sustainable development. From the EACREEE Secretariat, we wish you a happy new year!

Happy Holidays from all of us at EACREEE!

🌍 East African Community region is home to over 330 million individuals of which women and youth constitute the majority of the population. The region presents significant opportunities for women and youth keen on steering the green #EnergyTransition. 🎥 Watch the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for EAC Affairs Rt. Hon. Rebecca Kadaga highlights key cross-border opportunities for youth and women in the EAC's #energy transition journey 🔗 Learn more: https://bit.ly/3VKcvTg Ministry of East African Community Affairs East African Community East African Community Secretariat KADAGA REBECCA #SustainableEnergy #RenewableEnergy #SustainableDevelopment

AWARD ANNOUNCEMENT Join us in celebrating an award received by EACREEE for its outstanding role in promoting energy efficiency in the East African Community through the Energy Efficient Lighting and Appliances (EELA) Project using the regional approach. But what has EACREEE really done to warrant this award? Okay lets go. Regional Policy Development and Harmonisation: EACREEE is developing Regional Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) and Labels for Lighting and Cooling, Regional Energy Efficiency Policy and Compliance Framework and Guidelines for E-Waste Management for the EAC. Support to Implementation of Regional MEPS: EACREEE provided Portable Lighting Testing Equipment to EAC Partner States to enhance market Surveillance. EACREEE is at the final stage of setting up a Regional Reference Lighting Testing Facility in Uganda and will be available to all Partner States. Bridging Regional Technical Capacity Gap: EACREEE Developed the Open source EELA e-Learning Platform. Conducted several Physical and Online workshops on Energy Efficiency Technologies, Business Models, Financing, Market Development and Regulation. Piloting and Testing of Innovative Business Models: Provided 75% co-financing to SMEs to pilot innovative energy efficiency business models such as ESCO, Lighting and Cooling as Service in Kenya, Rwanda and Tanzania. EACREEE received the award from the Ministry of Industry and Trade at the just concluded Regional Energy Efficiency Conference in Arusha. The Conference was organised by the Ministry of Energy and Minerals (MEM), Tanzania, UNDP Tanzania in cooperation with EACREEE and SADC Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (SACREEE) with funding from the European Union and the Government of Ireland. We dedicate this award to the Government and People of Sweden for funding the EELA through Swedish International Development Agency (Sida) and UNIDO the Lead Implementing Agency of the Project in EAC and SADC. Global Network of Regional Sustainable Energy Centres (GN-SEC) Austrian Development Agency

📌 Registration is open We’re pleased to share that registrations are open for the ARE Energy Access Investment Forum (EAIF2025) on 8-10 April 2025 in Kampala, Uganda. East African Investment Forum is a top annual investment event for the renewable electrification sector, fostering business and investor partnerships to promote sustainable electricity access, decarbonisation, economic growth, and the fight against climate change. The event is organised by the Alliance for Rural Electrification, supported by GET.invest and EACREEE will be a regional supporting partner for this 10th edition. Secure your spot with an Early Bird ticket: https://www.eaif.energy/

Happy Jamhuri Day to our Partner State, Republic of Kenya #IndependenceDay #JamhuriDay

Launch of the EELA Program in ECOWAS: Energy Efficiency for Sustainable Livelihoods in Africa 🌍 The Energy Efficiency for Sustainable Livelihoods in Africa (EELA) program was officially launched in the ECOWAS region, marking an important step toward advancing energy efficiency and sustainable industrial development across Africa. The event took place on 28 November 2024 at ESEF in Abidjan and brought together Honorable Ministers, representatives of regional and national institutions, partners, and stakeholders to discuss the role of energy efficiency in achieving development goals, enhancing industrial competitiveness, and addressing climate challenges. The launch of EELA in ECOWAS represents an important step in fostering regional cooperation while supporting national action. UNIDO, together with its partners, remains committed to advancing energy efficiency to meet Africa’s industrialization goals and global climate targets. This program continues to welcome collaboration with additional donors and stakeholders to sustain its momentum and maximize impact across the continent. #EnergyEfficiency #EELA #ECOWAS ECOWAS Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (ECREEE) SADC Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (SACREEE) East African Centre of Excellence for Renewable Energy and Efficiency (EACREEE) Karin Reiss-Haimbala

Happy Independence Day to our Partner State, the United Republic of Tanzania #TanzaniaIndependenceDay #TanzaniaAt63 #TanzaniaIndependence

AWARD ANNOUNCEMENT Join us in celebrating an award received by EACREEE for its outstanding role in promoting energy efficiency in the East African Community through the Energy Efficient Lighting and Appliances (EELA) Project using the regional approach. But what has EACREEE really done to warrant this award? Okay lets go. Regional Policy Development and Harmonisation: EACREEE is developing Regional Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) and Labels for Lighting and Cooling, Regional Energy Efficiency Policy and Compliance Framework and Guidelines for E-Waste Management for the EAC. Support to Implementation of Regional MEPS: EACREEE provided Portable Lighting Testing Equipment to EAC Partner States to enhance market Surveillance. EACREEE is at the final stage of setting up a Regional Reference Lighting Testing Facility in Uganda and will be available to all Partner States. Bridging Regional Technical Capacity Gap: EACREEE Developed the Open source EELA e-Learning Platform. Conducted several Physical and Online workshops on Energy Efficiency Technologies, Business Models, Financing, Market Development and Regulation. Piloting and Testing of Innovative Business Models: Provided 75% co-financing to SMEs to pilot innovative energy efficiency business models such as ESCO, Lighting and Cooling as Service in Kenya, Rwanda and Tanzania. EACREEE received the award from the Ministry of Industry and Trade at the just concluded Regional Energy Efficiency Conference in Arusha. The Conference was organised by the Ministry of Energy and Minerals (MEM), Tanzania, UNDP Tanzania in cooperation with EACREEE and SADC Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (SACREEE) with funding from the European Union and the Government of Ireland. We dedicate this award to the Government and People of Sweden for funding the EELA through Swedish International Development Agency (Sida) and UNIDO the Lead Implementing Agency of the Project in EAC and SADC. Global Network of Regional Sustainable Energy Centres (GN-SEC) Austrian Development Agency