Eng. Denis Ariho, from Uganda is the Lead Technical Expert, Energy Efficiency for Sustainable Livelihoods in Africa (EELA)-Regional Window based at the East African Centre of Excellence for Renewable Energy and Efficiency (EACREEE). He has 14 years’ experience in renewable energy and energy efficiency. He has experience in designing, planning, implementation, commissioning, quality assurance, monitoring and evaluation for energy projects. He has conducted energy audits, feasibility studies, design, trainings, and advisory services for renewable energy and energy efficiency projects. He joined EACREEE on 1st April 2020 and has consistently supported the growth of the Centre. He is a Corporate Member of Uganda Institution of Professional Engineers (UIPE), Registered Engineer under Uganda Engineers Registration Board (ERB), an international certified energy auditor (CEA), and ISO 50001 Lead Auditor,
Before joining EACREEE, he worked as the Technical Advisor with the German Development Cooperation (GIZ) in Uganda in the Promotion of Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Programme (PREEEP) from June 2015 to March 2020 where he implemented the energy management programme for large, medium and small energy consumers. He also worked as Energy Engineer with the engineering consultancy firm, Air Water Earth (AWE) Limited from October 2013 to May 2015 where he took part in development of project proposals and implementation of energy projects.