Electricity demands are continuously increasing and to meet the increasing demand of electricity, the electrical infrastructure must be improved within the generation, transmission and distribution systems to supply in a safe, secure and economical manner. Electricity demand during the peak summer is breaking the previous records. In this summer, Power demand in Delhi reached up to 8656 MW in FY 2024 - 25.

Demand Side Management (DSM) is the best tool used to balance/curtain the exponential electricity demand growth for reducing the individual electricity consumption by promoting the most energy efficient appliances, controlling the behaviors of electricity consumption and promoting the utilization of renewal source of energy.

In BRPL, afternoon peak is addressed by Solar Rooftop (Net Metering) system where as evening peak is addressed by increased usage of energy efficient appliances like LED Bulbs, LED Tube lights, Super Energy Efficient BLDC Fans, 5 – star rated Air Conditioners and LED Street Lights.

Ongoing DSM Schemes in BRPL

1. BRPL Super Energy Efficient Fan Replacement Scheme

BSES Rajdhani Power Limited (BRPL) has launched a limited period ‘FAN Replacement Scheme’ in partnership with leading BLDC FAN manufacturers like Halonix Technologies Private Ltd, Atomberg Technologies Private Limited, Kent RO System Pvt Ltd and Adhunik Switchgears Private Limited. It will enable BRPL domestic consumers, to either exchange their old ceiling fans with the new BEE 5 star rated super energy efficient BLDC Fans (herein after referred as “BLDC Fans”). Consumers can avail discount up to 89%* on MRP and the scheme is only replacement scheme.

Wattage of the BLDC Fans offered in the scheme is 28 Watts whereas average wattage of old non star rated ceiling fans is around 75 Watts. Hence replacing the non-star rated ceiling fan with BLDC Fans would result in savings to the tune of approx 65%.

All the models in the scheme are Remote Controlled/Regulator Controlled and have a sweep of 1200mm. Consumers can avail maximum 3 BLDC fans under buyback per each CA Number. Non – residential domestic consumers like Govt./Private School, Govt./Private College and Govt. University, community centers and religious institutes .15,000 BLDC Fans are available on first come first serve basis and scheme is valid till Aug’2027 or till stocks last.

Consumers can visit https://www.bsesdelhi.com/web/brpl/brpl-fan-replacement-scheme-faq for registration under the scheme and for FAQ.

2. BRPL AC Replacement Scheme

BSES Rajdhani Power Limited (BRPL) had launched a limited period ‘AC Replacement Scheme’ in partnership with leading air conditioner manufacturers like Voltas, Godrej, LG, Blue Star and Lloyd. It shall enable the consumers, residing in South and West Delhi, to exchange their old working ACs with the new energy efficient 5-star rated ACs at a substantial discount of up to 66%* on MRP. Any BRPL Domestic Consumers can opt for this scheme. The maximum number of AC’s that a consumer can exchange under the BRPL AC Replacement Scheme is three (3) per CA number. Total number of 5 – star ACs available under the scheme are 5400 and scheme is valid till Jul’2026 or till stocks last.

Consumers can visit https://www.bsesdelhi.com/web/brpl/brpl-ac-replacement-scheme-faq for registration under the scheme and for FAQ

3. Roof-Top Solar Net Metering

BSES became the first discom in Delhi to energise roof- top solar ‘net – metering’ arrangements in South and South West Delhi. Roof top solar net metering allows consumers to generate electricity for self-consumption and sell surplus, if any to the discom. Discom pay consumers for the surplus energy generated over and above their own consumption as per DERC guidelines.

Net-metering applications are received through online portal (https://rts.bsesdelhi.com) as well as through offline mode by submission of hard copy documents at our Head Office. BRPL consumers can check the rates and authorized vendors and also can express their interest for solar roof top and also can check how much power a consumer can generate and the money they can save on their bills using free Solar PV Savings Calculator that is available on the website.

4. Energy Wise Energy Rise (EWER) program

Recognizing the need for awareness and education of energy efficiency in this growing energy crisis, BSES introduced the program Energy Wise Energy Rise (EWER) in collaboration with The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) in 2018.The program’s primary focus is educating and sensitizing children, teachers and the neighborhoods about the importance of energy conservation and its efficient and responsible use.

Till the fourth phase of the program in FY 2024 – 25, 1,20,000 students from 400 government schools, teachers and their household communities have benefitted largely from participating in this program.

Upcoming DSM Schemes in BRPL

1. Behavioral Energy Efficiency Program

BRPL has signed a MOU for a project on behavioral energy efficiency with OPOWER, ORACLE, USA. The Pilot project was continued for 18 months. The program will provide selected residential consumers with personalized Home Energy Reports (HERs) and an integrated web portal.

Based on results in comparable markets, Home Energy Reports (HERs) have the potential to save 1-2% of BRPL’s peak power demand. The program was rolled-out across South and West Delhi in the month of October, 2018. Considerable saving has been observed under this program.

This program will be enrolled on large scale after getting the approval from Hon’ble commission.