India to save 10,000 MW through conservation in 11th Plan
It is reported that Indian government is targeting a saving of 10,000 MW through conservation of power during the 11th Plan period with the implementation of energy efficient technologies, which would translate into an avoided investment in generation of about INR 50,000 crore.
Mr Sushilkumar Shinde the union power minister while addressing a function to mark National Energy Conservation Day said that "We have targeted saving 10,000 MW through energy conservation in the five year plan." Mr Shinde informed that the government has embarked upon various schemes such as promotion of CFL lamps and introduction of energy efficient buildings code for energy conservation.
Inaugurating the function, Mrs Pratibha Patil president of India also called for the use of energy efficient technology and said that "I remind each individual to implement at least one major change in lifestyle that promotes energy efficiency and also influences at least one more person to do the same."
The President also said individuals can be motivators for energy efficiency and like minded people can join forces to launch a national energy efficiency movement. Ms Patil said fossil fuels would continue to play a dominant role in the energy mix for decades to come but the use of advanced and cleaner fossil fuel technologies should be increased. She added that "Promoting increased research and development in the field of various energy technologies in particularly renewable energy and advanced energy technologies can help in augmenting sustained and secure supply of energy."
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