Kerala invites applications for energy conservation awards

The Energy Management Centre (EMC), Kerala, has invited applications for the annual Energy Conservation Awards for financial year 2013-14.

The awards have been set up by the State Government to encourage conservation activity in the State. The EMC operates the scheme.

FIVE CATEGORIES

Applications are invited in five categories, an official spokesperson said. Winners in the large-to-medium energy consumers will receive an award and a citation.

Those in small-scale energy consumers, energy conservation promoters and individual buildings will receive an award and a cash prize of Rs. 50,000.

The five categories are:

(i) Large-scale consumers with a total (electricity plus fuel) annual energy consumption more than 1,000 ToE (tonnes of oil equivalent)

(ii) Medium-scale consumers with annual energy consumption between 150-to1,000 ToE

(iii) Small-scale consumers with annual energy consumption of up to 150 ToE

(iv) Energy conservation promoters including local bodies, NGOs, research and innovation, individuals and organisations.

(v) Commercial buildings and public buildings – new and retrofits, including hotels and hospitals.

QUALIFYING PERIOD

The qualifying period for the award is the previous financial year from April 1, 2013, to March 31, 2014.

However, as conservation efforts require longer period for implementation in some cases, the work done in immediate past three financial years will also be reviewed.

Application form can be obtained in person or by post from the Energy Management Centre, Sreekrishna Nagar, Sreekariyam PO, Thiruvananthapuram.

Category for which the application form is required must be clearly indicated. The form can also be downloaded from http://www.keralaenergy.gov.in/.

Applications should reach the Director, Energy Management Centre, Sreekrishna Nagar, Sreekariyam PO, Thiruvananthapuram, 695 017, on or before September 16. Telephone 0471-2594922; Fax: 0471–2594923; e-mail:[email protected])