Isuzu, KBL Lead in Energy Efficiency with Kshs. 26 Million Annual Savings

Isuzu East Africa Limited and Kenya Breweries Limited (KBL) have become the first companies to be officially recognized by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) for complying with the newly gazetted Energy (Energy Management) Regulations, 2025.

Their exemplary efforts have collectively saved them over Kshs. 26 million in annual energy costs.Gazetted in February 2025, the Regulations require large energy consumers those using more than 180,000 kWh annually to undertake energy audits every four years, develop and implement energy management plans, and establish energy management committees.

Isuzu saved 128,818 kWh of electrical energy, surpassing their projected audit savings and translating to Kshs. 5.6 million in financial benefits.

Meanwhile, KBL’s Kisumu Plant achieved savings of 657,584 kWh in electrical energy and 5,497 GJ in thermal energy, amounting to Kshs. 20.6 million in savings.

“These achievements by Isuzu and KBL are a great milestone in energy efficiency,” said EPRA Director General Daniel Kiptoo Bargoria. “Their commitment to sustainable industrial practices shows how compliance can drive down operational costs while contributing to environmental goals.”

The two companies’ success followed the implementation of comprehensive energy management strategies, including energy audits, policy development, appointment of energy managers, and active monitoring of energy consumption data.

Nationwide, EPRA reported that 142 facilities spanning 25 small, 77 medium, and 40 large energy consumers have already conducted audits in the first half of the 2024/2025 financial year. These are projected to yield annual energy savings of 79.082 GWh if fully implemented.

The recognition of Isuzu and KBL underscores the financial and environmental benefits of aligning with national energy efficiency policies and sets a strong precedent for Kenya’s industrial sector.

By Sharon Atieno