ISLAMABAD: The National Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (NEECA) has unveiled the much needed energy conservation building code (ECBC) 2023.

NEECA Managing Director Dr Sardar Moazzam, in his keynote address, presented the ECBC 2023 as a transformative framework poised to improve building practices across the country. He emphasized that this building code would transcend beyond mere documentation to emphasise its vigorous implementation.

He elaborated the multifaceted benefits of the code, highlighting its potential to significantly reduce energy consumption, and generate substantial cost savings for both building owners and occupants.

Wolfgang Hesse, the Cluster Coordinator from GIZ Pakistan, delivered an insightful discourse on the mutual partnership between NEECA and GIZ, which has been instrumental in the formulation and forthcoming comprehensive implementation of the ECBC 2023.

He highlighted the critical role of international collaborations in fostering sustainable development and achieving global environmental objectives, commending the ECBC 2023 as a beacon of such endeavors.

The event featured a series of presentations by NEECA officials as well as the Building Energy Research Center (BERC) who meticulously outlined the salient features of the ECBC 2023, delineating its profound impact on the construction industry and putting their expert analysis on the technical aspects of energy-efficient building design, highlighting the manifold advantages of adhering to the ECBC guidelines.

The launch of the ECBC 2023 symbolises a pivotal stride in Pakistan’s journey towards a greener, more sustainable future. The illustrious gathering of stakeholders, industry experts, and government officials reaffirmed the pivotal importance of green building practices and the indispensable role of robust regulatory frameworks like the ECBC in crafting a sustainable legacy.

The National Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (NEECA) is an Authority established under the Ministry of Energy (Power Division) and serves as a federal focal agency mandated for initiating, catalysing and coordinating all Energy Conservation activities in different sectors of economy.

Published in Dawn, July 25th, 2024