Rural Energy Agency
REA Building 28 Medeli Street P. O. Box 2153 Dodoma, Tanzania
+255 26 2323504 / +255 26 2323506 / +255 26 2323507
info@rea.go.tz
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Location: REA Building 28 Medeli Street P. O. Box 2153 Dodoma, Tanzania
Rural Energy Agency (REA) is an autonomous body under the Ministry of Energy of the United Republic of Tanzania. Its main role is to promote and facilitate improved access to modern energy services in rural areas of Mainland Tanzania. REA became operational in October 2007. Established under the Rural Energy Act of 2005 and becoming operational in October 2007, REA's primary mandate is to promote and facilitate improved access to modern energy services across rural communities in Mainland Tanzania.
Key Functions & Projects
- Rural Electrification: REA finances and oversees the expansion of the national grid into remote villages. Its current "Vitongoji" (hamlets) electricity distribution initiative targets a 100% completion rate by 2030.
- Clean Cooking Initiative: Beyond electricity, REA actively drives clean energy transitions. It partners with local public institutions to scale up sustainable solutions, such as distributing LPG starter packs to reduce reliance on wood fuels.
- Project Funding: It administers the Rural Energy Fund (REF), which provides grants and subsidizes public-private partnerships for rural grid connections, solar energy, and hydro-power projects.
Chairperson
Director General
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