Energy

Energy is essential to economic growth and political stability. Efficient energy management facilitates trade, enhances agricultural and industrial production, supports job creation, and increases opportunities for citizens to benefit from economic growth. The U.S. Government, through USAID, is partnering with the Government of Pakistan, the private sector, and other donors to strengthen Pakistan's energy sector. Our projects focus on increasing the Pakistan’s energy supplies, improving energy use efficiency, modernizing equipment, and providing needed technical support and training.

Objectives

• Increase Pakistan's power generation capacity by 700 megawatts
• Support efficient energy use
• Support the implementation of Pakistan's Power
• Sector Reform Program
• Provide technical assistance to improve power generation and transmission and strengthen electric power distribution companies