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ISLAMABAD:
National Energy Conservation Centre (Enercon) has identified a huge potential for energy efficiency and through proper implementation Pakistan can save around 7 billion dollars per annum, according to Secretary Environment Farid Ullah Khan.
The centre had conducted detailed audits and surveys which showed that an average of 25 per cent energy conservation potential exists in each sector of the national economy, he said on Monday.
He said 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.
Khan emphasised that Pakistan was facing an extreme energy crunch; however, comprehensive and sustainable strategies and amendments in related laws are being brought into effect to conserve energy.
The government will make every effort to encourage use of alternative fuel in the country, he said. 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. He believed that the public should alter their behaviours and adopt habits to ensure a clean environment
In industrial sector, which consumes approximately 43 per cent of the nations commercial energy, Khan said in collaboration with international organisations, around 90 preliminary energy audits at various types of facilities like glass, food processing, textile, foundry and tobacco were conducted.
Published in The Express Tribune, June 7th, 2011.
Energy efficiency: Pakistan can save massive energy through conservation The Express Tribune
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PROSPECTS OF ENERGY
EFFICIENCY BUSINESS, IN
PAKISTAN
Muhammad Saghir Khan
http://www.energysystems.com.pk/articles/Article 4.pdf
Energy conservation need of the hour
Pakistan is facing the worst energy crisis that has affected all segments of society. The gap between electricity demand and supply is widening with every passing day. Electricity demand touched the record of 20058 MW in last August in the country whereas total installed capacity for power generation is 21021 MW out of which 18987 MW is dependable capacity. But presently dependable capacity is about 13920 due to lack of water releases by IRSA to dams owing to canal closure.
Pakistan Electric Power Company (PEPCO)/NTDCL has the responsibility of electricity distribution to a total of 19.3 million consumers across the country. Ministry of Water and Power and PEPCO/NTDCL has chalked out a strategy to launch power generation projects with local and foreign collaboration to meet electricity demand. Hydel, apart from Nuclear, Coal, Solar Energy, Thermal and IPPs are the major sources of power generation in Pakistan.
Presently, Hydel power plays an important part in load management. Thermal and other renewable energy sources are generating electricity in sufficient quantity but due to different reasons like non-availability of gas and furnace oil, canal closure and technical problems the supply and demand gap has widened which has resulted in 10-12 hours of load management in rural and urban areas of the country.
According to energy experts the electricity demand is rising by 8-10 percent per annum. If this tendency continues, the electricity demand would rise phenomenally to 36,000 MW by the year 2015, 54,000 MW by 2020 and 119,000 MW by the year 2030. Hence, it is the need of the hour to take pragmatic measures not only by increasing power generation capacity but also reduction of demand through energy conservation. The change of attitudes and a change of life styles is needed at the national level to conserve electricity which will help in reducing the present run-way demand. Energy conservation is the only short term measure which can fill the gap between demand and supply. We can save a lot of electricity through energy conservation which must be taken immediately to cope with the shortage of electricity
a. All unnecessary lights need to be switched off and especially while leaving the house.
b. Dont use electricity unnecessarily during peak hours and make maximum usage of sunlight.
c. Dont put electronic appliances on standby mode once not required.
d. Install UPS of good quality which, will help to save 20-30 per cent electricity.
e. Washing Machines, Microwaves, Iron, Heater and Geysers should not be used during 6 pm to 9 pm. (Peak hours)
f. Replace all incandescent bulbs and tube lights with energy savers (CFLs).
g. Replace all insufficient irrigation/ water supply motors and pumps with efficient equipment.
h. Use good quality copper wire in houses, shops, offices and factories etc it wills stop leakages and wastage of electricity.
i. Public awareness campaigns need to be run through electronic and print media to educate the masses.
Reduction of lights up to 50 per cent in President and Prime Minister`s secretariat and houses of federal ministers, governors, chief ministers, all provincial ministers and government offices will be of great help in the programme of energy conservation.
The Govt needs to take strict measures to enforce energy conservation steps in true letter and spirit so that the energy discipline is enhanced among the consumers through awareness campaigns. As the energy experts say, a mega watt saved is always better than a megawatt produced.
Energy conservation - need of the hour | Pakistan Today | Latest news | Breaking news | Pakistan News | World news | Business | Sport and Multimedia
Enercon
Pakistans Energy Sector Issues: Energy Efficiency and Energy
Environmental Links
Tariq Husain
http://www.lahoreschoolofeconomics....SE/03 Dr Tariq Husain EDITED TTC 11-10-10.pdf
Energy conservation measures in Pakistan
REPORT ON ENERGY CONSERVATION MEASURSES
By
THE RAWALPINDI CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
http://www.rcci.org.pk/documents/EnergyConservation.pdf
Energy Conservation & Efficiency: time to reorganise and restucture ENERCON and introduce regulatory process.
Poor man consumes more energy per unit of pleasure and utility than a rich man , as is the case of poor vs rich nations.Most affording consumers have shifted to energy saver.It is the very poor,who has not and could not due to the price.Similarly it has been estimated that poor and developing nations consume 30% more energy per unit of output(GDP@PPP) than the developed countries.As China progressed over the last decade,it has managed to reduce its energy consumption per unit of output by half and continues to improve on it.India has been doing the same.Energy Efficiency and conservation has come to be known as synonymous with development.
It is no more a fashionable subject.It is down right economics.Energy is getting expensive and scarce as well.It has been established beyond doubt that conservation is more efficient than generation.Where are we on this important front? unfortunately nowhere.ENERCON was established in 1980s under US technical and financial assistance and does not have much to brag in terms of impact,although efforts have not been lacking.To be fair to ENERCON,perhaps financial and economic incentive and pressure has emerged over the last decade ,and hence the private and public lack of interest even if not apathy towards the subject.
It is time to reorganize and revitalize ENERCON proportional to the task and challenge that the organisation has to meet.It is also time to give it some teeth by the way of Energy Conservation ACT of the parliament,which most countries have done including India which introduced a policy and the law in this respect as early as 2001.Force of Law is required to enforce some energy standards and practices and punish the violator. A policy regime similar to the environment has to be brought about.More success potential is expected to be in Energy Conservation and Efficiency because it generally saves money while environmental protection costs money,even though there is a public and societal profit in the latter as well.Many countries and multi-lateral agencies would be willing to technically and financially support reasonably serious initiatives and projects.There is CDM and a host of green credit scheme.Neither is there any dearth of knowledge,technology and advice. Following actions are recommended:
1) Reorganize ENERCON as a highly visible organisation with presence in all the provinces and major cities.ENERCON must be required to prepare a strategic business plan with defined yearly quantified(not stories)targets and achievements.They would require resources and support.For money USAID appears to be too willing to provide capital and technology.
2)Introduce an Energy Conservation and Efficiency law as discussed earlier.Remove duplication with Pakistan Standard Institute and the associated legislation.Energy labeling and standards to be taken away from the PSI and shifted to ENERCON.(Some initial steps have been taken in this direction already)
3)Introduce initially voluntary and eventually legally binding and enforceable programme of Energy Standards and Labeling.Following items be included in the programme:
a)Electric motors
b)fans
c)Washing Machines
d)Refrigerators
e)Packaged Air-conditioners
f)Water pumps of all sizes including agricultural
For those who may not be informed about the Energy Labels,they are referred to my book,"Pakistan's Energy Development".I donot make any money out of the book.Briefly , a five-Star rating/label system is there which certifies products.One Star would mean least efficient and 5-Star to be most efficient.The labels are to be affixed on the product under ENERCON authority.
ENERCON's most earlier projects may have become outdated and are to be scrapped or updated.Famous is their fuel efficiency programme.Most cars with electronics ignition do not require tuning now.Carburettors are no more there.Only spark plugs have to be cleaned and replaced.More innovative sectoral programmes should be initiated such as:
1)Agricultural sectors water-pump improvement.
2)fuel intensive sectors such as Cement,Tiles and Brick Kilns.
3)Energy Efficiency in Commercial High-Rise Buildings with a regulatory process similar to Building Control Authority.(Building Energy Code has been developed already:It was developed in 1980s as well;enforcement structure is required)
4)Co-generation in Textile and Sugar.
5)HVAC
6)Energy Efficiency in Government Buildings.
Pakistan Energy Forum: Energy Conservation & Efficiency: time to reorganise and restucture ENERCON and introduce regulatory process.
I've posted some stats available to general public online. Considering the gravity of the situation , this is a topic that I would like to discuss with respected members if possible
