The Beyond Biomass program has implemented real-time usage tracking for electric cookers supplied by PowerUp Uganda in Tanzania and Uganda, with plans to expand into Ghana and Zambia. By leveraging advanced digital monitoring, UpEnergy is addressing long-standing challenges in carbon credit verification, ensuring higher transparency and accuracy in emissions reporting.
These smart electric pressure cookers are designed to align with local cooking practices and feature integrated sensors that monitor energy consumption. Data is stored for up to 13 months, enabling direct comparisons with baseline cooking methods and offering detailed insights into usage patterns, including dish types, cooking modes, and durations.
Mitch Sauers, CEO of UpEnergy, emphasizes the company’s focus on quality and transparency across all aspects of its operations, from technology development to distribution. UpEnergy’s investment in digital tracking solutions aims to meet the increasing demand for credibility in carbon markets.
Beyond reducing emissions, the Beyond Biomass initiative delivers tangible benefits at the household and community levels. The program has already deployed 10,000 metered clean cookstoves and aims to distribute 250,000 units by 2028, potentially generating a significant supply of Verified Emission Reduction credits over the next decade.
Key impacts of the program include:
UpEnergy continues to enhance its monitoring capabilities by integrating indoor air quality tracking, specifically measuring fine particulate matter and carbon monoxide levels. This data will provide deeper insights into the health impacts of clean cooking solutions and support evidence-based program improvements.
