EESL agrees to support AP Govt's LED lighting
Hyderabad, Nov 17(INN): Impressed with the positive response on DSM based Efficient Lighting Program (DELP) in Domestic sector and potentiality of energy efficiency activities in Andhra Pradesh, the EESL Government of India, a joint venture of Central public undertakings i.e. NTPC, PGCIL, PFC & REC etc, have agreed in principle to support and invest in energy efficiency & conservation measures in Municipalities/Corporations across the state, which paves the way for ensuring at least 50% of energy savings.
Accordingly, the State Government is contemplating to implement pilot project in Hindupur, Gudur, Vizianagaram & Visakhapatnam for replacement of existing inefficient sodium/mercury vapor lamps with energy efficient LED street lighting system.
While disclosing these details, Municipal Administration & Urban Development Principal Secretary D. Sambasiva Rao, who has appraised the benefits of the above LED system to Municipal Administration Minister Dr. P.Narayana, has reviewed the proposed scheme with Sri Ajay Jain, Secretary, Energy and other senior municipal officers today.
He stated that after successful implementation of proposed pilot project the same can be extended to all parts of the state, for the benefit of Municipalities/Corporations financially by way of reduced electricity bills.
The MA&UD Department which has initiated several measures towards providing drinking water, proper sanitation, town planning and infrastructure development including beautification of parks and other amenities, hopes that installation of LED systems in Municipalities and Corporations will ensure multifold benefits for the general public in urban areas, Sambasiva Rao said.
News Posted: 17 November, 2014
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