• Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) announced the launch of two nationwide programmes aimed at bolstering energy efficiency in households, marking a key step towards reducing environmental impacts.
• The two new initiatives are-
  • National Efficient Cooking Programme (NECP)
  • The National Efficient Cooking Programme (NECP) introduces induction-based cook stoves, which offer a 25-30% cost advantage compared to conventional cooking methods promising both energy savings and cost-effective cooking solutions.
  • The NECP will deploy 20 lakh such units.
  • It is a subset of the Clean Cooking Scheme.

• Energy Efficient Fans Programme (EEFP).
• EEFP focuses on deploying energy-efficient BLDC fans.
• Ceiling fans contribute to around 40% of total residential electricity consumption, which accounts for over a quarter of India’s overall electricity usage.
• By replacing all current ceiling fans with efficient models, nearly 20% of the total residential electricity consumption can be diminished.
• EESL aims to capitalise on this potential for savings by deploying 1 crore 5-star energy-efficient Brush-Less Direct Current (BLDC) ceiling fans across India.

ABOUT EESL

• Founded in 2009.
• EESL is promoted by Ministry of Power.
• It is a Joint Venture of four reputed public- sector undertakings – NTPC Limited, Power Finance Corporation Limited, REC Limited and POWERGRID Corporation of India Limited.
• EESL focuses on solution-driven innovation without taking support of any subsidy from the Govt.
• It is one of the main implementation arms of National Mission for Enhanced Energy Efficiency– a mission under the National Action Plan on Climate Change.