Save energy: KESC starts energy conservation drive

Will distribute 2.7m energy savers among domestic consumers.

KARACHI: Karachi Electric Supply Company (KESC), in line with its climate change policy, has started a programme that envisages distribution of 2.7 million energy savers free of charge among Karachi’s domestic consumers.

The energy savers, which will be distributed under the Prime Minister’s Energy Saving Programme, will conserve 70% of electricity compared to ordinary bulbs, have a longer life and environment-friendly effects.

The launching ceremony of the energy efficiency programme was held at KESC offices and the guest of honour was renowned writer Fatima Surriya Bajiya, who has received numerous awards of excellence in recognition of her tremendous services.



At the end of the project, the company will save 107 megawatts of electricity across Karachi that will offset the supply and demand gap and reduce carbon footprints on a sustainable basis to protect the environment.

KESC will provide two compact fluorescent lamps (CFL), generally called energy savers, of 23 watts to each domestic consumer, who will be required to hand over two used and working incandescent lamps (ICLs) commonly called yellow bulbs of 40, 60 or 100 watts.

The consumer will also meet the complete requirement mentioned in the CFL receiving voucher printed in monthly electricity bills.

Published in The Express Tribune, December 24^th, 2013.

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