EAMP produces effective result in textile sector

The Energy Audits and Manage Programme (EAMP) in Lahore and Faisalabad has produced effective result in textile sector by saving about 15% of the energy cost in spinning and 20%-25% in processing, has reduced electricity and gas bills. This was disclosed in an awareness session on "Energy Efficiency in Textile Sector" held at the University of Faisalabad.

The project incharge, NPO, Mr. Ashfaq A. Sheikh said the NPO through the Energy Efficiency Programme (EEP) was working preventive measures for minimizing the production cost.

He also vowed to expand and replicate best practices for achieving the EEP target in textile sector. Two units in Lahore and one in Faisalabad saved about 15% of the energy cost in spinning and 20%-25% in processing thus reducing electricity and gas bills. He outlined various measures like assess the techniques and equipment used in production processes, check them for efficiency; employ systems, materials and equipment that increase energy efficiency.