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By Ruth Carol Atieno The use of electric vehicles is very popular in the western countries such as the USA, Germany and Netherlands as a way to curb carbon emission. The whole world will soon switch to electric cars and Kenya will not be left behind. This is after the Kenya Electricity Generating…
By Martin Ochieng The energy space is a unique one by all definitions of the term. This space is one of the very few professional occupations where the professional in question has to sell an element of faith to the client. The profession requires engineers to adequately communicate the potential…
By Ruth Carol Atieno Is Kenya going nuclear? Well definitely yes and this is after Kenya’s nuclear agency submitted impact studies for a $5 billion power plant, and said it’s on target to make and begin operation in about seven years. According to the report on the National Environment Management…
By Ruth Carol Atieno The total cost of installing a complete Solar PV system is determined by various factors. In today's blog post I will take you through these various factors that will determine how much you will spend on an installation. Your Home's Energy Use The electricity demand of your…
By Monica Ngage The current increase in pollution has greatly contributed to climate change, therefore, there’s need to shift to clean and renewable sources of energy. There exists several sources of renewable energy. However, whenever renewable energy is mentioned, we quickly think of solar…
By Ruth Carol Atieno Just a few months ago Kenyan motorist were all smiles when the fuel prices had gone down. Unfortunately for them, these smiles will not last any longer as fuel prices have been hiked by quite a huge margin. The changes announced by the regulator showed that Petrol will be sold…
By Carolyne Gathuru In the run up to World Energy Day 2020, The World Energy Day Secretariat has been running online discussion forums dubbed The Energy Professionals Round Table. These are monthly events that are designed as a series of Energy conversations leading up to the World Energy Day…
By Ruth Carol Water Auditing entails the assessment of the quantities of water used and saved in a given household, factory, commercial building, irrigation process etc. Water use is calculated and eventually measures to save water are identified. Water must be conserved and this can be achieved…
By Karen Thuranira At every onset of a new year, most people set resolutions, and energy professionals are not an exception. For many, these goals involve improving their personal lives and are mostly centered on improving their health and wealth. But, have you ever considered how much time you…
A delicate balance exists between energy and money. The easiest way to understand this relationship would be that energy costs money (The National Academy of Sciences, 2019). Beyond this monetary value, however, stands its cost to the environment, the prospect of sustainability, and national…
A CASE OF EENOVATORS LTD. By Eleen Korir With the current pandemic of Covid-19, most companies around the globe have had challenges on how to handle their employees as well ensure delivery and business continuity. As a matter of fact, most people lost their jobs due to businesses scaling down,…
By Ruth Carol Atieno Both cows and cars are huge polluters of the environment. Cows release harmful gases into the air that is, methane through burps and farts. Cows are producers of ammonia which is also a pollutant. For the cars it is quite obvious, we all know how much of a pollutant a car [...]
By Liz Nekesa Pumping systems support essential processes in buildings, manufacturing and water treatment. They are widely used in industries to provide cooling and lubrication services, transfer fluids in processes and provide motive force in hydraulic systems. Inadequate performance of pumps in…
By Ruth Carol Atieno One of the ways to achieve energy savings and energy efficiency at large is switching to CFL and LED bulbs as they save energy and produce brighter lights compared to the regular incandescent bulbs. But have you ever asked yourself what is the technology behind them and how…
By Ruth Carol Atieno Currently, majority of households if not all have an electricity meter in place to measure the electricity consumption rates. But have you ever asked yourself what type of a meter you have? Or when it is time for a replacement and you wonder what kind of a meter you should…
By Chris Mbori If there is one course that has altered my career as an Energy Manager then it has to be the Certified Energy Manager (CEM). I undertook my Certified Energy Manager course back in 2011 and my professional life has never been the same again. The CEM is by far the most recognized [...]
By Ruth Carol Atieno Energy Efficiency is the new trend and almost all of us are striving to join in the energy efficient group. But why really should I be energy efficient? I will answer this question on this blog piece I wrote. Reduced Utility Bills The very first thing that happens when you…
By Caroline Gathuru Over 75% of the population are below 35 years old, the ceiling at which the category of “The Youth” is defined. It follows swiftly that the energy sector must respond to the continually arising needs of young people to take the mantle and drive sustainable energy programmes…
By Monica Ngage The dramatic spread of COVID-19 has disrupted lives, livelihoods, communities and businesses worldwide. it's been estimated that, if the corona virus spreads uncontrollably, it could all right cost the world economy somewhere around $2.7 trillion. This is just an example of the…
By Ruth Carol Atieno Are you a retail shop or outlet owner? Is it 'green'? If your answer to the first question is yes then you are in the right place. I will give you several achievable tips for you to join in the match towards a green future. You will save money, energy and [...]
[wpdm_package id='2558′] The first Inaugural Energy Professionals Round Table in the series of World Energy Day Roundtable events took place on Friday 24th April 2020. This Roundtable brought together Energy Professionals with the key objective of discussing The Effect of COVID19 on the…
By Chris Mbori Covid-19 pandemic has sent shock waves in almost every sector and most sectors of the economy have been hard hit. There are however some sectors that are thriving. Restricted movement, stay at home and inter county lock in orders have forced factories, offices and other buildings to…
By Ruth Carol Atieno What is Energy Efficiency? Energy Efficiency means using less energy to perform the same task and in the end avoiding energy wastage. The less energy required to produce a unit of output, the more energy efficient that economic activity is. Why Should We Embrace Energy…
By Eric Gitonga Typically, in all households, whether directly or indirectly, bills are received monthly for the consumption of various utilities. This would include bills for electricity, water and gas consumption. Both technical and non-technical personnel need to understand how the various…
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