Overview of the Building Energy Efficiency Guideline (BEEG) for Nigeria

The Building Energy Efficiency Guideline (BEEG) for Nigeria was launched in 2016 as part of efforts by the Federal Ministry of Power, Works and Housing (FMPWH) and the German Agency of International Cooperation (GIZ) through its Nigerian Energy Support Programme (NESP) to promote sustainable behaviours of practitioners and users in avoiding profligate usage and wastage of energy in the building sector.

The Guideline analyses the current energy efficiency practices in the building sector, presents a design methodology and appropriate solutions for achieving more energy efficient residential and office buildings in Nigeria. The Guideline therefore advocates that limiting the growth of electricity consumption will result not only in environmental and economic benefits, but also support energy security, reduce black outs, improve the accessibility to electricity for all, and boost the economic development of the country.

 This article provides an overview of the BEEG with specific references to relevant areas contained in the Guideline and in general seeks to promote further awareness and application of the Guideline.