PROJECT REPORT

ENERGY INITIAATIVE MEASURES TAKEN BY

BUREAU OF ENERGY EFFICIENCY

Submitted By: Submitted To:

Mukesh Singh(62) Prof. N.K.Uberoi

Navanidhi Kishore(63) Prof. Vinay Auluck

Nirmala Singh(66) FIIB, New Delhi

Preeti Singh(76)

Saurabh Gupta(90)

Sudhanshu Kr. Jha (92)

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Energy Initiative measures taken by Bureau of Energy Efficiency
Introduction of Bureau of energy efficiency:-

The Bureau of Energy Efficiency is an agency of the Government of India, under the Ministry of Power
created on 1st March 2002 under the provisions of the Energy Conservation Act, 2001. The mission of the
Bureau of Energy Efficiency is to assist in developing policies and strategies with a thrust on self-
regulation and market principles, within the overall framework of the Energy Conservation Act, 2001.
The agency's function is to develop programs which will increase the conservation and efficient use of
energy in India. This will be achieved with active participation of all stakeholders, resulting in accelerated
and sustained adoption of energy efficiency in all sectors. The government has proposed to make it
mandatory for all appliances in India to have ratings by the BEE starting in January 2010

Role of BEE

BEE co-ordinates with designated consumers, designated agencies and other organizations and
recognize, identify and utilize the existing resources and infrastructure, in performing the
functions assigned to it under the Energy Conservation Act. The Energy Conservation Act
provides for regulatory and promotional functions.

Regulatory
The Major Regulatory Functions of BEE include:

 Develop minimum energy performance standards and labeling design for equipment and
appliances
 Develop specific Energy Conservation Building Codes
 Activities focusing on designated consumers
 Develop specific energy consumption norms
 Certify Energy Managers and Energy Auditors
 Accredit Energy Auditors 
 Define the manner and periodicity of mandatory energy audits
 Develop reporting formats on energy consumption and action taken on the recommendations of
the energy auditors 

Promotional
The Major Promotional Functions of BEE include:

 Create awareness and disseminate information on energy efficiency and conservation 

 Arrange and organize training of personnel and specialists in the techniques for efficient use of
energy and its conservation
 Strengthen consultancy services in the field of energy conservation
 Promote research and development
 Develop testing and certification procedures and promote testing facilities
 Formulate and facilitate implementation of pilot projects and demonstration projects
 Promote use of energy efficient processes, equipment, devices and systems
 Take steps to encourage preferential treatment for use of energy efficient equipment or
appliances  Promote innovative financing of energy efficiency projects

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  Give financial assistance to institutions for promoting efficient use of energy and its conservation 
 Prepare educational curriculum on efficient use of energy and its conservation 
 Implement international co-operation programmers relating to efficient use of energy and its
conservation

Sectorial Energy Consumption

Transportation
2.8% Residential
23.4%
Agriculture
30.7%

Commercial
6.6%

Industrial
36.5%

Energy Consumption in the Commercial and Residential Buildings

Commercial buildings 33 billion units

Others
8%

HVAC
32%
Lighting
60%

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Residential buildings 116 billion units

Ot hers
10 %

TV Lig ht ing
4% 28%
Refrig eratio n
13 %

EV Co o ler
4% A/ C
7%

Fans
34%

List of Energy Intensive Industries and other establishments specified

as designated consumers:-
 Aluminium;
 Fertilizers;
 Iron and Steel;
 Cement;
 Pulp and paper;
 Chlor Akali;
 Sugar;
 Textile;
 Chemicals;
 Railways;
 Port Trust;
 Transport Sector (industries and services);
 Petrochemicals, Gas Crackers, Naphtha Crackers and Petroleum Refineries;
 Thermal Power Stations, hydel power stations, electricity transmission companies
 and distribution companies;
 Commercial buildings or establishments;

THE ENERGY CONSERVATION ACT, 2001 No 52 OF 2001 (29th September 2001):-

The Central Government has given notification on March 1, 2002 and formally appointed a bureau, called
Bureau of Energy Efficiency to implement the Act. An Act to provide for efficient use of energy and its

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conservation and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto. BE it enacted by Parliament in the
Fifty second Year of the Republic of India as follows. The whole Act document consists of 10 chapters
which are as follows:-

 Short title, extent and commencement.

 Establishment and incorporation of Bureau of Energy Efficiency.
 Transfer of assets, liabilities and employees of Energy Management center.
 Power and functions of Bureau.
 Power of central Government to enforce efficient use of energy and its conservation.
 Power of State Government to enforce certain provisions for efficient use of energy and its
conservation.
 Grants and loans by Central Government.
 Penalty
 Establishment of Appellate Tribunal
 Power of Central Government to issue directions to bureau.

Efforts to Reduce Consumption and Improve Energy Efficiency in different sectors:-

(1) Lighting:- Bachat Lamp Yojana

The BEE will coordinate the Small-Scale Programme of Activities (SSC-PoA) and will support
the project implementer(s) in implementing the CDM Programme Activities (CPAs) in India
through collaboration with Electricity Distribution Companies (DISCOMs). The scheme after
implementation will result in reducing GHG emissions (CO2) from power plants connected to
the grid.

Under the BLY scheme quality long-life CFLs would be distributed by SSC-CPA
implementer(s) to grid-connected residential households in exchange of an incandescent lamp
(ICL) and INR 15. Once the CFLs have reached their end of life or any CFLs which have failed
prematurely during the project period, the SSC-CPA implementer(s) would arrange for the
collection and disposal of CFLs as per applicable environmental norms.

To bridge the cost differential between the market price of the CFLs and the price at which they
are distributed to households, the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) is harnessed. The
SSC-CPA implementer(s) would cover the project cost through sale of GHG emission reductions
achieved in their respective CPA areas.

The Bachat Lamp Yojana PoA is a scheme developed by BEE to promote energy efficient
lighting in India. There are no mandatory requirements in India requiring the use of energy
efficient CFL at the household level. All the key players under the scheme like the BEE and
participating implementer(s), DISCOMs and households are voluntarily taking part under this

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scheme6. Further, right at the announcement of the scheme in May 2007 at the Conference of
Chief Ministers, the project has been envisaged as a CDM project. The Bachat Lamp Yojana
PoA was officially launched in February 2009.

(2) Building :- ENERGY CONSERVATION BUILDING CODE [ECBC]

Building in EC Act 2001:-

Building means any structure or erection or part of a structure or erection, after the rules relating
to energy conservation building codes have been notified under clause (a) of section 15 or clause
(l) of sub-section (2) of section 56, which is having a connected load of 500 kW or contract
demand of 600 kVA and above and is intended to be used for commercial purpose

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Electricity Use in the Commercial Sector is increasing!

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Background: ECBC

 Comply with energy consumption norms and standards and/or to prepare and implement
schemes for its efficient use and conservation.
 Prescribe energy conservation building codes for its use/conservation in commercial
buildings
 State Governments to amend building codes to suit regional and local climatic conditions.
 Direct owners or occupiers of commercial buildings to comply with provisions of
building codes.

What are Energy Conservation Building Codes?

 ECBC set minimum energy efficiency standards for design and construction
 ECBC encourage energy efficient design or retrofit of buildings so that
o It does not constrain the building function, comfort, health, or the productivity of
the occupants
o Has appropriate regard for economic considerations (life cycle costs i.e.
construction + energy costs are minimized)
ECBC Provisions in the EC Act 2001:-

 BEE would take suitable steps to prescribe guidelines for energy conservation
building codes
 Central Government can prescribe energy conservation building codes, and direct
owners/occupiers to comply with them
 State Government can modify the code in response to local climate conditions.
ECBC Development Approach:-

 Broad Stakeholder participation

o Building Industry, Manufacturers, Professionals, Govt. Agencies etc.
 Addresses local design conditions and construction practices
 Emphasis on maximizing building envelope benefits – to encourage better designs
 First generation code – ease of use is a priority
o Both in terms of code requirements and language
ECBC development Process:-

 An extensive data collection was carried out for construction types and materials,
glass types, insulation materials, lighting and HVAC equipment
 Base case simulation models were developed
 The stringency analysis was done through detailed energy and life cycle cost analysis.
 A stringency level for each code component was established
 Code was finalized after consideration of comments on a draft version.

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Launched by Hon’ble Minister for Power on 27th May 2007

ECBC Scope:-

 Mandatory Scope Covers commercial buildings

 Applies to New Construction only
 Building components included
o Building Envelope (Walls, Roofs, Windows)
o Lighting (Indoor and Outdoor)
o Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) System
o Solar Water Heating and Pumping
o Electrical Systems (Power Factor, Transformers)

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Addressing Climate Zones Variations:-

Five climate zones

 Composite (Delhi)

 Hot Dry (Ahmadabad)

 Hot Humid (Kolkata),

 Moderate (Bangalore)

 Cold (Shillong)

ECBC Compliance Approaches:-

Component-based (prescriptive)

 requires little energy expertise; provides minimum performance requirements; no

flexibility

System-based (trade-off)

 allows some flexibility through the balance of some high efficiency components with
other lower efficiency components

Whole building design analysis (performance)

 allows flexibility in meeting or exceeding energy efficiency requirements (as compared

to a baseline building)

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Building Envelope Design:-

ECBC Compliant Design Strategy for a Building

Heat/Moisture Losses Building Envelope Roof Window
Design Walls
Minimize Conduction Use insulation with Use insulation with Use material with low
Losses low U-value low U-value U-factor
Minimize Convection Reduce air leakage & Reduce air leakage Use prefabricated
Losses & Moisture use vapor barrier & use vapor windows and seal the
Penetration barrier joints between
Windows and walls.
Minimize Radiation Use light colored Use light colored Use glazing with low
Losses coating with high coating with high Solar Heat Gain
reflectance reflectance Coefficient (SHGC)
Environmentally Sensitive Design Makes Sense:-

 Energy savings are of the order of 50%

 Initial cost increases by 10 to 15%, but payback is obtained in 5 to 7 years
 The most cost effective way to meet the ECBC requirement is to design buildings with
appropriate regard to climate and sun.
 A design not sensitive to sun and climate will have to invest more to meet the minimum
ECBC standard

National Impact Potential:-

 The average energy use (lighting and HVAC) for typical commercial building is 200 kWh/sq.
meter/year.
 Mandatory enforcement of ECBC shall easily reduce the energy use by 30-40% to 120-160
kWh/sq. meter/year.
 Nationwide Mandatory enforcement of ECBC would yield a saving of 1.7 billion kWh for
2007-2008.

Impact of Energy Codes:-

(1) Market Development for EE products

 Building Insulation
 Energy Efficient Windows (Glass and Frames)
 High-Efficiency HVAC Equipment
(2) Improved Design Practices
 Lighting and Day-lighting
 Natural Ventilation/Free-Cooling Systems

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Lower Energy Use and Reduced Electricity Bills

Reduced connected load and Improved Power Factor

Years
Phases 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
1
Development
Implementation
2 Preparation
3Enforcement
4Revisions
Proposed Scheme for Mandatory Implementation of ECBC:-

ECBC Enforcement

 Government buildings – enforced by agency

 Private & Institutional buildings – enforced via local code process and certified by
independent accredited agencies

Market programs

 Green Building Rating Systems

 Energy Use Certification & Labeling Schemes

ECBC Development:

Market Development

 Design support through Voluntary ECBC-compliant Building Program

 DSM Programs (Design Assistance / Rebates)
 Green Building Rating Systems
 Energy Use Certification & Labeling Scheme

Capacity Building

 Checking and Certification Systems for Equipment and Systems

 Capacity building of State and Municipal implementing agencies
 Accreditation, training and monitoring of certification agencies

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  Design Manuals, Software, and Training and Technical support for Architects,
Engineers, and Code Officials
 Awareness programs for building owners, designers, and users

(3)Appliances: - Standard & Labeling

To further facilitate the public in choosing energy efficient appliances and raise public awareness
on energy saving, the Government has introduced a mandatory Energy Efficiency Labelling
Scheme through the Energy Efficiency (Labelling of Products) Ordinance. Here you can learn
more about the scheme, the types of products it covers, and about the record of listed models.

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Scheme for Energy Efficiency Labeling:-

(a)The Bureau of Energy Efficiency, Ministry of Power has developed a scheme for energy
efficiency labeling of equipment, pending issue of Notification under clause (d) of section 14 of
the Energy Conservation Act, 2001 by the Central Government.

(b)This scheme will come into force from the date of its announcement in the print media and the
Bureau of Energy Efficiency’s web site (www.bee-india.nic.in) and on
www.energymanagertraining.com. It shall remain in force until Notification under clause (d) of
section 14 of the Energy Conservation Act 2001, is issued by the Central Government.

(c)The scheme has been developed in collaboration with all the stakeholders, and aims at
providing information on energy performance so that consumers can make informed decisions
while purchasing appliances.

(d) Participation in the scheme is voluntary and currently applicable for the following equipment
1. Frost-Free (No-Frost) Refrigerators
2. Tubular Fluorescent Lamps
The labeling of other equipment and appliances would be introduced in a phased manner. The
test procedures, schedule of tests, rating plan, sampling plan, qualification requirements, label
design, label fee and the manner of display of label in relation to the aforesaid equipment have
been specified in Schedule 1 & 2 respectively.

(e)A committee will be set up by the Bureau to oversee implementation of the scheme. The
committee will be chaired by Director General, Bureau of Energy Efficiency and consisting of
representatives from Ministry of Power, Bureau of Indian Standards, Consumer Associations,
Manufacturers Association, and Test laboratories.

(f)The Standards and Labeling Implementation Committee will recommend BEE on the
following issues:
i. Enforcement of provisions of this scheme.
ii. Develop the criteria for deciding whether challenge test and further actions should be
undertaken or not.
iii. Verification of the legitimacy of challenges to the label, and further action
iv. Selection of samples for verification and challenge testing.

Scheme Participation Process

(a)Manufacturers of equipment/importers/persons- in- trade can participate in the scheme by

registering with the Bureau.

(b)Manufacturers of equipment/importers/persons- in- trade (hereinafter called the User of label)

will enter into an agreement (Annexure – 1) on a non-judicial stamp worth Rs.100/- (Rs. One
Hundred only), with the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (hereinafter called the Bureau) agreeing to
abide by the terms and conditions of the scheme. The agreement will be valid for a period of 3
years or until Notification under clause (d) of section 14 of the Act is issued by Central

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Government, whichever is earlier?

(c) A separate application (Annexure – 2) will be made by the user of label for labeling of each
equipment/model. The application for each equipment/model shall be accompanied by non –
refundable registration charges of Rs. 1,000 (Rupees One thousand only) in the form of a crossed
bank draft issued in the name of Bureau of Energy Efficiency and payable at New Delhi.

(d)A labeling fee (as defined in the schedule for each equipment) shall be given by the
manufacturer (Rs 10/Refrigerator and Rs. 0.05/TFL) in advance to the Bureau of Energy
Efficiency.

(e)The formats for application, agreement and application form for label are provided as
annexure to this document.

(f)After receiving the complete application for an equipment/model, the Bureau will scrutinize
the application, and seek further information, if required, within a month from the date of receipt.

(g)If there are no queries from the Bureau within a month, the user of label can affix the label
under intimation to the Bureau if an agreement for participation in the scheme has already been
entered under (b) above.

(h)Proprietary information supplied to the Bureau should be marked as such by the user of the
label, and Bureau shall keep it confidential

(i)The user of label will print and affix the labels as per the label design, manner of display, and
the rating plan prescribed for the particular equipment.

(j)The Bureau would prepare a poster/brochure informing the consumers as to how to

read/interpret the label and select equipment for purchase. The user of label would distribute a
copy of the poster/brochure along with their technical brochure to the buyer and would also
display the poster/brochure at the point of purchase.

(k)The user of label shall maintain the list of labeled equipment and provide a statement of
labeled equipment, their star rating level and the number of such labeled equipment produced,
with serial numbers, wherever applicable, every six months.
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(l)A list of labeled equipment (and information on the label) will be maintained by the Bureau
and made available to the public through publications and its web site.

(m)If during the tenure of the scheme, for a particular model/equipment, there are changes in the
energy efficiency of the model/equipment or any other information on the label, then a fresh
application should be submitted, and it will be processed accordingly.

(n) The user of label shall be solely responsible for ensuring.

i. The accuracy of the information displayed on the label or any public claim for label level and
quality of equipment.

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ii. Use of label only for such equipment/models for which the agreement has been entered with
the Bureau.
iii. Compliance to the terms and condition of the scheme,
iv. Directions of the Bureau on the implementation of the scheme
v. Payment of any compensation adjudicated by any court/tribunal to any person for any
information displayed on the label.

(o)The Bureau will work towards creating a market for energy efficient equipment through
consumer awareness and consumer education.

(p)The Bureau will appoint an independent agency to evaluate the program impact and process
of implementation on a periodic basis. The scope of evaluation will include the impact on sales,
energy consumption, cost, consumer purchasing behaviour, manufacturing, national energy use
and the environment. The user of label shall extend full cooperation by providing the relevant
data for the purpose.

(q)The Bureau will review the scheme periodically to determine the need for revision or
amendment or termination of the scheme.

(r) The Bureau, at any time during the operation of the scheme, may decide to terminate or
modify the scheme after giving three months notice period.

(s)The User of Label, at any time during the operation of the scheme, may decide to withdraw
from the scheme after giving three months notice period to the Bureau as well as a public notice.

(t) The liability of the user for the accuracy of label will continue till those labeled products are
available in the market.

Label Verification Process

(a)The Bureau will verify the label contents, and the manner of display of label for each
equipment/model on a regular basis.

(b)The frequency of the verification test will be determined by the Bureau depending on the
nature of equipment and time required for testing.

(c) Verification testing will be conducted in an independent (NABL accredited) laboratory

registered with the Bureau.

(d) The Bureau or its representative(s) will identify and seal the equipment samples as per the
sampling procedure specified in the Schedule to the scheme (for each equipment).

(e) The User of label will

i. agree to make available samples free of charge for verification as well as
challenge testing.

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ii. be responsible for transportation (to and fro from the place of picking of sample to the test
laboratory) and handling of the sealed samples to the assigned test laboratory.

iii. be responsible for getting the selected and sealed samples tested in the assigned laboratory
and reporting the results to the Bureau within a reasonable time period.

iv. directly bear the cost of transportation, handling, and testing of samples for verification
testing.

Challenge Testing

(a) The label contents can be challenged by any person.

(b) The challenge must be submitted to the Bureau in writing.

(c) The Bureau will examine the challenge within a month of the date of receipt in writing. The
Standards and Labeling Implementation Committee will recommend whether to conduct a
challenge test or not, keeping in view the basis of the complaint and examination of past records.

(d) The decision of the Bureau will be final and will be conveyed to complainant along with
justification.

(e) If a challenge test is required, then

i. The complainant will deposit the expenses related to transportation (to and from the place of
picking of sample to the test laboratory) and testing in advance to the Bureau.

ii. The Bureau will arrange for selection and sealing of samples. The transportation to the
assigned laboratory is the task of the user of label.

iii. The testing will be conducted in an independent laboratory registered with the Bureau and the
testing charges would be paid out of the advance by the complainant.

(f) The complainant and the user of label may witness the process of challenge testing.

(g) If the equipment fails the challenge test, then the expenses paid by the complainant would be
reimbursed by the user of label whose equipment has failed.

(h) If the equipment passes the challenge test, then the complainant would forfeit the deposit.

(i) If the equipment fails the challenge testing, the enforcement process (section 5) will be
followed.

Enforcement Process
(a) If the equipment fails the verification/challenge testing, then the matter will be placed before
the Standards and Labeling Implementation Committee and the user of label will be informed
about the failure.

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(b) The user of label has the option to go in for the second test, in case the equipment fails the
first verification/challenge test.

(c) A second test will be carried out with twice the initial test sample size, and all the samples
should pass the test.

(d) The user of label will bear the expenses related to the second test.

(e) If the equipment passes the second verification/challenge test, then no further action would be
taken and the appliance would deem to confirm to the label level.

(f) If the equipment subjected to verification/challenge testing fails the second test, the user of
label will, within the given time limit by the Bureau,

i. correct the label level or remove the defects or deficiencies found for new equipment/models
yet to be shipped out as well as for equipment/models for sale in the market.
ii. change particulars/information on the advertising material

(g) If the user of label fails to comply with the directions issued under clause (e), then,the use of
label for that model will be prohibited. In addition,

i. the Bureau will inform the consumers about the failure of the equipment/model by wide
publicity.
ii. the Bureau may advise the government to debar the equipment/model/ and/or the user of the
label from participating in any public tender.

Requirement for Independent Testing Facilities for Participation in the Scheme

(a) An independent laboratory with a valid accreditation from National Accreditation Board for
Laboratories (NABL) or other international accreditation in force (with NABL approval) for the
test procedures (energy efficiency and other performance tests) specified for each
equipment/model in as specified in the labeling plan for that equipment, can register with the
Bureau.

(b) The Bureau will enter into a rate contract with the laboratories for carrying out verification
and challenge test charges for the equipment covered under the scheme and the same shall be
reviewed every year.

(c) The laboratories may be reviewed initially at the time of registration and then on a regular
basis after that, and in case any laboratory ceases to fulfil any condition laid down at the time of
registration, the registration will be withdrawn

(d) If the test result of a particular lab are consistently found to be incorrect, then registration of
the laboratory will be withdrawn, and wide publicity will be given to the disqualification of the
laboratory.

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(e)The laboratory will agree to participate in the proficiency test arranged by the Bureau.

(f)The application for registration of laboratories should be made in the prescribed

Form (Annexure – 3).

(g) The registered laboratory shall provide an undertaking that they would carry out the tasks
relating to the scheme on priority basis.

Agricultural: - Agricultural Demand Side Management

Agricultural DSM Pilot Project at Solapur District, Maharashtra on 1st Feb. 2009 - The energy
audit of all the pumps would be conducted to measure the efficiency of pump sets. After the
energy audit, existing pumps and motors would be replaced with new BEE star labeled ones.

Farmers will get BEE Star labeled pumps and motors free of cost.

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Municipal: -
Steps for Developing a Municipal Energy Efficiency Project

1) Self assessment to choose the best fit option for undertaking Energy Efficiency (EE) program to
identify the reasons for undertaking energy efficiency projects. Once it has been established that EE
project is a priority, the Municipality should select the most suited type of contract and financing option
for moving forward with EE project.

2) Collect energy usage data by carrying out a preliminary (walk-through) audit. The Municipality
should gather basic energy usage and other relevant data, such as mentioned in section B (in the
information sheet to be provided by the Municipality) and internally assess the low cost and no cost
options that can be implement using its own operation and maintenance (O&M) funds.

3) Develop and issue a request for Expressions of Interest (EOI) for conducting an investment grade
energy audit and implementing an efficiency project in the target sector(s), such as water, wastewater,
street lighting and municipal buildings. The EOI contains a brief description of the scope of work and
basic information on the municipal installations to be audited, and requests information on the technical
and financial capabilities of service firms including their personnel, audit instrumentation, and relevant
experience.

4) Issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) to all viable firms who submitted EOIs. The RFP describes the
facility's energy use, equipment, operating schedule, maintenance problems, and equipment replacement
or renovation plans, as well as the utility bill history for the past three years. It is recommended that a
site visit be organized for interested ESCOs to tour the facility and interview facility staff before
submitting their responses to the RFP.

5) Evaluate the proposals according to the terms of the RFP.

6) Finalize ESCO selection based on its expertise and relevant experience, making sure to match the
skills of the ESCO with the needs of the Municipality.

7) Award the Investment Grade Audit (IGA) contract, which is an agreement with the ESCO to
develop a project concept, and perform the IGA. The IGA report forms the basis for the energy
performance contract between the Municipality and ESCO, identifying all feasible short- medium- and
long-term energy saving measures and their payback periods, and providing the baseline data to be used
during monitoring and verification.

8) Package the documentation for third party financing, if necessary. The party taking on the
financing (be it the Municipality or ESCO) puts together a package of information on the project,
including the IGA report, for review by financial institutions. The financially relevant information
contained in the IGA report is critical at this stage for convincing a financial institution to provide a loan.

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9) Enter into the performance contract. The contract sets the terms and conditions, by which the ESCO
implements the energy efficiency measures, including the responsibilities of the ESCO and
Municipality, the compensation schedule for the ESCO, financing conditions, maintenance, personnel
training, monitoring and verification procedures, risks and a risk mitigation plan, and the definition of
the baseline and possible adjustments to it. There are two distinct types of performance contract: shared
savings, where the financial risk lies with the ESCO and the savings are shared between the ESCO and
Municipality for a negotiated period of time; and guaranteed savings, where the ESCO guarantees loan
repayment and a certain amount of excess savings.

10) Monitoring and Verification (M&V) of results is performed according to the procedures in the
performance contract. M&V determines the actual savings over the period of the contract and ensures
that all parties are getting full value from the energy performance contract, including compensation for
the ESCO. It includes approval of equipment installation based on the contract specifications, and
involves regular communication between the ESCO and Municipality to monitor successful
implementation of the energy saving measures. Often, M&V can be performed by an independent third
party.

Industries: - Small & Medium Enterprises

The BEE will coordinate the Small-Scale Programme of Activities (SSC-PoA) and will support
the project implementer(s) in implementing the CDM Programme Activities (CPAs) in India
through collaboration with Electricity Distribution Companies (DISCOMs). The scheme after
implementation will result in reducing GHG emissions (CO2) from power plants connected to
the grid.

Under the BLY scheme quality long-life CFLs would be distributed by SSC-CPA
implementer(s) to grid-connected residential households in exchange of an incandescent lamp
(ICL) and INR 15. Once the CFLs have reached their end of life or any CFLs which have failed
prematurely during the project period, the SSC-CPA implementer(s) would arrange for the
collection and disposal of CFLs as per applicable environmental norms.

To bridge the cost differential between the market price of the CFLs and the price at which they
are distributed to households, the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) is harnessed. The
SSC-CPA implementer(s) would cover the project cost through sale of GHG emission reductions
achieved in their respective CPA areas.

The Bachat Lamp Yojana PoA is a scheme developed by BEE to promote energy efficient
lighting in India. There are no mandatory requirements in India requiring the use of energy
efficient CFL at the household level. All the key players under the scheme like the BEE and
participating implementer(s), DISCOMs and households are voluntarily taking part under this
scheme6. Further, right at the announcement of the scheme in May 2007 at the Conference of
Chief Ministers, the project has been envisaged as a CDM project. The Bachat Lamp Yojana
PoA was officially launched in February 2009.

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 Conclusion
India, with a population of over 1.10 billion is one of the fastest growing economies of the world.
As domestic sources of different conventional commercial energy are drying up, dependence on
foreign energy sources is increasing. There exists a huge potential for saving energy in India.
After the first 'oil shock' (1973), the government of India realized the need for conservation of
energy and a 'Petroleum Conservation Action Group' was formed in 1976. Since then many
initiatives aiming at energy conservation and improving energy efficiency, have been
undertaken.

Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) - the newly formed nodal agency for improving energy
efficiency of the economy - may be made an autonomous institution where intervention from the
politicians would be very low. For proper implementation of different initiatives to improve
energy efficiency, BEE should involve civil societies (NGO) from the inception to the
implementation stage of their programs.

The small-scale sector occupies a position of prominence in the Indian economy,

contributing to more than 50% of the industrial production in value addition terms. The
sector accounts for one third of the export revenue and employs the largest manpower next to
agriculture. In India's present liberalized economy, the survival and growth of small-scale
industry (SSI) largely depends on its ability to innovate, improve operational efficiency and
increase productivity. It has been observed that the factories in the small-scale sector in India
are generally less efficient in process and utility energy use compared to larger enterprises, as
well as to enterprises of equivalent capacity in other countries. There is also a general
disregard in small-scale units towards environmental management. The poor energy and
environmental performance is directly related to the lack of technical capacity in these
enterprises to identify, access, adapt and adopt better technologies and operating practices
In order to enable small scale enterprises adopt more efficient energy use patterns, it
is essential to demonstrate positive impacts of reduced energy use to the entrepreneurs in
terms of increased productivity and higher profitability.

Petroleum Conservation Research Association (PCRA) is an Indian government body created in

1976 and engaged in promoting energy efficiency and conservation in every walk of life. In the
recent past PCRA has done mass media campaigns in television, radio & print media. An impact
assessment survey by a third party revealed that due to these mega campaigns by PCRA, overall
awareness level have gone up leading to saving of fossil fuels worth crores of rupees besides
reducing pollution. Bureau of Energy Efficiency is an Indian governmental organization created
in 2002 responsible for promoting energy efficiency and conservation.

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