Thursday, October 27, 2016

67 lakh LED bulbs distributed in Haryana

CHANDIGARH, OCT 27
Having distributed over 67 lakh LED bulbs in the State, under Energy Efficient Programme known as UJALA (Unnat Jyoti by Affordable LEDs for All), the Haryana Power DISCOMs today took a step forward by implementing the distribution of LED Tube-Light and Energy Efficient Fans in Haryana.
          The Chairman-cum-Managing Director UHBVN and Chairman DHBVN Mr. Shatrujeet Kapur launched the distribution of 20W LED Tube-Lights and 50W Energy Efficient Fans in Panchkula today.
          While stating this here today, a spokesman of the DISCOMs said   that the scheme was launched   to facilitate the consumers, eventually reduction of annual energy consumption of the state and to preserve the environment.   The UJALA scheme is being implemented in the entire state   and has contributed to saving energy of 5.62 lakh units per day and 16.88 crore units per year. The DISCOMs have set the target to sell 30 lakh     20W LED Tube-Lights and five lakh 50W Five-Star Energy Efficient Fans within a period of six months. It will help in saving 14.7 crore units annually.
                   Consumers have to pay a one-time upfront cost of Rs 230 per LED Tube-Light and Rs 1150 per Five-Star rated Energy Efficient Fan. Market price of these 20W LED Tube-light varies from Rs 400-500 and for 50W Five Star rated Energy Efficient Fan is Rs 1600-1800.  Consumers can purchase LED Tube-Lights and Five star rated Energy Efficient Fans from nearby Sub Divisional Offices of DISCOM and the Bijli Daftars. The list of distribution centre is available on www.ujala.gov.in.
                   The consumers can avail up to three LED Tube-Lights and Two   Energy Efficient Fans by showing any valid ID proof at designated distribution centers. EESL is facilitating free of cost replacement for all technical faults for the period of three years in case of LED Tube-Lights and two years in case for Five-Star rated Energy Efficient Fans. During the distribution period, replacement can be made by visiting any distribution center  within the city. After that, there will be designated replacement centers where replacements can be done. Consumers get reduction in their electricity bill by Rs 216  per year by using single LED Tube-Light and Rs 470  per year by using single Five Star rated Energy Efficient Fan.
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