Energy CS Explains How Home Gas Taps Approved by Cabinet Will Work
Following Monday’s ratification of the LPG Growth Policy by President William Ruto’s Cabinet, Energy Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir explained how the required gas piping and taps will function.
During an interview with NTV, the CS disclosed that the gas infrastructure policy targets gated communities, as well as the government’s affordable housing initiatives.
On a long-term basis, he added, there will be a policy in place for houses that have already been constructed, as the goal is to have all residences connected to LPG.
In the new plan, Chirchir explains that the government will install large gas cylinders in estates, which will be connected to the homes’ pipeline systems.
As a result of the elimination of transportation costs, he explained, Kenyans will be able to experience a sufficient gas supply without worrying about the high costs, which will decrease as a result of the move.
Concerning the costs of gas pipe installation, the CS explained that the government will seek to use Kereosene Levy funds to implement the infrastructure in affordable housing.
The CS added that new homeowners will consider the expense during construction, noting that incorporating exercise into the house design will not be costly.
However, the government intends to provide affordable gas cylinders to all rural households.
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“For new homes, we will work with the building community to ensure that there are regulations which will ensure that new homes coming up are licensed with reticulation,” he stated.
“In a year, we usually get about Ksh2.4 billion from the levy of Kerosene and if we secure that fund, we should be able to ask the cylinder producers to supply them to the homes.”
Chirchir clarified that the Cabinet resolution was revolutionary in light of the positive outcomes that will result from the use of clean energy.
On the other hand, he stated that the regulations will address the rising gas prices that are presently governed by market factors such as supply and demand.
A 6kg petroleum refill currently costs approximately Ksh1200 across the nation. This is a significant increase from last month’s Ksh900.
Energy CS Explains How Home Gas Taps Approved by Cabinet Will Work
