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Uganda meets more than 90% of its energy demand with biomass, 6% with fossil fuel combustion and only about 26% of the overall population has access to electricity with only 7% in rural areas. The demand for firewood for cooking needs has exceeded the natural reproduction, leading to deforestation.

CREEC’s story started in 2001 as a project part of the Makerere University Faculty of Engineering. 20years later, the Centre for Research in Energy and Energy Conservation (CREEC) is still pioneering a greener future for renewable energies in Uganda. The centre is currently registered as a not for profit organization providing methodological, technical and well-researched approaches for renewable energy interventions.  As an advisory body and agent for change, for the past twenty years CREEC has delivered, advocated, and lobbied for her vision to enhance access to modern energies across in East Africa. CREEC has continued in their efforts to deliver this mission, by partnering with government organizations, donors, private sector players, individuals and academia representatives, to provide innovative programmes and develop technical expertise through capacity-building activities that foster knowledge sharing and business support for renewable energy businesses. The center is also recognized by the Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) in accordance with the ISO 17025 quality management system.