ECF

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At ECF, we merge innovation, data, and sustainability to create measurable impact across all areas of energy efficiency and conservation. Our focus is on smart, scalable, and technology-driven solutions that empower Pakistan’s green transition.

IT Team

Our IT and communications team ensures seamless digital connectivity, enabling collaboration and operational excellence—without compromising system security or data integrity.

Projects

ECF oversees a diverse portfolio of ongoing and upcoming projects in Energy Efficiency and Conservation (EE&C), driving innovation to reduce greenhouse gas emissions across high-impact sectors.

Targeted Timeline

By 2030, ECF aims to help achieve energy savings worth up to $6.4 billion (2022 prices), supporting Pakistan’s national climate goals and paving the way toward the 2050 net-zero transition.

Revolving Loan Fund (RLF)

ECF established the Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) in 2009 to promote energy-saving initiatives targeting a 30% reduction in fuel waste within the transport sector. The fund offers soft-term loans through leasing companies and banks to encourage the adoption of fuel-efficient technologies and tune-up equipment.

Moving forward, ECF aims to expand the RLF’s scope to finance electric vehicle infrastructure, vehicle conversions, and energy-efficient retrofitting in the building and industrial sectors. Following the development of standards for energy-efficient lighting under the UNEP Lighting Project, ECF has built a framework to launch an RLF project for efficient lighting—in collaboration with banks and leasing companies—to serve as a dedicated Lighting Funding Window through ECF.

History of ECF

We’re very proud of the path we’ve taken. Explore the history that made us the company we are today.

2002

ECF Founded

2016

NEECA ACT

2019

First CEO

2022

Open New Branch

2023

Restructured

Our Key Initiatives

Highlighting major energy efficiency programs and achievements

Developed Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS)

Developed MEPS on water heaters and Visi Coolers in collaboration with CLASP.
Finalized MEPS and star ratings for ACs and Refrigerators.
Organized conferences and meetings with manufacturers.
Conducted research studies and market surveys.
Developed reports and project documents.

NEECA Fan Labelling Regime

Coordinated with fan manufacturers and consumers.
Ensured timely renewal reminders and certificate issuance.
Issued security stickers and analyzed testing reports for registration.

Message from the CEO

Energy efficiency and conservation are pressing global concerns, especially following the 2015 Paris Agreement that elevated the importance of addressing climate change, particularly for countries in the Global South. The urgent need to shift from fossil fuels to a net-zero emissions strategy for a sustainable future is crucial. This is particularly relevant in Pakistan, which faces the forefront of extreme climate events, necessitating a proactive approach to combat the climate challenge. The National Energy Efficiency & Conservation Authority (NEECA) aligns its efforts with Sustainable Development Goal 7 on affordable and clean energy, covering key sectors such as transport, buildings, agriculture, industry, and power.

NEECA collaborates with stakeholders, including associations, manufacturers, builders, and industries, to introduce and enforce efficient energy standards and a labeling regime. It has also implemented minimum energy performance standards (MEPS). NEECA's vision includes partnerships with technical universities, private sector energy consumers, and manufacturers to reduce Pakistan's energy intensity by at least 3 million tons of oil equivalent (MTOE) over the next three years, focusing on the industry, domestic, and transport sectors. NEECA aims to promote demand-side management and attract international financing through collaborations and awareness campaigns for improved energy consumption practices.