Pokhara Metropolis launches Municipal Energy Plan

By TRN Online, Kathmandu, Aug 6: Pokhara Metropolitan City launched its first Municipal Energy Plan on Tuesday. The five-year plan to expand energy access, enhance energy efficiency, and promote renewable energy solutions to meet its growing energy demands—while aligning with Nepal’s national energy and climate goals. 

The launch ceremony was held at the Fishtail Lodge, Pokhara Metropolitan City, where Mayor Dhana Raj Acharya formally unveiled the Plan.

The Plan was developed by the Energy Development Subcommittee with technical support from the REEEP-GREEN project following a comprehensive nine-step preparation process that included intensive stakeholder consultations. 

Speaking at the event, Mayor Acharya reaffirmed the city’s strong commitment to implementing the plan in close collaboration with all stakeholders. He emphasised its critical role in advancing Pokhara’s journey toward a greener, more resilient, and energy-smart future.