Demand Side Management (DSM):

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The State of Karnataka has been facing power shortages both in terms of energy and peak demand. In order to meet these shortages, the HESCOM is taking action plans to use the available resources effectively and efficiently by adopting Energy Conservation (EC) and Demand Side Management (DSM) measures to mitigate power shortages.

It includes measures initiated by the HESCOM to encourage consumers to use energy more efficiently by modifying their electricity consumption patterns, both with respect to the time and extent of electricity demand.

DSM carrying out below works,

Customer care and friendly measures.

1.    Hosa Belaku Yojane
Domestic Efficient Lighting Programme (DELP) scheme popularly known as Hosa Belaku scheme implemented in HESCOM through EESL from 04-02-2016 the sales and Energy saved details as on May 2022 is as below,

2. Ring Back Tune (RBT)

Utilizing communication modes for energy savings such as Ring Back Tune (RBT) for HESCOM CUG mobile nos, ¸started from 17.04.2019. The caller tune includes promotion of replacement of conventional bulbs by LED bulbs, Energy, Efficiency methods, toll free number 1912 promotions and Energy conservation messages 

 
3. Capacity Building Program for HESCOM

Capacity Building of DISCOMs programme on Demand Side Management (DSM) and Energy Efficiency: As per the MoU signed between BEE, KREDL and HESCOM dated 29th August 2018 regarding capacity building program for HESCOM. In this regard Bureau has engaged M/S Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) for HESCOM.   

• CII has conducted 5 days training program for Master Trainers from 15.10.2019 to 19.10.2019 at Hotel Naveen, Hubballi, about 43 Officers of HESCOM were participated in the Training Program.
• 3 days training program from 05.12.2019 to 07.12.2019 at Clarks Inn Bagalkot, about 34 Officers of HESCOM were participated in the Training Program.
• 3 days training program from 09.12.2019 to I1.12.2019 at Chancery Hotels, Belagavi, about 36 Officers of HESCOM were participated in the Training Program.
• The activities covered under capacity building program helps the capacity building of HESCOM and enable the HESCOM to implement the DSM action plan including shifting of load from the peak demand to period of lean demand, having different rates based on the time of day, reduction of Energy use by implementing programs to improve the efficiency of equipment, building and industrial process along with cost effective strategies.

4. Paper Media:

Created Awareness about Energy Saving, Energy efficiency methods- using BEE 5 star rated equipments, LED bulbs utilization awareness, DSM tips, safety procedures, Solar Rooftop PV advantages and encouragement and HESCOM services in various papers.

5. Radio Media:

Awareness about Energy Saving, Bill payment, safety procedures and HESCOM services, Energy efficiency methods- using BEE 5 star rated equipments, LED bulbs utilization awareness, Solar Rooftop PV advantages and encouragement etc through jingles and program in All India Radio. (from 01.12.2017 to 31.03.2018) (from 16.07.2019 to 31.03.2020) and (from 16.07.2020 to 31.03.2021)

6.    HESCOM Calendar:

HESCOM 6-sheet Calendar – 2018, 2019, 2020 with the theme of HESCOM, DSM tips, Energy efficiency methods- using BEE 5 star rated equipments, LED bulbs utilization awareness, Safety & HESCOM services, etc. The 2500 Nos of Calendars circulated to all HESCOM, KPTCL some government offices & HT Consumers to bring awareness.

7.    Awareness Program in academic/ educational institutions:

MoUs with academic/ educational institutes, NGO-Deshapande Education trust for creating awareness about Energy conservation amongst students and spreading the awareness through students.

8.    HESCOM coordinates with other ESCOMs, MNRE, SECI, KREDL and Energy Department under DSM/Energy efficiency programs.

Details of DSM activities / Programs organized Year wise to Create Awareness regarding:

• Replacement of conventional bulbs by LED bulbs.
• Regarding the benefits of using 5-star rated equipments certified by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency.
• Solar Rooftop PV advantages and encouragement for installation carried out
• Servicing new street light with LED / EE Lamps and providing timer switches to street lights and servicing IP set installations with EE / Star Rated pumps.
• Created Awareness about Energy Saving, safety procedures, DSM tips and HESCOM services,
• Toll Free Number 1912 promotions, etc.

FY 2018-19

1. MELANZE – 2018
       “Two Days National Level Technical Festival – MELANZE – 2018” of Smt. Kamal & Shri Venkappa M Agadi College of Engineering & Technology, Laxmeshwar on 5th and 6th April 2018 in the college campus. Awareness activities carried out through Stall.

2.    84 Akhila Bharata Kannada Sahitya Sammelana:

       • 84 Akhila Bharata Kannada Sahitya Sammelana from 04.01.2019 to 06.01.2019, held at Krushi Vishwa Vidyalaya, Dharwad. Awareness activities carried

          out through Stall.

       • Actively participated in program by sponsoring Rs. 4,00,000/- for T-shirts with slogan of save energy and HESCOM logo under DSM programme.  

3. DET: Vidyut Ulitaya Samara &DSM-Life Skill for students

Creating Awareness/ educate and up skill rural, semi urban and urban youths about Energy Conservation, Safety, etc., DSM activities joint collaboration of Deshpande Education Trust, Hubballi and HESCOM.
•    DSM-Life Skill for Students conducted in 231 ITI colleges.
•    HESCOM-DET Vidyut Ulitaya Samara Quiz Competition held on 20.06.2018 more than 500 Students Participated.

FY 2019-20

1. “Two Days National Level Technical Festival – MELANZE – 2019” of Smt. Kamal & Shri Venkappa M Agadi College of Engineering & Technology, Laxmeshwar on 26th and 27th April 2019 in the college campus. Awareness activities carried out through Stall. Around 4,000 No of students participated in the event.

2.  Vijayavani “Property Expo 2019”: May 03rd to 05th 2019 at Raikar Grounds, Hubballi. Awareness activities carried out through Stall. Around 50,000 public visited the property Expo.

3.  Distribution of Pamphlets with Monthly Electricity Bill: 20,00,000 Nos of pamphlets were printed and distributed with monthly Electricity bills of    June-2019 of all domestic consumers of HESCOM as per Hon’ble commission directive on Energy Conservation.

4.  Awareness program conducted in the sections of HESCOM: July-19 -Aug19
       Awareness programme carried out in 246 section and about 23,000 public/consumers were participated.

5.  Awareness program conducted in the sections of HESCOM: February-2020 Awareness programme carried out in 201 section and about 15,000 public/consumers were participated.

6.  PARSEC 2020: Held on 15.02.2020 to 16.02.2020 in IIT Campus, Dharwad. DSM Awareness activities carried out through Stall.

7.  Festival of Wrestling: Held on 22.02.2020 to 25.02.2020 KCD Ground, Dharwad. DSM Awareness activities carried out through Stall. About 50,000 – 60,000 public were participated.

DSM activities for FY 2020-21:

1. The Ring Back Tune {RBT) is provided to all Nos. of connections of HESCOM CUG group. The caller tune includes promotion of replacement of conventional bulbs by LED bulbs, Energy Efficiency methods, using BEE 5 star rated equipment’s, toll free number 1912 promotions and Energy conservation messages.

2. All India Radio: Awareness about Energy Saving, Energy efficiency methods- using BEE 5 star rated equipment’s, replacement of conventional bulbs by LED bulbs, Servicing IP installations with EE 4 or 5 star rated pumps, Solar Rooftop PV advantages and encouragement, Bill payment, safety procedures, Agriculture use, toll free number 1912 promotions and HESCOM services, etc through jingles in All India Radio.

3. Created Awareness about Energy Saving, replacement of conventional bulbs by LED bulbs, DSM tips, Energy efficiency methods- using BEE 5 star rated equipment’s, Solar Rooftop PV advantages and encouragement, Servicing IP installations with EE 4 or 5 star rated pumps, Toll free number 1912 promotions, safety procedures, HESCOM services etc in various papers.

DSM activities for FY 2021-22:

1. The Ring Back Tune {RBT) is provided to all Nos. of connections of HESCOM CUG group. The caller tune includes promotion of replacement of conventional bulbs by LED bulbs, Energy Efficiency methods, using BEE 5 star rated equipment’s, toll free number 1912 promotions and Energy conservation messages.

2. All India Radio: Awareness about Energy Saving, Energy efficiency methods- using BEE 5 star rated equipment’s, replacement of conventional bulbs by LED bulbs, Servicing IP installations with EE 4 or 5 star rated pumps, Solar Rooftop PV advantages and encouragement, Bill payment, safety procedures, Agriculture use, toll free number 1912 promotions and HESCOM services, etc through jingles in All India Radio.

3. Created Awareness about Energy Saving, replacement of conventional bulbs by LED bulbs, DSM tips, Energy efficiency methods- using BEE 5 star rated equipment’s, Solar Rooftop PV advantages and encouragement, Servicing IP installations with EE 4 or 5 star rated pumps, Toll free number 1912 promotions, safety procedures, HESCOM services etc in various papers.

 Solar Rooftop Project:

The Solar Policy 2014-21 has been enacted by the Government of Karnataka for the generation of renewable energy solar power on 22.05.2014. The policy aims to generate 2400MW of Solar Power under the Solar Power Scheme by 2022 and the consumers of Domestic, Industrial, Commercial and others are eligible to apply under the Net or Gross Metering System.

HESCOM implemented the Solar Policy within its jurisdiction. Customers can sell the electricity generated by the solar rooftop plant to the concerned ESCOM’s as per the tariff rate decided by Hon’ble KERC. Under Net Metering, Solar Power generated has to be consumed for self and excess power can be sold and under the Gross Metering all the Solar Power generated can be sold. Under this policy, as on November-2023 2705 numbers of independent Solar Rooftop Power Plant, 72.06 MW of Solar capacities has been added to the HESCOM’s Grid

Solar Rooftop Phase-II:

• HESCOM has got 10MW allocation from Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, on dated 19.01.2022 for FY 2021-22.
• SRTPV Phase-II is a subsidy scheme from MNRE for Solar Roof top Plants on Net Metering Base for Residential Consumers (up to 10 kW) and Group Housing Societies (GHS)/ Residential Welfare Association (RWA) (up to 500 kW- 10KW per house).
• Residential Consumers- 40% up to 3kW, plus 20% above 3kW to 10kW
• GHS / RWA 20% (up to 10 kW per house and total load not more than 500kW).
• There are two mechanisms in this scheme, the consumer can register either in HESCOM Portal or National Portal. HESCOM Portal vendors are empanelled through tendering process and National portal vendors are empanelled through direct mechanism as per MNRE guidelines.
• Till date total 25 vendors have been (5 through tender+20 through direct empanelment) registered in the National Portal.
• Applications have been started registering in both the portals and initiated the processing of applications.
• The DISCOMs can claim incentive as per the scope of RTS Phase-II scheme.
• HESCOM has received for FY 19-20 incentive amount of  1,29,26,800/-
• HESCOM has received for FY 20-21 incentive amount of   1,18,11,076/-
• HESCOM has received for FY 21-22 incentive amount of   2,51,26,272/-
• Awareness of the scheme: Conducted section wise awareness programme, Published in the news payer, Displayed complete details of the scheme in the HESCOM website and notice board of all HESCOM offices and advertisement has been posted in HESCOM Social Medias.
• Solar Rooftop Progress till November-2023

Electric Vehicle Charging Stations:

• Total 274 government locations including 64 HESCOM offices have been identified under HESCOM jurisdiction.
• BESCOM is a State Nodal Agency.

• Bids for Districts Belagavi and Haveri are found responsive, LOI has been issued.
• For remaining districts tendering is under process.
• For initial stage of progress 3.3KW AC001 Chargers are installed in 12 HESCOM office premises.
• HESCOM has giving encouragement to private sector to install EV charging stations. Private Charging stations are relatively achieving the progress.

PM-KUSUM Project:

The Government of India has launched Scheme Pradhan Mantri – Kisan Urja Suraksha Evam Utthan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM) for Farmers with components A, B and C.

Component–B: Installation of 20 Lakh standalone Solar Powered Agriculture pumps of individual    capacity upto 7.5 HP.

• Karnataka Allocation - 10,000 IP Sets
• Implementing Agency – KREDL
• For FY 21-22 only SC/ST beneficiary are considered as per the direction of GOK, to implement off grid solar water pump sets up to 7.5 HP capacity under PM-KUSUM, Component-B scheme, with sharing pattern as MNRE: 30%, GOK:50% and SC/ST beneficiary contribution: 20% (GOK share to be met from SCSP/TSP funds).
• HESCOM’s 105 Nos applications have been received of which 105 Nos of Solar IP set Commissioned.
• For FY 22-23 as per the GOK order both General SC/ST categories can be beneficiaries of this scheme. 10Hp solar pump set can be installed. Subsidy is available up to 7.5Hp capacity. The details of the subsidy, and the share to be paid by the beneficiaries are as follows:

                    MNRE                            : 30%

                    State Government            : 30% for General

                                                           : 50% for SC/ST

                    Beneficiary Farmer share : 40%  for General

                                                           : 20% for SC/ST

• Online receiving of application has been initiated by KREDL from dtd: 15.07.2022.
• Accepted applications of HESCOM’s are 348 Nos.
• DWA has been issued by KREDL. Installation has been started.

Component– C : Solarization of feeders

• HESCOM Allocation - 65000 IP Set
• Benchmark cost -3.5 crore/MW
• Central financial assistance by MNRE - 30% i.e. 1.05 crore/MW
• Implementing Agency - KREDL (as per Government of Karnataka Order - EN71VSC2021, Dated: 04.03.202l)
• Tendering is under process by KREDL (State Implementing Agency)

 Other Information :

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01	Demand Side Management (DSM) Awareness Brochure.		3415 KB
02	Samples of DSM activity awareness advertisement through News Papers.		24769 KB
03	DSM Awareness Program/Events Photographs		-
04	DSM Energy saving, safety etc  Awareness Jingles broadcasting All India Radio Primary Channel.	1. Using BEE 5 star rated equipments	587 KB
		2. Using LED bulbs awareness	451 KB
		3. Using ISI equipments	536 KB
		4. Electricity saving tips using natural light	377 KB
		5. Power saving advice on refrigerator use	569 KB
		6. Energy saving tips	466 KB
		7. Safety awareness 1	494 KB
		8. Safety awareness 2	464 KB
		9. Safety awareness 3	547 KB
		10. Online payment	643 KB