An overview of Demand Side Management with a concept of demand and supply in Power Distribution with Demand Response and Energy Efficiency in adherence to Indian Installation Capacity

1. DEMAND SIDE MANAGEMENT (DSM)
&
ENERGY EFFICIENCY (EE)
ROHIT GARG
BRPL

2. Defining Demand
• Amount of a particular good or service(Here electric power, for
consumption by electrical loads to do work) which consumers are
willing and able to buy at different possible prices. Demand of
consumers is on electric grid.
• Law of Demand :Consumers buy more quantity of a good ( power )
when its price decreases(off peak hrs) and less when its price (peak
hrs) increases. TOD tariff for example.
• Many things determine the quantity demanded: price, preference,
income

3. Defining Supply
• Amount of a product(electric power) that is offered for sale (by
power supply utility) at all possible prices in the market.
• Law of supply: Tendency to offer more quantity of good at
higher price and less at lower prices (peak hours, deficit)
• Many things determine the supply – production
cost(generation cost), technology, number of
suppliers(competitive market), expectation of consumers

4. Equilibrium state & price change due to Demand
• An equilibrium is the condition that
exists when quantity (power-MW)
supplied and quantity (power-MW)
demanded are equal
• Excess demand or shortage is the
condition that exists when quantity
demanded exceeds quantity
supplied at the current price
• Excess supply or surplus is the
condition that exists when quantity
supplied exceeds quantity
demanded at the current price
• Lower demand leads to lower price
and lower quantity exchanged
500 MW
500MW200MW 800MW

5. Demand of Electric Vehicles Charging Station

6. Demand Management
Demand and supply on the electricity grid need to be in balanced at all times.
Therefore, system operators meticulously monitor and forecast energy demand
in order to provide the matching amount of supply throughout the day and
year. When the matching amount of supply is either unavailable or expensive to
acquire, demand needs to be controlled.
Power Distribution Business meet the demand with Efficiency and Reliability so
that Demand and Supply on the electricity grid will be in balance at all times
Efficiency: Low power cost, low loss, low operational cost, best
Reliability: Means : Power Quality and Availability
Supply Demand

8. Electricity Supply Chain

9. DISCOMs-important link in electricity supply chain
Load Centers
End Use Concentered Loads
LT Distribution
System
DISCOM BOUNDARY

10. Total Installed Capacity??
The installed capacity, or ICAP, of a power system represents the
maximum capacity that the system is designed to run at. ... As with other forms of
electricity generation, the installed capacity is typically measured in megawatts (=1
million watts).
refers to capacity as the maximum output of electricity that a generator can
produce under ideal conditions. Capacity levels are normally determined as a result
of performance tests and allow utilities to project the maximum electricity load
that a generator can support. Capacity is generally measured in megawatts or
kilowatts.
 India is the world's third largest producer and third largest
consumer of electricity. The national electric grid in India has
an installed capacity of 370.106 GW as of 31 March 2020.
Renewable power plants, which also include large hydroelectric
plants, constitute 35.86% of India's total installed capacity.

11. Total Installed Capacity-India
Source: CEA & powermin.nic.in
Sector MW % of Total
Capacity
State Sector 81,652 24.8%
Central Sector 102,933 31.3%
Private Sector 144,641 43.9%
Total 3,29,226
Sector MW % of Total
Central Sector 93,477 25.2%
State Sector 103,322 27.9%
Private Sector 173,549 46.9%
Total 3,70,348
31.08.2017
30.04.2020

12. Demand Side Management
• Also know as Energy demand management, or demand-
side response (DSR).
• mechanism to influence customer’s CAPABILITY and
WILLINGNESS to reduce electricity consumption.
• utility program aiming to fine-tune consumer’s energy
consumption pattern, according to the utility’s energy
production and distribution capacity.
• modification of consumer demand for energy through
various methods such as financial incentives and behavioral
change through education.

13. Demand Side Management
• Demand Side Management relies on a combination
of using high efficiency equipment and efficient use of
electricity through good operating practice.
• Demand-Side Management is the implementation of
policies and measures which serve to control, influence
and generally reduce electricity demand.
• DSM aims to improve final electricity-using systems,
reduce consumption, while preserving the same level of
service and comfort.

14. Definitions of DSM
• Forum of Regulators (India)-FOR
“Demand Side Management” means the actions of a Distribution
Licensee, beyond the customer's meter, with the objective of altering
the end-use of electricity - whether it is to increase demand,
decrease it, shift it between high and low peak periods, or manage it
when there are intermittent load demands - in the overall interests
of reducing Distribution Licensee costs.
• World Bank
Systematic utility and government activities designed to change
the amount and/or timing of the customer’s use of electricity for
the collective benefit of the society, the utility and its consumers.
• Wikipedia
Actions that influence the quantity or pattern of use of energy
consumed by end users.
Source: MoP website, Wiki.

15. Demand Side Management- 2 MAIN
FLAVOURS

16. DSM - Energy Efficiency
• Emphasis is on reducing overall energy consumption and also
peak demand over several years.
• Permanent reduction in consumption across the load curve.
• Provides same or better energy service with fewer kWh.
– Example: replacing incandescent lighting with fluorescent
lighting.
– Example: replacing low-efficiency motor with high-efficiency
motor.
• Reduces electric system energy usage and fuel needs.
Change: Technology, Price, Behavior, Standards

17. Defining Energy Efficiency
• Energy efficiency is a way of expressing the energy
performance of an energy-consuming device or system.
• Energy efficiency generally relates energy consumption to
some other measure:
– kWh per m2 per year (typical for buildings)
– kWh per 100 kg of ice (ice makers)
– lumens per watt (for lighting)
– kilometers per liter (automobiles)
• In some cases, energy efficiency is expressed without
reference to anything else.
– Example: for electric motors energy efficiency is expressed as
% conversion of electricity to useful work.

18. EE or not! You can’t tell just by looking
One need to understand the performance parameters to evaluate and compare
energy efficiency levels of equipment's.

19. Examples
• Replacing inefficient end-use technologies with
more-efficient models (non star with star labeled
appliances).
• Retrofitting whole buildings with insulation, better
windows, better equipment to improve efficiency.
• Operating buildings and industrial plants more
efficiently via advanced use of information and
control systems.
• Installation of efficient equipments and appliances at
the very first stage.

20. Scope for improving system’s EE
Supply Side
Focus of DSM as per definitionSupply Management

21. DSM - Demand Response
Demand Response refers to changes in electric usage by end-use
customers from their normal consumption patterns in response
to changes in the price of energy over time or to incentive payments
designed to induce lower electricity use when prices are high or system
reliability is in jeopardy.
• Emphasis is on reducing peak demand for short periods of time for
a few days during the year.
• Temporary reduction in consumption.
• Reductions targeted at a few specific hours, typically coincident
with system peak.
• May be associated with curtailment of service.
• But may not necessarily be experienced as curtailment
– Fluorescent lighting dimmers can reduce demand ~30%
without occupant noticing change in luminance.
– Pumping systems with lagoon storage can shut off for hours
without loss of key function.
Change: Technology, Price, Behavior, Standards

22. Examples
Demand response programs are designed to enable customers to
contribute to energy load reduction during times of peak demand.
• Time of Use (TOU)
• Real-time Pricing (RTP)
• Critical Peak Pricing (CPP)
• Peak Time Rebate
Price or Tariff Based Options
• Direct Load Control
• Interruptible/Curtailable (I/C) Service
• Demand Bidding/Buyback Programs
• Emergency Demand Response Programs
• Capacity Market Programs
• Ancillary Services Market Programs
Incentive-Based Programs

23. Time of Use (TOU)
Time-of-use is a rate plan in which rates vary according to the time of day, season, and day type (weekday or
weekend/holiday).
 TOU pricing has three periods:
i. on-peak, when energy demand and cost is high.
ii. mid-peak, when energy demand and cost is moderate.
iii. off-peak, when energy demand and cost is low.
TOU pricing ultimately gives you more control over your electricity bill.
• Real-time Pricing (RTP)
RTP gives consumers information about the actual cost of electricity at any given time. Real-time pricing lets
consumers adjust their electricity usage accordingly; for example, scheduling usage during periods of low
demand to pay cheaper rates.
 Real-time electricity pricing requires the installation of an electricity smart meter that can send and receive
information about electricity costs and give consumers more information about their own usage.
• Critical Peak Pricing (CPP)
Critical Peak Pricing is a tariff option that is designed to reduce the load on specific days to balance the
Demand and Supply.
 done by increasing the electricity tariff on these constrained days (Critical Peak days) and lowering the tariff
on non-constrained/normal days.
 CPP offers a discount on summer electricity rates in exchange for higher prices during 12 CPP event days
per year called between 4 p.m. and 9 p.m., usually occurring on the hottest summer days.
• Peak Time Rebate
– Peak Time Rebates rewards you for shifting and reducing your energy use when energy demand and
prices are at their highest and renewable resources are less available.
– By reducing your energy use during these peak times, you can earn rebates on your bill
– Shifting energy use allows us to rely on more renewable sources of energy at peak times
– This helps keep prices more affordable for the community and allows us to continue to provide
reliable energy

24. Need for Demand Response
100
MW
It can be seen that 100 MW demand occurs for 3 to 4 hours. The
possibility of shifting or reducing it needs to be evaluated.

25. Impact of DR Program
Example: DR can trim about 10% of peak load.

26. Need for Demand Response
Is there a possibility of shifting or reducing load from 7 pm onwards
(when the system faces peak demand) to some other time.

27. Impact of DR program

28. DSM-mix of long term demand reduction & short
term demand management
Energy
Efficiency
Consumption
Optimized
Optimized
schedule
Temporarily
reduced
Time of
use/day
tariff
DR
Permanent Hours/Day Second/Hours
Timing
System
impact

29. Higher Priority– DR or EE?
• With EE there is no compromise on usage pattern,
same output with lesser energy.
• Savings are certain and long-lasting, helping to
reduce fuel demand and thus fuel prices.
• EE provides base load demand reduction – savings at
all times an equipment is in operation or use.
• EE provides other co benefits – reduced
maintenance expense, reduced environmental
impact.

30. Strategies of DSM
Aim Impact on peak
demand
Impact on energy
demand
Reduce the overall energy
demand (energy conservation)
‘Clip’ demand at peak load
periods (load levelling)
Shifting to off peak hours (load
levelling) No change
Induce change in load as per
supply (load controlling) also
known as flexible load shape
may reduce
Promotion of applications
requiring electricity – electric
vehicles,
Increasing load during off peak
hours (load levelling)
No change Increases

31. Some Examples
Use of gas heaters
Energy efficient motors
Storage water/space heating
Use of star labelled appliance
Time of day tariff
Power factor penalty
Promotion of electric vehicle
Scheduled power cuts or Interruptible load
Promotion of induction cooker
Concessional rates during off peak

32. Concerns address by DSM
• Un-served Demand
• Constraints in Capacity Addition(Regulatory,
Resources, Infrastructure,Technical)
• Rise in Power Prices
• Environmental Impact
• Discom’s Financial(poor) Health-With and
without subsidy
• Security of Energy Supply

33. Importance of DSM across various consumer segments
Agriculture Residential Commercial Industry
Existing tariff Low Medium High Very High
Subsidy by Government High
Applicable for
low end
consumer
None None
Savings potential High High Medium Medium
Incentive for consumer
to invest in EE
(proportional to tariff)
Low Medium High Very High

34. Type of DSM models
1. Consumer rebate based programs: incentives in the form of
discount/rebate to participants for adoption of energy
efficient products
2. Standard offer model: offer to purchase energy savings
from a list of pre-approved measures at a fixed price for
each avoided kWh or thermal energy.
3. Tariff programs: power factor incentives and
penalty/reactive power charges, rebate incentives for EE
buildings/appliances
4. Price responsive programs: programs that give customers
an incentive to lower peak loads or during critical times
5. DSM bidding programs: a process whereby a utility issues
a procurement proposal for energy savings, typically to
customers, energy service companies, and other third
parties. Competitive nature of bidding provides market
driven costs for implementing DSM measures
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35. IEA 2011(a); “Energy Provider-Delivered Energy
Efficiency”, © OECD/IEA 2013
Drivers of DSM

36. Legislations and policies supporting DSM in India
• Energy Conservation Act
✓ Standards & Code (Appliances, Buildings)
✓ Mandatory activities (Energy return filing, Energy Audit)
• Electricity Act
✓ National Electricity Policy
✓ National Tariff Policy
✓ Draft DSM regulation prepared by FOR
✓ State level DSM regulation
• National Mission on Enhanced Energy Efficiency
✓ Energy reduction target (PAT)
✓ Achieving energy performance benchmark (SEEP)
Deepening
commitment;
moving from
legislation to
regulations,
programs,
and schemes
2008
2001
2003

37. Energy Conservation Act, 2001
■ EC Act 2001 provides for Legal Framework,
Institutional Mechanism & Regulatory mechanism
for Energy Efficiency, Conservation & related
matters
✓ Establishment of BEE: Under Sec 3(1) of the act, a
statutory body Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE)
was created on March 2002.
✓ BEE’s mission is to develop Policy & Strategies to
reduce Energy Intensity of India.
✓ Major intervention areas: Regulatory, Market
Transformation, Fiscal measures, Financial
Incentives.
Specify energy
conservation norms for
appliances, equipments,
buildings and industries
Promote innovative
financing of energy
efficiency projects

38. Evolution of Electricity Act in India 1910 - present
The Indian
Electricity
Act, 1910
The
Electricity
Supply
Act, 1948
➢ Basic
framework for
electric supply
industry
➢ Provision for
license (state
govt.) for electric
supply for
specified area
➢ Mandated
creation of SEBs
➢ Private
sector
participation in
generation and
transmission
➢ Setting up
Central / State
Electricity
Regulatory
Commission
After 37 yrs After 49 yrs
➢ Reforms and
competition
➢ Protection of
consumer interest
➢ Efficient and
environment
benign policies
Electricity
Act, 2003
After 5 yrs
The
Electricity
Regulatory
Commission
Act, 1998

39. EA 2003 to promote efficiency in supply & demand side
EA Act,
2003
SECTION 23: ….... for
maintaining the efficient
supply, securing the equitable
distribution of electricity….
SECTION 62: …..terms and
conditions for determination of
tariff to depend on “the factors
which would encourage
competition, efficiency,
economical use of resources,
good performance and
optimum investment”
SECTION 42(1): …the duty of
a distribution licensee to
develop and maintain an
efficient, coordinated and
economical distribution
system in his area of
supply….
SECTION 86(2): ….State
Commission shall advise the
State Govt. on 'promotion,
competition, efficiency and
economy in activities of the
electricity Industry’

40. Formulation of DSM Regulations
Pre 2010
Discussion
on DSM
regulations
by States;
FOR draft
paper in 2008
Maharashtra
notifies DSM
Regulations
Model DSM
Regulations
by FOR*
DSM
regulation in
10 states
Apr 2010 May 2010 2010 - current
Draft DSM
regulation in
6 states
Became a
guiding
regulation for
ERCs to follow
*FOR—Forum Of Regulators

41. Maharashtra : 1st state to notify DSM
Regulation
MERC DSM Regulation,
2010
Implementation
Framework
Regulation, 2010
Cost Effective
Assessment
Regulation, 2010
Draft Evaluation,
Measurement &
Verification
Regulation (in
development)

42. Key features of Model DSM Regulation,
2010
• Constitution of DSM cell
• DSM process framework
• Roles and responsibility of distribution licensee and ERC
• DSM objective and target setting
• Timeline of activities
• Indicators for cost effectiveness
• Mechanism for cost recovery
• Incentives to distribution licensee

43. Constitution of DSM Cell
• Every Distribution Licensee has to constitute a DSM cell
within 1 month from adoption of DSM regulations
• Other activities to be done by DSM cell in a time bound
manner are also specified
DSM Cell
Load Research &
Baseline data
Formulation of DSM Plan
Seeking approval to DSM
Plan & Program
1 month
6 month
1 year
At least 6 months
before start of next
MYT control period
AfterDSMnotification

44. Role of DISCOM and ERC
Role of SERC
Role of Distribution
Licensee
Directs licensee: DSM Cell
constitution, conduct DSM related
activities, setting DSM objectives
and goal/target setting
Issues guidelines: Cost
effectiveness, EM&V
Develops mechanisms: to
recover DSM costs, incentives to
DISCOMs
Provides approval: DSM plan,
DSM project implementation
Follow ERCs order: Constitute
DSM cell, conduct load research
and load survey, design and
develop DSM plan and projects
Seek ERCs approval: Action
Plan, DSM program
Implement DSM programs: as
per ERC’s approved plan
Monitor and Report:
Implementation progress, savings

45. Constitution of DSM Cell (as per FOR)
▪ Every Distribution Licensee need to constitute a DSM Cell within
1 month from adoption of DSM regulations
▪ Desired team structure (Strength, Expertise, Experience) is not
defined in the regulation
▪ Indicative structure of DSM cell as per FOR 2008 report:
DSM
Cell
Head
Program
Designer
• Mobilizing resources &
Selection of DSM programs
• Financing and
implementation
arrangements
• Customers engagement
• Load Research, Load Shape
Analysis & Market Research
• Design and Implement DSM
pilot program & evaluations
• Participate in choosing
Program options
• Prepare utility, technology &
customer data for DSM
analysis.
• Evaluate options & choose
programs for further design.
• Monitor pilot & demonstration
program, program
implementation.
• Manage any bid development
& contract.
Research
Analyst

46. Why to constitute a DSM Cell in a utility ?
Smooth &
Efficient DSM
Cell
MoU*
Requirement
with BEE
Expand DISCOM’s
business
(Consulting, Audit)
Meet Regulatory
Mandate (DSM
Regulations)
Spread
Awareness on
DSM
*MoU—Memorandum Of Understanding

47. Suggested structure of DSM Cell
Size of DSM cell would depend upon:
▪ Consumer mix
▪ Geographical spread
▪ Metering / automation in place
DSM cell
head
Technical
Energy Audit
Survey
Support staff
Finance Contract Regulatory
Project
Management
Communication
IT
Support staff

48. Ideal structure based on the nature of activities to be
handled by DSM Cell
Activities of DSM cell Dealing with
entities
Type of Skills or
Expertise required
Load research Internal departments,
Consultants
Technical
Load survey or market research Consumers, Survey
Agencies, Consultants
Technical, Survey,
Energy Auditing
Technical and economic potential
estimation
Internal DISCOM,
Consultants
Technical, Financial
Action plan preparation ERC, Consultants Technical, Financial
Regulatory filing of DSM projects ERC, Consultants Technical, Regulatory
DSM implementation (selection
of implementation partners,
project implementation,
awareness)
Consumers, Vendors,
ESCO, Implementers,
Event Management, PR
Program
management, IT,
Contract,
Communication
Monitoring and Reporting Consumers, ERC,
Consultants
Audit, Regulatory

49. Activities to be performed by DSM cell
Within six months
of notification of
regulation
6 months before
next MYT cycle 1. Load
research
2. Market
survey
3. Potential
estimation
4. Action plan
preparation
5. DSM
program
preparation
6. Regulatory
filing of DSM
projects
7. DSM
implementation
8. Monitoring
& Reporting
9. Project
completion
report
DSM Plan
Within 1 year from
date of regulations
Quarterly or every
six months
Timeline varies by state as defined in their respective DSM regulation

50. DSM process framework

51. DSM objective and target setting
DSM objective
• Power shortage mitigation
• Seasonal peak reduction
• Cost effective energy savings
• Lowering the cost of electricity
• Reduction in emissions of GHG
DSM target setting
• Percentage reductions in load growth
• Savings in kW, kWh
• Savings as a percent of total resources
/ investment to meet load
Key Consideration
- Load profile
- Consumer mix
- Technical potential
Key Consideration
- National EE objectives
- Consistent with BEE’s plan

52. Mechanism for cost recovery
• Distribution Licensee shall identify the net incremental
costs, if any, associated with planning, design and
implementation of programmes
• Distribution Licensee may propose methodology for
recovery of net incremental costs through tariff or any
other mechanism
• In order to qualify for cost recovery, each program must
be
i. Approved prior to implementation
ii. Implemented in accordance with the approved
program plan and
iii. Implemented cost effectively
Source: 2008 FOR report on DSM indicated consideration of higher return on investment for DSM – 2% for subsidized and 1% for subsidizing category

53. Performance Incentives to DISCOM (1/2)
• The Commission may provide incentives to Distribution
Utilities for achieving or exceeding DSM target.
• Not mentioned in the regulation, but the incentive
supposedly could be in the form of following:
– Higher Return on Investment.
– Success fee defined as percentage of total program cost.
Annual Efficiency and
DSM Achievement Level
Amount Exceeding 80%
Performance
Performance Incentive
80% 0% 0%
90% 10%
2% of Net Economic Benefit
(Capped at 20% of DSM Budget)
100% 20%
3% of Net Economic Benefit
(Capped at 20% of DSM Budget)

54. Performance Incentives to DISCOM (2/2)
Example - a hypothetical DSM program successfully delivers
200 million INR savings through 100 million investment in
DSM. Utility was allowed to keep 15% of net savings.

55. Standards & Labeling program
■ Aim: To provide customers an informed choice about the energy
savings & thereby cost saving potential.
■ Features: Enables consumers to distinguish energy efficient
product through a comparative or an endorsement label.
■ Coverage / Status: 17 Nos. Equipments / Appliances
(to increase to 27 Nos. by 12th Five year Plan)
■ Implementation: Mandatory notification, voluntary participation.
■ Load strategy: Strategic conservation
■ Cost recovery of investment: Product price
Room Air Conditioner
Ceiling Fan
Distribution Transformer
Domestic Gas Stove
Frost Free Fridge
DG Set
Water Heater
BallastColor TV
Computer Industrial Motor Solid state Inverter
TFLDirect Cool Fridge
Submersible Pump
Monoset Pump
Office Automation Product Diesel Engine-pump set

56. • Aim: A market-based mechanism to make improvements in EE
in energy-intensive large industries & facilities.
• Features: Mandatory Specific Energy Consumption reduction
target.
• Coverage: 478 large industries from 8 sectors.
• Implementation: Mandatory notification by MoP which is
implemented by covered participants.
Load strategy: Strategic conservation.
• Cost recovery of investment: Energy savings, certificate
trading, product price.
Perform Achieve Trade (PAT)

57. Energy Conservation Building Code
Current status: 10 states notified. Over 300 ECBC Complint buildings built till
date
Aim: To inculcate practice of energy efficient design, construction & operation in
new buildings
Features: Minimum energy performance standards in terms of Energy
Performance IndexkWh/sq.m/yr)
Coverage: 1) Connected load of 100kW or contract demand of 120kVA.
Implementation mode: Notification by state govt. for amendment in building
bye-laws which is to be adopted by building developers

58. Benefit of DSM
Generation Transmission Distribution
- Reduced fuel
usage
- Reduced
emissions
- Long term
energy security
- Delayed network
augmentation
- Reduced
transmission
congestion
- Improved system
reliability
- Reduced AT&C
Loss
- Customer
satisfaction

60. Ongoing DSM Scheme in BRPL
• In BRPL, Afternoon Peak is addressed by Solar Rooftop (Net Metering) system where as Evening
Peak is addressed by distribution of LED Bulbs, LED Tube lights, Energy Efficient Fans and LED Street
Lights.
BRPL in collaboration with EESL (Energy Efficiency Services Limited) is facilitating the distribution of LED
Bulbs, LED Tube lights, LED Street Lights.
1 Energy Efficient LED lighting Scheme
Under this scheme 9 W LED Bulbs are distributed through counters set up at BRPL customer care centre
at all 19 divisions. discounted price of Rs. 70 each
2 LED Tube light Distribution Scheme
Under this scheme, a consumer can buy LED Tube lights of 20 watts at heavily subsidized price of Rs.
220 each.
3 BEE 5 star rated Energy Efficient Fan Scheme
This scheme offers 5 Star Energy Efficient Fans, 50 W, to consumers of BRPL at discounted price the fan
will have a replacement warranty of two years for any defect. The price of Fan is fixed at Rs 1110/-per
Fan.
4 Roof-Top Solar Net Metering:
BSES became the first discom in Delhi to energise roof- top solar ‘net – metering’ arrangements in South
and South West Delhi. Domestic and Commercial consumers can recover return on investment in
around 7 to 9 years.
5 LED based Street Lighting National Programme (SLNP) in SDMC in BRPL Distribution Area:
EESL has signed a tripartite agreement with BSES and SDMC to install LED based street lights. In phase 1,
Under the SLNP, SDMC area alone accounts for over 2 lakhs street lights replacements.

61. 6 Rebate based AC Replacement Scheme
The 51% AC used are non-rated ACs. To incentivize replacement of old AC by buying of 5 star AC
or Inverter AC at discounted rate. DERC has approved the BEE 5 star rated Energy efficient Rebate
based AC replacement Scheme.
Under this Scheme, BRPL intends to offer BEE 5 Star rated Energy Efficient Air Conditioners to
BRPL’s Consumers as a replacement for old Air Conditioner in working condition.
Scheme offers 10000 BEE 5 star rated Energy Efficient Air Conditioner to the consumers on first
come first serve basis.
7 Demand Response Program:
The DR Program will include the participation of a number of medium-to-large energy
consumers with measured demands of 350 kW or more which can rapidly create
“negawatts” (i.e., negative watts) at peak hours/ times by curtailing energy usage in a pre-
planned way.
8 Behavioral Energy Efficiency Program
BRPL has signed a MOU for a project on behavioural energy efficiency with OPOWER,
ORACLE, USA.The program will provide selected residential consumers with personalized
Home Energy Reports (HERs) and an integrated web portal.
It’s a 2 year project which will demonstrate the efficacy of OPOWER’s software to reduce
energy waste, curtail peak-hour consumption, and improve customer engagement
9 Energy Efficient Solar Agricultural Pump Scheme
Installation of Energy Efficient solar Agricultural pump will reduce the network cost as well as T&D Loss.