New Delhi, April 20, 2006

Press Release

BSES' “Buy One Get 1 Free CFL scheme extended till June 30, 2007

· Over 3.5 lakh CFL’s sold – likely to reduce maximum power demand by around 23 MW

· Delhi can save around 450 MW by simply switching to CFL’s

· Greenpeace India estimates, India can save around 12,000 MW by switching to CFL’s

· Globally Australia and Cuba have banned the Incandescent bulb and England likely to do so by 2010

· Scheme extended on popular demand and to strengthen energy conservation initiative

On popular demand and keeping with the need of the hour, BSES’ Buy One, Get One Free CFL scheme has been now extended till June 30, 2007. Incidentally, this is the second extension for the scheme launched on October 25, 2006. Earlier the scheme was extended till March 31, 2007.

The scheme launched in tandem with Indo Asian Fusegear Limited – one of India’s largest manufacturers and exporters of CFL on October 24, 2006 has exceeded all expectations. In about five month’s since its launch, over 3.5 lakh CFL’s have been sold. Savings accruing from the CFL’s sold from BSES’ 52 special outlets will lead to a reduction in maximum demand by nearly 23 MW at a given point of time– enough to power eight average shopping malls in Delhi and saving of over 33 million units of electricity annually.

Area	11 W	15 W	20W	Total
West	36406	57604	38554	132564
South	32056	44606	36710	113372
East	25194	38712	25250	89156
Central	5372	7012	6300	18684
Total	99028	147934	106814	353776

The data collated has revealed interesting trends. The data indicates BSES’ West Delhi customers by buying over 1.32 lakh CFL’s take the lead in energy conservation. South Delhi is a close second with over 1.13 lakh CFL’s being bought. East and Central are at the third and the fourth spot with over 89,000 and 18,000 CFL’s being bought

Another interesting trend observed was that the 15 Watt CFL (equivalent to 75 Watt at Rs 150 for 2) is the most popular among the customers - with over 1.47 lakh CFL’s being bought. The 20 W CFL (equivalent to 100 W at Rs 200 for 2) sold over 1 lakh pieces closely followed by the 11 W CFL (equivalent to 60 W at Rs 135 for 2) which sold over 99,000 CFL’s.

Buy One, Get One Free” CFL Scheme for BSES Customers is a one of its kind offer, which not only helps customers save energy but also helps to bring about substantial monetary savings. Studies show that a typical family can save upto Rs 1560 per every by simply replacing four electricity guzzling incandescent bulbs with energy efficient CFL’s and Delhi around 450 MW – enough to mitigate Delhi’s present shortfall.

“Switching to CFL’s will greatly help India, over come much its present energy crisis. India power deficit as per government figures is around 14,000 MW. According to Greenpeace India, India can save around 12,000 MW of electricity by simply switching to CFL’s, said a BSES official.

Globally also the movement to ban the Incandescent bulb is gaining momentum. Recently Australia has joined Cuba to ban the Incandescent bulb and England is planning to do so by 2010.

BSES, Delhi’s premier power distribution company, is committed to ensuring quality and reliable electricity supply to all its consumers.

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