Chief adviser Fakhruddin Ahmed urged people to conserve energy and avoid wasting gas and electricity in order to reduce the gap between supply and demand. Speaking at a workshop and exhibition on "Energy Conservation and Renewable Energy Programmes" at Dhaka Sheraton Hotel, Fakhruddin emphasized the importance of using energy-efficient lighting, implementing energy-saving technology in industries, and harnessing renewable energy sources like solar and wind power. He noted that the promotion of energy conservation and renewable energy technology has become a worldwide trend due to the rising prices of petroleum products, as well as increasing awareness about the impacts of climate change and the depletion of natural resources. Fakhruddin also highlighted that Bangladesh is no different from the rest of the world in this regard. The government is working on a draft of the Energy Conservation Act that will include provisions in the building code to ensure energy efficiency. This will involve shading buildings from sunlight, using energy-efficient air-conditioners and coolers, insulation materials, lights, and appliances. The government is also providing support for solar home systems and has reduced import duty on solar panels. They are now looking into other applications of solar energy such as water heating, irrigation pumping, and street lighting. The CA stated that the government was interested in promoting private investments in the economic sectors and was encouraging public-private partnerships in the energy sector. Fakhruddin also mentioned that the government was considering implementing policies for the establishment of merchant power plants by the private sector. He explained that if these policies were adopted, small power plants, captive power plants, and merchant power plants would have the ability to sell power to their preferred customers. The Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission would be responsible for overseeing this matter, according to the CA. Fakhruddin expressed optimism that the workshop would generate new and innovative ideas for promoting energy conservation and the use of renewable energy in the country.