SON says Nigeria to Save N500bn by Implementing Energy Performance Standards

Dr. Ifeanyi Okeke, Director General of the Standards Organisation of Nigeria, SON, has said that Nigeria will save an estimated N500 billion by implementing the Minimum Energy Performance Standards, MEPS.

Dr Okeke made this known at an awareness workshop on MEPS with the theme ‘Promoting energy efficiency and non-toxic lighting through MEPPS compliance’ hosted in Abuja.

The Director General who was represented by the Laboratory Services of SON, Adewunmi Richards, stated: “Nigeria will save about 387 megawatts of power which is estimated at about half a billion dollars by implementing the MEPS as the world gradually shifts to clean energy.

“The MEPS are regulations that set a minimum level of energy efficiency that a product must meet to be sold in the market and the standards are crucial in reducing energy consumption, lowering greenhouse gas emissions, and promoting a sustainable future.

He noted that the standards apply to a wide range of products, from appliances such as refrigerators, air conditioners, and televisions to vehicles and building materials.

According to him, by setting minimum energy efficiency requirements for the products, governments ensure that only energy-efficient options are available in the market.

Dr Leslie Adogame, Executive Director at Sustainable Research and Action for Environmental Development, SRADev Nigeria, who was also present at the event, said the NGO is willing to partner with the SON regulation of the lighting products containing mercury in line with the clean energy drive of the federal government.

Source: Sweeetcrude