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DEEP (Delhi Energy Efficiency Programme) is a joint effort of TERI (The Energy and Resources Institute) and GoNCTD Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi).
Its core objective is to make Delhi an energy-efficient city.
Towards this end, DEEP aims to demonstrate benefits of energy efficiency interventions
in select areas of the city. Much of its activities are centred on active
stakeholder participation and action.
Rationale
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Delhi is witnessing an unprecedented urban growth, which, in
turn, is associated with increase in infrastructure development, and commercial
and residential construction. This development has been accompanied by a steep
rise in demand for energy to sustain a modern lifestyle, placing tremendous
strain on existing resources. Added to this is insufficient capacity augmentation
of existing power infrastructure, which has not been able to keep pace with
demand, resulting in energy and peak shortages in the city. Last year, residents
of Delhi faced one of the worst power crises so far, with lengthy power cuts
and/or poor quality of power supply.
Further, it is estimated that the peak demand in the city is likely to increase
further, indicating that the crisis will continue unless urgent action is
taken.
Genesis
The genesis of DEEP lies in TERI's search for sustainable power solutions,
and GoNCTD’s quest for a way out of the precarious power situation in
the state. In April 2006, TERI partnered with the government to organize a
workshop titled Developing an Energy Efficiency and Conservation Programme
for Delhi. The workshop deliberated upon various options that should
be undertaken in the city to improve the power situation. Subsequently, TERI
prepared an Action plan for energy efficiency enhancement and energy conservation in municipal
services, residential, and commercial sector. The recommendations made
therein were accepted and accordingly a dedicated centre, EE&REM (Energy
Efficiency and Renewal Energy Management), was established in July 2006. In
January 2007, an agreement was signed between TERI and the government to develop
an energy efficiency programme for Delhi, leading to the formal launch of
DEEP.
Approach
The graphic below encapsulates the phased approach of the programme.
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DEEP has already completed phases 1 and 2. Areas selected for
intervention comprise Rohini Sector 9, IP Extension, and Vikaspuri H Block.
These have been selected keeping in mind the possibility of integrated implementation
of various measures, their replicability, and visibility. Measures identified
for efficiency improvements comprise lighting, water heating, public lighting,
space cooling, and water pumping.
Impact
In the short-term (seven to eight months), it seeks to demonstrate quick measures that can affect peak reduction in the selected areas.
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In the long term (1.5–2 years), DEEP hopes to usher in increased awareness of energy efficiency among stakeholders, and demonstrate policy, regulatory, and technical solutions that can be replicated easily in other parts of the city.
Partnering with DEEP
A sound electricity infrastructure and good-quality, reliable electricity
supply are essential ingredients to all
businesses in any city. By participating in this effort, the corporate sector
would not only be helping itself but would also
reflect its concern for the citizens of Delhi. TERI would ensure that all
possible opportunities are used to
acknowledge the support received from corporate partners.
For more Information on DEEP please contact
Vikas Gaba / Manisha
Jain
TERI, Darbari Seth Block
IHC Complex, Lodhi Road
New Delhi – 110 003
Tel: (+91 11) 2468 2100 or 41504900
Fax: (+91 11) 2468 2144 or 2468 2145