By Olasunkanmi Akoni
The Lagos State Government, through the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources and its implementation agency the Lagos State Electricity Board (LSEB), will today launch the first consumer focused Household Energy and Emission Calculator in Nigeria.

The material would be unveiled at the Lagos Economic Summit, Ehingbeti 2012 tagged from “Brics to Brings”, that commence today in Lagos.

According to the General Manager, Mrs. Damilola Ogunbiyi, the Household Energy and Emission Calculator was designed to calculate the energy usage and emissions, which households generates.

This will be done online via a user friendly self help tool. Individuals will be required to log on to the LSEB website (www.lseb.gov.ng) and calculate their estimated energy consumption by simply inputting the number of appliances located within their homes. “It is important that Lagosians understand their energy needs, as well as being able to calculate their energy consumption as it helps promote an energy awareness culture.” GM stated.

The calculator is part of the state’s government Power Sector Development program which will also feature an energy policy, independent power projects, and electrification of industrial estates, renewable energy initiatives, public lighting, energy programs for schools, graduates and the State-wide energy audit program.

“Ogunbiyi stressed that Lagos State Government was highly committed to seeing through its power sector development plan, “this initiative is another step towards the preparation for the increasing energy demands of the state.”

According to the commissioner for Economic Planning and Budget, Mr. Ben Akabueze, Ehingbeti 2012 is set to lift Lagosians out of poverty with a focus on four key areas namely: Power, Agriculture, Transportation and Housing & Urban renewal (PATH).