Annual Report Energy Management Centre Kerala
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ANNUAL REPORT 2002-2003 ENERGY MANAGEMENT CENTRE KERALA (An autonomous center under the department of power, Government of Kerala) Karamana P.O, Thiruvananthapuram 695002. 1. ORGANISATION & FUNCTIONS 1.1 Introduction Energy Management Centre, Kerala, an organisation registered under the Travancore-Cochin Literary, Scientific and Charitable Societies Act of 1955 with Reg.No: 139/96, came into existence on 07-02-1996. The office of the organisation is at T.C.20/1441, Poojappura- Karamana Road , Karamana P.O, Thiruvananthapuram, 695 002 . The Centre is an autonomous body under the Department of Power, Government of Kerala, devoted to the improvement of energy efficiency in the State, promotion of energy conservation and encouraging development of technologies related to energy through research, training, demonstration programmes and awareness creation. The centre is networking with institutions within and outside the State for research and training. This report for 2002-2003 highlights the various activities of the Energy Management Centre, Kerala in the areas of energy conservation, workshops/training programmes, demonstration and awareness programmes in the energy sector. The report also gives a picture of the administrative and financial activities of the Centre . During the period under report four meetings of the Executive Committee (09.05.2002, 18.07.2002, 23.01.2003, 29.03.2003) and one meeting of the Governing Body (26.09.2002) were held. 1.2 Objectives The objectives of the Centre are to facilitate efficient management of all forms of energy, to promote energy efficiency and energy conservation and to develop new sources of energy as well as novel energy technologies with a view to increasing production, improving the quality of life and facilitating the use of energy on a sustainable basis . In particular the objects are : 1. To develop innovative methodologies and techniques and devise programmes for efficient energy management . 2. To identify barriers to improving energy efficiency and propose appropriate remedial approaches including policy measures and financial incentives . 3. To carry out , support and/or promote research studies on energy management . 4. To advise various sectors of economy like industry, transport and agriculture etc., the agencies connected with energy production, handling and utilisation and the Government on issues related to all forms of energy and its efficient management . 5. To monitor and promote energy conservation activities in the State of Kerala . 6. To increase the skill and capability of energy professionals . 7. To act as a nodal agency for generation, collection and dissemination of latest technical information on energy management and improve the energy information system . 2 8. To create and maintain a database on supply, demand and prices of energy, energy efficiency, energy conservation and related technologies . 9. To review laws and regulations that have a bearing on energy efficiency, develop standards and norms for efficient energy use in the various sectors of economy in the State and propose modifications . 10. To liaise with national & international organisations, Universities, Research Centres, Regulatory bodies, funding agencies and such other institutions connected with various aspects of energy management , including exchange of research results and energy statistics on energy policy, forecasting and planning techniques . 11. To facilitate exchange of energy experts between the state of Kerala and other regions within India and abroad . 12. To perform such other functions as desired by the Government and undertake such other activities as are relevant to fulfill the objects of the Centre . 1.3 GOVERNING BODY The following members constituted the Governing body of the Centre as on 31..03..2003 Chairman 1. Shri. Kadavoor Sivadasan Hon’ble Minister for Electricity Government of Kerala Vice-Chairman 2. Dr. P. K. Iyengar 33, Saras Baug Bombay 400 088 Chairman, Executive Committee 3. Smt. Lizzie Jacob IAS (from 17.05.2002) Principal Secretary (Power), Government of Kerala Secretariat Thiruvananthapuram 695 001 Shri. Dinesh Sarma, IAS (upto 17.05. 2002) Secretary (Power) 3 Members 4. Smt Sudha Pillai, IAS (from 30.10.2001) Principal Secretary (Finance) Government of Kerala 5. Dr. M. S. Valliathan Chairman, State Committee on Science, Technology and Environment Sasthra Bhavan, Pattom Thiruvananthapuram 695 004 6. Er. V. I. Cherian Member Kerala State Electricity Board Vidyuthi Bhavanam Pattom,Thiruvananthapuram 695 004 7. Er. M. G. Rajagopal Chief Electrical Inspector to Govt. of Kerala Housing Board Building Thiruvananthapuram 695 001 8. Prof. K. K. George Director of Technical Education Fort, Thiruvananthapuram 695 023 9. Er. P. S. Sukumaran Director of Factories & Boilers East Gate of District Court Vanchiyoor P.O Thiruvananthapuram 695 035 10. Er. K. S. Vijayan Director ANERT Kesavadasapuram, Thiruvananthapuram 695 004 11. Sri. P. H. Kurian IAS Director Industries & Commerce Department Vikas Bhavan, Thiruvanthapuram 695 033 12. Dr. K. V. Valsarajan Chairman Institution of Engineers(India), Kerala Centre Observatory Hill, Thiruvananthapuram- 695 033 4 13. Dr. D Balakrishnan Chairman, ISTE Kerala Section ‘ARUN’, Viyyur Thrissur – 680 010 14. Director Bureau of Energy Efficiency (former Energy Management Centre) Ministry of Power, Govt. of India NBCC Towers, Hall No. IV, 2 nd Floor 15, Bhikaji Cama Place New Delhi 110 066 15. Mr. S. Raghupathy Adviser CII (Southern Region) 13, Harrington Road Chetpet Chennai 600 031 16. Chairman & Managing Director Cochin Refineries Ltd. P.B. No.2, Ambalamugal Kochi 682 302 17. Er. K. A. Fathima Addl. Director (nominee of Director) ER & DCI (T) Vellayambalam Thiruvananthapuram 695 033 18. Dr. M. R. S. Nair Director Autodesk CAD Centre 5th Floor, M.G. Road, Kochi 682 035 19. Vacant Member Secretary 20. K. M. Dharesan Unnithan (from 01.07.2001) Director (i/c) Energy Management Centre, Kerala Thiruvananthapuram 695 002 5 1.5 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE The following members constituted the Executive Committee for the year ended on 31.03.2003 Chairman 1. Smt. Lizzie Jacob IAS (from 17.05.2002) Principal Secretary (Power), Government of Kerala Shri. Dinesh Sarma, IAS (upto 17.05. 2002) Secretary (Power) Members 2. Smt Sudha Pillai, IAS (from 30.10.2001) Principal Secretary (Finance) Government of Kerala 3. Er. V. I. Cherian Member, Kerala State Electricity Board Vidyuthi Bhavanam Pattom,Thiruvananthapuram 695 004 4. Er. M. G. Rajagopal Chief Electrical Inspector to Govt. of Kerala Housing Board Building Thiruvananthapuram 695 001 5. Dr. K. V. Valsarajan Chairman Institution of Engineers(India), Kerala Centre Observatory Hill, Thiruvananthapuram- 695 033 7. Er. K. A. Fathima Addl. Director (nominee of Director) ER & DCI (T), Vellayambalam Thiruvananthapuram 695 033 Member Secretary 8. K. M. Dharesan Unnithan (from 01.07.2001) Director (i/c) Energy Management Centre, Kerala Thiruvananthapuram 695 002 6 2. INFORMATION SYSTEMS / TECHNOLOGY DIVISION The Systems Division of the Centre is responsible for successfully managing the center’s computer facility since the inception of EMC. The Facility integrates and supports more than 5 research groups, technologist labs, documentation systems, Library systems, database systems, integrated accounting systems, internet terminals, email terminals and research students engaged in basic and applied research, training, system development etc. Facility staff provides guidance, consultation services, documentation and assistance in obtaining the goals of the research groups. The Facility provides one-on-one introductory sessions, and general advice for new and experienced computer users. With respect to computer and informatics needs, the goal of these efforts is to enable researchers to become self-sufficient. Also, EMC is the one of the first institutions in Government sector to provide full computer and Internet access to all its officers since its commencement of operations in 1997. In addition, Facility provides personal desktop support for operating systems and popular applications (e.g. word processing, spread-sheet programs, e-mail), technical assistance for utilizing specialized features of installed software packages, and preparation of web pages. The Facility also supports connection of personal computers and laboratory equipment to the campus-wide local area network. Services This facility provides several unique services: 10/100 Mbps Switching Network (3 Com Switches) Access to specialized software and hardware Backup of files and data EMC Web site, Maintenance and Updation of www site Technical consultation on Hardware and Sotware Complete installation and customization of new system hardware and software Full technical support (hardware, software, network) Personalized software training (hands-on group and individual sessions) Reference collection designed to support Center research Advanced documentation services Optical Character Recognition Systems Speech Recognition Software Professional quality graphics and custom technical illustrations 1200 dpi high speed laser printing, Colour Plotter and 720 dpi color printing Power point presentations Complete Communication systems like High Speed Faxing and Multi-link Internet access etc. POP3 and SMTP email services SMTP Gateways Network Firewall Protection Comprehensive Antivirus Protection 7 Website of EMC Systems Division of the center has designed, developed and successfully deployed the web site www.keralaenergy.org. This is in service since June