Electrical systems are kept running only through the skill of Iraqi engineers forced to improvise without needed spare parts. Families have been storing water in old barrels rather than having to rely on water systems that do not always work.

There is a clear need for power stations, plant equipment, high voltage transmission, networks for distribution and portable generators. There is also a high demand for supplies and accessories such as lighting systems and testing equipment, along with heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) supplies, as well as refrigeration and cooling systems.