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Nigeria Launches Industrial Energy Efficiency Database to Promote Clean Technology Solutions

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The Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN) has launched an Industrial Energy Efficiency (IEE) database to strengthen the country's industrial energy efficiency policies and promote innovation in clean technology solutions. The database is part of the country's efforts to improve energy performance and resource efficiency in the industrial sector, which is crucial for sustainable economic growth and reducing energy consumption.

Key Takeaways:

  • The IEE database is user-friendly, easy to navigate, and accessible to all interested parties, allowing for the entry of new data, updating of existing data, and correction of irregularities within a given dataset.
  • The database is a critical tool for evidence-based policy-making, requiring real-life and transparent data to develop effective policies that promote energy management systems (EnMS) and energy supply optimization (ESO).
  • Most manufacturing industries in Nigeria are experiencing hard times due to epileptic power supply, leading to some industries closing down or relocating outside the country.
  • The adoption of energy efficiency best practices can deliver 10-30% reductions in energy consumption, significant cuts in GHG emissions, and improved productivity and profitability.
  • Energy Management Systems (EnMS) can help organizations achieve ISO 50001 certification and embed a systematic continuous improvement process into their operations.
  • The database is expected to support industries in tracking energy use, identifying opportunities for efficiency, and adopting cleaner production techniques.

Statistics:

  • Over 60% of Nigeria's manufacturing activity is hosted in Lagos State, making industrial energy efficiency a national lever for sustainable economic growth.
  • The adoption of energy efficiency best practices can deliver significant cuts in GHG emissions and improve productivity and profitability by 10-30%.
  • The IEE database is part of the GEF-UNIDO project, which aims to improve Nigeria's industrial energy performance and resource efficiency.

Sources:

  • [Press statement signed by Engr. Gbenga Olokede of Energy Transition and Linkages Department of ECN]
  • [Comments made by Dr. Mustapha Abdullahi, Director-General of ECN]
  • [Remarks made by Biodun Ogunleye, Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, Lagos State]
  • [Comments made by Engr. Okon Ekpenyong, Industrial Energy Efficiency Consultant to ECN]

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