EESL appoints Mr Arun Kumar Mishra as

 EESL appoints Mr Arun Kumar Mishra as CEO

 Mr Mishra will be responsible for EESL’s operations across the nation, until further notice

Energy Efficiency Services Limited, a joint venture of Public Sector Undertakings under Ministry of Power has announced the appointment of Mr Arun Kumar Mishra as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) on deputation. He will be responsible for EESL’s operations across the nation.

Mr. Mishra is a veteran in the energy sector, with more than three decades of experience in National Thermal Power Corporation Limited (NTPC) and Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL) including Policy perspective as Director, National Smart Grid Mission (NSGM)– Project Management Unit (PMU) and Vice Chair, International Smart Grid Action Network (ISGAN)

Sharing his thoughts, Mr Mishra said, “It is an honor to be a part of world’s largest public Energy Service Company (ESCO). Government of India has acknowledged potential of renewable energy and energy efficiency as the key pillars of National climate change strategies. I look forward to consolidating EESL leadership position in sustainable energy transformation .”

EESL signs MoU with MECON Limited to support in various

EESL signs MoU with MECON Limited to support in various energy efficiency measures across steel industries

Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), a joint venture under the administration of Ministry of Power has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with MECON Limited, a Public Sector Undertaking under the Ministry of Steel of the Government of India. The MoU has been signed to build a strategic partnership to support the implementation of various energy efficiency and resources conservation measures in the steel sector and associated mining industry.

Under this association, EESL and MECON will collaboratively work towards the implementation of solutions related to energy efficiency, clean energy, and other ancillary services in steel & mining industry.

​At the virtual MoU signing ceremony, Shri. S P Garnaik, Executive Director (Lighting), EESL, said “It has become vital to implement energy efficiency solutions across different sectors in order to move towards a cleaner and greener future. This partnership with MECON is a big step towards tapping the immense potential for energy efficiency specially in the steel & mining industries. Our expertise in handling the world’s largest energy efficiency portfolio and technical support from MECON will enable considerable energy savings and environmental benefits.”

Speaking on the partnership, Shri. R H Juneja, Director (Finance), MECON, said, “We welcome the collaboration with EESL, as their unique & vast expertise in energy efficiency and clean energy and MECON’s credible presence & vast experience in Iron & Steel sector will help in developing effective & energy saving projects. We are happy to be part of this Energy Efficiency revolution and helping India achieve its sustainability goals”. Shri S. K. Verma, Director (Commercial), MECON emphasized that this MoU will go a long way in implementing various energy efficiency measures in energy intensive Iron & Steel industry while synergising the strength & expertise of both the companies.

Through this partnership, EESL and MECON aim to jointly address solutions such as retrofitting LED lights, deployment of energy efficient motors (IE3 type) in place of conventional motors and EV transportation with necessary charging infrastructure in the steel Industry. They will also collaboratively work towards the implementation of clean energy initiatives and retrofits, along with products like Super-Efficient AC systems, technology to improve indoor-air quality, safety and efficiency in the buildings/facilities across the various sectors including steel industries.

EESL and MECON would explore options of implementation of energy saving opportunities and implement pilot studies on cross-cutting technologies specially in iron, steel and mining industries. They will also roll out technical training to plant executives on various topics pertaining to Energy Management, Maintenance Management, Water Management and Safety Engineering.

The MoU was signed by Shri. UK Vishwakarma, Chief General Manager (Marketing), MECON and Shri. Anil Choudhary, Chief General Manager & Head (Operations), EESL in the august presence of Shri. R H Juneja, Director (Finance), MECON, Shri. S K Verma, Director (Commercial), MECON,  Shri. Venkatesh Dwivedi, Director (Projects), EESL and Shri. S Gopal, Director (Commercial), EESL and other senior officers of both the companies.

EESL signs MoU with Lemon Tree Hotels to

 EESL signs MoU with Lemon Tree Hotels to implement
energy efficiency and energy conservation measures

 As a part of its ongoing efforts to create an energy-efficient economy, Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), a joint venture under the administration of the Ministry of Power, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Lemon Tree Hotels Limited for implementing energy efficiency and energy conservation measures at a selected number of the latter’s properties in India.

During the three-year engagement, both companies will work together to identify areas to improve energy efficiency and leverage the expertise of EESL and its subsidiary companies Convergence Energy Services Limited (CESL) and EPSL Trigeneration Private Limited, as the need may be, in the areas of electric vehicles (EVs) and EV charging; air conditioning; solar rooftop installations; energy-efficient pumps and motors; indoor and outdoor lighting; and energy and water audits.

Sharing views on this engagement, Mr. Saurabh Kumar, Executive Vice Chairperson (EVC), EESL, said, “Energy efficiency is a vital, indispensable part of our vision for a sustainable future. We have a roadmap for getting there, and we need more and more willing partners from across industries to keep moving the needle on progress. Lemon Tree Hotels is one of the largest hotel chains in India, and we hope that the success we will achieve through our projects will encourage many more players to explore avenues for strengthening their energy efficiency and conservation initiatives.”

Mr. Patu Keswani, Chairman & Managing Director, Lemon Tree Hotels, said, “We are committed to our ESG focus at Lemon Tree. Over the years, we have undertaken several initiatives to reduce energy consumption, and we have implemented a number of environmentally friendly practices. For example, increasing the contribution of RE to our total energy consumption. Our partnership with EESL will enable us to enhance the impact of these measures and find ways to further reduce our carbon footprint, in order to move closer to our goal of being carbon neutral.”

EESL’s expertise will help Lemon Tree Hotels realize its stated intention of delivering a healthy triple bottom line – planet, people, and profit – through its sustainability initiatives. The projects implemented through this partnership will contribute to improving the overall energy efficiency and reducing the carbon footprint of the hotel company.

The Oberoi Group signs MoU with EESL to further its

 The Oberoi Group signs MoU with EESL to further its sustainability initiatives

• Aims to reduce the group’s overall carbon footprint
• Tailor-made energy efficiency solutions for each of the hotels & resorts

With the aim to augment its sustainability initiatives, The Oberoi Group has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), a joint venture of 4 PSU’s under the Ministry of Power. EESL through its Building Energy Efficiency Program (BEEP) will assist The Oberoi Group in implementing several well-established energy efficient initiatives, including clean energy systems across its properties. These initiatives will help reduce the Group’s overall carbon footprint and strengthen its energy conservation efforts.

Under the partnership, EESL, through its nationwide network, will collaborate with all Oberoi Group Hotels to evaluate opportunities for saving energy and lowering emissions. EESL will recommend select energy programs from its portfolio with proven track records of successful implementation. Additionally, as a part of The Oberoi Group’s efforts towards sustainability, tailor-made energy efficiency initiatives for each of their hotels & resorts will be executed.

EESL will provide technical support and extend its procurement advantage through its partners across the energy sector. The potential energy efficiency measures will include lighting, electric motors & pumps, air-conditioning, ventilation systems, indoor air quality systems and electric vehicles along with charging infrastructure.

Speaking about this partnership, Mr. Saurabh Kumar, Executive Vice Chairman, EESL said, “Energy efficiency is becoming central to sustainable growth of businesses. EESL has pioneered energy efficiency improvement across India and empowered millions of people through its innovative schemes. Our partnership with The Oberoi Group stands testament to the exemplary vision and progressive approach of a hospitality leader in joining the forces of achieving sustainable development of the country.”

Mr. Vikram Oberoi, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of The Oberoi Group said, “Sustainability is at the core of our ethos at The Oberoi Group. It has always been our endeavour to identify and implement innovative, ecological solutions across our hotels and businesses. Several of our hotels are powered by renewable sources and are supplemented with energy efficient measures which have progressively reduced our carbon footprint. Our partnership with EESL further strengthens our commitment towards the planet and our vision of providing sustainable luxury experiences to our guests.”

CESL issues a first of its kind tende seeks private participation in a

 CESL issues a first of its kind tender; seeks private participation in a unique partnership for rural LED scheme

Convergence Energy Services Limited (CESL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Energy Efficiency Services Limited, has issued a first of its kind tender to procure 1 crore LED bulbs for its Gram Ujala programme. Through this tender CESL intends to invite participation of bidders for co-investment on a revenue sharing basis. Under the Gram Ujala programme, CESL will distribute high quality LED bulbs, at an affordable cost in rural areas.

Explaining the tender Ms. Mahua Acharya, MD & CEO of CESL, said, “The objective is to involve private companies in the delivery of climate change mitigation in rural India and create an example of an innovative public-private participation. Through this tender, we are asking private companies to share 50 per cent of the cost, and therefore 50 percent of the revenue, arising from the sale of Carbon Credits and the opportunity to participate in nation building. With CESL’s new and innovative business model, we will be able to maximise reach of the LED bulbs, and also contribute to climate action.”

CESL will be procuring 70 lakh 12-watt LED lamps, and 30 lakh 7-watt lamps. As per the last discovered prices of these LED lamps, the 12-watt lamp will be considered at Rs 75 per bulb and Rs 42 for 7-watt bulb. Under this procurement, the costs and revenues will be split. CESL will guarantee a payment of 50% of the last discovered price, giving private companies assurance of a floor price. The bidder will have to quote a differential price per bulb, that is, the price that the bidder wants to receive for their LED over and above the floor price. The differential will be called the participation price. The bidder will need to quote a participation price for both types of bulb separately. L1 will be determined on the basis of the least participation price in each type of bulb.

Ms. Mahua Acharya, MD & CEO of CESL, added that “This scheme can be particularly valuable for companies with emissions reduction targets. It can also be strategic for companies to participate in a collaboration with the government.”

Convergence Energy Services Limited (CESL) as a newly established company is taking the lead in delivering clean, affordable, and reliable energy supply. It is focusing on energy solutions that lie at the confluence of renewable energy, electric mobility, and climate change by using innovative financial models. It will also prepare, monetize, and hold carbon assets arising from clean energy generation, battery energy storage and energy efficiency.

The tender is available on EESL e-tendering portal (https://eesl.eproc.in/) and also on CPP portal (https://eprocure.gov.in/cppp/)

EESL to procure 250 Electric Vehicles

EESL to procure 250 Electric Vehicles from TATA Motors Limited & Hyundai
Motor India Ltd

 Tata Motors Limited to supply 150 Nexon XZ+ electric compact SUVs & Hyundai Motor India Ltd.  to supply 100 units of its Kona electric Premium SUVs

EESL presented the letter of award for the tender to Tata Motors Ltd & Hyundai Motor India Ltd.

 Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), a Super Energy Service Company (ESCO) under the administrative control of Ministry of Power, Government of India, will procure 250 electric vehicles from Tata Motors and Hyundai Motor India. The companies were selected through an international competitive bidding process, which was aimed at increased participation. Tata Motors Limited and Hyundai Motor India Limited won the tender and now will supply 150 Nexon electric compact SUVs & 100 Kona electric premium SUVs respectively for government use. The letter of award for the procurement was presented to the two companies, in the presence of Mr. Guenter Butschek, CEO & MD, Tata Motors, Mr. Shailesh Chandra, President, Passenger Vehicle Business Unit, Tata Motors and Mr. Tarun Garg, Director – Sales, Marketing & Service, Hyundai Motor India Ltd.

This procurement will utilize 5 Million USD from the recent grant provided by the Asian Development Bank (ADB). EESL has received financing from ADB towards the cost of scaling up and financing high priority areas like Demand Side Energy Efficiency Sector Projects.

Mr. Saurabh Kumar, Executive Vice Chairperson, EESL said, “A shift to EVs, facilitated by our e-mobility programme will reduce dependence on oil imports and promote power capacity addition in India. This will greatly enhance the energy security of the country and will also lead to reduction in GHG emissions from the transport sector. Furthermore, we’re also working on rapid establishment of EV charging stations, which will give a fillip to the electric vehicle sales, going forward”

Mr. Seon Seob Kim, MD & CEO, Hyundai Motor India Ltd, said, “Guided by our vision ‘Progress For Humanity’, we have been developing eco-friendly and human centric technologies that provide the best experience for our customers. As a caring and responsible brand, it is our privilege to align with the government’s goal for clean energy and collaborate with all stakeholders to create a sustainable ecosystem for electric mobility. Hyundai will continue to bring world class eco-friendly products and technologies for Indian market contributing towards the cleaner and greener environment”

Mr. Shailesh Chandra, President, Passenger Vehicle Business Unit, Tata Motors, said, “Electric mobility is gaining ground in the country and partnerships such as these are pivotal for building the requisite momentum. We have been partnering EESL and are pleased to provide more EVs to them for government use, enabling a smooth and sustainable transition to a future-oriented mobility solution. As the leader of the fast growing EV segment, Tata Motors is committed to popularise their access and use across India”

EESL is driven by the objective of facilitating faster adoption of disruptive technology solutions, while balancing economic development and environmental sustainability. With this specific initiative, EESL seeks to create the market for electric vehicles, through its unique business model of aggregation of demand and bulk procurement. EESL is seeking to leverage the immense potential of replacement of existing vehicles in the government departments for initial demand aggregation.

EESL will procure Tata Nexon at INR 14.86 lakh each, INR 13,000 cheaper than its ex-showroom price of INR 14.99 lakh whereas, Hyundai Kona, which offers a higher range, will be procured at an 11% lower price band of INR 21.36 lakh and with a standard three-year warranty. These electric vehicles will replace the existing fleet of petrol and diesel vehicles of the Central and State Governments. EESL has already received an order for 300 Long Range EVs from The Agency for Non-Conventional Energy and Rural Technology (ANERT), Kerala to be supplied in initial phase.

EESL plans to leverage efficiencies of scale and drive down costs through its innovative business model, while supporting local manufacturing facilities, gaining technical competencies for the long-term growth of the EV industry and enabling Indian EV manufacturers to emerge as major global players.

India’s first of its kind public EV Charging Plaza inaugurated by

India’s first of its kind public EV Charging Plaza inaugurated by Union Power Minister

The Minister also launches Retrofit of Air-conditioning to improve Indoor Air Quality for Safety and Efficiency (RAISE)- a joint initiative of EESL and USAID

The two initiatives focus on energy efficiency, promoting e-mobility and improving indoor air quality

With a focus on enhancing energy efficiency and promoting e-mobility, Shri R.K Singh, the Minister for Power, New & Renewable Energy, today inaugurated India’s first public EV (Electric Vehicle) charging plaza at Chelmsford Club in New Delhi. While speaking at the occasion Shri Singh said, “The EV charging plaza is a new avenue for making e-mobility ubiquitous and convenient in India. Such innovative initiatives are imperative for the creation of a robust e-mobility ecosystem in the country. My congratulations to both EESL and NDMC.”

EESL is spearheading the EV ecosystem development in India by undertaking demand aggregation for procuring EVs and identifying innovative business models for implementation of Public Charging Station (PCS). EESL in collaboration with NDMC has established India’s first of its kind public EV Charging Plaza in Central Delhi. This plaza will host 5 Electric Vehicle Chargers of different specifications.

Speaking on the inauguration of public EV plaza Shri Sanjiv Nandan Sahai, Secretary, Ministry of Power said, “The charging plaza, with its compatibility with a wide range of electric vehicles will greatly spur e-mobility adoption. This would make EV charging hassle free and convenient for the consumers, thereby making e-mobility adoption an attractive proposition.”

Union Power Minister Shri R K Singh also launched today “Retrofit of Air-conditioning to improve Indoor Air Quality for Safety and Efficiency” (RAISE) national programme. At the launch, Shri R.K Singh stated, “I believe the RAISE initiative can potentially alleviate the issue of bad air quality in workspaces across the nation and pioneer ways to make them healthier and greener. I look forward to the success of their programme and wish both EESL and USAID best of luck for their future endeavours.

At the launch of RAISE, Mr Javier Piedra, Deputy Assistant Administrator, Asia Bureau, USAID said, “We just concluded the U.S.-India Strategic Energy Partnership Ministerial last week with a very engaging dialogue and a forward-looking action plan. I’m happy that one of its key deliverables i.e. RAISE is being launched here by the Honorable Minister just two days after the SEP. USAID &  EESL have been working together to transform markets for clean energy technologies and have jointly developed this integrated approach that benefits consumers and the industry, while ensuring energy savings and better health. The solutions for indoor air quality, energy efficiency, and healthy workspaces in response to COVID-19 are relevant worldwide and this pioneering initiative has immense potential to be emulated globally."

Poor air quality has been a concern in India for quite some time and has become more important in light of the COVID pandemic. As people return to their offices and public spaces, maintaining good indoor air quality is essential for occupant comfort, well-being, productivity, and the overall public health.

In that context, EESL has undertaken a retrofit of its office air-conditioning and ventilation system. This is a part of the larger initiative to “Retrofit of Air-conditioning to improve Indoor air quality for Safety and Efficiency” developed for healthy and energy efficient buildings, in partnership with U.S. Agency for International Development’s (USAID) MAITREE programme. EESL’s corporate office in Scope Complex has been taken up as a pilot for this initiative. The pilot focuses on improving indoor air quality (IAQ), thermal comfort, and energy efficiency (EE) in EESL office’s air conditioning system.

As per EESL, pilot project has shown very impressive results – about 80% improvement in Air Quality parameters with almost no implementation hassles. Considering employee’s occupational health and safety is paramount in any workplace amidst the COVID-19 scenario, EESL is keen to provide such solutions across the country with standardisation and demand aggregation approach.

Both the initiatives reaffirm the pledge for ecological preservation and building a resilient energy sector, undertaken by EESL and other key stakeholders during the “#iCommit” campaign held on World Environment Day.

EESL’s JV becomes the fastest-growing Indian owned

EESL’s JV becomes the fastest-growing Indian owned company in the UK

EPAL ranked at the top among the 842 Indian-UK companies by a Grant Thornton & CII tracker

Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), a home-grown Super Energy Service Company (ESCO) under the administration of Ministry of Power, Government of India has set a remarkable global precedent in low carbon development.  EESL’s Joint Venture (JV), EnergyPro Assets Ltd (EPAL) has emerged as the fastest-growing Indian company in the United Kingdom (UK) in the “India meets Britain Tracker 2020”, developed by Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and Grant Thornton.

The JV, between Energy Efficiency Services Ltd (EESL) and British impact focussed energy efficiency firm EnergyPro Asset Management Ltd (EPAM)) has grown at a rapid clip, further reaffirming India’s role as a global energy efficiency pioneer. EPAL bridges the energy transitions in India and the UK and marks an important chapter in the UK Energy Alliance endorsed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2015.  EPAL began its journey when EESL and EPAM joined together to acquire energy service company (ESCO) operations in the UK quickly followed by clinching a share in a grid-scale battery project in Canada. Since then, it has invested INR 633cr in the UK and has become a success story for Indian owned companies globally.

Speaking on the success of the JV, Saurabh Kumar, MD-EESL said “Through EPAL, we have crafted a global brand that consorts closely with the Prime Minister’s appeal for fostering local businesses. It is another testament to our vision of building a world class energy service business that delivers economic, environmental and social benefits locally. The success of EPAL also marks a significant stride towards achieving India’s overall energy transition, aided by the exchange of technology and best practices between India and the UK. This feat would not have been possible without the contribution of each and every member of the EESL family.”

Adhering to the motto of being vocal about local with global aspirations, EPAL was at the top of the list of the fastest-growing 842 Indian-UK companies in the Grant Thornton & CII tracker. EPAL’s watershed moment was in 2018 when it acquired Edina, UK’s leading supplier, installer and maintenance provider for Combined, Heat and Power (CHP) solutions. Edina was the first-ever acquisition of an overseas company, by an entity administered under Ministry of Power, Govt. of India. For EESL, Edina has become a steadfast vehicle for technology and skill transfer from UK to India. The acquisition has resulted in an active pipeline of 100 MW of trigeneration projects in India worth INR 1000cr which will support the country’s need for more sustainable cooling solutions.

The Covid-19 driven economic disruption has brought the energy transition into sharp focus. The government is working towards increasing the share of gas to 15% in the energy mix, and gas-based CHP solutions will remain pivotal to this expansion. The overall unconstrained market size for co-gen and tri-gen solutions in India is currently pegged at 15 GW. The benefits of tapping this potential are manifold, including optimization of India’s burgeoning cooling needs. Further, by wide-scale deployment of gas-based solutions, EESL looks to pave the way for grid flexibility and integration of intermittent power. This bodes well with India’s renewed target of integrating 450 GW of renewable capacity by 2030.

EESL helps DISCOMs generate 95% of billing efficiency

EESL helps DISCOMs generate 95% of billing efficiency,
with its Smart Metering Programme

Smart Prepaid meters have enabled DISCOMs in Bihar in generating daily revenue of INR 500000 during nationwide lockdown

Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), a PSU under the Ministry of Power, Government of India, is the designated agency to implement the smart metering programme in India. Under this programme, a total no. of 12,06,435 smart meters have been installed till date, to enhance consumer convenience and rationalise electricity consumption. EESL has enabled DISCOMs in generating around 95% of billing efficiency by using smart meters amid this lockdown and 15-20% average increase in monthly revenue per consumer. States like Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, NDMC New Delhi and Bihar have installed around 9.84 lakhs, 1.23 lakh, 57 thousand and 28 thousand smart meters respectively. The DISCOMs in these states, with the help of smart meters, have been able to handle their operations smoothly in the time of crisis.

EESL is also implementing smart prepaid meters under its smart metering programme. Smart Meters deployed by EESL has capability to switch to Prepaid mode with remote button click from IT system. Wherein the general populace has to adhere to the social distancing norms by the government, electricity distribution companies have not been able to physically collect electricity bills from consumers, leading to dip in the cash flow. However, few DISCOMs are enjoying the perks of using the prepaids smart meters. Bihar is the first state in India to use about 25,000 Smart prepaid meters. The consumers on an average are recharging their prepaid smart meters with credit balance of INR 20 on a daily basis. This has resulted in significant benefit of revenue to the state DISCOMs, while other DISCOMs with conventional meters have not even been able to generate the bills.

Emphasising the benefits of smart meters for the consumers, Shri Saurabh Kumar, MD, EESL said, “Smart meters have been indispensable during the current situation, helping DISCOMs function smoothly, thanks to their ability to remotely monitor and collect meter readings. They are the foundation stone of building the power sector of the future. AMI is a significant step towards enabling power sector reforms in India, while enhancing consumer convenience, satisfaction and rationalisation of electricity consumption at the same time. Smart meters help DISCOMs reduce AT&C losses, improve their financial health, incentive's energy conservation, enhance ease of bill payments and ensure billing accuracy by getting rid of manual errors in meter reading. In addition to this, consumers get the ability to track their usage and pay their bills easily through mobile phone. It enhances consumer satisfaction through better complaint management, system stability, reliability and transparency.”

Smart meters are part of the overall Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) solution that measures and records consumers’ electricity use at different times of the day and sends this information to the energy supplier through GPRS technology. This gives consumers better access to information and allows them to make more informed decisions on the use of electricity in their homes, leading to reduced power wastage, and long-term carbon and financial savings. It also improves the DISCOM’s operational performance by increasing billing efficiency, reducing O&M cost and enhancing the quality of service by providing consumers with Demand Side Management (DSM) options.

Additionally, smart meters have benefits such as the ability to remote connect/disconnect as per the state utility guidelines and allowing consumers to digitally pay the bills, also helped maintain business continuity and continued unhindered operations.

The Smart Meters programme is also an unprecedented step towards delivering digital literacy and services under the Digital India programme of the Government of India. This programme is playing an important role in empowering citizens by bringing in transparency and accountability in electricity consumption and billing.