Energy Efficiency Project
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The Urban Development Department (UDD) of the State of Gujarat has been taking a pro-active approach to improve infrastructure and services provided by Urban Local bodies (ULBs) across the State and is considering improving the energy efficiency as one such initiative in this direction. The Department has authorized the Gujarat Urban Development Company Ltd. (GUDC) for Energy Efficiency Projects in all ULBs in consultation with IL&FS Ecosmart Ltd
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The basic objective of the project is to improve the overall energy efficiency of the ULBs which could lead to substantial savings in the electricity consumption, thereby resulting in cost reduction/savings for the ULBs. The financing of the required investments is proposed to be met by sharing the resultant savings in the electricity bill of the ULBs |
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| The major energy loads in a municipality are typically the water pumping systems, street lighting, sewage treatment and handling, and electricity distribution. Municipal buildings such as offices, hospitals, schools also contribute to the high municipal energy bills. Therefore, the following systems would be targeted during the municipal efficiency audit: |
a. Street Lighting
b. Water Pumping
c. Sewage Pumping |
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In order to take this concept forward and to measure the actual savings in power consumption, it is necessary to first establish a base line of energy consumption, which would act as a reference point. Thus, as a first step it would be necessary to undertake the energy audit of the ULBs. The energy audit would involve studying configuration of the existing systems and its operations and the consumption and cost of electricity. Based on the energy audit, appropriate projects can be recommended that would lead to reduction in energy consumption. A cost benefit analysis would also be presented, which would enable the ULBs to decide on whether or not to implement the recommended energy efficiency solution.
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The projects could be posed as CDM projects eligible for carbon credits due to reduced energy consumption and commensurate reduction in Green House Gas emissions (abatement of CO2).
As per govt. resolution, the project will be undertaken in “Nirmal Gujarat” and Gujarat Municipal Finance Board will provide the fund of Rs. 2 Crore for carrying out Energy Audits in 161 ULBs.
The Memorandum of Understanding was signed between GUDC & IL&FS Ecosmart Ltd. for technical assistance as well as investment in Energy Saving Programmes in the State.
GUDC will also get technical assistance from Energy Conservation and Commercialization III (ECO-III) & appointed the consortium led by USAID as a Technical advisor under Energy Conservation and Commercialization III (ECOIII) in the project.
Energy auditing agencies have been selected for 10 ULBS as per World Bank procedure for consultant selection.
Expression of Interest-EOI has been called for Energy Saving Companies (ESCOs) for implementation of the project in 159 ULBs. |
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