The government has decided to stop the production and purchase of conventional fans from July this year in a bid to save electricity under its energy conservation plan.
The decision was made on the recommendation of the Ministry of Science and Technology. A Statutory Regulatory Order (SRO) will be issued in this regard soon.
According to documents received by The Express Tribune, the National Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (NEECA) has been tasked with ensuring the production of low energy-consuming fans that require less than 80 watts of energy.
Pakistan Standards and Quality Control Authority have also been directed to amend the national standards for fan production.
According to the decision, the manufacturing and sale of fans in the one-star category, which consumes less than ts, will be allowed. Fans with AC inverters come under the five-star category, which consumes less than 45-50 watts of electricity.
Besides, consultations will be held with the fan manufacturing industry for the production of energy-efficient electrical appliances like that of industries manufacturing energy-saving bulbs.