STAFF REPORT ISLAMABAD: Identifying a huge potential for energy efficiency, the National Energy Conservation Centre (Enercon) has Pakistan can save around 7 billion dollars per annum through proper implementation.“The centre has conducted detailed audits and surveys which show that an average of 25 per cent energy conservation potential exists in each sector of the national economy,” Secretary Environment Farid Ullah Khan said .
He said that the sector-wise energy conservation potential includes 25 per cent for industry, 20 per cent for transport, 20 per cent for agriculture, and 30 per cent for buildings.“Pakistan is facing an extreme energy crunch; however, comprehensive and sustainable strategies and amendments in related laws are being brought into effect to conserve energy,” he said.
He assured that the government will make every effort to encourage the use of alternative fuel in the country.In industrial sector, which consumes approximately 43 per cent of the nation’s commercial energy, Khan said, in collaboration with international organisations, around 90 preliminary energy audits at various types of facilities.
According to him, all possible initiatives were being taken to promote such activities in the country, adding that the centre had created awareness regarding the cost effectiveness and potential for energy savings by shifting to energy efficient methods.
No comments:
Post a Comment