In its endeavour to ensure energy security of the nation, with the initiatives of the Hon’ble Minister of State for Power (Independent Charge) and the Secretary (Power), Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), Ministry of Power has been undertaking several measures to cope up with the ever increasing energy demand of the country.
One of such effort is to procure efficient appliances in public sector establishments which is estimated to save up to 15-20% of its energy use (heat and electricity).
Public procurement of energy efficient appliances would not only ensure adequate energy savings but will also contribute to monetary savings of 1700 million (Rs.170 crore) every year through energy cost reduction and 12500 million (Rs 1250 crore) expected avoided installation of a 250 MW capacity thermal power plant, which would have been required to feed extra energy required by inefficient appliances.
In the Initial stage, the appliances which have been considered for public procurement includes split air conditioners, frost free refrigerator, ceiling fans and water heaters. The cumulative effects of this will not only work to India’s national action plan for climate change but will also catalyze the market transformation for energy efficient appliances.
