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India’s Push for Energy Efficiency by EESL – National Efficient Cooking Programme (NECP) and Energy Efficient Fans Programme (EEFP)

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Context: The Union Minister for Power and New & Renewable Energy has launched the National Efficient Cooking Programme under Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL)

India’s Push for Energy Efficiency by EESL – National Efficient Cooking Programme (NECP) and Energy Efficient Fans Programme (EEFP)

Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) Initiatives: Enhancing Cooking Practices and Fan Technology in India

  • About: National Efficient Cooking Programme is an initiative of Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), a joint venture of Public Sector Undertakings under the Ministry of Power.
    • Apart from National Efficient Cooking Programme, Energy Efficient Fans Programme (EEFP) was also launched at the same time.
    • EESL will distribute 1 crore efficient BLDC fans and 20 Lakh energy-efficient induction cook stoves nationwide, as part of the programmes.
  • Aim: The main goals of these programmes include improving cooking practices in India and emphasizing on the importance and urgency of energy efficient fans.

Empowering Sustainable Cooking Solutions: The National Efficient Cooking Programme (NECP)

  • The National Efficient Cooking Programme is a subset of the Clean Cooking Scheme and focuses on Non-Solar/Electricity-based Induction Cookstoves.
  • About: The programme introduces induction-based cook-stoves, which offers a cost advantage of 25-30% over traditional cooking methods, providing both energy savings and cost-effective cooking solutions. 
  • Advantages of Induction Stoves: Promoting Sustainable and Cost-effective Cooking Solutions
    • Reduce Environmental Impact: The introduction of induction stoves under the programme will reduce the environmental impact of cooking methods.
    • Indoor Pollution Reduction: Induction stoves will ensure cleaner air and improved health for citizens.
    • Lower Energy Costs: Compared to LPG cylinders, induction stoves will reduce cooking energy bills by 20-30%, making it affordable for poor families.
    • Strategic Self-sufficiency: India is dependent on foreign countries for the majority of its cooking gas needs, making it vulnerable to external energy shocks. Induction cooking will reduce dependency.

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    • Lower Transportation and Storage Costs: LPG gas will require additional costs of transportation and storage, while induction cooking does not involve such costs.
    • Cleaning Stove: Cleaning an electric stove is incredibly simple due to its uniform surface, compared to traditional stove.
    • Heat Control: The control of heat levels is easier in electric stoves compared to gas stoves.
  • Challenges of Electric Stoves: Considering Limitations in the Shift from Gas
    • Higher Cost: The cost of electric stoves is costly compared to gas stoves, making it unaffordable for poorer sections.
    • Dependence on Regular Power Supply: Electric stoves work only if there is regular power supply, making them unusable in absence of electricity.
    • Chances of Damage: Electric stoves have high chances of getting damaged accidentally compared to traditional gas stoves.

Enhancing Energy Efficiency: The Impact of the Energy Efficient Fans Programme (EEFP)

  • Aim: To promote adoption of energy-efficient appliances, such as LED bulbs, tube lights, and high-performance fans. 
  • Goal: To promote energy-efficient BLDC fans, with the goal of distributing 1 crore ceiling fans.
  • Benefits:
    • Ceiling fans contribute to approximately 40% of total residential electricity consumption. 
    • By adopting the most efficient models of fan available today, nearly 20% of total residential electricity consumption can be reduced.
    • These fans will not only reduce energy consumption and environmental impact, but also enhance consumer comfort while lowering electricity bills.

Empowering Energy Efficiency: The Role of EESL in India’s Sustainable Development

  • About: EESL was founded in 2009 and comes under the Ministry of Power, Government of India. It is a Joint Venture of four public- sector undertakings NTPC Limited, Power Finance Corporation Limited, REC Limited and POWERGRID Corporation of India Limited.
  • EESL is responsible for implementation of the Unnat Jyoti by Affordable LEDs for All scheme, formerly known as the Domestic Efficient Lighting Programme.
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The National Efficient Cooking Programme is a subset of the Clean Cooking Scheme and focuses on Non-Solar/Electricity-based Induction Cookstoves.

National Efficient Cooking Programme is an initiative of Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), a joint venture of Public Sector Undertakings under the Ministry of Power.

Some potential benefits of the National Efficient Cooking Programme include reduction in health effects, reduction in environmental impact, lower energy costs, easy cleaning etc.

Energy Efficient Fans Programme (EEFP) seeks to promote adoption of energy-efficient appliances, such as LED bulbs, tube lights, and high-performance fans.

EESL was founded in 2009 and comes under the Ministry of Power, Government of India. It is a Joint Venture of four public- sector undertakings NTPC Limited, Power Finance Corporation Limited, REC Limited and POWERGRID Corporation of India Limited.

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