Useful tips to Save Energy

Useful tips to Save EnergyUseful tips to Save Energy1. Lighting1. Lighting• Turn off the lights when not in use.Turn off the lights when not in use.• Take advantage of daylight by using light-coloured, loose-weave curtains Take advantage of daylight by using light-coloured, loose-weave curtains

on your windows to allow daylight to penetrate the room. Also, decorate on your windows to allow daylight to penetrate the room. Also, decorate with lighter colours that reflect daylight.with lighter colours that reflect daylight.

• De-dust lighting fixtures to maintain illumination.De-dust lighting fixtures to maintain illumination.• Use task lighting; instead of brightly lighting an entire room, focus the Use task lighting; instead of brightly lighting an entire room, focus the

light where you need it.light where you need it.• Use electronic ballast chokes in place of conventional copper chokes.Use electronic ballast chokes in place of conventional copper chokes.• Use LED Lamps instead of conventional incandescent bulbs. A 16w LED Use LED Lamps instead of conventional incandescent bulbs. A 16w LED

bulb can be as bright as 150w halogen lamp. LED lamp consumes 1/3bulb can be as bright as 150w halogen lamp. LED lamp consumes 1/3rdrd of CFL energy and 1/30of CFL energy and 1/30thth energy of incandescent bulbs. The lifespan of energy of incandescent bulbs. The lifespan of incandescent lamps is around 1000 hours while the lifesplan of CFL is incandescent lamps is around 1000 hours while the lifesplan of CFL is 8,000 hours and lifespan of LED lamps is around 25,000 hours. LED 8,000 hours and lifespan of LED lamps is around 25,000 hours. LED Lamps are Mercury free and their lifetime cycle is unaffected by Lamps are Mercury free and their lifetime cycle is unaffected by switching ON and OFF operations.switching ON and OFF operations.

2.Fans2.Fans• Replace conventional regulators with electronic regulators for ceiling Replace conventional regulators with electronic regulators for ceiling

fans.fans.• Install exhaust fans at a higher elevation than ceiling fans.Install exhaust fans at a higher elevation than ceiling fans.• For exhaust fans in diary/poultry industry usage of multi fan axial fans For exhaust fans in diary/poultry industry usage of multi fan axial fans

leads to low energy consumption with low noise levels.leads to low energy consumption with low noise levels.• Use BEE star rated energy efficient fans.Use BEE star rated energy efficient fans.

3.Electric Iron3.Electric Iron• Select iron boxes with automatic temperature cutoff.Select iron boxes with automatic temperature cutoff.• Use appropriate regulator position for ironing.Use appropriate regulator position for ironing.• Do not put more water on clothes while ironing.Do not put more water on clothes while ironing.• Do not iron wet clothes.Do not iron wet clothes.• Use BEE star rated energy efficient iron box. Use BEE star rated energy efficient iron box.

4.Kitchen Appliances4.Kitchen Appliances

Use Efficient electrical appliances.Use Efficient electrical appliances.

Use always BEE star rated efficient electrical appliances.Use always BEE star rated efficient electrical appliances.

a) Mixersa) Mixers• Avoid dry grinding in your food processors (mixers and grinders) as it Avoid dry grinding in your food processors (mixers and grinders) as it

takes longer time than liquid grinding.takes longer time than liquid grinding.

b) Microwaves ovensb) Microwaves ovens• Avoid baking large sized food items.Avoid baking large sized food items.• Unless you are baking breads or pastries you may not need to preheat.Unless you are baking breads or pastries you may not need to preheat.

c) Induction Stove: c) Induction Stove: • Consumes 50% less energy than conventional electric coil/ hot plate.Consumes 50% less energy than conventional electric coil/ hot plate.• Takes less time to boil water than conventional electric stoves.Takes less time to boil water than conventional electric stoves.

d) Electric Stove:d) Electric Stove:• Turn off electric stoves several minutes before the specified cooking Turn off electric stoves several minutes before the specified cooking

time.time.• Use flat-bottomed pans that make full contact with the cooking coil.Use flat-bottomed pans that make full contact with the cooking coil.

e) Refrigerator:e) Refrigerator:• Do not open the door of the refrigerator frequently.Do not open the door of the refrigerator frequently.• Make sure your refrigerator or door seals are airtight.Make sure your refrigerator or door seals are airtight.• Don’t keep your refrigerator or freezer too cold.Don’t keep your refrigerator or freezer too cold.• Avoid putting hot or warm food straight into the fridge.Avoid putting hot or warm food straight into the fridge.• Retire old/inefficient refrigerators and buy new energy efficient star Retire old/inefficient refrigerators and buy new energy efficient star

rated energy efficient refrigerators.rated energy efficient refrigerators.• Don’t leave the refrigerator door open for longer than necessary as cold Don’t leave the refrigerator door open for longer than necessary as cold

air will escape.air will escape.• Leave enough space between your refrigerator and the walls so that air Leave enough space between your refrigerator and the walls so that air

can easily circulate around the refrigerator.can easily circulate around the refrigerator.• Use BEE star rated energy efficient refrigerators.Use BEE star rated energy efficient refrigerators.

5.Washing Machine: 5.Washing Machine: • Avoid washing with half loads.Avoid washing with half loads.• Use optimum quantity of water.Use optimum quantity of water.• Use timer facility to save energy.Use timer facility to save energy.• Prefer natural drying over electric dryers.Prefer natural drying over electric dryers.• Dry full loads or reduce drying time for partial loads.Dry full loads or reduce drying time for partial loads.• Use BEE star rated energy efficient washing machines.Use BEE star rated energy efficient washing machines.

6.Electronic Devices:6.Electronic Devices:• Do not switch on the power when TV and Audio Systems are not in use Do not switch on the power when TV and Audio Systems are not in use

i.e., idle operation leads to an energy loss of 10 watts/device.i.e., idle operation leads to an energy loss of 10 watts/device.

7.Air Conditioners:7.Air Conditioners:• Prefer air conditioners having automatic temperature cut off.Prefer air conditioners having automatic temperature cut off.• Keep regulators at “low cool” position or in energy efficient mode.Keep regulators at “low cool” position or in energy efficient mode.• Make sure that the joints at windows and doors are properly sealed and Make sure that the joints at windows and doors are properly sealed and

insulate the room against loss of temperature. insulate the room against loss of temperature. • Use BEE star rated energy efficient air conditioners.Use BEE star rated energy efficient air conditioners.

8.Computers:8.Computers:• Turn off your home office equipment when not in use. A computer that Turn off your home office equipment when not in use. A computer that

runs 24 hours a day, for instance, uses - more power than an energy-runs 24 hours a day, for instance, uses - more power than an energy-efficient refrigerator.efficient refrigerator.

• Optimize brightness of monitors as bright light consumes more power. Optimize brightness of monitors as bright light consumes more power. Studies have proved that minimum brightness consumes 11 Watts while Studies have proved that minimum brightness consumes 11 Watts while maximum brightness in monitors consumes as much as 25 Watts.maximum brightness in monitors consumes as much as 25 Watts.

9.Water Heaters:9.Water Heaters:• Set your thermostat at 120 degree Fahrenheit or lower.Set your thermostat at 120 degree Fahrenheit or lower.• In addition to the water heaters install solar water heating systems.In addition to the water heaters install solar water heating systems.

10.Solar Rooftop off-grid Lighting systems :10.Solar Rooftop off-grid Lighting systems :• Use solar rooftop off-grid Lighting systems (with battery back-up) as Use solar rooftop off-grid Lighting systems (with battery back-up) as

unlimited sunlight is available at free of cost everywhere in India.unlimited sunlight is available at free of cost everywhere in India.

• The Domestic sector accounts for 30% of total energy The Domestic sector accounts for 30% of total energy

consumption in the country. There is a tremendous scope to consumption in the country. There is a tremendous scope to

conserve energy by adopting simple measures.conserve energy by adopting simple measures.

• This information is a guide, which offers easy, practical This information is a guide, which offers easy, practical

solutions for saving energy in Home Appliances. Please, take solutions for saving energy in Home Appliances. Please, take

a few moments to read the valuable tips that will save energy a few moments to read the valuable tips that will save energy

& money and ultimately help in reducing our natural & money and ultimately help in reducing our natural

resources.resources.

• It would be useful to know which gadget consumes how It would be useful to know which gadget consumes how

much electricity. Economic use of home appliances can help much electricity. Economic use of home appliances can help

conserve our natural resources.conserve our natural resources.

• It would be useful to know which gadget consumes how It would be useful to know which gadget consumes how

much electricity. Economic use of home appliances can help much electricity. Economic use of home appliances can help

in reducing electricity billsin reducing electricity bills

The Following table shows the energy consumption of various appliances normally The Following table shows the energy consumption of various appliances normally used at home:used at home:Appliances Rating

(Watts)Operating Hrs/Day

Units/ Month

Incandescent Bulb 40 6 7

Night Lamp 15 10 4.5

Fluorescent Tube light 60 6 11

CFL Lamps 14 6 2.5

LED Lamps 2.17 6 0.4

Mosquito Repellant 5 10 4.5

Fans 60 15 27

Air coolers 175 8 42

Air Conditioners 1500 6 270

Refrigerator 225 15 101

Mixer/Blender/Egg beater

450 1 13.5

Toaster 800 0.5 12

Hot Plate 1500 0.5 22.5

Oven 1000 1 30

Electric Kettle 1500 1 45

Electric Iron 1500 1 45

Water heater – instant type (10-20 Ltr capacity)

3000 1 60

Water heater – storage type (10-20 Ltr capacity)

2000 1 60

Immersion rod 1000 1 30

Appliances Appliances Operating Hrs/Day Units/ Month

Vacuum Cleaner 700 0.5 11

Washing Machine 300 1 9

Water Pump 750 1 22.5

TV 100 10 30

Audio system 50 2 3

WHAT IS DEMAND SIDE MANAGEMENT?

• Demand Side management is a mechanism to influence customer’s CAPABILITY and WILLINGNESS to reduce electricity consumption.

• Demand Side Management is a utility program aiming to fine-tune consumers’ energy consumption pattern, according to the utility’s energy production and distribution capacity.

• Demand-side management (DSM) programs consist of the planning, implementing, and monitoring activities of electric utility that are designed to encourage consumers to modify their level and pattern of electricity usage.

• Demand side management relies on a combination of using high efficiency equipment and efficient use of electricity through good operating practice.

• Demand Side Management (DSM) is the implementation of policies and measures which serve to control, influence and generally reduce electricity demand. DSM aims to improve final electricity-using systems, reduce consumption, while preserving the same level ofservice and comfort.

OBJECTIVES OF DSMOBJECTIVES OF DSM

1: Reliability and Stability1: Reliability and Stability DSM provides enhanced reliability to the energy system by DSM provides enhanced reliability to the energy system by

reducing overall demand through energy efficiency and by reducing overall demand through energy efficiency and by reducing peak demand through dispatchable programs.reducing peak demand through dispatchable programs.

It also reduces transmission and distribution costs relative to It also reduces transmission and distribution costs relative to a supply side resourcea supply side resource

DSM increases diversity of energy sources DSM increases diversity of energy sources

2: Low Cost/Affordability2: Low Cost/Affordability The cost of DSM is technology specific and varies relative to other The cost of DSM is technology specific and varies relative to other

supply side resources supply side resources Dispatchable DSM programs can be called when their cost is lower Dispatchable DSM programs can be called when their cost is lower

than alternative market purchasesthan alternative market purchases Cost-effective resource planning can ensure that DSM is only Cost-effective resource planning can ensure that DSM is only

procured up to the point where it is cheaper than supply alternativesprocured up to the point where it is cheaper than supply alternatives DSM can also help low-income customers reduce their energy costsDSM can also help low-income customers reduce their energy costs

Types of DSM ProgramsTypes of DSM Programs

Following three factors reduce energy Following three factors reduce energy consumption (kWh) and peak demand consumption (kWh) and peak demand (kW), however, emphasis differs(kW), however, emphasis differs

- - Energy Efficiency Energy Efficiency – – emphasis is on emphasis is on reducing overall energy consumption and also peak reducing overall energy consumption and also peak demand over several years.demand over several years.

- - Peak Load Management Peak Load Management – – emphasis is on emphasis is on reducing peak demand consistently over a season.reducing peak demand consistently over a season.

- - Demand Response Demand Response – – emphasis is on emphasis is on reducing peak demand for short periods of time for reducing peak demand for short periods of time for a few days during the year.a few days during the year.

• For promotion of various Energy Efficient / DSM methods in the State following steps were taken:For promotion of various Energy Efficient / DSM methods in the State following steps were taken:

- National Energy Conservation Day observed on 14- National Energy Conservation Day observed on 14thth December. December.

(G.o.I has enacted The Energy conservation act 2001).(G.o.I has enacted The Energy conservation act 2001).

- Pilot Solar Street lighting initiated.- Pilot Solar Street lighting initiated.

• Earth Hour observed by all the employees of BESCOM in offices Earth Hour observed by all the employees of BESCOM in offices

and their residences. Public were also requested to participate.and their residences. Public were also requested to participate.

(Earth Hour was observed on 23(Earth Hour was observed on 23rdrd March 2013 from 8.30 PM to 9.30 PM by switching off all the unnecessary lights). March 2013 from 8.30 PM to 9.30 PM by switching off all the unnecessary lights).

• Many workshops on DSM measures conducted.Many workshops on DSM measures conducted.

DSM ACTIVITIES IN BESCOM

• Following are the various NGOs / Corporations who involved in saving of Energy Efficient / DSM measures Following are the various NGOs / Corporations who involved in saving of Energy Efficient / DSM measures

::

- - BBMP BBMP (By using automatic timers)(By using automatic timers)

- NGOs - NGOs (By spreading the awareness programmes)(By spreading the awareness programmes)

- Industrial / Commercial Advertisers - - Industrial / Commercial Advertisers - (By adopting energy efficient (By adopting energy efficient . .

measures) measures)

- Out door advertising agencies for hoardings - Out door advertising agencies for hoardings (By using energy efficient lighting & dimming hoarding lighting after 10 (By using energy efficient lighting & dimming hoarding lighting after 10

PM)PM)

• Energy Auditing of BESCOM Corporate Office done by Energy Auditing of BESCOM Corporate Office done by

M/s. Centre for Sustainable Development, Bangalore.M/s. Centre for Sustainable Development, Bangalore.


CFL Purchase Options Consumers were encouraged to purchase CFLs directly from suppliers or from BESCOM on a monthly installment basis paid through electricity bills.

Benefits derived Estimated that about 1.75 Lakhs additional CFLs were sold during the scheme implementation

About 100% increase in sales of CFLS was observed compares to the previous year which resulted in:

Reduction in residential demand to an extent of 10.46MWs.

This Pilot project encouraged in formulation of Bachat Lamp Yojana in the country. It enforced manufacturers to give one year warranty to the customers. This scheme lead to regulation stipulating a minimum power factor of 0.85 for CFLs.

1. BESCOM EFFICIENT LIGHTING PROGRAM A Pilot Project was undertaken during 2005-06 under USAID in Bangalore city as follows -


• Bachat Lamp Yojane, a scheme to promote replacement of CFLs in Bachat Lamp Yojane, a scheme to promote replacement of CFLs in place of incandescent lamps under CDM project promoted by M.o.P., place of incandescent lamps under CDM project promoted by M.o.P., G.o.I., was implemented during 2011.G.o.I., was implemented during 2011.• Maximum of 4 CFLs per customer were distributed at a cost of Maximum of 4 CFLs per customer were distributed at a cost of Rs.Rs. 15/- 15/- per CFL.per CFL.• The difference amount of CFL cost to be obtained by the The difference amount of CFL cost to be obtained by the implementing agency through CDM in the form of trading CERs.implementing agency through CDM in the form of trading CERs.

•M/s. HPL Electric & Power Pvt. Ltd. Was entrusted for two rural Circles M/s. HPL Electric & Power Pvt. Ltd. Was entrusted for two rural Circles namely Bangalore Rural Circle and Kolar Circle covering 4 districts.namely Bangalore Rural Circle and Kolar Circle covering 4 districts.

•A total no. of 37,01,368 CFLs were distributed during 2011. A total no. of 37,01,368 CFLs were distributed during 2011.

1. a) Bachat Lamp Yojane Scheme:-


2. BESCOM EFFICIENT IRRIGATION PUMP SETS PROGRAM A Pilot Project was conducted during 2005-06 as follows:

Innovative Bescom Efficient Irrigation Pump Sets Program scheme supported by International Copper Promotion Council (India) and launched.• The official suppliers were(selected through tender)

• M/s Kirloskar Brothers Ltd• M/s KSB Pumps Ltd• M/s Crompton Greaves Ltd

• A total number of 1074 nos of submersible pumpsets were replaced by Energy Efficient IP Sets under the scheme.


• M/s ENZEN Global Solutions, an ESCO was engaged for replacement of existing IP sets in M/s ENZEN Global Solutions, an ESCO was engaged for replacement of existing IP sets in Doddaballapura on 11 KV feeders under USAID - WENEXA. This ESCO Agriculture Demand Doddaballapura on 11 KV feeders under USAID - WENEXA. This ESCO Agriculture Demand Side Management model was designed by BESCOM in association with USAID-PA Consulting.Side Management model was designed by BESCOM in association with USAID-PA Consulting.

• BESCOM was able to successfully establish a system of appointing ESCO and has been awarded BESCOM was able to successfully establish a system of appointing ESCO and has been awarded with “National Power Award-2009” under category “ENERGY EFFICIENCY, CONSERVATION with “National Power Award-2009” under category “ENERGY EFFICIENCY, CONSERVATION AND DEMAND SIDE MANAGEMENT” for Agriculture Demand Side Management initiative. AND DEMAND SIDE MANAGEMENT” for Agriculture Demand Side Management initiative.

• This pilot is the first of its kind in India to undertake Agriculture This pilot is the first of its kind in India to undertake Agriculture

Demand Side Management under ESCO model.Demand Side Management under ESCO model.

• A total number of 277 inefficient Pump sets at metered locations in Doddballapura Sub-Division were A total number of 277 inefficient Pump sets at metered locations in Doddballapura Sub-Division were replaced by High Energy Efficient PumpSets .replaced by High Energy Efficient PumpSets .

• Energy SavingsEnergy Savings : 28.1 Million Units from April 2011 to April 2013.: 28.1 Million Units from April 2011 to April 2013.


2.a) Agriculture Demand Side Management, WENEXA-USAID

Month

Trued up baseline energy

consumption (kWh)

Actual energy

consumption (kWh)

Energy savings (kWh)

% saving

Apr-11 162,134

135,930

26,204

16%

May-11 335,380

273,370

62,010

18%

Jun-11 336,183

278,283

57,900

17%

Jul-11 302,390

229,515

72,875

24%

Aug-11 191,799

151,245

40,554

21%

Sep-11 332,833

290,654

42,179

13%

Oct-11 316,641

225,741

90,901

29%

Nov-11 332,551

227,940

104,611

31%

Dec-11 497,185

333,297

163,888

33%

Jan-12 569,438

362,164

207,273

36%

Feb-12 540,746

343,179

197,567

37%

Mar-12 551,017

354,688

196,329

36%

Apr-12 483,270

338,506

144,764

30%

May-12 448,238

288,655

159,584

36%

Jun-12 427,575

284,991

142,584

33%

Jul-12 382,650

241,505

141,145

37%

Aug-12 319,760

211,686

108,075

34%

Sep-12 295,778

192,573

103,205

35%

Oct-12 355,391

222,017

133,375

38%

Nov-12 327,019

232,264

94,755

29%

Dec-12 475,719

301,937

173,782

37%

Jan-13 505,816

327,306

178,510

35%

Feb-13 444,399

275,636

168,763

38%

Mar-13 4,83,339 2,69,359 2,13,980 4%Apr-13 3,98,338 2,54,578 1,43,761 36%

Energy Savings of Agricultural Demand Side Management

Government of Karnataka has issued Order No : EN396/NCE2006 Government of Karnataka has issued Order No : EN396/NCE2006 dated 13.11.2007 for the use of Solar Water Heaters as dated 13.11.2007 for the use of Solar Water Heaters as mandatory for the buildings constructed in sites measuring more than mandatory for the buildings constructed in sites measuring more than 1200sft area.1200sft area. Circulars and instructions have been issued to the field officers to Circulars and instructions have been issued to the field officers to

educate and bring in awareness about the advantage of installing educate and bring in awareness about the advantage of installing Solar Water Heating systems as per above circular. Solar Water Heating systems as per above circular.

3. Solar Water Heaters:


Notification No. K.E.R.C/COS/D/07/10 Dated:01.07.2010 published Notification No. K.E.R.C/COS/D/07/10 Dated:01.07.2010 published in Karnataka Gazette dated: 22.07.2010.in Karnataka Gazette dated: 22.07.2010.

Government of Karnataka has issued the notification no: EN 396 Government of Karnataka has issued the notification no: EN 396 NCE 2006 Dt:13.11.2007 wherein the solar water heating system NCE 2006 Dt:13.11.2007 wherein the solar water heating system is mandatory for categories of buildings mentioned below:is mandatory for categories of buildings mentioned below:

i.i. Industries where hot water is required for processing or for Industries where hot water is required for processing or for auxiliary purposes.auxiliary purposes.

ii.ii. Hospitals and Nursing homes including government hospitals.Hospitals and Nursing homes including government hospitals.

iii.iii. Hotels, Restaurants, Motels, Banquet halls and Guest Houses.Hotels, Restaurants, Motels, Banquet halls and Guest Houses.

iv.iv. Jail Barracks, Canteens.Jail Barracks, Canteens.

v.v. Housing complex set up by Group housing societies/housing Housing complex set up by Group housing societies/housing boards/other developers.boards/other developers.

vi.vi. All residential buildings with built-up area of 600 Sq.feet and All residential buildings with built-up area of 600 Sq.feet and above constructed on sites measuring 1200 Sq.feet and above above constructed on sites measuring 1200 Sq.feet and above falling within the limits of Muncipalities/Corporations and falling within the limits of Muncipalities/Corporations and Bangalore Development Authority sectors.Bangalore Development Authority sectors.

vii.vii. All Government buildings/Residential schools/All educational All Government buildings/Residential schools/All educational institutions/Technical/Vocational Education Institutions/ All institutions/Technical/Vocational Education Institutions/ All training institutions/ Hostels/ Tourism complexes/ Universities/ training institutions/ Hostels/ Tourism complexes/ Universities/ Community centers/ Kalyana Mantapas where facility for stay is Community centers/ Kalyana Mantapas where facility for stay is provided. provided.

A rebate of 50 paise per unit of electricity A rebate of 50 paise per unit of electricity consumed subject to a consumed subject to a maximum of Rs.50/- per maximum of Rs.50/- per installation per monthinstallation per month will be allowed to Tariff will be allowed to Tariff schedule LT 2(a), if solar water heater are schedule LT 2(a), if solar water heater are installed and used. Where bulk solar water installed and used. Where bulk solar water heating system is installed, solar water heater heating system is installed, solar water heater rebate shall be allowed to each of the individual rebate shall be allowed to each of the individual installations, provided that, the capacity oof solar installations, provided that, the capacity oof solar water heater in such apartment/group housing water heater in such apartment/group housing shall be a minimum capacity of 100 Ltr. Per shall be a minimum capacity of 100 Ltr. Per household.household.

The public are being enlightened on this in various forums especially in The public are being enlightened on this in various forums especially in Janasamparka Sabhas, Customer meets etc., We have also instructed Janasamparka Sabhas, Customer meets etc., We have also instructed the Meter Readers and the Linemen who are visiting the customer the Meter Readers and the Linemen who are visiting the customer premises during the meter readings and while attending to the customer premises during the meter readings and while attending to the customer complaints to explain about the advantages of Solar Water Heating complaints to explain about the advantages of Solar Water Heating systems in the form of saving energy and consequential reduction in systems in the form of saving energy and consequential reduction in the electricity bills. the electricity bills.

Solar Water Heaters:

We have issued strict directions to the field officers to adhere to the We have issued strict directions to the field officers to adhere to the

notifications issued regarding mandatory use of Solar Water Heating notifications issued regarding mandatory use of Solar Water Heating systems by the customers as per the guidelines of Government of systems by the customers as per the guidelines of Government of Karnataka.Karnataka.


No. of Solar Water Heating Systems installed in BESCOM No. of Solar Water Heating Systems installed in BESCOM are as follows:are as follows:2008-09 : 6,187: 6,1872009-10 2009-10 : 47,218: 47,2182010-112010-11 : 52,491: 52,491

2011-12 2011-12 : 72,084: 72,084 2012-13 : 95,8192012-13 : 95,819

Solar Water Heaters:


Time of Day TariffTime of Day Tariff KERC has decided to make Time of Day Tariff compulsory for KERC has decided to make Time of Day Tariff compulsory for

HT2(a) and HT2(b) consumers with a contract demand of 500 HT2(a) and HT2(b) consumers with a contract demand of 500 KVA and above.KVA and above.

Further, the optional ToD would continue as existing earlier for Further, the optional ToD would continue as existing earlier for HT2(a) and HT2(b) consumers with contract demand of less HT2(a) and HT2(b) consumers with contract demand of less than 500 KVA. than 500 KVA.

Also the ToD for HT1 consumers on optional basis would Also the ToD for HT1 consumers on optional basis would continue as existing earlier.continue as existing earlier.

Details of TOD tariff are indicated under the respective tariff Details of TOD tariff are indicated under the respective tariff category.category.

BESCOM has replaced all the 1278 nos of ToD feature meters BESCOM has replaced all the 1278 nos of ToD feature meters for HT2(a) and HT2(b) consumers with a contract demand of for HT2(a) and HT2(b) consumers with a contract demand of 500 KVA and above as on 30500 KVA and above as on 30thth September 2012. September 2012.

TOD tariff applicable to LT5(a) & (b): At the option of the TOD tariff applicable to LT5(a) & (b): At the option of the consumer as follows.consumer as follows.

Time of Day Increase +/reduction (-) in energy charges over the normal tariff applicable

22.00 Hrs to 06.00 Hrs

(-) 125 paise per unit

06.00 Hrs to 18.00 Hrs

0

18.00 Hrs to 22.00 Hrs

+100 paise per unit

• M/s. Centre for Sustainable Development were engaged for M/s. Centre for Sustainable Development were engaged for

bringing in awareness among residential / commercial customers for bringing in awareness among residential / commercial customers for

adopting of Energy Efficient methods in their daily lifestyle as a adopting of Energy Efficient methods in their daily lifestyle as a

pilot project in Brigade Road, M.G. Road, Residency Road and Halasur.pilot project in Brigade Road, M.G. Road, Residency Road and Halasur.

• About 1601 customers have participated in this project.About 1601 customers have participated in this project.

• M/s CSD have submitted the final report and the results are M/s CSD have submitted the final report and the results are

encouraging which indicate a saving of an average 8-10% of energy encouraging which indicate a saving of an average 8-10% of energy

by all participating customers in this scheme.by all participating customers in this scheme.

• This pilot is the first of its kind in India conducted by a public This pilot is the first of its kind in India conducted by a public

utility using an NGO.utility using an NGO.


4. Lifestyle change approach to Best Energy Conservation Practices- a pilot by M/s CSD :

5. Replacement of Copper 5. Replacement of Copper Chokes by electronic Chokes by electronic

ballastballastBESCOM has undertaken replacement of existing BESCOM has undertaken replacement of existing Copper chokes in Fluorescent tubelight fittings of Copper chokes in Fluorescent tubelight fittings of BESCOM buildings by energy efficient electronic BESCOM buildings by energy efficient electronic ballast through M/s. KEONICS a State Government ballast through M/s. KEONICS a State Government undertaking. undertaking. During 2011– 2012, BESCOM has replaced 5,298 During 2011– 2012, BESCOM has replaced 5,298 nos. of existing 50 Watts copper ballast by 28 Watts nos. of existing 50 Watts copper ballast by 28 Watts electronic ballast chokes (with 8 years warranty electronic ballast chokes (with 8 years warranty period) in various BESCOM building at a cost of Rs. period) in various BESCOM building at a cost of Rs. 66.90 lakhs.66.90 lakhs.This resulted in saving of energy to the tune of 0.35 This resulted in saving of energy to the tune of 0.35 million units per year considering average usage of million units per year considering average usage of TL fittings of 10 hours per day for 25 days in a TL fittings of 10 hours per day for 25 days in a month.month.

6. Involvement of BBMP:-BBMP was requested to reduce energy consumption in street lights, hoardings and parks etc.

BESCOM is insisting on BBMP and Bangalore Metropolitan Area Zone for fixing automatic timer switches to street light circuits as mandatory. As studies show the usage of electronic timer switches saves energy upto 30%. And also it ensures timely switching streetlight circuits ON at 6 PM and switching off at 6 AM exactly.

To switch ON the street lights just at the dusk i.e. 6.30 pm and switch OFF just before the sunrise i.e. by 5.30 am (During summer).

To switch OFF lights (except for security lighting) in parks and gardens immediately after exit of public in the evenings i.e. by 8.00 pm.

To take action for reduction of 50% of power in respect of hoardings, boards and advertising illuminations. (Make provision for dimmers to lighting after 10 PM or to switch off after 10 PM).

Make provision for dimmers, for street lights and put them on 3 phases in such a manner that alternative street lights are ON in different phases with a facility to switch off the lights whenever required.

To switch off 1/3rd of the street lights on high masts after 10.00pm.

Response: Good


7. Involvement of Hoardings and Advertising Agencies:

To Switch OFF illumination on

hoardings not given to the clients.

By using energy efficient lighting & dimming

hoarding lighting after 10 PM/ Switching OFF

illumination after 10.00 pm.

Reduce 1/3rd of the illumination.

To use LEDs for illumination.

Response: Good


8. Involvement of Commercial

Establishments:

To reduce lighting illumination by 25%. Non usage of more decorative lights.To reduce usage of Air conditioning.Stoppage of downward escalators

during peak hours. To reduce hoarding lights.To reduce lights in car parking area

and passage area. Response: Good


• “Vidhyuth Jagruthi Yojane” an awareness program

introduced for Higher Primary & High school children to bring in awareness among the children who in-turn communicate this in their families.

• A booklet with information of Electricity Generation, Transmission, Distribution, Regulators and Energy Conservation methods was distributed among the children.

• An objective and pick and speak test were conducted after a week and cash prizes awarded for the top three students in both the test.

9. VIDHYUTH JAGRUTHI YOJANE


Under Vidyuth Jagruthi Yojane, a tender amounting to Rs.1.5 Under Vidyuth Jagruthi Yojane, a tender amounting to Rs.1.5 Crores (approximately) has been called for Design and Crores (approximately) has been called for Design and implementation of conducting energy efficiency measures and implementation of conducting energy efficiency measures and demand side management awareness activities in selected demand side management awareness activities in selected 100 schools in Bangalore Urban District100 schools in Bangalore Urban District and to sensitize and to sensitize approximate one lakh students and to bring down energy approximate one lakh students and to bring down energy consumption on contract period of two years.consumption on contract period of two years.

The bidders have to collect last two years electricity The bidders have to collect last two years electricity consumption data of selected schools and from one lakh consumption data of selected schools and from one lakh students (preferably). Government/municipal and aided students (preferably). Government/municipal and aided private schools. private schools.

The bidders has to prepare a working model study The bidders has to prepare a working model study material/booklets/exhibits/ drawings/posters/ppt material/booklets/exhibits/ drawings/posters/ppt models/awards/prizes to school on energy conservation models/awards/prizes to school on energy conservation measures that the bidder is going to adopt, duly approved by measures that the bidder is going to adopt, duly approved by GM(DSM) to be distributed among all the 100 schools GM(DSM) to be distributed among all the 100 schools covering approximately One lakh students and BESCOM covering approximately One lakh students and BESCOM officials in the officials in the Bangalore Urban DistrictBangalore Urban District..

The bidder shall identify means to reduce energy consumption The bidder shall identify means to reduce energy consumption through evolving innovative ideas. through evolving innovative ideas.

• Energy Awareness programs are

being conducted regularly on the

following issues :Necessity of energy saving and energy

conservation.Benefit of using energy efficient

appliancesUse of CFLs/ LEDsUse of Solar Water Heaters.Do’s and Don’tsClimate change – reduction of Carbon

print.

10. Energy Awareness Program:


• Communication Modes Utilized:Advertisements in Newspapers, Magazines, Souvenir etc.On Hoardings, Bus shelters.Jingles in Doordarshan, AIR, Big FM etc.Posters, Pamphlets, Brochures, Car Stickers etc.Street plays in 400 villages across BESCOM.20 Minute documentary film developed and displayed in Rural areas through Department of Information, GOK.Through Janasamparka sabhas.Through Interaction meetings etc.

11. a) Awareness Program:


12. NIRANTHARA JYOTHI SCHEME:12. NIRANTHARA JYOTHI SCHEME:


Niranthara Jyothi project is a prestigious scheme of Niranthara Jyothi project is a prestigious scheme of Government of Karnataka where in segregation of Government of Karnataka where in segregation of Non - Agricultural loads and Agricultural loads in Non - Agricultural loads and Agricultural loads in Rural areas was undertaken to provide 24 hrs 3 Rural areas was undertaken to provide 24 hrs 3 phase power supply to non – agricultural loads like phase power supply to non – agricultural loads like domestic, commercial, water supply, street light, domestic, commercial, water supply, street light, rural industries, milk diaries etc.rural industries, milk diaries etc.

This will enable BESCOM to give 24X7 supply to Non-This will enable BESCOM to give 24X7 supply to Non-

Agricultural loads in Rural areasAgricultural loads in Rural areas

Reduction in transformer failuresReduction in transformer failures

Increase in metered salesIncrease in metered sales

Reduction in technical lossesReduction in technical losses

Improved load managementImproved load management

12.a) Stages of implementation of Niranthara 12.a) Stages of implementation of Niranthara Jyothi Scheme Jyothi Scheme

(as part of DSM activity) (as part of DSM activity)

A pilot project on Niranthara Jyothi Scheme was undertaken in A pilot project on Niranthara Jyothi Scheme was undertaken in 2011 at Malur in Kolar district covering 272 villages by 2011 at Malur in Kolar district covering 272 villages by drawing 10 new 11 KV feeders at a cost of Rs. 18.67 crores.drawing 10 new 11 KV feeders at a cost of Rs. 18.67 crores.

In phase I of Niranthara Jyothi Scheme, the work of 235 nos of In phase I of Niranthara Jyothi Scheme, the work of 235 nos of constructing new 11 KV feeders work was commissioned out constructing new 11 KV feeders work was commissioned out of this 260 nos of newly proposed 11 KV feeders.of this 260 nos of newly proposed 11 KV feeders.

Upto 30.04.2013. Rs.310.425 crores financial progress was Upto 30.04.2013. Rs.310.425 crores financial progress was achieved out of DPR cost of Rs.355.85 crores covering 19 achieved out of DPR cost of Rs.355.85 crores covering 19 taluks.taluks.

In the phase II of Niranthara Jyothi Scheme, the work of In the phase II of Niranthara Jyothi Scheme, the work of constructing 15 nos of new 11 KV feeders work completed out constructing 15 nos of new 11 KV feeders work completed out of this 289 nos of newly proposed 11 KV feeders.of this 289 nos of newly proposed 11 KV feeders.

Upto 30.04.2013, Rs.60.90 crores financial progress has been Upto 30.04.2013, Rs.60.90 crores financial progress has been achieved out of DPR cost of Rs.385.71 crores covering 21 achieved out of DPR cost of Rs.385.71 crores covering 21 taluks. taluks.

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