12,000 MW Saving Projected during 12th Plan through Energy Efficiency Programmes

A saving of 12,000 MW has been projected during the 12th Plan period by implementing energy efficiency programmes in the country including the Perform, Achieve and Trade (PAT) programme. This was stated by the Minister of State for Power, Shri K.C. Venugopal at a function organised to launch a energy conservation programme in Thiruvananthapuram. Speaking on the occasion, the Governor of Kerala, Shri M.O.H. Farook emphasised on implementation of energy conservation programme in the state. A mass run was also organised on the occasion which was joined by famous athlete Smt. P.T. Usha and other sports persons and film stars.