Energy futures reports (Jinja and Kasese)

Abstract

Following the efforts and research activities of the Supporting Sub Saharan African Municipalities in Sustainable Energy Transitions (SAMSET) project, this is a first attempt for the municipality to generate an Energy Futures Report (EFR). It provides a baseline for comparison between maintaining a Business as Usual (BAU) attitude towards energy in general against the adoption of Sustainable (Futures) scenarios. Projections are based on data from the State of Energy Reports (UMU, 2017) of Kasese and Jinja Municipality. Futures scenarios have been developed using the Long-range Energy Alternative Planning system software of the Stockholm Environment Institute. The futures scenarios projections on which this document is premised are based on growth in the size of the economy represented by annual economic growth percentages and inflation rates. Economic growth and inflation rates are important indicators of how people may allocate available funds. Ndibwami, A., and Drazu, H. (2017). Sustainable energy strategy (Jinja and Kasese). Nkozi: Uganda Martyrs University. Following the efforts and research activities of the Supporting Sub Saharan African Municipalities in Sustainable Energy Transitions (SAMSET) project, the Sustainable Energy Strategy is an initial attempt building from the State of Energy (SOE) and Energy Futures Report (EFR) to identify and plan for key energy related areas in a participatory manner, where peers at the municipality and the SAMSET researchers collaborate accordingly. While the approach adopted to develop the strategies was mainly through stakeholder engagement, it was also crucial that national trends and findings in the SOE were integrated. Four overriding themes stand out as the core for the strategy; these include: Build[ing] Resilience; Resource Access and Efficiency; Participation and; Policy and Regulatory Frameworks. The four are grounded in key approaches to dealing with urbanising areas in general and present context specific directions for the municipality. The following matrix lays out action oriented steps as highlighted with key players and logistics tied to time. In addition, we are also aware that Sub Saharan Africa’s local governments should be recognised as key agents in the sustainable energy agenda in global, regional and national policies and strategies. In pursuit of a sustainable and prosperous energy future, local governments’ energy strategy space, human and financial capacity should be strengthened