Murefu Barasa is a student of history and development with a focus on energy systems.
His research interests include the diverse drivers of energy transitions, such as technological advancements, policy interventions, emerging business models, the cost-competitiveness of various energy sources, and their intersections.
Murefu is the founder of EED Advisory, the chair of the Kenya Renewable Energy Association (KEREA), and a fellow at the Energy for Growth Hub.
The Role of Demand Side Management (DSM) in Energy Transitions: Examining the Prospects of Promoting Electric Cooking in Kenya
Supervisors: Professor Ed Brown and Professor Jairo Quiros-Tortos
The objective of this study is to identify policy options that can promote electric cooking while highlighting the impact of electricity tariffs as a constraining factor to widespread adoption and use of electric cooking applications. The research will explore the prospects of promoting electric cooking within the framework of applying demand side management (DSM) measures as facilitators of energy transitions from traditional forms to modern and cleaner options.