The study investigated energy consumption of
office buildings in Abuja, Nigeria to elicit their status, impacts
and performance on the city’s energy supply. The study
provided a general synopsis on status of energy in Nigeria and
highlights of its evolving built environment viz a vis its
electricity infrastructure. The study confirmed that
commercial buildings (including office buildings) have a
significant impact on the energy supply of the city. The study
also confirmed the prevalence of a suppressed energy demand
scenario due to shortages in energy supply. Using the Energy
Use Index – EUI as a building energy performance indicator,
the study reported a derived EUI ranging between
13KWh/m2
a – 134 KWh/m2
a which is significantly lower than
other global reporting. This was attributed to prevalent
suppressed energy supply. Energy saving opportunities was
identified while an energy conscious building design and
development is encouraged to enable a sustainable built
environment.