Government Policies for Smart Energy Management

  • 24th May, 2023
Introduction:

Smart Energy Management System (SEMS) is now a vital part of the industrial landscape, helping businesses worldwide save money, and protect the environment to achieve sustainability. The government has taken significant steps in India to support SEMS, creating important policies that guide industries.

This blog post will explain these policies in a straightforward way.

  1. National Mission for Enhanced Energy Efficiency (NMEEE):

    The NMEEE is a government project aimed at improving energy efficiency in sectors like industry, construction, and local government. It encourages businesses to use less energy, adopt energy-efficient technologies, and regularly check how much energy they’re using. So far, NMEEE has helped save about 10 billion kWh of energy and reduce CO2 emissions by 6.3 million tons in India.

  2. Perform, Achieve, and Trade (PAT):

    An integral part of NMEEE, the PAT scheme focuses on fostering energy efficiency improvements in energy-intensive industries. This scheme illustrates the Indian government’s commitment to meeting global standards, setting ambitious energy consumption targets, and enabling the trading of energy-saving certificates. It’s worth noting that the stringent guidelines and targets set under the PAT scheme have resulted in significant energy savings of over 8.67 million tons of oil equivalent (MTOE), illustrating the potential of these initiatives for other nations.

  3. Energy Conservation Building Code (ECBC):

    The ECBC is a mandatory energy efficiency code for commercial buildings in India. It’s a step ahead in global green-building practices, encouraging the adoption of advanced technologies, efficient HVAC systems, and renewable energy integration. The successful implementation of ECBC has resulted in an estimated annual energy savings of 3.2 billion kWh, reducing operational costs and setting a benchmark for commercial buildings worldwide. Understanding these SEMS policies and leveraging them in your operations can significantly improve your business’s energy management. The benefits are manifold — energy and cost savings, and reduced carbon emissions. If you’re looking for ways to optimize your energy management further or need guidance, don’t hesitate to reach out. Schedule a demo with us to learn more about how we can help you capitalize on these policies and elevate your business.