Islamabad, 6 May, 2025: DC Fans for Energy Savings are at the heart of a major new government initiative aimed at lowering electricity usage and easing the burden on the national power grid.
The federal authorities have announced a countrywide programme to replace outdated alternating current (AC) fans with high-efficiency direct current (DC) fans, marking a significant step toward energy conservation.
As outlined during a recent meeting of the National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Power, chaired by Muhammad Idrees, the scheme will offer consumers low-interest loans through commercial banks.
These loans will allow households to swap out old AC fans for more efficient alternatives, with repayments made directly via their monthly electricity bills.
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Power Secretary Dr. Fakhray Alam Irfan informed committee members that the National Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (NEECA) has held successful discussions with leading fan manufacturers, many of whom are now transitioning to the production of DC fans.
He confirmed that the project is scheduled to begin within the current fiscal year.
Dr. Irfan stated that shifting to DC fans could help reduce energy demand by as much as 5,000 megawatts.
Currently, traditional AC fans are responsible for consuming nearly 388 million units of power annually, costing approximately $25 million.
This initiative aims to reduce those figures dramatically, contributing to DC Fans for Energy Savings and long-term economic relief.
In addition to the fan replacement drive, the committee also explored wider energy conservation strategies.
The Power Division highlighted plans to enforce energy-efficient construction standards across all government departments and urged provincial administrations to implement similar guidelines.
A long-term goal was set to save up to $6.4 billion annually by 2030 through the use of Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS).
The session also reviewed challenges linked to electricity theft, faulty meters in the Islamabad region, and revenue shortfalls reported at Hyderabad Electric Supply Company (HESCO) and Sukkur Electric Power Company (SEPCO).
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Another key issue discussed was the planned increase in power supply to K-Electric. The utility is expected to receive up to 1,600 MW, an increase from the current 900 MW, which officials believe will help reduce the federal subsidy burden and improve supply to Karachi.
The government’s energy-saving roadmap represents a multi-pronged effort to modernize infrastructure while encouraging public participation in sustainable consumption practices.
