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B.K. Das
B.K. Das
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05.01.2011
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Setting up Authorities
of
Independent
Regulatory
Campaign to enhance revenues, reduce losses, improve maintenance of networks and enhance customer services Substantial investments quality of network to enhance
Investment of about Rs.100:00 crore enabled identification of leakages by area and fixation of accountability on area managers
AT&C losses reduced from 34% in 2002 to current level of about 20%. Reduction monetised and about 15% - 20% paid to employees as incentives Not investment but Organisational Transformation that is the key factor complete metering, auditing and accounting done by employees with loyalty, sincerity without strikes or demonstrations Such transformation possible despite average age of employees in excess of 50 years
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Gujrat Jyoti Gram Yojana not subsidy but direct benefit to consumer
GJGY introduced in 2003-04 for Rural areas ensured 24X7 power supply for domestic use 8 hrs to agriculture with 100% electrification of all villages with in 30 months Separation of domestic and agriculture feeders by installation of 12,621 new transformers and 56,599 KM of new lines Reduction in losses by 5% and reduction in transformer failure by 1.5% in 2006 Study by CII and Institute of Rural Management indicates substantial increase in employment including self-employment and reduction in migration to urban areas by 33% Average gain of additional work hour by six hours due to uninterrupted supply
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Consumer Billing Software to ensure the PAA are on common platform generates un-inform data for superior quality maintenance
Transformer Information Management system (TISM) manages transformer information and tracks transformer lifecycle Assists Vendor analysis on transformer performance Customer Service Centres, Call Centres Computerised Collection Centre, Spot Billing and E-Seva
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Introduction of AMR and integration of AMRs and integration of SCADA, DAS, GIS & AMR Stepping up of primary distribution and secondary distribution voltage levels Use of low loss equipments, amorphous core transformers and capacitors Pilferage inspection teams, disconnection and fines, reconnection only after fines Consistent incentives/penalties Entirely computerised Customers Relationship Management System leading to improved Meter to Cash process
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Boulder City in Colorado USA the first city in the USA with Smart Grid Technology
Xcel Energy is making Boulder a fully integrated smart grid city $100 million advanced smart grid project will reach 100,000 homes with environmental, operational and financial benefits Existing metering structure to connect to robust, dynamic electric system communication network providing real time two way communication through out the grid Smart sub-stations capable of remote monitoring with real time data and optimised performance Programmable in-home control devices to fully automate home energy usage based on customer needs Integration of infrastructure to easily despatched distributed generation technologies such as small wind turbine, solar panels, battery system, etc.
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1/3 of customers received rebate energy use reduced by 7% and peak power demand by 10%
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