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Principles of Energy conservation

Energy
 It is ‘capacity to do work’
 In modern era people depends upon energy
 Fossil fuel like coal, oil & natural gas are main sources of energy
 Energy can be classified into several types based on the following criteria:
1. Primary and secondary energy
2. Commercial and non-commercial energy.
3. Renewable and non-renewable energy.
Primary and secondary energy
 Primary energy source are those that are either found or stored nature.
Common primary sources are coal, nature gases, oil, nuclear etc.
 Primary energy sources are mostly converted in industrial utilities in
Secondary energy. Common secondary energy are electricity, steam
etc.
Commercial and Non Commercial energy
 The energy available in market for a definite price is call commercial
energy.
 Common Commercial energies are Coal, Electricity and refined
petroleum products.
 The energy, not available is commercial market is called
noncommercial energy.
 Firewood, cattle dunk and agriculture waste comes under this
category.
 This kind of energy is often ignored in energy accounting.
RENEWABLE ENERGY:
Renewable energy can be generated continuously practically without decay of
source. Some examples are: Solar energy, Wind energy, geothermal energy,
Hydro energy.
NON-RENEWABLE ENERGY:
Non-renewable energy is energy that comes from the ground and is not replaced
in a relatively short amount of time.E.g. Energy generated from combustion of
fossil fuels, coal, gas etc.

ENERGY CONSERVATION
Energy conservation refers to reducing energy consumption through using less of
an energy service. Energy conservation differs from efficient energy use, which
refers to using less energy for a constant service. Driving less is an example
of energy conservation.
Energy conservation means to reduce the quantity of energy that is used for
different purposes. This practice may result in increase of financial capital,
environmental value, national and personal security, and human comfort.
Individuals and organizations that are direct consumers of energy may want to
conserve energy in order to reduce energy costs and promote economic, political
and environmental sustainability. Industrial and commercial users may want to
increase efficiency and thus maximize profit.
On a larger scale, energy conservation is an important element of energy policy.
In general, energy conservation reduces the energy consumption and energy
demand per capita. This reduces the rise in energy costs, and can reduce the need
for new power plants, and energy imports. The reduced energy demand can
provide more flexibility in choosing the most preferred methods of energy
production.
By reducing emissions, energy conservation is an important method to prevent
climate change. Energy conservation makes it easier to replace non-renewable
resources with renewable energy. Energy conservation is often the most
economical solution to energy shortages.
WHY TO CONSERVE IT?
 We have limited resources available on earth.
 Our demands are continuously increasing day by day.
 It is possible that someday most of the non-renewable resources will be
exhausted and we will have to switch over to alternate energy.
WHAT WE CAN DO?
 RECYCLE - compositing waste materials into new products to prevent waste
of potentially useful materials.
 Turn off all electronic devices that are not in use. Not only turn them off
but try to remember to unplug them. You will be surprised how much you
will save with this simple step!
 Replace old light bulbs with energy saving fluorescent bulbs. They may cost
more, but will save you much more in the long run.
At Home
• We should not keep lights unnecessarily switched on.
• Reduce the energy your appliances consume by analyzing star ratings.
• Improve your water heating efficiency to reduce energy costs.
At Public services
• Switch of the fans and lights in the places like bus terminal and railway
stations when not necessary.
• Switch off the street lights.
• Big Hoardings, lightened up for the whole evening and nights are other
wastage of power which can be and should be avoided.
How will it help?
 Let’s Take an simple example :
 let us assume electricity is available for Rs.4.00 per unit , a 100 watt bulb
is used for 8 hrs a day then:
 If we replace a 100 watt bulb with 22 watt CFL ,
 The annual saving would be…
  Power saved : 100W– W = 78W

ENERGY CONSERVATION IN INDIA

About 70% of India's energy generation capacity is from fossil fuels, with coal
accounting for 40% of India's total energy consumption followed by crude oil
and natural gas at 24% and 6% respectively. India is largely dependent on fossil
fuel imports to meet its energy demands.
By 2030, India's dependence on energy imports is expected to exceed53% of the
country's total energy consumption. In 2009-10, the country imported 159.26
million tonnes of crude oil which amount to 80% of its domestic crude oil
consumption and 31% of the country's total imports are oil imports. The growth
of electricity generation in India has been hindered by domestic coal shortages
and as a consequence, India's coal imports for electricity generation increased by
18% in 2010.

Principle of Energy Conservation

The principle of conservation of energy states that energy cannot be created or
destroyed, although it can be changed from one form to another. Thus in any
isolated or closed system, the sum of all forms of energy remains constant. The
energy of the system may be interconverted among many different forms—
mechanical, electrical, magnetic, thermal, chemical, nuclear, and so on—and as
time progresses, it tends to become less and less available; but within the limits of
small experimental uncertainty, no change in total amount of energy has been
observed in any situation in which it has been possible to ensure that energy has
not entered or left the system in the form of work or heat. For a system that is
both gaining and losing energy in the form of work and heat, as is true of any
machine in operation, the energy principle asserts that the net gain of energy is
equal to the total change of the system's internal energy.
There are many ways in which the principle of conservation of energy may be
stated, depending on the intended application. Of particular interest is the special
form of the principle known as the principle of conservation of mechanical energy
which states that the mechanical energy of any system of bodies connected
together in any way is conserved, provided that the system is free of all frictional
forces, including internal friction that could arise during collisions of the bodies of
the system.
A few examples of energy transformation are given below:
1. In an electric bulb, electrical energy is converted into light and heat energy.

2. In a microphone, sound energy is converted into electrical energy, while in a

loudspeaker electrical energy is converted into sound energy.

3. In a hydroelectric plant,, water falls from a height on to a turbine causing it to

turn. The turbine turns a coil in a magnetic field, thereby generating a electric
current. Therefore, potential energy of the water is converted into kinetic energy
of the turbine, which is converted into electrical energy.

4. In a cell, e.g. a Leclanche cell, chemical energy is converted into electrical

energy. If the cell is used to light a bulb, then the electrical energy is converted
into light energy.

5. In the sun, nuclear energy is converted into light and heat energy. The same
occurs in all nuclear reactions in stars.

6. When a substance is heated, heat energy is converted into kinetic energy of the
molecules. Part of the energy is used to do work during expansion.

7. If a tungsten filament is heated, it emits electrons. Thus, heat energy is

converted into electrical energy. The effect is called thermionic emission.

8. When a current passes through a resistance, heat is generated. Thus, electrical

energy is converted into heat energy, e.g. toasters, irons, geysers, etc.

9. In a bicycle pump, mechanical energy is converted into heat energy. Thus the
pump gets hot. Of a gas is compressed, the mechanical work done gets converted
into heat energy. Alternatively, is a gas is allowed to expand, it does work and its
temperature falls as its energy is used up. If we rub our hands, heat is produced
due to friction.
10. In an electric motor, electrical energy is changed into mechanical energy.

11. In a generator or dynamo, mechanical energy is converted into electrical

energy.

12. In places where there are strong winds, the winds turn the blades of a wind
mill, the shaft of which turns a coil in a magnetic field, generating an electric
current. Thus the energy of motion of the wind is converted into mechanical
energy of the wind mill, which is converted into electrical energy as a coil is made
to turn in a magnetic field.

Energy scenario
 India ranks sixth in the world in total energy consumption.
 India has increased installed power capacity from 1,362MW to over
2,78,733.62 MW since independence.
 India has electrified more than 50,000 villages.
 India is the Eleventh largest economy in the world, in terms of purchasing
power.
Energy Scenario in India
 India is a Seventh largest country and have a population of 1.2 billion people.
 To maintain growth rate, need rapid growth in energy sector.
 41% of electricity generation from thermal power plant.
 By 2016-2017,total domestic energy production of 670 million tons of oil
equivalent (MTOE).This meet only 70% of the excepted demand.
 As per the 2011 census, 55.3%rural households had access to electricity.
 Still most of the rural area have limited supply hours of electricity.
 India ready to exploit renewable energy resources
 Indian Energy Scenarios: 2015

Biomass Solar thermal Wind Biomass Solar thermal

Wind
1.99% 1.19% 0.40% 1.99% 1.19% 0.40%
Hydro Hydro
15.96% 15.96%

Nuclear
5.06%
Coal
Nuclear
Diesel 50.90%
0.48% 14.60%
Coal
60.44%
Gas Diesel
14.49%
0.48%
Gas
14.49%
Resource availability:
The world's energy resources can be divided into fossil fuel, nuclear fuel and renewable resources
ENERGY SAVING
Right from home, we have the power to save money and energy. Saving energy
reduces our nation’s overall demand for resources needed to make energy, and
increasing our energy efficiency is like adding another clean energy source to our
electric power grid.
TIPS TO SAVE ENERGY TODAY EASY LOW-COST AND NO-COST WAYS TO SAVE
ENERGY
Install a programmable thermostat to lower utility bills and manage your heating
and cooling systems efficiently.
 Air dry dishes instead of using the dishwasher’s drying cycle.
 Turn things off when we are not in the room such as lights, TVs,
entertainment systems, and your computer and monitor.
 Plug home electronics, such as TVs and DVD players, into power strips; turn
the power strips off when the equipment is not in use—TVs and DVDs in
standby mode still use several watts of power.
 Lower the thermostat on your water heater to 120°F.
 Take short showers instead of baths and use low-flow showerheads for
additional energy savings.
 Wash only full loads of dishes and clothes. Air dry clothes.
  Check to see that windows and doors are closed when heating or cooling
your home.
 Drive sensibly; aggressive driving such as speeding, and rapid acceleration
and braking, wastes fuel.
 Look for the ENERGY STAR® label on light bulbs, home appliances,
electronics, and other products. ENERGY STAR products meet strict
efficiency guidelines set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and
the U.S. Department of Energy.
 Visit energysaver.gov for more energy-saving ideas

How We Use Energy in Our Homes-Heating accounts for the biggest

portion of your utility bills

Heating
 Ensure temperatures are set at no more than 19°C in office and teaching
areas. Thermostatic radiator valves should be left at position 2-3, and they
will modulate to maintain comfort levels.
 Keep doors and windows closed while heating is on. Open doors and
windows allow heated air to escape and cold air to come in.
 Ensure radiators are not blocked with furniture, this affects the heat
available to the room.
 Avoid heating unused spaces such as corridors and storerooms. These areas
should be set to a lower temperature.
  Make sure that changes in building occupation hours are updated within
the controls. Buildings may being heated during periods they are no longer
occupied.
 Report any factors which affect comfort levels such as draughty windows
and doors. A simple repair could save energy and improve user comfort.
Lighting
• Switch off lights in empty rooms. It is a popular myth that it is cheaper to
leave a light on.
• Use daylight where possible. It’s free and more pleasant than artificial light.
• Only use required lights. For example a teacher working alone in a
classroom may only require the row of lights above her desk.
• Use low wattage lights. Slim line fluorescent tubes can often be used as
direct replacements for older tubes, and use 25% less electricity. Compact
fluorescent bulbs use 80% less energy than a tungsten bulb and less ten
times longer.
• Ensure outside lights are only on when required.

Electrical Equipment
• Switch computers off when not required. Even switching a monitor off over
tea and lunch break prevents excessive heat buildup in a room.
• Don’t leave equipment on standby mode. They continue to us up to 70% of
normal power consumption at no use.
• Purchase energy efficiency rated equipment when replacing items.
• Ensure in built energy saving software is activated. A screen saver is not a
power saver.
Water
• Don’t leave a tap dripping. Each cubic meter of water costs nearly £2.
• Ensure water temperatures are set correctly. Water should be heated to
60°C to protect against legionella. Water at hand washing sinks should
ideally be blended to 43°C.
• Check urinal controllers are fitted and operating correctly. Cisterns only
require to fill and flush when the building is in use. A defective battery may
mean they are filling continuously.
Time-Based Electricity Rates
To help reduce their peak power demands and save money, many utilities are
introducing programs that encourage their customers to use electricity during off-
peak hours. The programs pass on the savings to you, the customer, through
rebates or reduced electricity rates.

Sealing Air Leaks

Air leaks can waste a lot of energy dollars. One of the quickest energy- and
money-saving tasks we can do is caulk, seal, and weather strip all seams, cracks,
and openings to the outside.

Renewable Energy Tips

Installing solar-powered outdoor pathway lights is one of the easiest ways to use
solar energy at home
Current Energy consumption in India
The energy policy of India is largely defined by the country's expanding energy
deficit and increased focus on developing alternative sources of
energy, particularly nuclear, solar and wind energy.
The primary energy consumption in India is the third biggest after China and USA
with 5.2% global share in the year 2015.[3][4] The total primary energy
consumption from crude oil (29.45%), natural gas (7.7%), coal (54.5%), nuclear
energy (1.26%), hydroelectricity (5.0%), wind power, biomass electricity and solar
power is 595 Mtoe in the year 2013.
India is largely dependent on fossil fuel imports to meet its energy demands — by
2030, India's dependence on energy imports is expected to exceed 53% of the
country's total energy consumption.[1] In 2009-10, the country imported 159.26
million tonnes of crude oil which amounts to 80% of its domestic crude oil
consumption and 31% of the country's total imports are oil imports.
Due to rapid economic expansion, India has one of the world's fastest growing
energy markets and is expected to be the second-largest contributor to the
increase in global energy demand by 2035, accounting for 18% of the rise in global
energy consumption.
The country has five nuclear reactors under construction (third highest in the
world) and plans to construct 18 additional nuclear reactors (second highest in
the world) by 2025.[13]

Power Generation capacity in India

The installed capacity of utility power plants is 267,637 MW as on 31 March 2015
and the gross electricity generated by utilities is 1106 TWh (1106 billion kWh)
which includes auxiliary power consumption of power generating stations. The
installed capacity of captive power plants in industries (1 MW and above) is
47,082 MW as on 31 March 2015 and generated 166.426 billion kWh in the
financial year 2014-15.[14] In addition, there are nearly 75,000 MW aggregate
capacity diesel generator sets with units sizes between 100 KVA and 1000
KVA.[15] All India per capita consumption of Electricity is nearly 1010 kWh during
the financial year 2014-15.[14]
Total installed Power generation Capacity (end of March 2015)

Utilities Capacity Captive Power

Source % %
(MW) Capacity (MW)

Coal 164,635.88 61.51 27,588.00 58.60

Hydroelectricity 41,267.43 15.42 83.00 0.17

Renewable energy
31,692.14 11.84 Included in Oil -
source

Natural Gas 23,062.15 8.61 5,215.00 11.08

Nuclear 5,780.00 2.16 - -

Oil 1,199.75 0.44 14,196.00 30.17

Total 267,637.35 47,082.00

ENERGY CONSERVATION
Energy conservation has emerged as a major policy objective, and the Energy
Conservation Act 2001 was passed by the Indian Parliament in September 2001,
35.5% of the population still live without access to electricity. This Act requires
large energy consumers to adhere to energy consumption norms; new buildings
to follow the Energy Conservation Building Code; and appliances to meet energy
performance standards and to display energy consumption labels. The Act also
created the Bureau of Energy Efficiency to implement the provisions of the Act. In
the year 2015, Prime Minister Mr. Modi launched a scheme called Prakash
Path urging people to use LED lamps in place of other lamps to drastically cut
down lighting power requirement. Energy efficient fans at subsidised price are
offered to the electricity consumers by the electricity distribution companies
(DisComs) to decrease peak electricity load.[17]

Rural electrification
 The key development objectives of the power sector is supply of electricity
to all areas including rural areas as mandated in section 6 of the Electricity
Act. Both the central government and state governments would jointly
endeavour to achieve this objective at the earliest. Consumers, particularly
those who are ready to pay a tariff which reflects efficient costs have the
right to get uninterrupted twenty four hours supply of quality power.

 Reliable rural electrification system will aim at creating the following:

 Rural Electrification Distribution Backbone (REDB) with at least one
33/11 kv (or 66/11 kv) substation in every Block and more if required
as per load, networked and connected appropriately to the state
transmission system
 Emanating from REDB would be supply feeders and one distribution
transformer at least in every village settlement.
 Household Electrification from distribution transformer to connect
every household on demand.

OIL AND GAS
1. India imports nearly 75% of its 4.3 million barrels per day crude oil needs
but exports nearly 1.35 million barrels per day of refined petroleum
products which is nearly 30% of its total production of refined oil products.
India has built surplus world class refining capacity using imported crude oil
for exporting refined petroleum products. The net imports of crude oil is
lesser by one fourth after accounting exports and imports of refined
petroleum products.
2. The state-owned Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) acquired shares
in oil fields in countries like Sudan, Syria, Iran, and Nigeria – investments
that have led to diplomatic tensions with the United States.[35] Because of
political instability in the Middle East and increasing domestic demand for
energy, India is keen on decreasing its dependency onOPEC to meet its oil
demand, and increasing its energy security. Several Indian oil companies,
primarily led by ONGC and Reliance Industries, have started a massive hunt
for oil in several regions in India, including Rajasthan, Krishna Godavari
Basin and north-eastern Himalayas. India is developing an offshore gas field
in Mozambique.[36] The proposed Iran is a part of India's plan to meet its
increasing energy demand.
COAL
India has the world's 4th largest coal reserves. In India, coal is the bulk of primary
energy contributor with 54.5% share out of the total 595 Mtoe in the year
2013.[5] India is the third top coal producer in 2013 with 7.6% production share of
coal (including lignite) in the world.
BIO-FUELS
Huge quantity of imported coal is being used in pulverised coal-fired power
stations. Raw biomass cannot be used in the pulverised coal mills as they are
difficult to grind into fine powder due to caking property of raw biomass.
However biomass can be used after Torrefaction in the pulverised coal mills for
replacing imported coal.North west and southern regions can replace imported
coal use with torrefied biomass where surplus agriculture/crop residual biomass is
available.
Cheaper production cost of algae oil from algae particularly in tropical countries
like India would displace the prime position of crude oil in near future.
HYDROGEN ENERGY
Hydrogen Energy programme started in India after joining the IPHE (International
Partnership for Hydrogen Economy) in the year 2003. There are nineteen other
countries including Australia, USA, UK, Japan, etc. This global partnership helps
India to set up commercial use of Hydrogen gas as an energy source. This will be
implemented through Public Private Partnership.
NUCLEAR POWER
The Koodankulam Nuclear power plant (2x1000 MW) in Tamil Nadu under
construction
India boasts a quickly advancing and active nuclear power programme. It is
expected to have 20 GW of nuclear capacity by 2020, though they currently stand
as the 9th in the world in terms of nuclear capacity.
An achilles heel of the Indian nuclear power programme, however, is the fact that
they are not signatories of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty. This has many
times in their history prevented them from obtaining nuclear technology vital to
expanding their use of nuclear industry. Another consequence of this is that much
of their programme has been domestically developed, much like their nuclear
weapons programme. United States-India Peaceful Atomic Energy Cooperation
Act seems to be a way to get access to advanced nuclear technologies for India.
India has been using imported enriched uranium and are under International
Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) safeguards, but it has developed various aspects of
the nuclear fuel cycle to support its reactors. Development of select technologies
has been strongly affected by limited imports. Use of heavy water reactors has
been particularly attractive for the nation because it allows Uranium to be burnt
with little to no enrichment capabilities. India has also done a great amount of
work in the development of a Thorium centred fuel cycle. While Uranium deposits
in the nation are extremely limited, there are much greater reserves of Thorium
and it could provide hundreds of times the energy with the same mass of fuel.
The fact that Thorium can theoretically be utilised in heavy water reactors has
tied the development of the two. A prototype reactor that would burn Uranium-
Plutonium fuel while irradiating a Thorium blanket is under construction at the
Madras/Kalpakkam Atomic Power Station.
HYDRO ELECTRICITY
India is endowed with economically exploitable and viable hydro potential
assessed to be about 84,000 MW at 60% capacity factor.[53] In addition, 6,780 MW
in terms of installed capacity from Small, Mini, and Micro Hydel schemes have
been assessed. Also, 56 sites for pumped storage schemes with an aggregate
installed capacity of 94,000 MW have been identified for catering to peak
electricity demand and water pumping for irrigation needs. It is the most widely
used form of renewable energy. The hydro-electric potential of India ranks 5th in
terms of exploitable hydro-potential on global scenario.

WIND POWER
India has the fifth largest installed wind power capacity in the world. [56] As of 31
March 2015, the installed capacity of wind power was 23,444 MW an increase of
2312 MW over the previous year. Wind power accounts nearly 8.5% of India's
total installed power generation capacity and generated 28.314 billion kWh in the
fiscal year 2014-15 which is nearly 2.6% of total electricity generation. [59] The
capacity utilisation factor is nearly 15% in the fiscal year 2014-15. The Ministry of
New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) of India has announced a revised estimation
of the potential wind power resource (excluding offshore wind power potential)
from 49,130 MW assessed at 50m Hub heights to 102,788 MW assessed at 80m
Hub height at 15% capacity factor.
SOLAR ENERGY
India's solar energy insolation is about 5,000 T kWh per year (i.e. ~ 600 TW),
far more than its current total primary energy consumption. India's long-term
solar potential could be unparalleled in the world because it has the ideal
combination of both high solar insolation and a big potential consumer base
density. With a major section of its citizens still surviving off-grid, India's grid
system is considerably under-developed. Availability of cheap solar can bring
electricity to people, and bypass the need of installation of expensive grid lines.
Also a major factor influencing a region's energy intensity is the cost of energy
consumed for temperature control. Since cooling load requirements are roughly
in phase with the sun's intensity, cooling from intense solar radiation could make
perfect energy-economic sense in the subcontinent, whenever the required
technology becomes competitively cheaper. Installation of solar power plants
require nearly 2.4 hectares (6 acres) land per MW capacity which is similar to
coal-fired power plants when life cycle coal mining, consumptive water storage &
ash disposal areas are also accounted and hydro power plants when submergence
area of water reservoir is also accounted. 1.33 million MW capacity solar plants
can be installed in India on its 1% land (32,000 square km).
ENERGY TRADING WITH NEIGHBOURING COUNTRIES
The per capita electricity consumption is low compared to many countries
despite cheaper electricity tariff in India. Despite low electricity per capita
consumption in India, the country is going to achieve surplus electricity
generation during the 12th plan (2012 to 2017) period provided its coal
production and transport infrastructure is developed adequately. India has
been exporting electricity to Bangladesh and Nepal and importing excess
electricity in Bhutan. Surplus electricity can be exported to the neighbouring
countries in return for natural gas supplies from Pakistan, Bangladesh
and Myanmar.
ELECTRICITY AS SUBSTITUTE TO IMPORTED LPG AND KEROSENE
The net import of LPG is 6.093 million tons and the domestic consumption is
13.568 million tons with Rs. 41,546 crores subsidy to the domestic consumers in
the year 2012-13.[23] The LPG import content is nearly 40% of total consumption
in India. The affordable electricity retail price (860 kcal/kWh at 90% heating
efficiency) to replace LPG (lower heating value 11,000 kcal/kg at 75% heating
efficiency) in domestic cooking is 6.47 Rs/kWh when the retail price of LPG
cylinder is Rs 1000 (without subsidy) with 14.2 kg LPG content. Replacing LPG
consumption with electricity reduces its imports substantially.
The domestic consumption of Kerosene is 7.349 million tons with Rs. 30,151
crores subsidy to the domestic consumers in the year 2012-13. The subsidised
retail price of Kerosene is 13.69 Rs/litre whereas the export/import price is 48.00
Rs/litre. The affordable electricity retail price(860 kcal/kWh at 90% heating
efficiency) to replace Kerosene (lower heating value 8240 kcal/litre at 75%
heating efficiency) in domestic cooking is 6.00 Rs/kWh when Kerosene retail price
is 48 Rs/litre (without subsidy)
ENERGY MANAGERS RESPONSIBILITIES
 Prepare an annual activity plan and present to management concerning
financially attractive investments to reduce energy costs.
 Establish an energy conservation cell within the firm with management’s
consent about the mandate and task of the cell.
 Initiate activities to improve monitoring and process control to reduce
energy costs.
 Analyze equipment performance with respect to energy efficiency.
 Ensure proper functioning and calibration of instrumentation required to
assess level of energy consumption directly or indirectly.
 Prepare information material and conduct internal workshops about the
topic for other staff.
 Improve disaggregating of energy consumption data down to shop level or
profit center of a firm.
 Establish a methodology how to accurately calculate the specific energy
consumption of various products/services or activity of the firm.
 Develop and manage training program for energy efficiency at operating
levels.
 Co-ordinate nomination of management personnel to external programs.
 Create knowledge bank on sectoral, national and international
development on energy efficiency technology and management system and
information denomination
 Develop integrated system of energy efficiency and environmental up-
gradation.
 Wide internal & external networking.
 Co-ordinate implementation of energy audit/efficiency improvement
projects through external agencies.
 Establish and/or participate in information exchange with other energy
managers of the same sector through association.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF ENERGY MANAGERS IN INDUSTRIES

 Key person in a sustainable energy management system.
 Maintaining facilities of energy consumption.
 Improving & supervising energy usage.
 Conducting and coordinating all activities for energy conservation.
 Assistance in energy related contracts or equipment purchasing.
 Identify initial and on-going training and development needs for energy
management team members.
 Submit regular reports to corporate management on energy
consumption trends, load development, energy saving results and
potential areas can be improved.
 Ensure compliance towards regulatory requirements.
 Prepare an annual activity plan and present to management concerning
financially attractive investments to reduce energy costs
 Establish an energy conservation cell within the firm with management’s
consent about the mandate and task of the cell.
 Initiate activities to improve monitoring and process control to reduce
energy costs. Analyze equipment performance with respect to energy
efficiency
 Ensure proper functioning and calibration of instrumentation required to
assess level of energy consumption directly or indirectly.
 Prepare information material and conduct internal workshops about the
topic for other staff.
 Improve disaggregating of energy consumption data down to shop level
or profit center of a firm.
 Establish a methodology how to accurately calculate the specific energy
consumption of various products/services or activity of the firm.
 Develop and manage training programme for energy efficiency at
operating levels.
 Co-ordinate nomination of management personnel to external programs.
 Create knowledge bank on sectoral, national and inter-national
development on energy efficiency technology and management system
and information denomination
 Develop integrated system of energy efficiency and environmental up
gradation.
 Co-ordinate implementation of energy audit/efficiency improvement
projects through external agencies.
  Establish and/or participate in information exchange with other energy
managers of the same sector through association
DUTIES
 Report to BEE and State level Designated Agency once a year the
information with regard to the energy consumed and action taken on the
recommendation of the accredited energy auditor, as per BEE Format.
 Establish an improved data recording, collection and analysis system to
keep track of energy consumption.
 Provide support to Accredited Energy Audit Firm retained by the
company for the conduct of energy audit. Provide information to BEE as
demanded in the Act, and with respect to the tasks given by a mandate,
and the job description.