As of 2008-2009, India faces an electricity deficit to the tune of 12% on peak and 11% in terms of electricity consumption. Without a concerted focus on demand-side management efforts, new capacity additions are unlikely to bridge this deficit for some years to come. Utility driven demand-side management (DSM) initiatives have a clear role and significant potential to play in this regard. Studies have shown that energy efficiency improvements on the demand-side, which cost a fraction of the cost for new supply, can help eliminate this deficit in as little as 3 years.
Objectives
To help promote the use of DSM as a market transformation mechanism to improve the end-use efficiency of appliances, equipment and buildings.
Accomplishments
- Worked with LBNL to develop Regulatory Commission funded DSM program to be implemented by distribution companies in Maharashtra and Delhi.
- Conducted a study to develop a Roadmap for Utility Driven Energy Conservation and DSM Programs in Gujarat. The focus of this study was to develop Conservation Supply curves for three quick win DSM measures (CFLs, window/split AC, and refrigerators) and help Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission and Gujarat Utilities to launch statewide DSM programs.
- Conducted a “first of its kind” load research survey in Gujarat in partnership with IIM Ahmedabad by collecting primary data on the patterns of energy use in the residential and commercial sector.
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Additional Links
- Bureau of Energy Efficiency Demand Side Management Information Hub
- LBNL Report on Eliminating Electricity Deficit through Energy Efficiency in India
- Berkeley India Joint Leadership on Energy and the Environment - India Demand Side Management
Partners
- Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
- Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad
