Maharashtra Public Works Department's building efficiency upgrade program

Last Modified: Sat Jun 03 2017 18:02:37 GMT+0530 (India Standard Time)
  • 1,500
    Number of buildings belonging to the Public Works Department of Maharashtra that will undergo replacements and repairs of inefficient appliances and fittings in order to make them energy efficient.
  • 11,00,000
    LED bulbs will replace existing lights.
  • 3,00,000
    fans - 50 W, BEE 5 star rated - will replace existing fans.
  • 25,000
    ACs will be replaced with BEE 5-star rated machines.
  • 40%
    estimated savings in electricity consumption post replacement.
  • Rs. 325 crore
    Estimated project cost, which will initially be borne entirely by Energy Efficiency Services (EESL).
  • Rs. 175 crore
    estimates annual savings through reduction in electricity consumption and maintenance. Of this, Rs. 109 crore will be paid back to EESL by the Maharashtra government
  • 3 - 5
    years - payback period.
Posted by Energy Efficiency Alliance in Energy
Tags Energy Efficiency,Efficient Building,Public Works Department,Maharashtra,India,EESL,Scheme Launch,National Energy Efficient Building Program
Source India Today | PTI