The Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN), the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) have trained key stakeholders on Nigeria’s newly approved Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) for air conditioners.
At a workshop in Lagos, ECN director-general, Dr. Mustapha Abdullahi represented by Dr. Shehu Mustafa, said the revised MEPS are vital for addressing the country’s rising demand for cooling without worsening power shortages or harming the environment. He emphasised that manufacturers, importers and distributors must understand and comply with the new standards to ensure energy-efficient products reach consumers.
SON’s head of electrical, Engr. Lawal Ismaila explained that the MEPS will phase out older, inefficient air conditioners that waste power and use ozone-depleting gases. He urged Nigerians to adopt newer, safer models to save energy and protect the environment.
National coordinator of the Nigeria Sustainable Cooling Project (NSCP), Etiosa Uyigue noted that UNEP and the Clean Cooling Collaborative supported the revision process under the “Scaling Up Energy-Efficient and Climate-Friendly Cooling” project. The updated standards were approved in late 2024 and are expected to significantly cut power consumption and emissions.
Stakeholders pledged to work together to implement the MEPS and advance Nigeria’s energy efficiency and climate goals.
