Under the Interim Action Plan, the government has set the following targets: 10% of energy saving by 2015, 15% by 2021, and 20% by 2030. Interventions identified for meeting these targets are: (1) energy efficiency in power generation, transmission, and distribution (2) demand side energy efficiency initiatives (e.g., Demand Side Management, energy efficient equipment and appliances, CFL distribution program, street light program, LED Security lighting in urban areas) (3) increasing energy efficiency and conservation in key program areas (e.g., energy audit, improved cooking stove, rice husk parboiling, improved brick kiln, solar water heater, energy star labeling program); and (4) other interventions such as policy and regulation, creating incentives for EE & EC, capacity building, R&D, and awareness campaigns.
