MoP - Ministry of Power

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launched shortly. Two projects have been validated and
approved by MOEF. Being submitted for registration to
CDM Executive Board.
(b) The coverage of entire country, based on DISCOM
areas, is expected to be completed by 2009-10.
(c) 6 major CFL manufacturers and 3 suppliers have
agreed to participate- more are expected to follow.
(d) PoA to be submitted for DNA approval in November
and to CDM Executive Board by January after validation
and stakeholder consultation.
(e) States of Assam, Punjab, Andhra Pradesh, Haryana,
Maharashtra, Chattisgarh and Karnataka have
commenced project preparation. Other states are in
the process.
(f) Estimated replacement of about 400 million
incandescent light bulbs in household sector.
(g) Market transformation in favour of energy efficient CFLs
in the household sector by high sale volumes and lower
retail price.
2. Standards & Labeling Scheme
The Standards and Labeling programme is a key thrust
area of Bureau of Energy Efficiency. Central Government,
under the Energy Conservation Act, 2001 has powers to:
Direct display of labels on specified appliances or
equipment (14.d)
Enforce minimum efficiency standards by prohibiting
manufacture, sale, and import of products not meeting
the minimum standards (14.c)
The objectives of this program is to provide the consumer
an informed choice about the energy saving, and thereby
the cost saving potential of the marketed household and
other equipment. This is expected to impact the energy
savings in the medium and long run while at the same time
it will position domestic industry to compete in such markets
where norms for energy efficiency are mandatory. The
scheme was launched by the Hon’ble Minister of Power in
May, 2006 and is currently in vogue for four equipments/
appliances (ACs, Tubelights, Refrigerators (Frost-free),
Distribution Transformers) on voluntary basis. 70% (AC),
90% (Tube Light), 70% (Refrigerator) industry already
joined the scheme on a voluntary basis. Scheme with an
expenditure of Rs. 47.75 crores during the XI plan has been
approved. The scheme targets an avoided capacity of 3000
MW during the XI plan.
Deliverables: The deliverables from the project are
expected to be:
a) Notification for mandatory labeling
b) Launch of awareness campaign- has commenced to
enhance consumer awareness based on media plan
approved by EFC.
c) Rating plan for motors, ceiling fans
d) Initiation of S&L programme for LPG burners in
association with PCRA
Children displaying their painting skills on Energy Conservation Day painting competition