The Centre and Uttar Pradesh government in association with Energy Efficiency Services (EESL) will distribute 13 lakh LED bulbs to 2,28,496 consumers and replace 36,077 conventional street lights with LEDs in Varanasi, the government has said.
In a major initiative aimed at promoting energy efficiency in Varanasi, Union Power and Coal Minister Piyush launched domestic efficient lighting programme and LED-based Smart Street Light programmes in the city.
The government is looking to cut down energy usage by 10,000 MW during peak hours by promoting LED lights across the nation.
Mr. Goyal said, “With energy-efficient LED lights, demand of electricity in Varanasi will be down by 45 MW and lead to savings to the tune of Rs. 68 crore.
The innovative business model of conversion of conventional streetlights with energy-efficient LED street lights has the potential of replication as it obviates the need for any capital investment by Municipal bodies. - PTI
