State Energy Conservation Policy, 20…..

Draft

Read:-1. GovernmentResolution No. APaU 2007/Pra.Kra.590/Energy-7, Dtd. 11th September, 2007.

2. Government Resolution No. APaU 2010/Pra.Kra.470/Energy-7, Dtd. 13th January, 2011.
3. Government Resolution No. APaU 2015/Pra.Kra.378/Energy-7, Dtd. 22nd June, 2017.

Preface –

The demand of energy is increasing day by day due to increase in economic growth of the
State and living standard of the citizen. The increasing urbanization and industrialization in the state
shall cause huge energy demand in near future. At wider prospective, major energy generation in the
state is from coal based thermal power stations, which results in emission of greenhouse gases at large
scale. The enormous use of fossil fuels such as coal, oil and natural gases for energy generation has
resulted into emission of greenhouse gases at large, which creates problem like Global Warming &
Climate Change. The human development index is directly proportional to the use of energy and due
to limited reserves of fossil fuels, its exploitation may limit the future development. To limit the
adverse effects of all, it is necessary to use all these available fossil fuels frugally and efficiently.
Taking into the consideration the importance of energy conservation, the Central Government has
enacted Energy Conservation Act, 2001.

At present, the electricity/energy is being wasted due to use of less efficient electrical/energy
appliances. The technology for efficient use of the electricity/energy is being developed day by day
and it shall be a continuous process. Thus, saving of electricity/energy shall endure as a permanent
source of energy. As per the report of Bureau of Energy Efficiency (B.E.E.), New Delhi established at
National level for the implementation of Energy Conservation Act, 2001, there is a potential of 20 to
30% for energy saving in all the sectors. Considering the huge potential for energy saving, promotion
and use of energy efficient technologies is necessary and has paramount importance.

The importance of energy efficiency in industry and in all other sectors is not only limited to
economic benefits & returns, but also closely related to future "energy crisis" and "climate
change".Presently, huge quantity of water is being used for generation of electricity from coal.
Therefore, by saving the electricity, water can also be saved. Therefore, the culture of energy
conservation and energy efficiency should be adopted by all citizens from all sectors. However,
acquisition of this knowledge rightly at student level, shall give better prospectus for future
generation.Similarly, if Micro,Small and Medium enterprises, Commercial buildings, Municipal
Corporations/Councils and all Government/Semi-Government departments in the state carry out
energy audits of old electrical equipment used in offices under their jurisdiction and implement them
according to the survey in the energy audit report, it is possible to maintain a large amount of energy
savings and efficiency.

Maharashtra Energy Development Agency (MEDA) has been designated as the “State
Designated Agency” by the State Government for the implementation of the Energy Conservation Act
2001 passed by the Central Government with a view to increase energy efficiency.It shall be the
responsibility of MEDA to implement the Energy Conservation Act, 2001 in the state and to prepare
and implement the schemes of Energy Efficiency.

Considering all the above details, in order to convince the importance of energy conservation
and energy efficiency in various entities in the State, it was under the consideration of the
Government to implementenergy conservation projects, public awareness and development programs
and also to encourage capacity building of manpower in various energy sectors.

Government Resolution –

Considering the potential for energy conservation in various sectors of the state, awareness
creation in all sectors is very important. It has been observed that the energy conservation work is not
gaining momentum due to very less skilled manpower in the state. If public awareness campaign is
carried out for energy conservation, it shall definitely help in energy saving as well as increase in
energy efficiency by reducing the loss of electricity in various sectors.

According to Section 15 (e) and (f) of the Energy Conservation Act, 2001, the State shall
create public awareness about energy conservation and use of energy efficient appliances, disseminate
information on energy conservation, implement energy conservation projects, encourage manpower
capacity building and organize various training programmes which comes under the authority of the
State Government.

In order to create capacity building and public awareness about energy conservation in the
state, to encourage the energy audits in industrial and other sectors, to implement the energy
conservation projects in various sectors, to implement the projects on ESCO mode in residential,
commercial and industrial sectors, adopting ISO 50001 standard - Energy Management System
certification for industries and also energy in various sectors of the state, to implement development
programs for increasing energy efficiency, to implement special training schemes for technician level
employees and engineers based on energy conservation in the industry, to celebrate "Energy
Conservation Day" on 14thDecember every year and "Energy Conservation Week" as per the
guidelines of the Central Government, Energy Conservation Award Scheme, providing financial
support to energy audit companies, etc.; for this the above reference Government resolutions are
closed and newly the State Energy Conservation Policy is announced by the Government.
1. Scheme of financing for energy Auditing

1.1 Walk Through Energy Audit (SME scheme):

Approximately one million Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) are operating
in the state. There is a huge potential for energy conservation and energy efficiency improvement in
these industries. Showing the power consumption and current technology in this industry, energy
audits are required.However, since energy auditing is an additional financial burden for such
industries, it is necessary to provide financial support for energy auditing at primary level. So that,
energy saving and energy efficiency can be promoted by creating public awareness about energy
conservation in these components. At the end of the walk through energy audit, the entrepreneurs can
take energy saving measures with a small investment.

Financial assistance of Rs.10,000/- per enterprise shall be given to empanelled energy

auditing firm through MEDA for energy audit in Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises.

Under this scheme, maximum 1,000 entities shall be given financial assistance through
MEDA for walk through energy audit in one financial year and the target of walk through energy
audit in maximum 5,000 industries is being announced in the next 5 years.

1.2 Detailed energy audit program –

According to the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), New Delhistatistics there is 20% to
25% potential for energy saving in industrial sector, commercial buildings, Government/ semi-
Government offices/ local bodies/ corporations/ Government approved enterprises and residential
buildings, water supply schemes and public street lights etc. Therefore, a detailed energy audit in
these areas and implementation of the report's recommendations shall lead to substantial energy
savings. This shall help in reduction of carbon emissions to the atmosphere. For this purpose, the
following financial assistance is being provided through MEDA as an incentive to carry out detailed
energy audits in these areas every 3 years.
 1.2.1 Sector wise financing-

Sr Sectors Cate Annual Energy Bill Financial assistance Maximum no. of

no. gory elements per FY

1. Industry A. Annual Energy bill up 50% of the cost of energy audit

to Rs.25.00 Lakhs study or up to Rs.25,000/-
(whichever amount is less)
B. Annual energy bill 50% of the cost of energy
above Rs.25.00 lakh to auditstudy or up to Rs.35,000/-
Rs.50.00 lakh (whichever amount is less)
5,000
C. Annual Energy Bill 50% of the cost of energy audit
above Rs.50.00 Lakh study or up to Rs.40,000/-
to Rs.100.00 Lakh (whichever amount is less)
D. Annual energy bills 50 % of the cost of energy audit
over Rs.100 lakhs study or up to Rs.50,000/-
(whichever amount is less)
2. Commercial A. Annual Energy Bill up 50 % of the cost of energy audit
(Malls, shops, to Rs.20.00 Lakhs study or up to Rs.25,000/-
hotels, (whichever amount is less)
private B. Annual Energy Bill 50 % of the cost of energy audit
offices, above Rs.20.00 Lakhs study or up to Rs.35,000/-
1,000
private to Rs.50.00 Lakhs (whichever amount is less)
educational
institutes etc.) C. Annual Energy Bill 50 % of the cost of energy audit
above Rs.50.00 Lakhs study or upto Rs.40,000/-
(whichever amount is less)
3. Buildings of A. Annual Energy Bill up Financial assistance available up to
Government / to Rs.10.00 Lakhs 50% of energy audit cost or a
Semi- maximum amount of Rs.25,000/-
Government /
Local Self- B. Annual energy bills Financial assistance up to 50% of
Government / from more than energy audit cost or up to a
Corporations Rs.10.00 lakhs to maximum of Rs.35,000/-
/ Government Rs.20.00 lakhs
100
Recognized
Companies / C. Annual Energy Bill Financial assistance up to 50% of
Government over Rs.20.00 Lakhs energy audit cost or up to a
Hospitals / maximum of Rs.50,000/-
Primary
Health
Centers

4. Registered A. Annual Energy Bill up Financial assistance up to 50% of

residential to Rs.12.00 Lakhs energy audit cost or upto
buildings Rs.20,000/- (whichever amount is
less)
1,000
B. Annual energy bill Financial assistance up to 50% of
above Rs.12.00 lakh to energy audit cost or Rs.30,000/-
Rs.20.00 lakh (whichever amount is less)
 C. Annual Energy Bill 50% of the cost of energy
above Rs.20.00 Lakhs inspection or up to Rs.35,000/-
(whichever amount is less)

5. Water Supply A. Annual Energy Bill up In case of energy audit, 50% of

/ Sewerage to Rs.25.00 Lakhs energy audit cost or up to
System of Rs.40,000/- (whichever amount is
Urban Local less)
Self-
10
Government B. Annual Energy Bill In case of energy audit, 50% of
Bodies above Rs.25.00 Lakhs energy audit cost or up to
(Urban & Rs.50,000/- (whichever amount is
Rural) less)

6. Urban Local A. Annual energy bill of 50 % of energy audit cost or up to

Self- Rs.5.00 lakh or above Rs.30,000/- (whichever amount is
Government less) 20
Street Lights

1.2.2 Under this scheme, financial assistance as above shall be admissible only to those entities who
submit an undertaking to implement the energy conservation / efficiency measures suggested in
the detailed energy audit report within the next 2 years.

1.3 An amount of 5% of the total fund for implementation of Walk Through energy audit and
detailed energy audit shall be provided toMEDA’s as an administrative /energy management
charges.
!

2. Scheme for implementing ofEnergy Conservation project in Government /Semi

Government/ Local Government Body /Govt.Undertaking / Govt. Hospital/ Primary
Health Centre etc.

There is about 25 to 30 % scope for energy saving in building of Government/ Semi-Government/

Local Govt. Body/ Govt. Undertaking /Govt. Hospital/Primary Health Centre etc. The energy saving
technology upgradation is a continuous process.During initial period 5 star rated / energy efficient
appliances based on new technology are available in the market at relatively higher cost.Therefore it
is necessary to encourage the use of such energy efficient appliances by providing financial assitance.

2.1 For implementation of energy conservation programme beneficiary shall submit consent letter to
MEDA.

2.2 MEDA provides maximum financial assistance maximum upto Rs. 30 lakhs per project in one
financial year for implementation of energy conservation projects in the buildings of Government/
 Semi-Government/ Local Govt. Body/ Govt. Undertaking /Govt. Hospital/Primary Health Centre
etc. Also for implementation of project an amount of 5% of the total project cost shall be provided
to MEDA as administrative charges.

2.3 Financial assistance under this scheme shall be available to those organizations who have not
availed the benefit in the last 3 years for setting up energy saving plants through Energy Efficiency
Services Limited (EESL) or any other departments of the State Government.

2.4 The project for which financial assistance is sanction under this scheme shall be implemented
through MEDA by adopting the tender process as per the detailed energy audit report. In
Government / Semi Government buildings star rated LED Light, Tube light, BLDC Fan, 5 Star
rated Air-Conditioning units, Energy Management Systems,I.O.T. Voltage optimization system
based on Internet of Things technology, as well as other similar energy saving / energy efficiency
equipment etc. shall be established under this scheme.

2.5 Under this scheme financial assistance shall be provided by the Government to implement the
project in a maximum of 50 buildings in one financial year.Also, in the next 5 years, implementing
energy conservation activities in the buildings of maximum 250 Government/ Semi-Government/
Local Body/ Govt. Undertaking /Govt. Hospital/Primary Health Centre etc.

2.6 Also the use of energy efficient appliances is mandatory in the buildings of all Government/ Semi-
Government/ Local Body/ Govt. Undertaking /Govt. Hospital/Primary Health Centre etc. in the
state. The necessary technical assistance shall be provided by MEDA.

3. Scheme for implementation of energy conservation in Local Government Body / Maharashtra

Jeevan Pradhikaran

In Urban Local Bodies / Maharashtra Jeevan Pradhikaran, water supply schemes uses old
technology based Pumps and these pumps are almost 15 to 20 years old , the overall efficiency of this
water supply system is very less. Due to this, the local bodies and Maharashtra Jeevan
Pradhikaranhave to face increased electricity bills due to excesselectricity consumption.

If an energy efficient pump is installed in the said system, there is scope for energy savings of
about 25% to 30% and this also increases the overall efficiency of the water supply system.

The technology of energy efficient pump is developing rapidly day by day and energy efficient
pumps based on new technology are available in the market.

However,it is observed that due to non availability of funds, these institutes are not adopting
new energy efficient technology.Therefore, it is necessary to encourage the use of energy efficient
pumps. The said scheme shall help to increase overall efficiency by saving energy in the water supply
system.

3.1 Consent letter from Urban Local Bodies and Maharashtra Jeevan Pradhikaranshall be submitted to
MEDA for implementation of energy conservation project to replace existing old inefficient
pumps with energy efficient pumps under this scheme.

3.2 The project shall be implemented by conducting a detailed energy audit through
MEDA.According to the provisions of the detail energy audit report and availability of funds
from state Government a maximum financial assistance of Rs.40 lakh per project shall be
provided to implement the energy conservation project. Also for implementation of project an
amount of 5% of the total project cost shallgiven to MEDA as administrative charges for
implementation of the project.

3.3 Under this scheme, financial assistance is provided to maximum 10 nos. of water supply schemes
in one financial year.

3.4 Financial assistance under this scheme shall be eligible to those organizations which have not
availed the benefit in the last 3 years for setting up energy saving plants through Energy
Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) or any other departments of the State Government.

3.5 Similarly, it is mandatory to use energy efficient pumps while installing new pumps in the water
supply system as well as sewage treatment plants ms in the area of all Urban Local Bodies and
Maharashtra Jeevan Pradhikaran.

4. Enforcing Energy Conservation Building Code for Commercial Buildings –

For all new commercial buildings in the State or for extension of existing commercial buildings
having a connected load of 100 kW and above or Contract Demand 120 KVA and above or Builtup
Area 1000 sq.m. And further, all such commercial buildings shall be required to be constructed in
accordance with the Energy Conservation Building Code. For this, regulations shall be issued
separately through MEDA with the approval of the Government.

5. Scheme of financial assistance for implementation of energy conservation projects in religious

places -

There are a large number of devotees at the religious places/temples of the state. Also, a large
amount of electricity is usedat this place for lamps, fans, street lights and water supply pumps in the
temple area, as well as hot water for the accommodation of the devotees and for making
ofmahaprasad todevotees. Considering these aspects there is about 20% to 25%potential for energy
saving in religious places.!

5.1 The religious places registered with Charity Commissioner can submit there consent letter to
MEDA for implementation of energy conservation projects.

5.2 Under this scheme, the project shall be implemented by conducting a detailed energy audit
through MEDA. According to the energy audit report, a financial assistance up to Rs. 25 lakhs per
project shall be made available to MEDA by stateGovernment to implement energy conservation
project. Also, an amount of 5% of the total project cost shall be given to MEDA as administrative
charges.

5.3 Under this scheme financial assistance shall be made available to maximum of 10 institutions in a
financial year fromstate Government to implement projects through MEDA. Also, the target of
maximum 50 religious places / temples in the next 5 years is being announced for implementing
energy conservation activities.

5.4 Financial assistance under this scheme shall be eligible to those organizations which have not
availed the benefit in the last 3 years for Energy Conservation projects through the Energy
Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) or any other departments of the State Government.

6. Model Energy Efficient Village Campaign

All the villages in the state almost have been electrified through conventional and non-
conventional energy however the consumption of electricity in rural areas is increasing day by
day.Therefore, it has become imperative to use the available electricity more efficiently.In rural areas
of the state, there is about 25% to 30% scope for energy saving and it is therefore necessary to
encourage the use of energy efficient appliances based on new technologies.At the same time, there is
a need to create public awareness in rural areas about five star rating / energy efficient appliances that
saves the electricity.

6.1 Consent letter through Grampanchayat regarding implementation of energy conservation project
shall be submitted to MEDA under this scheme.

6.2 Detailed energy audit (DEA)of Public places under the jurisdiction of Grampanchayat having
electricity meter connection viz.Gram panchayat Office, Samaj Mandir, Abhyasika, Street Lights,
Government School, Government Hospital/Primary Health Center and various religious places
etc. (not included in other schemes under this policy) shall be carried outbyMEDA and based on
findings of DEA the project implementation shall be done by MEDA.Under this, LED Street
 lights, LED Bulbs, LED tubelights, BEE star rated air conditioners, energy efficient fans and
pumps, LEDs Timers/ sensors etc. for switching on and off the street lights can be installed.

6.3 Financial assistance of maximum Rs. 20.00 lakhs per project shall be admissible under this
scheme. Also an amount of 5% of the total project cost shall be provided to MEDAas
administrative charges.

6.4 During financial year financial assistance shall be provided to maximum 10 villages by the State
Government through MEDA to implement the project after detailed energy audit. Also, the target
of maximum 50 villages in the next 5 years for implementation of energy conservation activities
in villages is being declared.

6.5 Financial assistance under this scheme shall be made available to those villages who have not
benefited in the last 3 years for implementation ofEnergy Conservation projects through Energy
Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) or any other departments of the State Government.

7. Scheme of Financial Assistance for Implementation of Energy Efficiency Projects in

Government Schools

In the view ofglobal environmental change and the limited reserves of conventional energy, it is
very important to create awareness among school students about energy saving and energy
efficiency.As students adopt many new things in their school life, it is easy for them to understand the
concept of energy conservation and energy efficient devices.Thus, creating awareness about energy
conservation in the society shall help to use energy more efficientlyin the public sector.
Understanding the importance of energy saving in school life itself, students shall continue to make
efforts to control future problems of energy and environmental changes.

Most of the Government schools in the state have conventional bulbs, tube lights, fans, street
lights and air conditioners in the school premises. So, there is a lot of scope for installation of Energy
efficient appliances in schools.Replacing old conventional electrical appliances with energy efficient
electrical appliances of schools can saves electricity bills.The main objective of this scheme is to
make schools energy efficient by implementing energy conservation projects in Government schools.

7.1 Schools shall submit Consent letter to MEDA regarding implementation of energy conservation
project under this scheme.

7.2 A financial assistance maximum upto Rs.2.00 lakhs per project shall be made available from State
Government through MEDA. Also an amount of 5% of the total project cost shall be provided to
MEDAas administrative charges.
7.3 During financial year,after energy audit financial assistance shall be made available to maximum
100 schools from the state Governmentthrough MEDAto implement the Energy Conservation
project.Also, the target of maximum 500 schools for implementation of energy conservation
projects in the next 5 years is being declared.

7.4 Financial assistance under this scheme shall be made available only to those schools who have not
benefited in the last 3 years for implementation of energy Conservation project through
Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) or any other departments of the State Government.

8. Implementation of energy conservation projects in residential cooperative housing societies

(residential buildings) / commercial buildings / industries etc. on ESCO basis.

Improvement in technology of Energy efficient appliances is a continuous process.

Therefore it is necessary to promote the use of energy efficient appliances based on improved
technology.Considering the potential of energy saving in residential/commercial buildings as well as
industries, implementation of energy conservation projects in such areas can provide return on
investment in a short period of time.This makes large scale, cost effective implementation of energy
efficiency projects on ESCO basis.

Financial institution’s initiative to provide finance to such projectson ESCO basis, shall
promote many more projects in the areas of residential cooperative housing societies, commercial
buildings, industries (small and medium), industries (large)./etc.

8.1MEDA shall make empanelment of ESCO companies to promote implementation of projects on

ESCO basis in registered residential co-operative housing societies, commercial buildings,
industries (small and medium), industries (large) in the State. MEDAshall issue guidelines for
implementation of the scheme. MEDA reserves the right to make changes in the guidelines asand
when required.

8.2For implementation of energy conservation projects in registered residential co-operative housing

societies/ commercial buildings as well as industries (small and medium), industries (large) on
ESCO basis in one financial year, 20 percent of the project cost or the maximum limit mentioned
below,the financial assistance shall be made available through MEDA to the concerned
consumer.Also an amount of 5% of the total project cost shall be provided to MEDAas
administrative charges.
 Maximum
Sr. Type of Consumer Annual Energy Bill Financial Assistance(Rs) no. of
No. (Electricity+Energy) proposals in a
(Rs in Lakhs) FY

Registered Residential Rs. 12 Lakhs to Rs. 20% of the project cost or

1. Co-operative Housing 25 Lakhs maximum uptoRs. 5 Lakhs,
Society whichever is less.
50
Registered Residential Above Rs. 25 Lakhs 20% of the project cost or
2. Co-operative Housing maximum uptoRs.10 Lakhs,
Society whichever is less.
Commercial buildings
(Malls, Shops, Hotels,
20% of the project cost or
Private Offices, Rs. 20 Lakhs to Rs.
3. maximum uptoRs.20 Lakhs,
Private Educational 50 Lakhs
whichever is less.
Institutions etc.)
25
Commercial Buildings
(Malls, Shops, Hotels,
20% of the project cost or
Private Offices,
4. Above Rs. 50 Lakhs maximum uptoRs. 30 Lakhs,
Private Educational
whichever is less.
Institutions etc.)

Rs. 25 Lakhs to Rs. 20% of the project cost or

5. Industry 50 Lakhs maximum uptoRs. 20 Lakhs,
whichever is less.
Rs. 50 Lakhs to Rs. 20% of the project cost or
6. Industry 100 Lakhs maximum uptoRs. 30 Lakhs, 50
whichever is less.
Above Rs.100 Lakhs 20% of the project cost or
7. Industry maximum uptoRs. 40 Lakhs,
whichever is less.

8.3A committee shall be formed consisting of representatives from ESCO companies,

Banks/Financial Institutions, Industrial Associations and MEDA to facilitate implementation of
projects through ESCO in the field of Residential Co-operative Housing
Institutions/Commercial Buildings in the State as well as Industries (Small & Medium),
Industries (Large).

8.4Financial assistance under this scheme shall be made available only to those entities who have not benefited
in the last 3 years for implementation of energy Conservation project through Efficiency Services
Limited (EESL) or any other departments of the State Government.
9. Energy Conservation Awareness and Capacity building programmes, Publicityand
PromotionalSchemes through various Media

9.1 Energy Conservation Awareness and Capacity building program

To Create Public Awareness among Technicians, Engineers, Architects from various sectors
like Industrial units, Residential / Commercial buildings, Government / semi-Government offices
along with Students from Architecture and Engineering, and school students, Training Programs, /
Workshops shall be conducted. To Promote and Spread New Energy Efficient Technologies, best
Practices adopted by different entities for energy saving etc. shall be shared.

To create public awareness about Energy Conservation and Energy Efficiency as well as
capacity building program in all Sectors of State, a maximum financial assistance of Rs.50.00lakhs,
shall be provided by the State Government through MEDAin one financial year.Based on availability
of funds and financial planning for different programs, MEDA shallconduct up to 20 public
awareness/capacity building programs every year.

Also an amount of 5% of the total project cost shall be provided to MEDAas administrative
charges.

9.2 Adoption of ISO 50001 Standard – Energy Management System Certification by Industries

Industries shall be encouraged to adopt ISO 50001 standard - Energy Management System
certification byMEDA. For this, financial assistance up to 50% of the total cost or a maximum of
Rs.50,000/-shall be provided. A target is maximum up to 20 businesses, to adopt Energy Management
System certification in a financial year. Financial assistance shall be provided through MEDA by
ensuring that the concerned industry has received the relevant Certificate.

9.3 Promotion of Energy Conservation through various Publicity media

To reach the Common Public and to Promote and spreadEnergy Saving to all
sectors,Information about Energy Conservation and Energy Efficiency schemes in the State shall be
publicized through the following various media through MEDA.

9.3.1 Publication of Advertisements through Newspapers

9.3.2 Broadcasting of Energy Conservation jingles on AIR/ FM Radio and other radio channels

9.3.3 Broadcasting of Energy Conservation Advertisement on Social- Media

9.3.4 Broadcasting of Energy Conservation Advertisement through various Television Channels

9.3.5 Public awareness campaign through bus stop shelters, bus-back panels, hoardings at public
places, energy conservation advertisement at Airport, Railway station and Bus stand etc.

9.3.6 Broadcasting of Energy Conservation Advertisements in Cinemas and Theatres

9.3.7 Placing boards / banners made of eco-friendly materials giving information on energy
conservation on facades of Government / Semi-Government offices, schools, colleges, private
offices, railway stations, airports and other public places.

In a Financial Year, maximum up to Rs.50 lakhs shall be released by the Government for
publicity through MEDA. Also an amount of 5% of the total project cost shall be provided to
MEDAas administrative charges.

9.4 Energy Conservation Day and Week

Every year on 14th December "Energy Conservation Day" and as per the guidelines of the
Central Government "Energy Conservation Week" shall be Celebrated. During the "Energy
Conservation Week" in the State, to create awareness about Energy Conservation in various Sectors,
posters, banners etc., giving the message of Energy Conservation, shall be displayedat public places,
distribution of information leaflets, publicity through newspapers and other media as well as public
awareness through ‘Energy Rath’ shall be done through MEDA.

Energy conservation slogans, painting/debating competitions, workshops on energy

conservation, energy marathon etc. shall be organized in Schools and Colleges to create awareness
and also competitions shall be organized among the students of various art/architectural colleges to
draw wall paintings/graffiti competitions to convey the message of energy conservation.

Based on availability of funds and financial planning of various programs, maximumup to

Rs.50 lakh shall be released by the Government to MEDA in one financial year to implement “Energy
Conservation Day” and “Energy Conservation Week” in the State. Also, 5% of the total funds, for the
implementation of the programs, shall be Charged towards Management expenses.

9.5 State Level Energy Conservation Awards Scheme

Every year, as an incentive to various entities for Energy Conservation, MEDAshall organize
"State Level Energy Conservation Award Distribution Ceremony". For this, an expert committee
working in the energy sector shall be formed through MEDA and a questionnaire shall be prepared for
various entities. Also through dissemination, proposals from various entities shall be invited through
MEDA.
 The received proposals shall be scrutinized by the committee and the various components
shall be presented before the committee. During the presentation, the list of winners shall be published
on the MEDA’s website after scoring by the expert committee and the winners shall be honored with
mementos/certificates during the State Level Energy Conservation Award distribution ceremony.

Budget of Rs.40.00 lakhs shall be provided annually for this program through financial
assistance from the Government.Also an amount of 5% of the total project cost shall be provided to
MEDA as administrative charges.

B. Otherpoints of Policy -

1. In next five years, saving of 800 MUs is targeted by implementing the Energy Conservation Policy
in various sectors.

2. It shall be mandatory for the Government Establishments in the State to take technical approval
from MEDA if independently they want to implement projects onEnergy Conservation and Energy
Efficiency without benefiting from the provisions under this policy. For this, a service charge of
1% of the project cost shall be required to be deposited with MEDA for technical approval. Also
an amount of 5% of the total project cost shall be provided to MEDA as administrative charges.