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Energy Regulatory Authority to draft energy policy to save power, cut costs

Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) Director General Mr Joe Ng'ang'a addresses a press conference, shortly after opening a two-day workshop on electricity, renewable energy and downstream petroleum at the Sportsman's hotel in Nanyuki. He is flanked by Ms Antoinette Kamau (left), a senior communications manager in charge of public affairs in the commission, and Ms Zvisi Chiromo of Express DDB Kenya (right). Photo by JOB WERU/Standard

The Energy Regulatory Authority (ERC) is putting in place a policy to ensure firms that use energy to boil at least 1,000 litres of water daily install solar panels.

ERC Director General Joe Ng'ang'a said the move will help reduce the unnecessary chain of generating hydro or geothermal power and consuming the same in boiling water or other uses.

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