Punjab's Environment Protection and Climate Change Department has proposed a $60 million project to retrofit government secretariats in Lahore into energy-efficient, lower-emission facilities. The plan appears in project documents tied to the World Bank Group's Country Partnership Framework for Pakistan for FY2026-FY2035. Work would cover building retrofits, renewable energy installations, rainwater harvesting, greywater recycling, low-carbon vehicle fleets, circular waste management, and AI-based energy monitoring. The goal is to cut operating costs and emissions while creating a net-zero model other government institutions can copy. EPCCD would lead implementation, with support from the Communication and Works Department and Punjab Energy Efficiency and Conservation Agency. The proposal is still at the planning stage. Its success depends on clear metrics, maintenance budgets, and whether the pilot extends beyond Lahore. For anyone tracking climate policy in Pakistan, this is a concrete public-sector efficiency project worth following.
