Energy Planning Unit comprises of Planning. Statistics and ICT offices.
Objectives of the unit
Formulate energy policies and plans to provide strategic direction within the sector
Develop and implement Energy Master Plan (EMP)
To improve the security of power supply
To promote research and development in the energy sector
To improve access to energy resource data and information
Activities
Formulation of the Energy policy
Reappraisal of the electrification program to align with EMP.
Develop the project concept, project proposal and submit it to the Public Sector Investment Committee for approval
Conduct the Energy Consumption Survey
Compile the Energy balance
Targets of the unit
Development of the department policy every 10 years
Develop and operationalize the EMP
Produce at least 2 bankable proposals each Financial Year,
Conduct the Energy Consumption Survey every 5 years
An up to date annual energy balance in the department