Abstract:
The rapid development of Pakistan’s economy has led to a significant growth in energy consumption. The current energy crisis has been caused primarily by technical inefficiencies and the absence of a dedicated energy management framework. Building
and industrial sectors are the major culprits in energy waste. Pakistan must seek to overcome institutional barriers and develop a professional cadre of energy managers and auditors, which would deliver a wide range of benefits including mass employment, identification and rectification of energy waste, economic benefits, reduced pollution, and improved infrastructure. A great deal of foundational work has already been done but a structured regime promoting an energy efficient culture has to be established. Activities such as energy audits categorize the focal areas and highlight the importance of energy management. For the launch of such a cadre, interdepartmental and interprovincial collaboration is necessary for the identification of sectoral needs and the provision of technical and managerial manpower for the successful completion of activities.
