Electricity Access Scale-Up Project
(EASP)
World Bank funded project expanding electricity connections under Uganda's new Electricity Connections Policy.
"The Government of Uganda, with support from the World Bank, is implementing the EASP to scale-up access to electricity for households, refugee and host communities, industrial parks, commercial enterprises and public institutions."
About the Project
The Government of Uganda (GoU) has received funding from the World Bank towards the implementation of the proposed Electricity Access Scale-Up Project (EASP). The funding will be implemented by MEMD towards implementing infrastructure and connections under the new Electricity Connections Policy (ECP).
Through the EASP, MEMD will provide funding for connections through a Results Based Financing (RBF) approach within the Umeme Limited footprint. EASP activities will build on earlier Government initiatives to support expansion and strengthening of the electricity distribution network.
Project Components
Electricity Network Expansion
Expansion and strengthening of the electricity distribution network within the Umeme Limited footprint.
Service Connections Scale-Up
Scaling up electricity service connections to households, businesses, public institutions and industrial parks through RBF.
Off-Grid Access for Refugees
Increasing access to off-grid electricity in refugee settlements and their host communities.
Clean Cooking Services
Expanding access to clean cooking services outside the electricity distribution network.
Uganda Biogas & eCooking (UBEP)
Delivering eCooking solutions through institutional and subsidy programs.