National Energy Policy

Source: International Energy Agency
Last updated: 24 June 2025

The 1994 Energy Policy is currently under revision (to be completed by 2021) to align it with the government’s Economic Reform Strategy, National Green Legacy Initiative and the Ethiopia 10 Years Development Plan. It is also being revised to include greater emphasis on off-grid energy as not just as a temporary solution while the grid is being extended, but a sustainable means to provide energy to approximately 35% of households. Additionally, , the draft Energy Policy takes into account the current energy demands of the society, the advancement of energy generation technologies and barriers for the provision of clean energy solutions

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