Section 10: Designation of energy consumers

(1) The Minister shall, by statutory instrument, designate energy consumers for the purposes of this Act. (2) A designated energy consumer shall- (a) put in place an energy management system in a manner prescribed by regulations; (b) designate a technical officer as an energy manager; (c) ensure that an energy audit is conducted at the facility of the designated energy consumer by an energy auditor to assess the energy consumption and identify areas for improvement; (d) implement energy-saving measures identified in the energy audit to improve energy efficiency; (e) provide training to the employees on energy-efficient practices and the importance of energy conservation; (f) participate in energy efficiency programmes or initiatives organised by Government; (g) monitor and verify the effectiveness of the energy-saving measures undertaken to ensure that the measures meet the required standards; (h) submit regular compliance reports to the Minister to demonstrate adherence to this Act and regulations made under this Act; and (i) take into account the requirements of other applicable laws including the National Environment Act, the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the Uganda National Bureau of Standards Act.