Energy Conservation Policy of Pakistan

Muhammad Uzair Rasheed MS NPE KINPOE

End Use Energy Consumption by Sector (2011-2013)(Total: 58.61 Million TOE)

2%28%

3%

29% 1%

15%

22%

DomesticOther Govt.TransportAgricultureIndustrialCommercialPower

Power Sector takes the largest slice of national energy consumption closely followed by Industrial sector.

State Bank’s Projection

Challenges

Sustainability of Indigenous fossil fuels

Sustainability of Environment

Economic Sustainability

Compounding poverty and political fallout

EC Potential in Pakistan

Industry 25%

Transport 20%

Agriculture 20%

Power 30%

Average 24%

Possible Savings for Pakistan by EC

US $ 2 Billion/Year.

Barrier:

Option:

Absence of Legislation

A legislation specifically focused to promote efficient use of energy resources with provision of

Energy reporting

Mandatory audit of major energy consuming entities

Enforcement of standards and labeling,

Investment promotion

Punish the defaulter and reward the energy proficient

Barriers/ Options

Barriers/ Options

Issue:

Option:

Distorted perception of EC

Propagate EC as a means to cut costs, increased production and better profitability through efficiency improvement. It’s a win-win for all stake holders.

(Contd.)

Barrier:

Option:

o Absence of Financing Instruments/Mechanisms

soft leasing.soft loans for energy-conservation

specific projects.the use of micro-finance institutions

need to be explored. Private Public partnership by

facilitating access to appropriate

technology.

(Contd.)

Barrier:

Option:

o Lack of EC culture

o Cultivate a new energy culture through extensive training, pilot initiatives, value engineering, and demonstration to promote energy efficiency in all sectors of economy.

(Contd.)

Barrier:

Option:

Absence of Standardization & Labeling

Need to develop Energy Efficiency Standards in collaboration with relevant stakeholder institutions.

(Contd.)

Issue:

Option:

Lack of Awareness and Education

More resources need to be allocated on a sustainable basis to educate the stakeholders.

Free time for EC on all electronic media by PEMRA be ensured.

Conservation Imperatives

Energy conservation represents least-cost ‘supply’ option. It’s a win-win for all.

Unit of energy saved usually is a fraction of generating additional unit.

Electricity peak load reduction and shifting results in better utilization of existing generation assets.

Domestic Consumers

Gas Consumers

Minimize the use of heaters.

Use solar panel geysers.

Turn on geyser only in the morning.

Repair gas leakages immediately.

Switch off the stove after use.

Cont.

Use pressure cookers as much as possible.

Use lids to cover the pans while cooking.

Bring items taken out of refrigerators (like vegetables, milk etc) to room temperature before placing on the gas stove for heating

ELECTRICITY CONSUMERS

Shift use from peak times. For example, fill the water tank in the early mornings. Avoid ironing during the evenings.

Time of use meters are being installed throughout the country and soon consumers will pay more for electricity in peak time. Beginning to change your behavior now, will help the country avoid load shedding and soon will reduce your energy bill.

Look for energy efficient appliances when replacing an existing appliance

Cont.

The first, most important, measure is to simply turn off the lights when you leave a room.

Use daylight to the maximum.

Compact fluorescent lights (CFLs) can be four times as efficient as traditional bulbs. So when replacing lights, upgrade to CFLs.

Use Ceiling fans with electronic regulators.

Operate the ceiling fan along with your window air conditioner to spread the cooled air more effectively throughout the room and operate the air conditioner at higher temperature

Install exhaust fans at a higher elevation than ceiling fans

Cont.

Use sun film, curtains or outside use chicks to block the sun

ACs are one of the biggest contributors summer time power failures. If fan and AC are used together, the temperature can easily be lowered to 24oC

Plant trees to shade air-conditioning units but not to block the airflow. A unit operating in the shade uses as much as 10% less electricity than the same one operating in the sun

When purchasing a new AC, look for one that is energy efficient and has an automatic temperature shut off (Mitsubishi, Samsung)

When purchasing a new fan, look for one that is energy efficient (Royal, Pak, GFC )

AGRICULTURE SECTOR

Tips for Agriculture Sector

Tune up your tractor and farm machinery regularly

Service your tube well/pumping station regularly

Do not use tube well in morning/evening peak electricity consumption hours

Remember! Irrigation during day time results in vaporization of large quantities of water, which can be saved if crops are irrigated during night time

Rewind the burnt tube-well motor with good quality wire which not only prolongs the motor's life but also reduces your electricity bill

TRANSPORT SECTOR

TIPS FOR TRANSPORTERS/VEHICLE OWNERS

Tune up your vehicles regularly after every 15,000 Kms

Opt for joint commuting instead of using individual vehicle

Use bicycle or walk for short trips

Travel off peak hours. Avoid traffic congestion

Accelerate slowly & smoothly.

Avoid jerky starts

Keep air filter clean & change it every 10,000 Kms

Avoid frequent acceleration and braking

Check the brakes for even & adequate braking

Cont.

Check steering system for ease & smoothness of operation

Change oil filter regularly.

Check tyre pressure weekly and wheel alignment every 10,000 Kms

More speed - More fuel. Drive between 65-80 Km/h normally.

Cold engine consumes more fuel

Turn off engine while waiting on traffic signal. Don't idle for more than 1 minute

Check cooling system regularly

Inspect & clean the battery terminals

Building Sector

TIPS FOR BUILDING OWNERS/ CONSTRUCTORS

Determine the orientation of the building on its site

Construct room sizes appropriate from energy stand point

Whitewash the rooms for better use of lights

Use exhaust fans in kitchen/bathrooms

Landscape shading and solar heating absorbed through windows and roofs can increase your air conditioning use. Incorporating shading concept into your landscaping design can help reduce this solar heating gain, reducing your cooling cost.

Use false ceiling in the building.

Cont.

Always opt for the following building and roof insulation

Mud Plaster

Reflective chemicals

Adopt wall paneling on the inside

Plywood paneling

Wood fiber

Lasani sheet

Wall paper

INDUSTRY, POWER SECTOR

Tips to reduce ENERGY COSTS for INDUSTRIAL & COMMERCIAL CONSUMERS

Devise energy conservation plans to avoid energy losses.

Arrange for regular boiler/ furnace tune ups.

Arrange for Steam System Surveys.

Arrange for Electrical System Surveys.

Switch to energy efficient lighting.

Use high efficiency motors.

Use variable speed drives.

Boilers Caring

A small care of BOILERS guarantees BIG SAVINGS

Tune-up boilers every 3 months.

Install temperature indicator in stack/chimney.

Install flow meters for natural gas and steam in boilers to get exact efficiencies.

Install an economizer to recover the exhaust heat from stack.

Install automatic system for pressure control.

Pre-heat feed water.

Repair damaged insulation and openings.

Tune-up savings

Public Campaigns for raising awareness

References

POLICY ISSUES AND OPTIONS IN ENERGY CONSERVATION & EFFICIENCY

Energy Conservation options/Suggestionshttp://www.enercon.gov.pk/

Special Thanks to

K.M.Zubair, Chief (ENERCON)

Thank You