On the National Energy Conservation Day many programmes in the state from 15th Nov to 14th Dec 2004 had been organized, observing the period as Energy conservation Month.

Awareness programme in association with ANERT, Electrical Inspection Department, Govt of Kerala, Energy Conservation Society, Petroleum Conservation and Research Association, Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) etc.

The Kerala State Energy Conservation Awards has been given in 6 different categories – Large Scale Enterprise, Medium Scale Enterprises, Small Scale Enterprises, Research & Innovations, Non Governmental Organisation & Individual in their efforts to recognize energy efficient excellence.

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Non-Conventional Energy Development Corporation of Andhra Pradesh Ltd.

Mother Dairy Celebrates Energy Conservation Week 14th to 21st December, 2004

Bureau of Energy Efficiency in association with PCRA, New Delhi organized an interactive meet with housewives and school Children of Mother Dairy, Delhi on 18th December 2004. Around 30 housewives and 20 school children participated in the meet. During the interaction, simple tips on saving electricity at home As well as saving LPG were communicated to the participants. A quiz programme was also organized which beside creating Awareness help in making the pro9gramme highly interactive.

Bureau of Energy Efficiency in association with ALT Center Ghaziabad arranged two Hour interact meet with the BSNL office on spreading Awareness on Energy Conservation Act as well as on the Various energy conservation opportunities as applicable in Commercial establishments. Participants included BSNL officials

Devi Ahilya Vishwa Vidayalaya , Indore invited Bureau of Energy Efficiency to have interaction with student from 1st semester And 3rd semester of m tech course on energy management. Faculty from Bureau of Energy Efficiency informed the students about various Provisions of the Energy Conservation Act and various voluntary and mandatory measures initiated of power and Bureau of Energy Efficiency. The students were also apprised on the various Technologies being adopted by various sub-sector of the Industry and need for establishing energy management system In order to initiate and sustain energy conservation efforts. The Students belonged to industry and educational institutions.

Amity Institute of Energy & Environment, New Delhi organized a three day workshop on 22-24 December 2004. About 25 Participants representing steel, power, petroleum, transport and zinc sectors participated in the above workshop. Director General (BEE) and Energy Economist (BEE) interacted with Delegates on the various voluntary and policy initiatives Undertaken by the Government to promote energy efficiency in the country.

Energy conservation week celebrated form 11/12/2004 to 18/12/2004 by Raymond Limited, Textile Division – Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh. Different competitions like; Awareness Test, Slogan, Poster and Suggestion on energy conservation organized during this week. Awareness test held on 11/12/2004, for this competition question papers were distributed at Search Gate in all Shifts. 200 participants participated in this awareness test and 10 participants were selected for award.

In Poster competition 4 participants were selected for award. The main function held on 14/12/2004 and Mr. Vinod Padmanabhan – General Manager (Works) was Chief Guest of this function & Mr. S. C. Agarwal – General Manager-Engg. Was presiding the function.

To improve awareness for energy conservation an exhibition was organized named “Urja Jagruti – 2004”. Mr. Vinod Padmanabhan – General Manager (Works) inaugurated the above exhibition the exhibition was opened for all employees from 11/12/20044 to 18/12/2004.

Mr. S. K. Singhal (Vice President – Textiles, Raymond Ltd.) visited this exhibition on 18/12/2004. Pamphlets containing tips on energy conservation were distributed at nearby town like Lodhikheda & Sausar on their market day i.e. on 14/12/2004 & 16/12/2004.

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IFFCO, Phulpur Unit celebrated National Energy Conservation Week from 14th December 04 to 21st December 2004. The details of the programme are as follows:

A. Slogan competition and Display of Banners:
Slogans on the theme of Energy Conservation were invited from employees and the best five slogans were displayed in the factory and township at important locations.

B. Presentation on Energy Conservation:
Following presentations were arranged in the conference room of Technical Department.

i) Response to Energy & Environmental Concern -by Mr. Diwakar Misra
The presentations were highly informative and the speaker emphasized the priority for energy conservation. Recent sharp rise in Crude Oil prices, its various reasons and possible impact on the economy were elaborated. The speaker outlined the positive role of government policies on energy conservation. Energy Act 2001, role & duties of Energy Manager & Auditors were explained.

ii) General Aspects of Energy Conservation in Process Industries: -by Piyush Misra
The speaker outlined various steps to be taken in process industries in order to achieve energy conservation. Relevant topics like efficient insulation, energy losses due to throttling in process streams, etc. were covered.

Consumer Education and Research Centre
Suraksha Sankool, Ahmedabad – Ganghinagar
Highway, Thal Tej, Ahmedabad – 380 054

Consumer Education and Research Centre organized a public meeting on 20th December 2004 between 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. to celebrate Energy Conservation Week at Gajjar Hall, Nr. Law Garden, Ellisbridge, Ahmedabad – 380 006.

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Chhattisgarh State Renewable Energy Development Agency (CREDA) - Campaign on Energy Conservation Week.
- Campaign through banners, slogans and stickers to convey the message of "Energy Conservation".
- Organized various competitions like painting, Essay & Slogan writing, quiz and debate etc. inmany schools and the response of students was vary enthusiastic. The winners were awarded by CREDA.
- Organized many camps for Solar Cooker and L.P.G, geyser demonstrations.
- Organized an "Energy Conservation rally" in Raipur from Anand Nagar to Energy Education Park.
- Organized several events of public addresses to disseminate the technology of Energy Conservation Equipments etc.
- Many newspapers had also rendered throughout publicity to "Energy Conservation Week".

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MP Urja Vikas Nigam Limited, Bhopal

On the Occasion of ‘National Energy Conservation Day i.e. 14th December’ M P U V N Ltd; celebrated Energy Conservation Week for the popularization of energy efficiency in public specially amongst the school going children. This year emphasis has been given to educate the children about energy conservation in addition to activities in other sectors, for this a special booklet comprising the information with interactive method and subject based puzzles; has been published titled ‘Urja Bahumulya Hai’.

During this week many programmes were organized through the State of Madhya Pradesh. In all the districts of the State, awareness programmes were organized and literature distributed for energy conservation in Commercial buildings, domestic sector, Industries and agriculture sector through the district Offices of M. P. Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd.

Apart from the above some of the highlights of the celebrations were as under:

14th November, 2004 - Inaugural programme with the release of ‘Booklet’ for children on Energy Conservation.

The Chairman, M. P. Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd., released a Booklet on Energy Conservation for school children. The ‘Booklet’ was distributed in various schools during the Energy Conservation Week. & Awareness on ‘Energy Conservation’ programme for drivers/ mechanic was organized with the cooperation of Nagar Nigam, Bhopal. The drivers and mechanics were demonstrated energy conservation techniques in automobiles. The programme was organized at the workshop of Nagar Nigam, Bhopal so as to give live demonstration. About 300 drivers and mechanics were present during the programme along with the officers of the Nagar Nigam.

15th November, 2004 - Energy conservation campaign for unorganized sector and private sector was organized at Gwalior. During the occasion information about energy conservation was provided to private workshop workers, drivers, electricians and mechanics.

16th November, 2004 - Energy audit / conservation awareness Campaign for domestic sector was stared in Canakya puri, Chunabhatti, Bhopal so as to cover houses for energy conservation. House owners including house wives were given information about energy savings in houses during the usage of domestic appliances. The programme was a big success as housewives were very interested in knowing small things in their daily lives that could save energy and result in monthly savings for them. Literature along with posters on energy conservation were also distributed on the occasion.

17th November, 2004 - Awareness campaign for use of Solar Water Heating System in place of Geyser for reducing peak demand (energy conservation as a Demand Side Measure –DSM) was also started. In a typical middle class house about 30% of the total energy is consumed by electric geyser. Thus to create awareness about ‘Solar Water heater’ demonstration and awareness campaign was organized. Literature was also distributed highlighting the govt. policies and soft loan arrangements. Since as per MNES policy this programme is being implemented through private sector, the dealers of all the manufacturing units were also encouraged to participate in this awareness programme. There were large numbers of bookings for the installation of solar water heating systems. And the programme was a big success.

18th November 2004 - Workshop/ Awareness campaign for energy conservation in industries was organized at Jabalpur. Representatives of various industrial units were the participants. The participants were given lectures on energy conservation measures on various industrial activities. The presentation was done with examples of case studies of energy audit conducted by MPUVN. The case study of ‘Grey Iron Factory’ was also discussed were energy audit was conducted and large amount of savings through energy conservation measures was observed. The experts consisted of experts and consultants involved in energy audits. Also literature of energy conservation in industries was distributed on the occasion.

19th November 2004 - City of Indore is also called as the commercial city of Madhya Pradesh. Thus in Indore Awareness campaign for Energy Efficient lighting/technologies for domestic and commercial sector was organized. To give the programme wider coverage the Rotary Club was associated. Representatives of commercial organizations attended the meet in large members. Information about energy conservation in commercial buildings along with Demonstration were given. Also literature was distributed to the participants.

20th November 2004 - All the schools were requested to encourage their school children to participate in Save Energy Campaign 2004. Students were invited to send their entries with a note/jingle/drawing/slogan or any other creative thing on Energy Conservation & Renewable Energy (like Solar/Wind-bio-energy etc.). The response to this programme was very good. The children participated in large number and the respective schools also promoted their work by displaying them on school Notice Board.

During this campaign the concept of ‘Energy Manager’ was introduced among school children to create awareness for energy conservation and use of Renewable energy in their daily life. The best entries were selected for prizes and certificates were issued to participating children.