Abstract :
This study takes a look at the national energy outlook of Nigeria. Energy utilization pattern of the country was
investigated, and possible areas of energy conservation in the major economic sectors (industry, transportation,
office and residential buildings) were considered. The study reveals that there is inefficient utilization of energy in
the major economic sectors of the country. This study presented several energy conservation opportunities to
cause energy savings and identified about six major areas through which energy conservation measures can
effectively cause some savings in energy and allow for its stability. Such areas of focus for application of energy
conservation measures include manufacturing/industrial setup, office and residential buildings, power generation
and distribution, transportation, energy conservation through waste control etc. Various measures that need to be
considered and appropriately addressed in moving towards energy sustainability in Nigeria have been
recommended among which are energy use in ventilating equipment, lighting, electrically operated industrial
machines and engines, design for energy-efficient buildings etc.
