The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has called on industries to adopt energy efficiency measures to reduce their operational costs while increasing production. Through adoption of existing energy efficiency frameworks, these companies can maintain or even increase their production levels, while consuming less energy per unit of production and hence reducing their energy cost.
The Energy and Petroleum Statistics report for the period June – December 2025 shows that the industrial category consumed 2,924.48GWh, an increase of 4.18% from 2,807.10GWh in a similar period in 2024. This category accounted for 49.25% of the country’s total consumption. The Energy (Energy Management) Regulations, 2025, have therefore been put in place to set clear expectations for energy management across commercial, industrial and institutional facilities that consume more than 180,000 kWh of electrical and thermal energy annually. The regulations promote efficient and sustainable consumption of energy to cater for growing demand.
In his remarks at a meeting attended by chief executives and leaders from the industry and manufacturing sectors, the Principal Secretary in the State Department of Energy, Alex Wachira urged industries to invest in energy efficiency measures. “By so doing, industries will free up power, thereby creating what is referred to as virtual power plants’. This, he said will lead to huge power savings to the country, and that power will be distributed to more factories, homes and commercial centres without having to invest in new power plants
Speaking during the meeting, the EPRA Director General Daniel Kiptoo Bargoria, said: “Among other things, the Regulations require that facilities conduct comprehensive energy audits once every four years, implement the recommendations and realise at least 50% of the projected savings, appoint a licensed energy manager and establish an internal energy management committee. These measures establish strong corporate governance practices that strengthen competitiveness, resilience and ESG performance.”
In addition to the Energy Management regulations, the Authority has also put in place the Energy (Appliances’ Energy Performance and Labelling) Regulations aimed to have electric appliances manufactured or imported into the country meet Kenya’s Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS). These regulations are geared towards improving the energy efficiency of appliances such as refrigerators, air conditioners, lighting appliances and motors.
