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Nepal
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2008
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Change the Bulb Campaign
Project Site Location
Kathmandu
2009
Background - Problems Addressed and Policy Responses
In Nepal, demand for electricity is increasing at a faster
rate than supply, resulting in a power deficit. To manage
demand in the country, load shedding is carried out. The
effect of an energy shortage has impacted on all sectors
of society, thus efficient usage assumes paramount
importance. One answer is to replace incandescent lamps
with compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs).
A compact fluorescent bulb to replace a
incandescent bulb
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Project Outline - Objectives and Activities
The objective was to advocate, raise awareness and create a favorable environment regarding efficient
usage of energy by replacing incandescent bulbs with energy-efficient CFLs. The activities included
tagging of model CFL households; selection and training of an “EnviroCorps” to increase awareness
across society; establishment of a CFL Revolving Fund for those unable to afford CFLs; organizing a CFL
Concert to promote the usage of CFLs and designing awareness-raising materials for distribution during
various promotional events.
2005
Impacts and Achievements
Twenty-five hundred CFL Model Houses were tagged, in which 1,500 incandescent bulbs were exchanged
for CFLs. A number of other households also replaced incandescent bulbs as a result of a mass
awareness campaign and distribution of promotional materials. More than 30 environment volunteers
(including 10 from EnviroCorps) were trained for the programme. A revolving fund of 1,500 USD was also
created to support those households and institutions unable to purchase CFLs. The ceaseless efforts of
the project team and other supporting agents resulted in a reduction of tax on CFLs to 1% in FY-10.
Future Challenges
Project objectives were met in general, though reducing energy consumption at the household level
remains a challenge. The high initial cost of CFLs remains a hurdle for households, and limits their
widespread uptake. Although budgetary and other resource constraints limited the impact of the project
to those in the selected cities, the positive outcome of the project indicates that replication of project
activities on a larger scale would be beneficial.
General Information
Name of the Implementing Organisation: Youth Engagement in Sustainability(YES), Nepal
Type of Organisation: NGO/CBO
Contact: Bhuwan K.C. , Project Coordinator, Board Member
House no: 89, Dhapasi-4, Kathmandu, Nepal
Tel: 977-1-4356616 E-mail: bhuwan007@gmail.com / bhuwan@yes.org.np
Website: http://www.yes.org.np
Project Reviewer (NetRes / Collaborators) that monitors the project:
Saurabh Gupta, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) E-mail: saurabh@teri.res.in
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