UNIT 01

KJ'S EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTES
Trinity Polytechnic, Pune
ELECTRICAL DEPARTMENT
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UNIT: 01 Energy Conservation Basics

Course: - Energy Conservation and Audit Course Code: 22525 Classes: TYEE
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1 2 State the meaning of energy conservation and its need in present
scenario.
Marking Meaning-1 mark and need - 3 Marks
Scheme
Energy conservation:
Reduction in the amount of energy consumed in a process or system, or by an
organization or society, through economy, elimination of waste, and rational use is
referred as energy conservation.
Need of energy conservation in present scenario:
i) Fossil fuels like coal, oil which have taken no. of years to form and now they are on the
Answer verge of depleting soon.
ii) In last 200 years we have consumed 60% of all energy resources.
iii) Today 85% of primary energy sources come from non-renewable and fossil sources. COI504.1
Due to rise in consumption, they are depleting very fast and future generations will not
have any energy resources.
iv) Growth of industries and adaptation of advanced technology everywhere has
increased the energy demand.
v) Swelling of population and rise in standard of living has also great effect on energy
demand. vi) Rate of growth in energy demand is more than energy generation rate.
vii) There is wide gap between generation and demand. And hence for sustainable
development we need to adopt energy efficiency measures.
viii) Energy conservation also provides opportunity for environmental protection and
integrated economic and social development.
ix) Energy saved is as good as energy generated.
2 2 State salient features of Energy Conservation Act, 2001.

Marking Any four points 1 Mark each.
Scheme
i) specify energy consumption standards for notified equipment and appliances
ii) Direct mandatory display of label on notified equipment and appliances.
iii) prohibit manufacture, sale, purchase and import of notified equipment and
Answer appliances not conforming to energy consumption standards;
iv) notify energy intensive industries, other establishments, and commercial buildings COI504.1
as designated consumers;
v) establish and prescribe energy consumption norms and standards for designated
consumers;
vi) prescribe energy conservation building codes for efficient use of energy and its
conservation in new commercial buildings having a connected load of 500 kW
or a contract demand of 600 kVA and above;
Direct designated consumers to:-
i) designate or appoint certified energy manager in charge of activities for efficient
use of energy and its conservation;
ii) get an energy audit conducted by an accredited energy auditor in the specified
manner and interval of time;
iii) furnish information with regard to energy consumed and action taken on the
recommendation of the accredited energy auditor to the designed agency;
iv) comply with energy consumption norms and standards;
v) prepare and implement schemes for efficient use of energy and its conservation if
the prescribed energy consumption norms and standards are not fulfilled; get
energy audit of the building conducted by an accredited energy auditor in this
specified manner and intervals of time;
3 3 Explain Role of BEE.
Marking
Any two points 1 Mark each.
Scheme
i) Create awareness and disseminate information on energy efficiency and
conservation
ii) Arrange and organize training of personnel and specialists in the techniques for
efficient use of energy and its conservation
iii) Strengthen consultancy services in the field of energy conservation
iv) Promote research and development
v) Develop testing and certification procedures and promote testing facilities
vi) Formulate and facilitate implementation of pilot projects and demonstration
projects
vii) Promote use of energy efficient processes, equipment, devices and systems
viii) Take steps to encourage preferential treatment for use of energy efficient COI504.1
equipment or appliances
ix) Promote innovative financing of energy efficiency projects
Answer x) Give financial assistance to institutions for promoting efficient use of energy and
its conservation
xi) Prepare educational curriculum on efficient use of energy and its conservation
xii) Implement international co-operation programmers relating to efficient use of
energy and its conservation
4 3 Explain Role of MEDA.

Marking Any two points 1 Mark each.
Scheme
i) Achieve substantial reductions in energy consumption and peak loads
ii) Balance energy supply and demand with maximum resource efficiency and
reduce power shortages
iii) Create macro-economic and fiscal benefits to the state
iv) Implement cost-effective programs to enhance Energy Efficiency (EE) and Load COI504.1
Management (LM)
v) Provide consumer information and education
vi) Promote private sector activities for implementation of energy conservation
Answer programs
vii) Protect and enhance the local, national and global environment
viii) Reduce long-term cost of electricity •Reduce capital requirements for capacity
expansion
5 2 State need and benefits of star labeling
Marking Any four points need 2 marks and benefits 2 marks
Scheme
The Objectives of the Standards & Labeling Program are:
 To provide the consumer an informed choice about the energy saving, and thereby
Answer the cost saving potential of the labeled household products and other
electronics/electrical products.
 To impact the energy savings in the medium and long run.
 To position domestic industry to compete in international markets where norms
for energy efficiency in many countries are mandatory.
 The S & L scheme was launched by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency Govt. of
India in May, 2006 and is currently in place for equipment’s/appliances that
include Frost Free Refrigerators, Tubular Fluorescent Lamps, Room Air
Conditioners, Direct Cool Refrigerators, Distribution Transformers, Electric
Motors, Pump Sets, Ceiling Fans, LPG Stoves, Electric Geysers, Colour TVs and
Washing Machines. COI504.1
Significant benefits of Energy Labeling include:
 Enhancement in consumer welfare, as the scheme empowers consumers with data

on informed choices and encourages selection of the most efficient products.
 Reduction in capital investment for energy supply infrastructure;
 Enhancement in national economic efficiency by reducing energy bills;
 Strengthening competitive markets;
 Meeting climate change goals through reduction of CO2 / GHGs; and
 Prevent urban/regional pollution
6 1 Define 1) Energy Conservation 2) Audit.

Marking Definition 1 mark each
Scheme
1) Energy Conservation:- Reduction in the amount of energy consumed in a process

or system, or by an organization or society, through economy, elimination of COI504.1
waste, and rational use is referred as energy conservation.
2) Energy Audit:- An energy audit is an inspection survey and an analysis of energy

Answer
flows for energy conservation in a building. It may include a process or system to
reduce the amount of energy input into the system without negatively affecting
the output
State the difference between commercial and non-commercial energy
7 2
sources with examples.
Marking Any four points 1 mark each
Scheme
Answer
Sr.
Commercial energy sources Non-commercial energy sources
No.
COI504.1
Commercial energy is energy which is Non-commercial energy is energy

1 available to the users at some price. which is available free of cost to the
users
It is used for commercial purposes in It is used for domestic and

2
factories and farms. consumption purposes.
This is a non-renewable form of It is a renewable form of energy.

3
energy.
Its utilization leads to more pollution These pollute the environment to lesser
4 of the environment. extent as their use is not as high as the
commercial ones.
These types of energy are limited in These types of energy are abundant in
5
nature. nature.
High capital investment is required to It can be used in raw form.

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for its utilization.
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It is used in urban as well as rural areas It is dominantly used in rural areas.
Commercial Sources of Energy meet a Non-Commercial Sources of Energy

8 major portion of our requirements. meet our requirement on a limited
scale.
For example: coal, petroleum, natural For example: fire wood, agricultural
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gas and electricity. waste, cow dung.

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KJ'S EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTES

Trinity Polytechnic, Pune

UNIT: 01 Energy Conservation Basics

2 2 State salient features of Energy Conservation Act, 2001.

4 3 Explain Role of MEDA.

Significant benefits of Energy Labeling include:

 Enhancement in consumer welfare, as the scheme empowers consumers with data

6 1 Define 1) Energy Conservation 2) Audit.

1) Energy Conservation:- Reduction in the amount of energy consumed in a process

2) Energy Audit:- An energy audit is an inspection survey and an analysis of energy

Commercial energy is energy which is Non-commercial energy is energy

It is used for commercial purposes in It is used for domestic and

This is a non-renewable form of It is a renewable form of energy.

High capital investment is required to It can be used in raw form.

Commercial Sources of Energy meet a Non-Commercial Sources of Energy

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