Mangalore: Energy Department, Government of Karnataka in association with Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), a Public Energy Service Company under the administration of Ministry of Power, Government of India (GoI)has distributed 2.95 lakh LED bulbs in Dakshina Kannada District.
In Mangalore the LED bulbs are available in one third of market prices at MESCOM sub division offices behind Nehru Ground, Attavar, Mannagudda, behind MCC office, Kadri and Kavoor. Customers can also avail at MESCOM corporate office near A.B.Shetty circle and Ullala sub division office at Tokkottu- Konaje road.
All over the state over 50 lakh LED bulbs have been distributed under the UJALA (Unnat Jyoti by Affordable LEDs for all) scheme popularly known as ‘Hosa Belaku’. Distribution of 50 lakh LED bulbs in Karnataka has led to daily energy savings of over 17 lakh kWh, which is capable of lighting over 1.2 lakh homes for 365 days. Alongside the savings in units, the state has also benefitted from daily CO2 emission reduction of 1,440 tonnes, the release said.
“Karnataka has been the fastest state to distribute 50 lakh LED bulbs. Undoubtedly, energy efficiency has become a national mission. Switching to LED bulbs will not only bring down our carbon footprint, but ensure savings and will also help in the government’s vision of providing power to all,” said Saurabh Kumar, Managing Director, EESL.
Bangalore stands first in the state with 27.92 lakh bulbs, followed by Mysore (15.17 lakh) and Mangalore (2.95 lakh). Gulbarga and Hubli distributed 2.63 lakh and 1.55 lakh respectively.
Consumers can visit www.delp.in and click on Karnataka to locate the distribution kiosk closest to their place. Every person who switches to LED bulbs will help lighting up someone’s home through the energy savings.
The Government of India is committed to achieving its target of replacing all the 77 crore inefficient bulbs in India with LEDs. This will result in reduction of 20,000 MW load, energy savings of 100 billion kWh and Green House Gas (GHG) reduction of 80 million tonnes every year.
