Electricity consumers urged to use energy saving bulbs

The acting Chairman of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), Dr Anthony Akah has urged electricity consumers to use energy saving bulbs and standard appliances to complement its energy efficiency programmes.

Akah who spoke at a seminar on energy efficiency in Abuja said that the call became necessary in view of the serious challenge of high estimated billing due to poor metering by the Distribution Companies (Discos) and low power generation.

He said that NERC had put measures in place to accelerate metering through close monitoring of the Discos’ metering roll out plan.

Akah also said NERC had initiated a programme designed to ensure energy efficiency and conservation, adding that efficient utilisation of available energy was paramount.

According to him, the programme entails the use of standard electrical appliances and equipment as well as machinery in the nation’s electricity value chain.

The programme, he said, was designed to reduce the total electricity demand and stop Nigeria from becoming a dumping ground for inefficient electrical appliances.

He said that the programme was also meant to provide consumers with relevant information on how to ensure energy efficiency of household appliances.