Uganda climate data
146 districts with climate-aware calculations and UEDCL ERA tariff bands built in.
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Uganda's national building energy programme
Uganda's building energy assessment platform
Buildings account for a major share of Uganda's energy use. BEAT gives architects, engineers, and owners a free, BEEC-aligned way to model performance and plan retrofits — nationwide.
146 districts
Nationwide coverage
BEEC-aligned
UNEP methodology
IMEU-II programme
Market Development Fund
Uganda climate data
146 districts & UEDCL tariffs.
Live 3D preview
Model envelope & systems live.
BEAT insights & PDF
Pre-trained narratives & BEEC exports.
In collaboration with
MEMDVisitImplemented under
Visit IMEU-IIWith support from Visit SNV Uganda, Visit Makerere University, Visit PSFU, and Visit Government of Sweden
EPC rating
B
Good performance
146Uganda districts
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4Scenario comparisons
The programme
Building energy efficiency for all of Uganda
A national platform developed with government, funded through IMEU-II, and built for practitioners nationwide.
BEAT — the Building Energy Assessment Tool — is developed in collaboration with the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development (MEMD) to strengthen building energy efficiency across Uganda. The platform translates international BEEC methodology into practical tools built for Uganda's tropical climate, electricity tariffs, and construction practices.
Implemented under the IMEU-II Market Development Fund with support from SNV Uganda, Makerere University, PSFU, and the Government of Sweden, BEAT brings together public agencies, academia, and the private sector to deliver credible energy performance analysis.
With reference data for all 146 districts across Central, Eastern, Northern, and Western regions, BEAT ensures architects, engineers, and building owners can assess performance and compare retrofit scenarios wherever they work in Uganda.
Nationwide district coverage
Climate-aware calculations for all 146 districts — from Kampala to Karamoja.
Public–private collaboration
MEMD policy leadership combined with IMEU-II implementation and SNV technical assistance.
Building energy sector focus
Envelope, HVAC, lighting, renewables, and financial modeling in one BEEC-aligned workflow.
Platform capabilities
BEEC-aligned methodologyUEDCL ERA Q1 2026 tariffs146 district climate zonesBEAT pre-trained insightsPortfolio dashboardRegulatory compliance screeningProfessional PDF exportsMulti-scenario retrofit compareBEEC-aligned methodologyUEDCL ERA Q1 2026 tariffs146 district climate zonesBEAT pre-trained insightsPortfolio dashboardRegulatory compliance screeningProfessional PDF exportsMulti-scenario retrofit compare
Ministry of Energy and Mineral DevelopmentIMEU-II Market Development Fund
SNV Uganda
Makerere University
Private Sector Foundation Uganda
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Nationwide reach, local precision
Coverage across all 146 districts — more than any decentralised programme footprint. Built with climate data, national tariffs, and BEEC methodology for practitioners across Uganda.
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Platform capabilities
Everything you need for credible energy assessments
From envelope modeling to financial payback — one workflow, one report, aligned with international best practice and Ugandan context.
Live 3D preview
See envelope, HVAC, and renewables impact as you model each building in real time.
BEAT PDF reports
Professional energy assessment exports with BEAT pre-trained narratives and recommendations.
Multi-scenario compare
Model baseline and retrofit projects side by side with savings and payback metrics.
Portfolio dashboard
Track assessments, reports, and districts with portfolio metrics and BEAT recommendations in one workspace.
Financial modeling
CAPEX, OPEX, and payback analysis aligned to Ugandan electricity costs.
Nine-step BEEC wizard
Assessment flow aligned with UNEP Building Energy Efficiency Calculator methodology.
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See it in action
A complete assessment workflow
From data entry to stakeholder-ready reports — designed for clarity at every step.
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Live 3D envelope preview
Watch wall, roof, and window performance update as you adjust materials and WWR — no spreadsheets required.
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Results you can act on
Portfolio metrics, energy mix, compliance screening, BEAT insights, and tabbed results — in a clean professional workspace.
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Reports stakeholders trust
Export BEEC-aligned PDF reports with EPC ratings, financial analysis, and tailored improvement roadmaps.
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Web & mobile
Where BEAT runs today
The web app is the canonical platform for compliance screening, NBRB review, portfolio dashboards, and learning mode. Flutter mobile is ideal for field capture and offline drafts.
| Capability | Web | Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| 9-step assessment wizard | ✓ | ✓ |
| Live 3D building preview | ✓ | — |
| Portfolio dashboard & BEAT recommendations | ✓ | — |
| Offline draft saving | — | ✓ |
| Advisory compliance screening | ✓ | — |
| NBRB review workflow | ✓ | — |
| Student learning / what-if mode | ✓ | — |
| PDF report generation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart document fill | ✓ | — |
| Multi-scenario compare | ✓ | ✓ |
How it works
From model to report in four steps
A guided wizard walks you through every input — no energy modeling expertise required to get started.
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Model your building
Enter geometry, envelope layers, systems, and occupancy for any Ugandan district.
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Run calculations
BEAT computes energy, carbon, cost, and EPC-style ratings using local reference data.
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Compare scenarios
Test retrofit measures across up to four projects and see savings instantly.
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Export your report
Generate a professional PDF with charts, recommendations, and BEAT insights.
Why Uganda
Tropical climate. Local tariffs. 146 districts.
Uganda's cooling-dominated energy profile demands tools built for equatorial conditions — with district-level climate data and UEDCL tariffs nationwide, not generic international defaults.
- BEEC-aligned methodology for credible benchmarking
- 146 districts with GPS-assisted climate lookup
- UEDCL ERA Q1 2026 domestic, commercial, and industrial tariffs
- Envelope, HVAC, lighting, and renewables in one model
146
districts nationwide
Climate-aware reference data in every region
Central
27
districts
Eastern
40
districts
Northern
41
districts
Western
38
districts
Partners & funders
A national programme, built together
BEAT is developed in collaboration with MEMD, and implemented under the IMEU-II Market Development Fund with support from SNV Uganda, Makerere University, PSFU, and Government of Sweden.