Abstract:
This review takes a look at the present epileptic situation of electric energy production and supply in Nigeria and justifiably highlights the importance of energy efficiency measures to be implemented at all stages of the electricity (energy) sector from generation (upstream) down to the end-use point (downstream). The growth, prosperity and national security of any country are critically dependent upon the adequacy of its electricity supply industry. Nigeria as a developing country is in great need to improve her electric energy generation, transmission, and distribution outlook. With her Vision 20:2020 target of 40GW, it is imperative that the efficient use of this energy especially the already available capacity should be made a priority both in policy and implementation. Construction and addition of new electric-power plants to the national grid is a welcomed development, but the efficient use of the energy so generated will reduce the need for and the cost of constructing more power plants.
