Energy Regulation Centre of Excellence explained

Energy Regulation Centre of Excellence
Abbreviation:ERCE
Formation:2022
Purpose:To offer an opportunity for advancement of learning through teaching, exchange of ideas and experiences and research to fulfil East African Community's potential to transform the energy market
Location:8th Floor, NSSF Mafao House, Old Moshi Road, P.O. Box 1669, Arusha, Tanzania
Region Served:East African Community
Website:ERCE

The Energy Regulation Centre of Excellence (ERCE) is a specialised Eastern African regional institution for Energy research and training in Energy regulation, Electricity market, Petroleum studies,Transmission network, Market clearing, Energy law, Energy transition and Energy economics.[1]

History

The Centre of Excellence was established in 2022 by the Energy Regulators Association of East Africa (EREA) to provide sustainable capacity building.[2] The centre currently offers short term courses at the association's secretariat office but, has now officially been allocated land to build the institution in Arusha Tanzania.[3]

Description

The East African Community energy sector has been lagging behind in meeting its energy adequacy, security and efficient supply. The constraints are occasioned by poor infrastructure and robust policies to attract investment in the sector. Also, inadequate skilled workforce is vital in boosting productivity in the Electric power industry and Petroleum industry.[4]

The Centre of Excellence has therefore been established to address these challenges related to Tariff (regulation), reliability, crossborder energy trade and quality of electricity. It provides trainings to policymakers, Eastern Africa Power Pool, Public utility, energy traders, regulators, utility staff, ministries' staff and other stakeholders.[5]

Strategic objective

The centre is established as a research powerhouse to create collaborative initiatives that provide enhanced student educational experiences and practical knowledge necessary to progress the realisation of a robust East African energy union.[6] [7]

Notable staff

Staff included:

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: ERCE Energy Regulation Center of Excellence . 2023-04-18 . en-US.
  2. Web site: Said . Mariam . 2023-02-08 . Africa’s first regulation centre for excellence in the offing - Daily News . 2023-04-18 . en-US.
  3. Web site: EAC gets first energy regulators' training school . 2023-04-18 . The Star . en-KE.
  4. Web site: admin . 2023-03-08 . Tanzania to host first energy regulation training centre in Africa . 2023-04-18 . Tidal Wave News . en-US.
  5. Web site: 2021-10-25 . Establishing A Centre Of Excellence To Address EAC Energy Challenges - Uganda Update News . 2023-04-18 . en-US.
  6. Web site: Regional institution to enhance capacity in energy sector . 2023-04-19 . The Star . en-KE.
  7. Web site: 2021-10-25 . Establishing A Centre Of Excellence To Address EAC Energy Challenges - Uganda Update News . 2023-04-19 . en-US.

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