Energy Efficient Fans and agriculture pumps
Q. In which state has the government launched schemes for distributing energy efficient fans and agriculture pumps?- Published on 11 Apr 16a. New Delhi
b. Tamil Nadu
c. Punjab
d. Andhra Pradesh
ANSWER: Andhra Pradesh
- In order to make country more energy efficient, the Union Government today launched two schemes namely National Energy Efficient Agriculture Pumps Programme and National Energy Efficient Fan Programme in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh.
- These Schemes will be implemented by Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), a JV of PSUs under Ministry of Power.
- Under the National Energy Efficient Agriculture Pumps Programme, farmers can replace their inefficient pumps free of cost with the new BEE star rated energy efficient agricultural pump-sets.
- These pumps will come enabled with smart control panel and a SIM card, giving farmers the flexibility to remotely control these pumps from their mobile phones and from the comfort of their homes.
- With the usage of these 50 Watts BEE 5 Star rated ceiling fans, to be distributed under the National Energy Efficient Fan Programme, it is estimated that consumer’s electricity bills will reduce by about Rs. 700-730 per year.
- These fans are30% more energy efficient as compared to conventional fans, which range from 75-80 Watts.
- At present, two energy efficient fans will be provided to each consumer at Rs 60 a month per fan on EMI basis. The EMI amount will be added to the consumers’ electricity bills for two years. This scheme will be available to the consumer on providing a copy of latest electricity bill along with a copy of residence proof at the designated distribution center. The consumer can also purchase the fan by paying Rs. 1250/- upfront.
