To conserve energy in Punjab, which has a shortfall of power, the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) has decided to launch Bachat Lamp Yojana from May 2011. Under the scheme, every power consumer in the state will get four CFLs at a subsidised rate of Rs 15 each in place of their incandescent lamps.
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THE Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) is understood to be planning to bring in more electronic items, including laptops and set top boxes (STBs), under a voluntary star labelling scheme by this financial year. Under the scheme, manufacturers voluntarily disclose energy consumption of their products or how energy efficient their products are by giving different star ratings.
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NDPL to give four CFLs in exchange for four working incandescent bulbs
The power distribution company North Delhi Power Limited (NDPL) today said that it will give four compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) in exchange of equal number of working incandescent bulbs.
The pilot project for illuminating city streets with solar lights, undertaken by the Calcutta Municipal Corporation (CMC) in Khanaberia, has proved a non-starter with most of the lamp posts powered by the sun failing to light up after dark.
KOCHI: The Kerala State Electricity Board will distribute two 14-watt compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) to the households that come under the Kaloor electrical section, from Tuesday.
