The Nigeria Sustainable Cooling Project (NSCP) is seeking a partnership with the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) to raise awareness about the benefits of energy-efficient air conditioners in Nigeria.
During a courtesy visit to NTA headquarters in Abuja, NSCP’s project director, Dr. Shehu Mustafa, emphasised the importance of educating the public on energy conservation and reducing environmental impact through the use of energy-efficient cooling systems.
The project, “Scaling Up Energy-Efficient and Climate-Friendly Cooling in Nigeria’s NDC Revision,” is funded by the Clean Cooling Collaborative (CCC) and supported by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). Mustafa explained that energy-efficient air conditioners can significantly reduce Nigeria’s energy consumption, particularly in residential, commercial and public buildings. He stressed that NTA’s extensive reach makes it the ideal partner for spreading this important message to both rural and urban populations.
NSCP’s national project director, Mr. Etiosa Uyigue, highlighted that air conditioners account for a significant portion of electricity usage in Nigeria, with 60% in public buildings and 40% in households. The project aims to accelerate the adoption of energy-efficient ACs, which will not only reduce electricity bills but also optimize the grid system and lessen pressure on transformers.
NTA’s executive director of engineering, Engr. Ijeh Osagie expressed the station’s readiness to support the project and recognised its value for both economic and environmental development.
The project is also working with the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) to implement a Minimum Energy Performance Standard (MEPS) by 2026, which will guide the production of energy-efficient cooling systems in the country.
