Powering Ethiopia's Future.

Ethiopia's primary electricity distributor — connecting millions of homes, businesses, and institutions to the national grid.

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Our Story

Who We Are

“A fully government-owned enterprise, built to electrify every corner of Ethiopia.”

— Ethiopian Electric Utility, 2014

Key Facts

100% Govt-OwnedFounded 2014NationwideUniversal Electrification45/66 kV Network

At a Glance

12+

Years

24/7

Support

97%

Urban

Strategic Direction

Vision & Mission

Vision 2030

Fully energize the Ethiopian Economy and People by 2030.

Anchored in universal access, world-class service quality, and transformative economic impact.

Mission

Reliable, affordable power for Ethiopia's transformation.

Safe, reliable, high-quality power delivery

Sub-transmission and distribution operations

International standards of customer care

Corporate governance and ethics

Our Culture

Values & Beliefs

Safety

Infrastructure integrity and people safety above all else.

Integrity

Full transparency, honesty, and accountability at every level.

Care & Service

Empathy, speed, and respect for every customer we serve.

Respect

We value every employee, customer, and community we touch.

Op. Excellence

Relentless pursuit of efficiency, reliability, and improvement.

Sustainability

Long-term environmental stewardship through clean energy.

Innovation

Modern technology transforming how Ethiopia uses electricity.

Core Mandate

Our Responsibilities

01

Universal Electrification

Reaching every household, school, and business with reliable power.

02

45/66 kV Sub-Transmission

Operating the national sub-transmission network nationwide.

03

Distribution Grid

Maintaining the medium and low-voltage distribution network.

04

Power Sales & Customer Service

Metering, billing, new connections, and account management.

Our Journey

Key Milestones

2014

EEU established following restructuring of EEPCO

2016

National rural electrification expansion programme launched

2018

Digital customer portal and online billing introduced

2020

Connected 10 million+ Ethiopians under universal electrification

2023

Smart metering pilot launched in Addis Ababa

2026

Ongoing expansion into underserved regions, targeting universal access

Our People

Leadership Team

The executive team driving EEU's strategy, operations, and service delivery.

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

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Chairperson of the Management Board

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Chief Process and Quality Management Officer

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CEO of Ethiopian Investment Holdings (EIH) / Ex-Officio Board Overseer

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Network Infrastructure Management Team Leader

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Chief Team Lead Manager

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