Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif on Thursday approved an energy conservation policy to maintain energy in Punjab.
Air-conditioners shall not be switched on before 11am at provincial government offices and the thermostats will be set at 26 degree Celsius, says an electricity conservation policy approved by Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif on Thursday.
Fifty per cent of the lights installed in these offices should not be used during the summer months, according to the new policy.
The policy also directs the officials to work off all electronic appliances including computers, printers and photocopiers on going their offices.
Only one out of three streetlights in a row would be used. Tehsil municipal government and development organisations have been directed to act collectively with the distribution companies to ensure that this principle is implemented. The convention applies to streetlights in the Government Officers Residences (GORs) too. Divisional commissioners would see its conformation in the GORs.
The new policy bars illumination of billboards, neon-signboards and other hoardings, unless powered by solar panels.
Under the new policy, bare-minimum lighting is to be exploited for decoration at recreational areas including trees, fountains and canals; CNG and gas stations; restaurants and wedding ceremonies. The policy, however, does not set the story of lighting.
The Parks and Horticulture Authority (PHA) shall be responsible for the execution of the directive in Lahore. In other districts, DCOs shall be in charge.
Police, local governments and highway patrols have been directed to demand action against those found violating the policy.
A media campaign will presently be launched to encourage people to take similar conservation measures in their homes. IC&YA secretary would be responsible for the campaign.
Published in The Express Tribune, May 27th, 2011.
No comments:
Post a Comment