Kenya - Development of a Utility-run SUPER ESCO

Energy use in the public sector represents a major cost to the Government of Kenya (GoK) and competes with other economic and social development programs for the GoK’s limited resources. According to Kenya Power and Lighting Company PLC (KPLC), there are over 20 000 public buildings - including institutional facilities, with an estimated annual energy consumption of 700 GWh (representing about 10% of the country’s total annual energy consumption). The associated energy costs are approximately USD 120 million per annum. KPLC has initiated several projects aimed at ensuring efficient use of energy through its Demand Side Management (DSM) Unit. Also, KPLC has the Institute of Energy Studies and Research (IESR) which is an innovation, research and technology centered training institute that provides high quality training for KPLC inservice staff, corporates, and the general public. The IESR training portfolio include courses related to energy efficiency and management. The IESR is mandated to persue alternative revenue streams or diversification for KPLC.