One third of the fuel imported to Sri Lanka is used to generate power, said Environment Minister Susil Premjayantha addressing a workshop on the Implementation of Energy Efficiency Policy Initiatives at Hotel Taj Samudra, Colombo.In order to cut down the unnecessary cost spent on fuel authorities need to take new measures to promote energy efficient practices among the public, according to Minister Premajayantha.
The workshop was organised by the Sri Lanka Sustainable Energy Authority. Findings of research conducted by the Sri Lanka Sustainable Energy Authority (SLSEA) funded by the Asian Development Bank were also presented at the workshop.
Accordingly, 69% of the sample community have given high cost as the reason for not purchasing energy saving lights. And 86% people have said that they break the lamp and dispose with other garbage.
Based on these findings the SLSEA says introducing proper disposal methods by Municipal councils will help to encourage public to adapt energy efficient steps in their home. To promote energy efficiency the SLSEA recommended the implementation of Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS), Phase-out of Incandescent Bulbs and tax Incentives for new energy efficient technologies.