Background information
- Uganda energy policy was formulated with the following background information in mind:
- The policy was developed with the aim of promoting dependable, affordable and environmentally friendly exploitation and usage of the energy resources of Uganda.
- Uganda has abundant energy resources both renewable and non-renewable and the development of these resources is key for the development of Uganda.
- The energy sector has been liberalised and the policy is necessary for the promotion of coordinated sector development.
- There is low level of consumption of modern energy in Uganda and there is still reliance on wood fuel for the majority of Ugandans.
- The major challenge for the attraction of investment to Uganda has been lack of reliable energy