The Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN) in partnership with the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) is implementing a Global Environment Facility (GEF) project titled: Improving Nigeria’s Industrial Energy Performance & Resource Efficient Cleaner Production through Programmatic Approaches & the Promotion of Innovation in Clean Technology Solutions’ though the introduction of industry energy efficiency (IEE), to Arewa Metal Containers Limited, (ARMECO), to help reduce energy consumption in the country.
Engr. Okon Ekpenyong, Industrial Energy Efficiency (IEE) Consultant, ECN/UNIDO, made this known at the KICK OFF Review Meeting with industries in Kaduna on the implementation of Industrial Energy Efficeincy/Energy Management Systems (EnMS).
The project is aimed at accelerating the adoption of industrial energy efficiency (IEE) and improving enterprise environmental performance under the wider umbrella of Resource Efficiency and Cleaner Production (RECP) best practices and innovative approaches within selected small, medium and large-scale industrial enterprises in Nigeria.
He explained that the project aims to promote the adoption of industrial energy efficiency best practices and improve environmental performance, as well as reduce energy consumption which helps to lower bills and improved environmental performance.
According to him, industrial energy efficiency, focus on energy management systems and reducing energy waste.
Ekpenyong revealed that UNIDO is partnering with the Bank of Industry to provide financial support for industries adopting energy management systems.
He added that the project is being monitored by multiple agencies, including the Ministry of Environment, Energy Commission, and Standard Organisation of Nigeria.
Speaking further, Ekpenyong called for data base collection which is a baseline to conduct and collect data on energy consumption and costs. The data will help industries measure and manage their energy consumption, leading to potential cost savings, enabling comparative analysis and informed decision-making.
The Managing Director, Arewa Metal Containers Limited, (ARMECO), Engineer Joachim Daudu, assured partnership with UNIDO to implement energy efficiency measures in their company also expresses commitment to implementing energy efficiency measures.
To save energy, he noted the importance for solar power to reduce energy costs.
Daudu echoed that through solar, the company expects to save around 144 million naira in the next six years.
He revealed that the company plans to implement energy efficiency measures in phases, starting with the admin block and factory equipment.