Participants during the East Africa Water Summit at Sarova Panafric Hotel, Nairobi, November 23, 2017. [Photo|ERC]The East Africa Water Summit organised by Kipya Africa Limited is was held at a Nairobi hotel, Thursday. Top of the agenda was energy efficiency in the water sector.The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) emphasised on the use of licensed auditors when carrying audit. In streaming the energy management practice, ERC has licensed 70 Energy Auditors, 43 energy audit firms and so far issued four compliance certificates.Ag director of renewable energy Carol Kimathi said the commission has reviewed 1,034 energy audit reports since 2013."The reports have projected energy saving of 565,537,405.45 KWh for four years, equivalent to KShs 9,614,892.65," she said.

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