(a) whether the country`s performance in terms of energy conservation
is not satisfactory as compared to other countries of the world;
(b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor; and
(c) the details of the programmes being run by the Government for energy
conservation and the extent to which these programmes have succeeded in
achieving their objectives?
MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF POWER (SHRI BHARATSINH SOLANKI)
(a) & (b): The country`s performance in terms of energy conservation is quite satisfactory.
As per International Energy Agency (IEA) – Key Energy Statistics(2009), in the year 2006
India`s energy intensity of GDP is 0.15 kgOE per dollar of GDP (expressed in purchasing
power parity terms), which is not only lower than the OECD average (0.18 kgOE/GDP-PPP)
but also continues to decrease, which is an indication of the country`s prudent use of energy.
(c): The Ministry of Power/Bureau of Energy Efficiency have formulated an Action Plan for energy
conservation/efficiency during the 11th Five Year Plan particularly through demand side measures.
Eight national schemes have been included under this Action Plan. The overall target set by the
Government for the 11th Five Year Plan is 10,000 MW of avoided capacity generation.
A brief over view of the various schemes along with the targeted avoided capacity and sanctioned amounts
is indicated in the statement annexed. The schemes are implemented within the framework of the Energy
Conservation Act, 2001. The initiatives taken have resulted in an avoided capacity generation of 2127
MW during the last two years i.e., 2007-08 and 2008-09. The fuel savings are nearly 1% of the total
fuel use in the country. The target for avoided capacity in the year 2009-10 is 2600 MW.