New Delhi 24 May 2011

Press Release

BSES launches “My Cool Idea” initiative

• Measures like ‘white-roofing and sun control film reduce air-conditioning costs upto 20%

The unprecedented heat wave is setting new records every other day. On May 17, the temperature touched 44 degree Celsius. It is only the second time in 5 years that the temperature has reached this figure. Power demand too is reaching new peaks every other day. It was 4823 MW on May 18, 2011, its highest ever.

Looking at this increasing power demand, BSES is launching “My Cool Idea” campaign. This initiative will engage customers and students and ask them to share their ideas and suggestions to reduce power consumption and encourage energy conservation. These ideas will be uploaded on the BSES website www.bsesdelhi.com. For the purpose, a special icon has been created on the website, which has more than 4430437 visitors

As part of the program, the company is sharing energy conservation tips with Resident Welfare Associations (RWA’s) and will also engage with Schools in the BSES area so that children can lend their support to the energy conservation awareness, this will enable customers and students to not only help conserve electricity, but also save money for themselves in the process.

Though BRPL and BYPL have made adequate arrangements of power, they appeal to their over 27 lakh customers to use electricity judiciously.

Important tips that will not only save energy but also money

Some simple every-day tips like fixing a sun control film on the windows and painting the roofs white can save significant amount of energy.

Sun Control Films

• Sun Control Films help insulate our homes, offices and other spaces from heating-up due to solar radiation especially due to ultra violet (UV) exposure. Such measures not only save substantial power needs for air conditioning but also protect both human and able assets from the ill effects of UV rays. Air conditioning can account for 30-50% of a company's/ household’s annual energy costs. Sun control film typically delivers 5-10% energy saving. The amount of heat and light that’s let in depends on the type of sun control film used and sun control reflective films can reject heat up to 80%.

White-Roofing

• Painting the roofs white or installing white tiles on commercial and residential roofing can cut air conditioning costs by 20 percent. Experts claim on converting 1,000-square-foot roof with white material would offset 10 metric tons of greenhouse gases.

Switch off

• Avoid keeping electronic appliances in the stand by mode since your electricity meter records such consumption. A survey has shown that Delhi loses about 175 MW or 25 % of the electricity produced in Delhi annually to the gadgets switched off from the remote control (stand by mode)

• Use Star Rated energy efficient appliances to minimize consumption

Lighting System

• Clean tube lights and bulbs regularly as dirty ones can waste upto 50% of the light through absorption.

• LED lighting is eight times more energy efficient than incandescent bulb and twice energy efficient than CFL. 90% of the energy consumed by ordinary bulb is given off as heat rather than visible light.

• Take advantage of natural daylight by using light-coloured, loose weave curtains on your window to allow day light to penetrate the room.

Room ACs

• Air-conditioners cost over Rs 10 per hour to run. You can reduce energy use by as much as 40% by shading the windows and the walls with plants etc.

• Set the AC thermostat at 25 degree C to provide the most comfort at the least cost.

• Keep the doors of the air-conditioned room closed as far as possible.

• Clean the Ac filter every month.

• Whenever possible, all family members should watch TV or, rest in one room, instead of having more than one TV or AC turned on in various rooms of the same home.

Refrigerator

• Make sure the refrigerator is placed away from any heat source including direct sunlight.

• Allow enough space around the refrigerator for continuous airflow. If the heat cannot escape, the cooling system will have to work harder and use more energy.

• Defrost the freezer compartment regularly for a manual defrost refrigerator.

• Do not keep your refrigerator door open for too long.

• Periodically check the condition of the door gasket.

Microwaves

• Soak vegetables in jot-water before cooking them in microwave. This will reduce cooking time.

• One can save 50% on cooking energy costs by using a microwave oven instead of a regular oven.

• Place larger and thicker items towards the outside edge as microwaves cook from the outer to the center of the dish.

Computers

• Turn off the computer when not in use.

• The monitor uses more than half of the energy consumed. Turn it off even if you have to leave the computer on.

• Screen savers do not save energy. Start ups and shutdowns do not use any extra energy and nor do they harm the components, so hutting down computers when not in use actually reduces system wear and tear and also saves energy.

Appliances and electronics really add up on your energy bill. When shopping for new appliances and electronics look for energy efficiency labels

BRPL and BYPL, Delhi’s premier power distribution companies are committed to ensuring quality and reliable electricity supply to all their consumers.

For further information please contact:

Prashant Dua	Chandra P Kamat
Corporate Communications	Corporate Communications
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