The plan, which was implemented for the first time in the country, was launched in March this year. It focuses on replacing old and inefficient equipment in public buildings with energy efficient equipment, saving 25% to 30% of energy. "There is room for 25% to 30% energy savings in public buildings and semi-public, which often have equipment that is 30 to 35. That equipment is replaced with energy-saving equipment can save up to 30% of energy, "said an official of MEDA.

Thus, this demonstration project that provides government buildings and semi-public with the necessary funding to replace existing equipment with which saves energy, such as air conditioners Energy Star labeled and timers for the street lighting, among other things.

Under the plan, government agencies submit proposals to Meda, after which they will receive financial assistance of Rs 25 lakh each. The diagram also speaks of providing technical assistance to conduct an energy audit of the building by an energy consultant MEDA check up. The use of renewable energy-based equipment and monitoring devices of energy are also promoted in the diagram.

"Many times, there are street lights manually operated and therefore often left on even when it is not necessary. Timers for public lighting to ensure that they run automatically, and off when needed, saving 10% to 20% of energy, "the official said.

The EPCC had sent four proposals for the MEDA program, one is the replacement of electric geysers in the inn with solar water heaters. "Apart from the replacement of old tube lights, will also replace old fans with new energy efficient fans. The old fans use up to 100 to 120 watts of energy, while the new use of a 60 W, with thus saving considerable amount of energy, "he said.

The Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University will now install 86W LED lighting, saving 60% to 70% of energy. "In addition, they replace the old tube lights with energy efficient among them. Previously, such an old tube light consumes 52W of energy. The university has asked to replace the lights of the tube output with tube lights 5 T . One T 5 energy-28W tube light, saving about 30% to 40% of it, "the official added. In addition, all electrical geysers here will be replaced by solar water heater.

In addition, Meda offered financial assistance of up to 20 lakh RS municipalities, municipal corporations and Maharashtra Jivan Pradhikaran to improve the energy efficiency of water pumping and street lighting by installing energy-saving appliances and energy systems.