EESL CEO urges AP, Telangana to join hands for a cleaner India

Vijayawada Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) CEO Vishal Kapoor has urged Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and few other proactive States to embrace energy efficiency that harmonises with India’s net-zero commitment.

EESL, a joint venture of national public sector undertakings of the Ministry of Power (MOP) has unveiled its Vision 2030 and reaffirmed its dedication to cleaner energy through updated Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). After a review, he appealed to proactive States to join hands in accelerating the nation’s transition to energy efficiency and sustainability. He said “join hands for a cleaner, energy-efficient India, moving forward together.”

EESL’s commitment to energy efficiency is evident in its focused approach on the public sector. By targeting energy inefficiencies in government facilities, EESL aims to energise the private sector through innovation and scale. Central and State buildings, universities, and hospitals, which contribute significantly to energy consumption, are in their purview.

Targeting government facilities is more than efficiency - EESL’s pioneering transformation. The latent energy-saving potential in these sites promises remarkable gains. EESL’s push for public sector efficiency ripples into industries, urging private players to join hands bolstering India’s sustainable growth. EESL’s Strategic Super-Efficient Appliances Program redefines India’s energy story, interweaving innovation, efficiency, and shared responsibility.

He said with each lit LED bulb, embraced energy-efficient appliances, and transformed public facilities, EESL crafts a legacy echoing across generations. Its shift to “enabling net-zero” aligns with India’s goal to secure 50 per cent non-fossil electricity by 2030 and reduce emissions. EESL’s role becomes key in advancing these targets.

According to Kapoor, this program’s success reverberates in quantifiable achievements. Under the UJALA (Unnat Jyoti Affordable LEDs for All) program, EESL has distributed a staggering 375 million LED bulbs, leading to a reduction of 40.2 billion units of annual electricity consumption - a testament to its far-reaching impact.

Kapoor said additionally, EESL equipped 2.3 million households with energy-efficient ceiling fans and illuminated six million lives through solar study lamps.

Substituting LED bulbs for incandescent ones slashes electricity bills for households. This efficient lighting not only brightens homes but also eases financial strains, freeing resources for other necessities, he said.

CESL (Convergence Energy Services Limited), a subsidiary of EESL, has successfully implemented the Gram Ujala scheme in recent times. As part of this initiative, 7 Watt and 12 Watt LED bulbs with a 3-year warranty have been provided to rural households at the cost of Rs 10 each, in exchange for old incandescent lamps.