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	INTRODUCTION Higher rate of economic growth, urbanization and modernization of agriculture will continue to increase the demand for energy. This demand can be met with new investment, increased energy conservation and efficiency and rational pricing. Even as we plan to make more efficient use of conventional sources of energy, we must invest in the development of non-conventional sources of energy conservation. An energy policy package has to be evolved including energy conservation in industries and utilities by reducing transmission and distribution losses that will cover all source of energy and will address all aspects of energy security, access, and availability, affordability and pricing, efficiency and environment. To promote Conservation of Energy and to facilitate its efficient use in various sectors of our economy it has been felt to provide statutory authority by the name of Bureau of Energy Efficiency and confer upon the central Government, State Governments and the Bureau certain powers to enforce the said measures for efficient use of energy and its conservation. Accordingly, the Energy Conservation Bill was introduced in the parliament. Energy Conservation Bill With a view to acquiring the necessary legal authority to enforce a variety of energy conservation measures, it has been decided to enact a legislation to provide a greater thrust to energy conservation activities in the country. The bill provides for setting up Central Energy Conservation Authority to facilitate and enforce efficient use of energy and this would be enabling in nature. Laying down energy efficiency standards, making energy audit mandatory, banning manufacture of the equipment not conforming to energy efficiency standards and imposition of penalty for non compliance upon the designated consumers are some of the important functions of the authority. GOVERNMENT OF KARNATAKA NOTIFICATION Government of Karnataka in its Notification NO. DE 22 PSR 2002 dated 13.5.2004 (G.O.No.P.R 360 Part 4A dt.3/ 6/2004) designated Karnataka Renewable Energy Development Limited (KREDL) as ‘The Designated Agency” to co-ordinate, regulate and enforce the provisions contained in the Energy Conservation Act within the State of Karnataka. The Government has authorized KREDL to establish a separate department within the organization for implementing the provisions of the energy conversation act and to take necessary steps for capacity building programs in KREDL with the assistance of Bureau of Energy Efficiency established by the Government of India for the effective implementation of the Energy Conservation Act in the State. III. ENERGY CONSERVATION ACTIVITIES Released Advertisement calling public attention in English as well as Kannada Daily leading newspapers, published Kannada version book of BEACON issued by BEE, Hand Book of Energy Conservation in English and local language. And Energy Conservation slogan stickers for industries and domestic sectors. And also released every year (from the year 2005) wall, table and pocket calendars for government offices and public, these Calendars covers various energy conservation avenues in domestic appliances like CFL, TV, refrigerator, fan, AC, motor etc., KREDL organized one-day seminar in ten(10)district headquarters invited experts, industrialists, ESCO companies, Energy consultants, to create massive campaign on Energy saving. A phone-in program (more than eight times) in Vividha Bharathi and Doradharshan aired. Got very good response from remotest corner of the state. Prepared a draft policy (in exercise of the powers conferred by section 18 of the Energy conservation Act 2001(52 of 2001)) in respect of Energy conservation and also for creating Energy Conservation Fund which is sent to Government of Karnataka for its kind approval, it is in final stage. Started correspondence, with all industries initiating the necessity of Energy Conservation and Energy Audit. Under ECBC code at the behest of KREDL Bangalore Corporation has made it compulsory installation of Solar water for Bangalore Corporation limit before approving any building plan. Monitoring implementation of BESCOM Efficient Lighting Program (BELP) to popularizing CFL Bulbs, sponsored by BEE, USAID, IEC with BESCOM. Program phases (No of CFLs) Load reduction, MW Units saved annually, MU Pilot stage (~175,000/430,000) 25.70 37.52 BESCOM-wide Potential (~2.6 Million) 117 210 State-wide (~10.0 Million) 450 810 KREDL has sponsored the following programs to create awareness: Seminar on Energy efficient Motors organized by International Copper promotional council (India) on 22/9/04 at Bangalore. International conference on Energy conservation synergy for energy organised by Saket Project Limited on 15th and 16th October 2004 at Ahmadabad. Seminar cum exposition on Energy Conservation and Industrial waste management organised by Bangalore chamber of Industry and commerce on 29th and 30th April 2005 at Bangalore. National symposium on Energy conservation measures in generating sectors organised by Central Power Research Institute on 17th and 18th November 2005 at Bangalore. Specialised Training program for various stake holders under Energy Efficiency Capacity Buildings Initiatives organized by Winrock International India on 3rd to 5th May 2006 at Bangalore. National workshop on Energy Efficiency organized by Society of Energy Engineers and Managers on 9/8/06 to 11/8/06 at Mysore. IV. STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION AWARD KREDL has successfully launched the Energy Conservation Programme to observe Energy Conservation Week, on December 14th National Energy Conservation Day. This year also KREDL has successfully launched the Energy Conservation program to observe Energy Conservation Day. As part of the awareness campaign on Energy Conservation, KREDL organized Energy Conservation award programme on 14th December 2006. It covers following categories: Large, medium and small industries of all categories. Commercial Buildings. Government Buildings. Institutions and organization. Individual who contribute for Energy Savings. Following are the Award Winner: First Prize: a) M/s Bharat Electronics Ltd.. Bangalore - General Sector. b) M/s Mysore Dairy, Mysore-Dairy sector. Second Prize: a) M/s Kennametal India Ltd, Bangalore-General sector. b) M/s Hassan Dairy, Hassan-Dairy sector. Certificate of Merit: a) M/s TVS Motor company Ltd, Nanjangudu - Automobile sector. b) M/s Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Ltd, Mangalore -Refinery sector. c) M/s Infosys Technologies Ltd, Bangalore- Commercial Buildings sector. d) M/s Mother Dairy, Bangalore - Dairy sector. Energy Savings from award winners. Annual Electricity savings is 2107975.96 Kwhs Annual Fuel savings is 17804.70 Kcal Annual savings in Rupees is 1,11,99086 lakhs. ENERGY AUDIT IN GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS As per the instruction of KREDL, M/s ESCO Companies conducted Energy Survey in KPSC New Buildings and Vidhana Soudha South Block and submitted reports to Government through the KREDL on BOOT System, the saving going to achieve as follows: 1. KPSC New Building Total Project Cost Rs.7, 21,800/- Electricity Saving per Month: 3072 units Amount saving per month Rs.18,432/- Total payback period 39 months. 2. Vidhana Soudha South Block. Total Project Cost Rs. 22,81,600/- Electricity Saving per Month: 8220 units Amount saving per month Rs. 49,320/- Total payback period 46months. According to preliminary Energy audit at Vidhana Soudha, MS building and Visveswaraya Towers, the estimate saving potential is follows: 1. Vidhana Soudha Total Electricity consumed per year is 926385 units Total amount per year is Rs. 53.89 lakhs. 2. MS Buildings Total Electricity consumed per year is 925499 units Total amount per year is Rs. 65.43 lakhs. 3. Visveswaraya Buildings Total Electricity consumed per year is 628980units Total amount per year is Rs. 35.45 lakhs. The Electric bill for one year is Rs.15433000 for 2581164 units consumed by all the three buildings (@ Rs. 6.0 per units). There is a lot of scope for introducing energy efficient measures which will reduce the energy bill. This will also become an example of energy efficiency measures in other buildings. After preliminary audit it is estimated that the investment will be about Rs.91 lakhs and the saving will be about Rs.30 lakhs per annum. (All the 3 buildings) For detail Energy Audit, if Central or State Government provides audit fees for these buildings it will set up an example to take up Energy Conservation measures in all public and private buildings. Along with this, if funds are made available KREDL will take care of the expenses for carrying out the Energy Audit study for Government Buildings (at least 2 buildings in each district), few industries and commercial establishment on first come first serve basis.
	PROPOSED PROJECTS TO BE UNDERTAKEN BY KREDL WITH THE HELP OF MINISTRY OF POWER/ BEE Strategic plan In order to implement the Energy Conservation Act effectively, in any organisation it needs to have a strategic plan. Since the Energy Conservation acts is a recent concept in the country. Hence, it is essential to draw a strategic plan, to visualise the plan it is felt to seek assistance of organization like NPC which is again backed by BEE. Hence, KREDL has approached NPC for its extravaganza help for which NPC have given their proposal with the possible financial investment. NPC is an expert council in preparing the strategic plan. It has already gone through the activities undertaken by KREDL and has given its best opinion. Thus it would be of great contribution towards the preparation of strategic plan by which the hands of KREDL will be strengthened in effectively implementing the Energy Conservation Act by rearranging its organisation’s infrastructure and other sectors. The completion of the entire project would take at least 5 months from the date of assignment. If the funds are allotted, KREDL would enthusiastically take up the project to launch it successfully. Key activities to be undertaken by KREDL Amend the Energy Conservation Building codes to suit the regional and local climate condition. (Developed by BEE) To take all measures to create awareness among Industries, Domestics, Publics etc. To encourage use of Energy Efficient equipments such as CFLs, ESCO equipments, replacement of Magnetic chokes with electronic chokes, making use of Renewable Energy sources etc. AWARENESS AND PUBLICITY In order to implement the Energy Conservation Act effectively and achieve the Energy Conservation the media should vibrate to the beatings of the any organisation that works for any purpose. The launch of Energy Conservation would mean the touching of every individual hearts aiming at national service. The systematic conveying of message to the public is through the use of electronic media and print media. Realising this KREDL plans of making successful use of these media and meet its goal. Hence, KREDL plans to take up the following programmes: Doordashan Chandana channel is the attracting media in rural sector till today. Hence, KREDL is planning to produce documentary for educating rural people and industrialist. And also planed to give advertisement regarding efficient use of Domestic appliances such as Refrigerator, TV, Motor, etc. All India Radio phone-in programmers will be launched to create awareness among public, even today it gains popularity in remotest corner of village. KREDL proposes to invite the experts in Energy Sector and have discussion with experts which will be aired in All India Radio. This will reach the common people. It is also planned to give advertisement in FM Radio, in Bangalore city, which is a very popular media among all class of People, to target the correct mass in implementing Energy Conservation program. It is planed to release few advertisements in the leading newspapers for highlighting the importance of the energy conservation to the notice of the public as well as Industrialist once in three months. It is proposed to conduct awareness program in each district, inviting Government organizations, public, and also various College Students like Engineering, Degree, and Polytechnic. This will include workshop for industries where the industrial zones are established. Annual State level conference with Industries, Designate Consumers etc. Reprinting of Energy Conservation Hand Book, BECAN Book issued by BEE for school Children, Stickers in English and Local Language. CAPACITY BUILDINGS PROGRAMME FOR IMPROVING ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND ENERGY CONSERVATION (Prepared at ECCJ training program held from 1st Feb 2007 to 14th Feb 2007 at Japan) KREDL is planning to take up all the activities as mentioned in the above capacity Buildings programme. By undertaking the proposed project KREDL is optimistic in achieving at least 10% of total Energy used in the state. This is possible by all direct and indirect methods highlighted in the project. The saving of 10% means 3600 million units per annum, considering roughly the savings of 3000 million units. The amount saved will be 9000 million rupees (@3 rupees per units). This could be possible within a span of 2 years.

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