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DEMAND SIDE MANAGEMENT (DSM)

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Establishment of DSM Centre:

• For the first time in India, BESCOM started Demand Side

Management activity on 05.11.2007, vide General Manager(Tech),

BESCOM Order No. DSM/F-1/2007-08 dtd: 08.02.2008.

• M/s. International Institute for Energy Conservation(IIEC),

Washington were consultants for BESCOM.

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• Demand Side Management is a mechanism to influence customer’s

CAPABILITY and WILLINGNESS to reduce electricity

consumption.

• Demand Side Management is a utility program aiming to fine-tune

consumer’s energy consumption pattern, according to the utility’s

energy production and distribution capacity.

• Demand Side Management (DSM) programs consist of the planning,

implementing and monitoring activities of electric utility that are

designed to encourage consumers to modify their level and pattern of

electricity usage.

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• Demand Side Management relies on a combination of using high efficiency equipment and efficient use of electricity through good operating practice.

• Demand-Side Management (DSM) 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.

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OBJECTIVES OF DSM

DSM provides enhanced reliability to the energy system by reducing overall demand through energy efficiency and by reducing peak demand through dispatchable programs.

It also reduces transmission and distribution costs relative to a supply side resource.

DSM increases diversity of energy sources.

1. Reliability and Stability:

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The cost of DSM is technology specific and varies relative to other supply side resources.

Dispatchable DSM programs can be called when their cost is lower than alternative market purchases.

Cost-effective resource planning can ensure that DSM is only procured upto the point where it is cheaper than supply alternatives.

DSM can also help low-income customers reduce their energy costs.

2. Low Cost and Affordability:

OBJECTIVES OF DSM

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Types of DSM Programs

Following three factors reduce energy consumption(kWh) and peak demand (kW), however, emphasis differs

i. Energy Efficiency – emphasis is on reducing overall energy consumption and also peak demand over several years.

ii. Peak Load Management – emphasis is on reducing peak demand consistently over a season.

iii. Demand Response – emphasis is on reducing peak demand for short periods of time for a few days during the year.

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Operational MetricsBESCOM Load Curve

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DSM ACTIVITIES UNDERTAKEN BY BESCOM

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1. BESCOM Efficient Lighting Program (BELP):A Pilot Project was undertaken during 2005-06 for the first time in India under USAID in Bangalore city as desired by BEE, MoP. M/s. International Institute for Energy Conservation (IIEC), Washington were consultants for BESCOM.

CFL Purchase Options: Under this scheme consumers were encouraged to purchase CFLs directly from

suppliers or from BESCOM on a monthly instalment basis paid through electricity bills.

Benefits derived: Estimated that about 1.81 Lakhs additional CFLs were sold during the scheme implementation.

About 100% increase in sales of CFLs was observed compares to the previous year which resulted in: Reduction in residential demand to an extent of 10.46MWs. This Pilot Project encouraged in formulation of Bachat Lamp Yojana in the country. It

enforced manufacturers to give one year warranty to the customers. This scheme lead to regulation stipulating a minimum power factor of 0.85 for CFLs.

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a. Bachat Lamp Yojana Scheme :- • Bachat Lamp Yojana, a scheme to promote replacement of

CFLs in the place of incandescent lamps under CDM project promoted by MoP, GoI, was implemented during 2011.

• The difference amount of CFL cost to be obtained by the implementing agency through CDM in the form of trading CERs.

• M/s. HPL Socomac Private Lt., Bangalore-560 001, was entrusted for two rural Circles namely Bangalore rural Circle and Kolar Circle covering 4 districts vide GM (Proc), BESCOM order no. BC-51/F-485/08-09 dated: 22.05.2010. A total no. of 37,01,368 CFLs were distributed during 2011 as detailed are shown below:

Lot No.

Name of the Project Area

Apprx. No. of household consumers

(beneficiaries)

1 Bangalore Rural Circle 6,32,990

2 Kolar Circle 4,43,172

Total 10,76,162

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The Salient features of the scheme are as follows:

i. The warranty period shall not be less than 18 months from the date of fixing of CFL to the household.

ii. The power factor shall not be less than 0.85

iii. Free replacement of fused distributed CFLs within two years for 6000 hour CFLs and within three years for 10,000 hour lamps during the life of the CDM project. It will be the responsibility of the successful firm for collection of fused CFLs through buy-back scheme and arrangements for their safe disposal as per environmental guidelines.

iv. A maximum of 4 CFLs shall be replaced in exchange of an incandescent lamp (ICL) at a cost of INR 15 per house hold. These CFLs shall be compliant with the existing National Regulations in force viz. IS-15111:2012 (As per BEE and BLY guidelines)

Date

SL.No.

Division H/H as per corporate office BESCOM

H/H as per sub-division office BESCOM

Total H/H visited responded and not responded due to premises locked for other reasons

H/H Distributed

11 Watt

18 Watt Total CFLs

Remarks

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

31.08.2011

1 KOLAR 182784 161965 154464 144356 76125 428858 504983Completed on 30.06.2011

2 KGF 196022 168459 159555 152429 79510 490527 570037Completed on 30.06.2011

3CHIKKABALLAPURA

199534 175385 143812 134228 55031 462756 517787Completed on 30.08.2011

TOTAL KOLAR CIRCLE

578340 505809 457831 44824721066

6138214

1159280

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1RAMANAGAR

239718 183841 156587 13866510215

0444211 546361

Completed on 19.08.2011

2YELAHANKA

199534 159964 147674 133910 52225 470025 522250Completed on 26.08.2011

3CHANDAPURA

145696 147884 143451 133016 52925 469825 522750Completed on 31.08.2011

4NELEMANGALA

244491 207898 150046 134154 51520 465680 517200Completed on 31.08.2011

TOTAL BNAGALORE RURAL CIRCLE

829439 699587 597758 55766725882

0184974

1210856

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TOTAL1407779

1205396

1055589

1005914

469486

3231882

3701368

Details of no. of CFLs distributed under BLY scheme

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2. Agricultural Demand Side Management Programme:

a. BESCOM EFFICIENT IRRIGATION PUMP SETS PROGRAM (BEIPP), a pilot Project was conducted during 2005-06 for the first time in the country as follows:

Innovative BESCOM Efficient Irrigation Pump Sets Program (BEIPP) scheme was launched, supported by International Copper Promotion Council (India).

M/s. International Institute for Energy Conservation (IIEC), Washington were consultants for BESCOM.

The official suppliers were (selected through tender)i. M/s Kirloskar Brothers Ltdii. M/s KSB Pumps Ltdiii. M/s Crompton Greaves Ltd

A total number of 1074 nos of submersible pump sets were replaced by Energy Efficient IP Sets under the scheme.

Manufacturers offered a warranty of 18 months for pump and offered attractive rates for energy efficient IP sets.

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b. Agriculture Demand Side Management, WENEXA-USAID

On 06.07.2009, BESCOM launched Distribution Reform Upgrades Management (DRUM) project, Water and Energy Nexus Activity phase II (WENEXA II) both conducted under the aegis of India’s Ministry of Power (MoP) and United States International Development Agency (USAID) / India.

The DRUM project established a pilot site at Doddaballapur to help BESCOM, create of excellence which will serve as a model to be scaled up and replicated else where.

Electricity used for irrigation pumps is highly inefficient with pump efficiencies of 30% and less. However, farmers are unwilling to invest in these improvements because the present tariff regime does not provide financial incentive to do so. Therefore, BESCOM has designed and implemented an integrated system improvement and demand side management.

Hence, BESCOM planned an initiative called replacing inefficient irrigation pump sets by high efficient pump sets on HVDS feeders at Doddaballapur Sub-Division as a pilot project.

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M/s ENZEN Global Solutions, an ESCO was engaged for replacement of existing IP sets in Doddaballapura on 11KV feeders under USAID - WENEXA. This ESCO Agriculture Demand Side Management model was designed by BESCOM in association with USAID-PA Consulting.

This pilot is the first of its kind in India to undertake Agriculture Demand Side Management under ESCO model.

A total number of 277 inefficient Pump sets at metered locations in Doddballapura Sub-Division were replaced by High Energy Efficient Pump Sets.

BESCOM has saved 5.75 Million units (35%) from this project between April 2011 to December 2014 at Doddaballapura.

BESCOM was able to successfully establish a system of appointing ESCO and has been awarded with “National Power Award-2009” under category “ENERGY EFFICIENCY, CONSERVATION AND DEMAND SIDE MANAGEMENT” for Agriculture Demand Side Management initiative.

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A contract agreement was signed on 07.08.2013 between BESCOM and M/S. Energy Efficient Service Ltd., a joint venture company of public sector units (PSU’s) of Ministry of Power, New Delhi for Agriculture Demand side Management i.e., for preparation of DPR to replace one lakh nos. of less efficient IP sets by highly efficient pump sets without any financial commitment to BESCOM as follows:

Sl.No.

Name of the district

Taluk selected for preparation of DPR

No. of pump sets to be replaced

1 Tumkur Pavagada 13,864

2 Chikkaballapura Bagepally 15,903

3 Ramanagara Kanakapura 18,371

4 Davanagere Channagiri 22,966

5 Kolar Mulabagilu 17,197

6 Chitradurga Molakalmuru 12,102

Total for BESCOM Area 1,00,403

On 14.02.2014, M/s. EESL has submitted a DPR for Pavagada taluk for replacing 10,673 nos. of IP sets along with terms & conditions for its implementation. M/s. EESL, claimed to achieve an energy savings of 31.49% in this project.

M/s. EESL has been requested to prepare a baseline for one complete year by recording the consumption data of DTC meter for review and consideration with EESL and ESCOMs.

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3. Government of Karnataka has issued the notification no: EN 396 NCE 2006 dtd: 13.11.2007 wherein the solar water heating system is mandatory for categories of buildings mentioned below:

i. Industries where hot water is required for processing or for auxiliary purposes.

ii. Hospitals and Nursing homes including government hospitals.

iii. Jail Barracks, Canteens.iv. Housing complex set up by Group housing societies/

housing boards/other developers.v. All residential buildings with built-up area of 600

Sq.feet and above constructed on sites measuring 1200 Sq.feet and above falling within the limits of Municipalities/Corporations and Bangalore Development Authority sectors.

vi. All Government buildings/Residential schools/All educational institutions/Technical/Vocational Education Institutions/ All training institutions/ Hostels/ Tourism complexes/ Universities/ Community centers/ Kalyana Mantapas where facility for stay is provided.

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Mandatory use of Compact Florescent Lamp (CFL) in Government Buildings / Government aided Institutions/Boards/Corporations:

The use of incandescent lamps in all new buildings/ institutions constructed in Government Aided Sector/ Board and Corporation / Autonomous bodies is banned with immediate effect.

It will be mandatory that in existing buildings the defective incandescent lamps when replaced would be replaced by only compact florescent lamps (CFL).

Power utilities will affect necessary modification in the load demand notices within two months time from the date of issue of this order to promote the use of Compact Florescent Lamps instead of conventional bulbs while releasing/ sanctioning new connections/loads.

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Mandatory use of ISI marked motor pump sets, Power capacitor, Foot/Reflex valves in Agriculture Sector:

For all new tube well connection the use of ISI marked pump sets and accessories will be mandatory. All ESCOMs and KPTCL will make the amendments in the load demand notices for tube well connections within two months from the date of issue of this order to ensure use of only ISI marked pumps in the state.

Promotion Of Energy Efficient Building Design:

All the new buildings to be constructed in the Government/ Government Aided Sectors will incorporate energy efficient building design concepts including Renewable Energy Technologies with effect from one year from the date of issue of this order.

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The Public Works Department will ensure the incorporation of energy efficient building concept in all buildings to be constructed in future in the Government /Government Aided sector. A committee shall be formed in the Public works Department to examine all new building plans/drawing to be constructed in the Government / Government Aided Sector to ensure that all the features of the Energy Efficient design concepts have been incorporated in these.

The Public Works Department will designate a nodal officer for coordination and monitoring of these measures who will report the progress in this regard to the Managing Director, Karnataka Renewable Energy Development Limited.

- By order and in the name of Governor of Karnataka -Sd/- Suresh.B.Krishnappanavar Under Secretary to Government, Energy Department.

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4. Solar Water Heaters:

Government of Karnataka has issued Order No : EN396/NCE2006 dtd:13.11.2007 for the use of Solar Water Heaters as mandatory for the buildings constructed in sites measuring more than 1200 sq.ft area.

Circulars and instructions have been issued to the field officers to educate and bring in awareness about the advantage of installing Solar Water Heating systems as per above circular.

Notification No. KERC/COS/D/07/10 dtd:01.07.2010 published in Karnataka Gazette dtd: 22.07.2010.

A rebate of 50 paise per unit of electricity consumed subject to a maximum of Rs.50/- per installation per month will be allowed to Tariff schedule LT 2(a), if solar water heater are installed and used. Where bulk solar water heating system is installed, solar water heater rebate shall be allowed to each of the individual installations, provided that, the capacity of solar water heater in such apartment/group housing shall be a minimum capacity of 100 Ltr. Per household.

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Regarding the installation of Solar Water Heaters, the following directions are issued as per Circular No: BESCOM/BC-9/1554/2010-11 dtd: 20.08.2010.

Sl. No.

Area of the Rooftop in Sq.ft

Recommended capacity of Solar

Water Heater in Ltrs1 1200 Sq.ft-1500 Sq.ft 200 Ltrs2 1501 Sq.ft-2400 Sq.ft 300 Ltrs

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2401 Sq.ft and above(Dwelling unit)

100 Ltrs per one house(can be installed in Bulk)

The public are being enlightened on this in various forums especially in Janasamparka Sabhas, Customer meets etc., We have also instructed the Meter Readers and the Linemen who are visiting the customer premises during the meter readings and while attending to the customer complaints to explain about the advantages of Solar Water Heating systems in the form of saving energy and consequential reduction in the electricity bills.

We have issued strict directions to the field officers to adhere to the notifications issued regarding mandatory use of Solar Water Heating systems by the customers as per the guidelines of Government of Karnataka.

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5. Lifestyle change approach to Best Energy Conservation Practices- a pilot by M/s CSD :

• M/s. Centre for Sustainable Development were engaged for bringing in awareness among residential / commercial customers for adoption of Energy Efficient methods in their daily lifestyle as a pilot project in Brigade Road, M.G. Road, Residency Road and Halasur.

• About 1601 customers have participated in this project.

• M/s CSD have submitted the final report and the results are encouraging which indicate a saving of an average 8-10% of energy by all participating customers in this scheme.

• This pilot is the first of its kind in India conducted by a public utility using an NGO.

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5. 6. Replacement of Copper Chokes by

Electronic Ballast:

• BESCOM has undertaken replacement of existing Copper chokes in Fluorescent tube light fittings of BESCOM buildings by energy efficient electronic ballast through M/s. KEONICS a State Government undertaking.

• During 2011– 2012, BESCOM has replaced 5,298 nos. of existing 50 Watts copper ballast by 28 Watts electronic ballast chokes (with 8 years warranty period) in various BESCOM building at a cost of Rs. 66.90 lakhs.

• This resulted in saving of energy to the tune of 0.35 million units per year considering average usage of TL fittings of 10 hours per day for 25 days in a month.

7. Usage of LED lamps in Corporate Office, BESCOM

BESCOM undertook replacement of existing tube lights and CFLs vide order No. BESCOM/BC-51/3410/11-12/2135 Dated:22.03.2012 amounting for Rs.5,35,344/- as follows:

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Sl. No.

2*18W LED Light in place of 2*36W CFL in 2'*2' fixture with Milky Acrylic sheet for Recess mount with SMD LEDs. Lumen output:3000 Lumens

Qty Unit Ratein Rs.

Amount in Rs.

1 9 W LED Tube Light in place of 18 W T8/14W-T5 cool white light Retrofit at existing 2 feet fixture with SMD LEDs. Lumen output :800 Lumens

47 Nos 3,440/- 1,61,680/-

2 2*18 W LED Light in place of 2*36 W CFL in 2'*2' fixture with Milky Acrylic sheet for Recess mount with SMD LEDs. Lumen output :3000 Lumens

28 Nos 7,200/- 2,01,600/-

3 9 W LED Tube Light in place of 18 W T8/14W-T5 cool white light Retrofit at existing 2 feet fixture with SMD LEDs. Lumen output :800 Lumens

44 Nos 1,500/- 66,000/-

4 2*18 W LED Light in place of 2*36 W CFL in 2'*2' fixture with Milky Acrylic sheet for Recess mount with SMD LEDs. Lumen output :3000 Lumens

32 Nos 1,260/- 40,320/-

  Sub-Total 4,69,600/-

  VAT 14% 65,744/-  Total Rs. 5,35,34

4/-

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8. Time of Day Tariff:

TOD Tariff is applicable to HT 2(a)(i) & HT2 (b) category. KERC has decided to make Time of Day Tariff compulsory for HT2(a) and HT2(b) consumers

with a contract demand of 500 KVA and above. Further, the optional ToD would continue as existing earlier for HT2(a) and HT2(b) consumers

with contract demand of less than 500 KVA. Also, the ToD for HT1 consumers on optional basis would continue as existing earlier. Details of TOD tariff are indicated under the respective tariff category. BESCOM has replaced all the 1278 no.s of ToD feature meters for HT2(a) and HT2(b)

consumers with a contract demand of 500 KVA and above as on 30 th September 2012.

TOD tariff applicable to LT5(a) & (b): At the option of the consumer as follows.

Time of DayIncrease (+) / reduction (-) in energy charges over the normal tariff applicable

22.00 Hrs to 06.00 Hrs (-) 125 paise per unit

06.00 Hrs to 18.00 Hrs 0

18.00 Hrs to 22.00 Hrs (+) 100 paise per unit

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9. NIRANTHARA JYOTHI SCHEME:

Niranthara Jyothi project is a prestigious scheme of Government of Karnataka intends to provide 24 hrs 3phase power supply to non agricultural loads like domestic, commercial, water supply, street light, rural industries etc., in rural areas by segregating the agricultural loads, which is a boon to the rural economy.

Objectives: Reduction in distribution transformer failures

• Increase in metered sales• Reduction in technical losses• Improved load management• Improves standard of living in rural areas.

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Stages of implementation (as part of DSM activity):

A pilot project on Niranthara Jyothi Scheme was undertaken in 2011 at Malur in Kolar district covering 272 villages by drawing 10 new 11 KV feeders at a cost of Rs. 18.67 crores.

Details of Physical and financial progress of Niranthara Jyothi Scheme (As on 24.03.2015):

Phase

Total taluks cover

ed

Total no. of 11kV feeders

proposed

Total no. of 11kV feeders

commissioned

Total DPR

cost in Crs.

Total financial progress achieved in Crs.

I 20 271 271 374.52 305.68

II 23 281 229 385.71 367.68

III 41 383 0 705.34 Nil

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On - going DSM Activities in BESCOM

Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) on 10.10.2013 in its order on Determination of Tariff for Grid Connected Solar Roof Top power plants has fixed following Tariff :

Rs. 9.56 per unit (without subsidy) &

Rs. 7.20 per unit (with MNRE subsidy)

On Net Metering basis with a tenure of Power purchase agreement up to 25 years.

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1. Implementation of Solar Rooftop PV Programme in BESCOM:

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The Government of Karnataka has announced the Solar policy 2014-21 for grid connected solar rooftop system under net-metering basis on 22.05.2014 and set up an SRTPV Target of 100 MWs per year from the year 2014-15 to 2017-2018.

BESCOM online application for grid connectivity, KERC approved guidelines, timelines and standard format of application, power purchase agreement and other formats for SRTPV plants are made available in the BESCOM website.

Technical Workshop: One day workshop at Bangalore on 09.10.2014 was arranged for a

discussion on Solar Rooftop PV Programme where in lot of Technical issues were deliberated.

Chairman and Members of KERC, Addl. Chief Secretary to Govt, Energy Department, MD’s of KREDL, MESCOM, CESC, GESCOM, HESCOM, CEI, and Engineers deputed from ESCOMs, along with Experts from GERMI, USAID Agency were participated in the discussions.

On 07.11.2014 Hon’ble Minister for Energy, GoK, Sri. D.K Shivakumar has launched grid connected Solar Rooftop programme (On Net metering basis) in BESCOM Which was extended to entire Karnataka State.

Under this facility, the consumers can setup solar PV plants at unutilized places on rooftops of buildings of individual households, industries, offices, institutions, residential complexes, etc..

The grid connected rooftop solar photovoltaic power generation plants from 1kWp to 1MWp capacity per project/system to generate electricity/power would be eligible under the Programme.

The programme is being implemented in Urban and Rural Areas as well.

The programme encourages installation of rooftop solar

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Training programme to officers of ESCOMs:

Two days’ Training programme on “Implementation of Solar RTPV system” has been conducted in three batches. Engineers from all ESCOMs were participated in the training programme. Experts from Solar field such as KERC, USAID, CPRI, KPCL National Training Centre had delivered lecturers on various topics of Solar RTPV system.

Book materials and CDs were got printed and distributed to the trainees. About 195 Engineers/Officers were attended the training programme.

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a. Installation of 50kWp Solar RTPV grid connected power plant in the premises of Corporate Office, BESCOM, Bangalore (as a Pilot scheme to promote large scale grid connected rooftop solar photovoltaic projects in Bangalore):

Scope of Work: Detailed Work Award has been issued for design, manufacture, supply, installation, testing, commissioning including warranty operation and maintenance for a period of two years for providing and installation of 50 kWp Solar RTPV grid connected power plant in the premises of Corporate Office, Block-II, BESCOM, Bangalore (as a pilot project) to promote grid connected Solar rooftop PV project in BESCOM vide No: BESCOM/BC-51/3409/2012-13/CYS-09 dtd: 30.06.2014. Total cost of the project is Rs. 49,84,875/- .

Progress: The installation is serviced on 07.11.2014 on trial basis and commissioned on 31.03.2015. The total generation as on 06.04.2015 is 30316 units.

After

Before

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b. No. of grid connected solar RTPV applications registered across BESCOM are 381 and the proposed capacity is 19095.93 kWp

38 no.s of Solar RTPV system installations are serviced and the capacity is 881.58 kWp.

c. Installation and Commissioning of Solar RTPV grid connected power plant at various locations of Bangalore city:

20 no.s of offices at various locations are identified in BMAZ area for Installation and Commissioning of Solar RTPV grid connected power plant on net metering basis.

For 9 No of locations tender has been called and tender is under evaluation process.

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“Vidhyuth Jagruthi Yojane”, an awareness program introduced for school children to bring in awareness among the children. Work award has been issued to M/s TERI for the work of “Design and implementation of conducting energy efficiency measures and demand side management awareness activities in selected 100 schools/colleges in Bangalore Urban/Rural District and to sensitize approximate fifty thousand students and to bring down energy consumption on contract period of two academic years”. The total cost of project is Rs.92,63,818/-

The agency has to collect RR Nos. of selected schools and from fifty thousand students (preferably). The agency has to achieve 5.2 MU of energy saving for two academic years. Objectives of the project : • To reduce real time energy consumption in schools and households • To establish energy resource classrooms and energy clubs in schools• To implement school specific –energy savings programme to ensure project

sustainability

2. Vidhyuth Jagruthi Yojane:

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Leadership training Program

Teachers

3 Workshops / year

Energy ambassadors Formation of Energy Clubs

One Workshop/ Intra School Competition

Real time Energy Savings in School Awareness Programme on Energy Efficiency

2014-15

Knowledge workshop for students

2015-16

Students Parents

100 Program /year

Appox. 8-9 months

Avg 10 WS per month

3 workshops / year

After completion of 100 Program

One Inter School Program

Prize distribution at the end of the project

Essay, Poster & Painting competition

2014-15

Based on Energy Audit

2015-16

Investment Plan for School after consultation

with school

Suggestion

Incentive sharing

Energy Champion

Best performing school award

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3. DSM based LED Programme (DELP) :-DELP uses the BLY methodology and monetizes the energy saving accrued as a result of replacement of 4 nos. of 60W inefficient incandescent lamps by 7W LED lamps. The programme is being implemented through M/s EESL.The cost differential shall be recovered through savings in peak power procurement by the distribution utility.Distribution of 4 LEDs to each households at Rs.25/- per lamp on getting back working ICLs.Progress: Survey for 3 circles (Davanagere, Tumkur and Ramanagara) is completed and its evaluation is under progress. The sample survey is taken for 582 consumers out of 17,76,582 households. 

4. Belaku Yojana scheme :-Belaku Yojana scheme, an initiative by Government of Karnataka, aims at large scale replacement of 2 no. of Incandescent lamps with 2 no. of CFLs for Anthyodaya Anna Yojane (AAY) households. KREDL is the nodal agency for implementing the scheme. KREDL has to procure 10.45 lakhs of CFL bulbs to distribute for AAY beneficiaries. The period of the scheme is for 6 months.Progress: KREDL allotted 1,46,760 no. of CFLs to BESCOM division-wise vide letter no.: KREDL/03/BY/2014-15/5138, dated:02.12.2014.

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5. Load Research Survey under Capacity Building programme:

The Bureau of Energy Efficiency has launched a programme for capacity building of DISCOMS based on the dialogue with Forum of Regulators (FOR) and provisions of the National Electricity Policy. The objective of the programme is capacity building of DISCOMS for load management, energy conservation, load growth programme, Development of DSM action plan and implementation of DSM activities. An MOU is signed between BEE and BESCOM on 15.05.2014.

Progress: Sample Survey is under progress in all the O&M circles of BESCOM for about 1400 customers of various categories.

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6. Surya Raitha Scheme:BESCOM has initiated to arrange power supply to 250 no.s of IP sets of Harobele 11kV feeder of Kanakapura sub-division on pilot basis. DPR has been prepared.

Tender is called for “Design, Supply, Testing, Installation, Commissioning, Repair and Maintenance for a period of 10 years of 250 nos. grid tied Solar PV based Irrigation pump sets under “Surya Raitha Scheme” on 11kV Harobele F2 Feeder, Kanakapura Taluk, Ramanagara district, Karnataka state on Net Metering basis as a pilot scheme”. Approximate cost of the project is Rs.23 Crores. Evaluation of tender is under progress.

The project promotes replacing existing inefficient IP sets with efficient pumpsets and energizing these IP sets with solar power and feed in excess energy to the grid on net-metering concept. The excess energy fed into the grid will be paid back to the farmers as per tariff fixed by KERC resulting in additional income to the farmers apart from the income earned through crops.

The scheme will be financed by a combination of farmer investment, GoK investment, MNRE subsidy and BESCOM investment though soft loans that will be repaid by the farmer through his net metering tariff revenues in initial years. The net metering revenues will be deposited into an escrow account and will be diverted first to the loan account and, if in surplus, to the farmer’s account.

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7. Providing advertisements on energy savings through Digital Display Infotainment System (DDIS) at railway reservation counters:BESCOM has initiated to advertise DSM measures through DDIS system coming under jurisdiction of BESCOM at Railway reservation/ticketing counters through LED TV screen spread in all the major passenger reservation systems (PRS) and un-reserved ticketing systems (UTS) Railway stations for a period of one year. Work award has been issued to M/s Vyoma Technologies. Progress: Advertisement is progressing successfully at all 120 nos. of railway reservation centers in BESCOM area from 18.06.2014. Total cost the project is Rs.47,04,480/- 

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8. Distribution Energy Efficiency Project (DEEP) by providing Dynamic Reactive Compensation (DRC) for power factor improvement scheme on 11 kV feeders:BESCOM has proposed to implement Distribution Energy Efficiency Project (DEEP) by providing Dynamic Reactive Compensation (DRC) for power factor improvement scheme on selected 11 kV feeders on pilot basis. DEEP system consists of Multifunction Measurement and Control unit (MFM), GSM/GPRS modem, capacitors, capacitor-duty contractors, isolation transformers and associated. The DEEP systems address the following functional need: DTR metering towards energy audit and accounting. Dynamic Reactive Compensation to improve power factor to > 0.95 lag &< 1.0 for all

normal operating conditions of DT towards line loss reduction. Programmable threshold limit alerts to eliminate DT burnouts due to overloading. Load balancing opportunity towards enhanced performance.

A pilot project consisting of 1x25 KVA, 1x63 KVA and 1x100 KVA is implemented through EESL (M/s OAS, Chennai) on F-6 feeder of Thenganayakanahalli of 66/11 kV V.R.Doddi substation of Sathnur (O&M) sub-division in Kanakapura division.

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9. Solar Water Heaters:

No. of Solar Water Heating Systems installed in BESCOM are as follows:

2008-09 : 6,1872009-10 : 47,2182010-11 : 52,4912011-12 : 72,0842012-13 : 95,8192013-14 : 72,945

2014-15 : 72,749

Total : 4,19,493

Energy savings*Annual Energy savings for 4,19,493 no.s of SWH

553.73 MU

Per day Energy savings for 4, 19,493 no.s of SWH

1.52 MU

* By considering avg 2kWs for 2 hrs per day per SWH for 330 days.

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10. Providing timer switches to the street lights and Smart Energy saver units:BESCOM has requested BBMP and other local municipalities to install timer switches to street lights resulting in energy savings and reduces evening peak hour load on grid. Also requested to provide Smart Energy Saver Units so as to reduce energy cost of monthly electric bill and energy savings in peak hours and to get good impression from public.

Some of the salient features of Smart energy saver units are:• It regulates voltage upto 230V, power factor correction upto 0.97 and

protects burning of meter and cable due to over voltage during night hours. • It can be centralized & monitored remotely through satellite, auto ‘ON and

OFF’ facility energy savings upto 20%.• Funds can be shared by BEE, for implementation.

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11. Providing timer switches to the street lights and Smart Energy saver units as on March - 2015:

The status of timer switches provided to street lights in BESCOM area is as follows: 

Sl.No.

Zone

No. of Str.light ckt. Existing as on Mar - 15

No. of timer switches

fixed as on Mar - 15

No.of timer switches in

working condition

as on Mar - 15

No.of timer switches not in working

condition as on Mar - 15

Balance no. of timer

switches to be fixed

1 BMAZ 19510 14553 12110 2445 7400

2 BRAZ 18944 70 411 301 18533

3 CTAZ 14198 137 76 61 14122

Grand Total 52652 14760 12597 2807 40055

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12. Energy Auditing:BESCOM has initiated to energy audit of Block-I and II of Corporate Office, K.R.Circle, Bangalore. Preparation of DPR is under progress.

13. Earth Hour: Earth Hour was observed on 28.03.2015 by switching of power supply for one hour between 8.30 pm to 9.30 pm. In the SCADA system, it is observed that there was drop in load of around 43 MW during Earth Hour which works out to be 43,000 units of energy saved. 14. National Energy Conservation Day:Energy National Energy Conservation day was celebrated on 12th to 14th December 2014 through Radio Jingles vide order no.: BESCOM/BC-9/652/2014-15/6991-93, dtd: 09.12.2014.

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15.Involvement of BBMP:-BBMP was requested to reduce energy consumption in street lights, hoardings and parks etc.

• BESCOM is insisting on BBMP and Bangalore Metropolitan Area Zone for fixing automatic timer switches to street light circuits as mandatory. Studies show the usage of electronic timer switches saves energy upto 30%. And also it ensures timely switching streetlight circuits ON at 6 PM and switching off at 6 AM exactly.

• To switch ON the street lights just at the dusk i.e. 6.30 pm and switch OFF just before the sunrise i.e. by 5.30 am (During summer).

• To switch OFF lights (except for security lighting) in parks and gardens immediately after exit of public in the evenings i.e., by 8.00 pm.

• To take action for reduction of 50% of power in respect of hoardings, boards and advertising illuminations (Make provision for dimmers to lighting after 10 PM or to switch off after 10 PM).

• Make provision for dimmers, for street lights and put them on 3 phases in such a manner that alternative street lights are ON in different phases with a facility to switch off the lights whenever required.

• To switch off 1/3rd of the street lights on high masts after 10.00pm.

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16. Involvement of Hoardings and Advertising Agencies:

• To Switch OFF illumination on hoardings not given to the clients.

• By using energy efficient lighting & dimming hoarding lighting after 10 PM/ Switching OFF illumination after 10.00 pm.

• Reduce 1/3rd of the illumination.

• To use LEDs for illumination.

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17. Involvement of Commercial Establishments:(By advertising through Doordarshan, ATR, Documentary Films, Hoardings etc.,)

• To reduce lighting illumination by 25%.

• Non usage of more decorative lights.

• To reduce usage of Air conditioning.

• Stoppage of downward escalators during peak hours.

• To reduce hoarding lights.

• To reduce lights in car parking area and passage area.

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18. Energy Awareness Program:

• Energy Awareness programs are being conducted regularly on the following issues :

• Necessity of energy saving and energy conservation.

• Benefit of using energy efficient appliances.

• Use of 5 star rated CFLs / LEDs.

• Use of Solar Water Heaters.

• Do’s and Don’ts

• Climate change – reduction of Carbon print.

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19. Energy savings Awareness Program:

Communication Modes Utilized:

• Advertisements in News papers, Magazines, Souvenir etc.• Through stalls.• On Hoardings, Bus shelters.• Jingles in Doordarshan, AIR, Big FM etc.• Posters, Pamphlets, Brochures, Car Stickers etc.• Through Customer Interaction Meetings by Section Officers /

Sub Division officers with Grama Panchayath and Zilla Parishat offices.

• Through Interaction meetings at Taluk development / District development meetings.

• One day workshop was arranged on 09.10.2014 to all ESCOMs regarding implementation of solar rooftop PV generation programme.

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BESCOM has been awarded with “National Power Award-2009” under category “ENERGY EFFICIENCY, CONSERVATION AND DEMAND SIDE MANAGEMENT” for Agriculture Demand Side Management initiative.

BESCOM has bagged the “BCIC Energy Efficiency & Conservation award-2010” and a certificate for the most innovative Energy Efficiency and Conservation measures in BESCOM issued by Hon’ble Chief Minister, Government of Karnataka.

BESCOM has bagged the Karnataka’s “Chief Minister’s Ratna Award-2009” for best performance during 2009-10 among the public sector undertaking.

BESCOM has been adjudged as best public utility to showcase their performance through a stall at “India Manufacturing Show-2010” with an award.

BESCOM has been awarded with the prestigious “3rd India Power Award-2010” for “DRUM Project” under the category “Innovation in Design and Execution of project”.

BESCOM has awarded for the achievements in Energy Conservation in the Electricity Distribution Companies Sector for the year 2014 under “National Energy Conservation Award”.

Appreciation and Awards

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THANK YOU