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It is important to note that PROCONVE also contributed to
the technological development of the automotive sector in
the country. As well as the use of new technology in vehicles,
with the objective of meeting the established targets,
manufacturers had to equip themselves for the development
of new models. Additionally, the Brazilian refineries need to
adjust the market fuel offered to keep up with the adopted
specifications. A reduction in the level of sulfur from diesel
oil and the creation of a “metropolitan diesel” for use by
urban buses of big cities and the reduction of levels of
sulfur and the total elimination of tetraethyl lead from gas,
for example, were important contributions for the reduction
of vehicle emissions.
4.6.3. Energy Conservation: Actions of PROCEL
PROCEL was created in 1985 to reduce waste in electric
energy both on the demand and supply sides.
ELETROBRÁS is the executive secretariat of PROCEL and
is responsible for the co-ordination of efforts of government
agencies, industries, consumers, producers, research
institutions and other agents of the electric energy system.
In the beginning, PROCEL suffered from insufficient
resource allocations. After 1994, the funds increased
substantially thanks to the use of the Global Reverse
Reserve (RGR), an important fund administered by the
energy sector. Since then, PROCEL has achieved significant
results, including support for various field actions for
energy conservation in the country, as shown in Table 4
below.
As mentioned, energy conservation measures of PROCEL
are guided by the demand and supply sides. Projects based
on demand are related to energy use by final consumers.
When electricity is consumed by electrical equipment such
as domestic appliances, PROCEL concentrates its efforts
in improving the electric efficiency of such appliances.
PROCEL initiatives include:
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