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ENERGY CONSERVATION
STRATEGIES
IN TELECOM BUILDINGS
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited
Electrical Wing,Tamilnadu
(An ISO 9001:2008 Unit)
Vision:
Promoting Efficient use of
Electrical Energy and its
Conservation.
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Energy Conservation Act
Energy Conservation Act 2001(came
into effect on 1st March, 2002)
provides for Energy Auditing and
Energy Conservation for designated
consumers.
The Act provides grace period of 5
years, i.e., up to 1st March, 2007, for
creation of infrastructure and
thereafter there will be penalties for
non-introduction of energy
conservation measures.
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Energy Conservation Act
For buildings having load
more than 500 KW, it will be
mandatory to appoint
qualified energy managers
after 1st March, 2007
The Govt of India has set a
target of reducing energy
consumption by 30% in Govt.
Buildings by 1st March, 2007
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Energy Policy
“ Bharat Sanchar Nigam
Ltd, Tamilnadu is
committed to Conserve
Energy in all its operations.
We shall transform Energy
Conservation into a
strategic business goal and
make it as a way of life ”
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Goals And Objectives:
Make Energy Conservation a mass
movement with involvement of all
our employees.
Monitor and control consumption
of energy through Energy
Management Groups.
To reduce specific energy
consumption in all our operations
and activities by 5% every year for
the next three years by ensuring
judicious and effective use of
energy.
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Goals And Objectives:
Recognise efforts of our
Staff in Energy
Conservation.
Share and enrich our
experiences on energy
conservation with
SSAs/Circles.
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Today’s Situation: TN Circle
Electricity Bill for 2003-04
- Rs.94.7 Crores
About 20% of operating
and administrative
expenses.
30% Savings possible
Saving means pure profit
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STEPS TAKEN
Core Group formed at Circle level
consisting of CGM, PGM(O), PCE(E)
and GM(F)
Core Groups formed at SSA levels
consisting of PGM/GM, SE/EE, IFA
and DET
Core Groups to meet at least once
in a quarter to review Energy
Conservation Strategies/Measures
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Core Group Issues
Monitoring Energy Consumption
and Energy Bills of all buildings.
PF improvement and Contract
Demand optimisation.
Evolve suitable benchmarking
standards for various types of
exchanges and comparison of
energy consumption between
similar capacity exchanges.
MIS Reports
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Core Group Issues
Increase awareness among
employees through slogans,
posters, seminars and display
of actual energy consumption
and energy bills.
Implementation of NO
COST/LOW COST measures
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Core Group Issues-No Cost Measures
Reduction in illumination levels,
reduction in Air-conditioning space,
plugging of leakages, filter
cleaning of A/C units, temperature
setting to 23 deg to 26 deg C and
no over -cooling.
Replacing of life expired/over sized,
energy intensive equipments such
as power plants, Air conditioning
units.
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Core Group Issues-No Cost Measures
Surplus units available if any to be
used within the SSA.
Feedback on proper maintenance
of energy intensive equipments,
i.e., Airconditioning and Power
Plants and testing energy
efficiency of these equipments.
Replacement of Fluorescent tubes
with compact fluorescent lamps
in common areas, lobbies, etc.
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Core Group Issues-Low Cost Measures
Use of Energy Efficient
Devices.
Sequential Controllers for A/C
units
Timers for Exhaust Fans,
Compound Lighting and
Pumps.
Electronic Chokes, Slimline
Tubes.
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Core Group Issues-Low Cost Measures
Occupancy Sensors for
lighting control in
Conference Halls and
Executive Chambers.
Promote Solar Power for
heating, compound lighting
and lighting in corridors.
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Energy Auditing
At least one building per SSA
per quarter.
Energy Auditing started at
RGM TTC, Meenambakkam
and Tamil Nadu Telecom
Complex, Ethiraj Salai,
Chennai.
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General Tips
Review of Lux Level Requirement
and Removal of Excess
Lamps/Tubes.
Building Orientation/Architectural
Features.
Establishing baseline Performance
Indices.
Awareness Campaign.
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General Tips-Lighting
Switch off all loads and check the
Energy meter. If it is still moving,
check for leakage loss in wiring and
appliances.
Keep clean all the lamp fixtures.
Excess / Decorative lighting shall be
avoided.
Avoid group switching of lights for
Offices.
Use Electronic Chokes T-5/Slimline
Tubes
Use CFL for Corridors, Common Areas,
Toilets.
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General Tips-Airconditioning
• Avoid direct sunlight in conditioned areas.
• North or South side walls are preferable
for room to be air-conditioned.
• Check thermostats in all AC units for their
effectiveness and performance. Setting
shall be at 23 deg C.
• Check conditioned area air leakages and
arrest them.
• Ensure Regular Filter Cleaning and
Testing of A/C
• Replace life-expired A/C units with energy
efficient A/C units.
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General Tips-Water Pumps/Heaters
• Water Pumps:• Use proper specification of motor/pump based
on building height and tank size.
• Replace old pumps with new and more
efficient pumps.
• Check and correct leaking lines and taps.
• Water Heater:• Ensure good insulation of tank and hot water
line.
• Thermostat setting at 50-55 deg.C
• Provision of non return valve in cold water
line to be ensured.
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ENERGY SLOGANS-1
“Energy Saved is Pure Profit”
“Wastage of Energy Costs Earth”
“Save Energy and Save Environment”
“Switch Off the Electrical Appliances when
not in Use/When Leaving Room”
– “Natural light – Sun Light is free, Use It”
– “Switch Off the Computer When Not
Required – A PC Monitor Left ON Overnight
Wastes Enough Energy to Laser Print 800
Pages of A4 Size”
– “Switch Off the AC At least Half An Hour
Before Leaving Office”
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ENERGY SLOGANS-2
– “Encourage More and More People to
Save Energy”
– “Service Electrical Equipments at Regular
Intervals”
– “Save Energy – Save Nature”
– “Saving On Electricity Assures BSNL
Prosperity”
– “Energy Conservation – Nation’s
Foundation”
– “Conserve Energy – Save Now or Pay
Later”
– “Energy is Life – Conserve It”
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ENERGY SLOGANS-3
– “We Need YOU to Save Electricity”
– “Keep Your Future Bright – Turn Off
Lights (When you Don’t Need)
– “Energy Saved Today is Asset for
Future"
– “The Less You Burn, The More You
Earn”
– “Power Saved Is Power Produced”
– “When It Is Bright, Switch Off The
Light”
MIS Report Download
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Thank You
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