WORKSHOP ON DEMAND SIDE MANAGEMENT

SUMMARY REPORT OF THE PROCEEDINGS

A summary report of the proceedings of workshop held in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala on

1st August 2015 under the aegis of IIT Bombay, Shakti Sustainable Energy Foundation and

Energy Management Centre.

Table of Contents Introduction ................................................................................................................................................. 2

Session 1: DSM and DR activities in India- Scope, Potential and Implications ................................ 2

Session 2: Case Studies: Implementation Agencies and Consultant Experience .............................. 7

Discussion: Potential and Programmes to Foster Demand Response in India ............................... 13

Annexure 1: Workshop Program ........................................................................................................... 17

Annexure 2: List of Participants ............................................................................................................. 18

Introduction

IIT Bombay jointly organized a workshop on Demand Side Management and Demand Response

in collaboration with Shakti Sustainable Energy Foundation and Energy Management Centre,

Kerala on 1st August 2015. A representative group of 30 experts and officials from state electricity

regulatory bodies, utilities, energy management center, ESCOs and academia have participated in

the workshop. The program was conducted as three sessions:

Session 1: DSM and DR activities in India- Scope, Potential and Implications

Session 2: Case Studies: Implementation Agencies and Consultant Experience

Session 3: Discussion on Potential and Programmes to Foster Demand Response in India

The workshop was inaugurated by Dr. R V G Menon, Vice Chairman of Energy Management

Centre. He gave a brief introductory talk about the centre and the undergoing research activities

and shared his experiences in energy conservation. Dr. Dharesan Unnithan, Director of Energy

Management Centre (EMC), Kerala outlined the DSM activities in the State. He briefly described

the DELP scheme which will be implemented in Kerala, in which every consumer would get LED

bulbs (2 each). He briefly mentioned the guidelines issued by Kerala government on roof top solar

PV.

Prof. Rangan Banerjee, Head, Department of energy Science & Engineering, IIT Bombay

mentioned the key objectives of the DR project in which IIT Bombay is currently involved with

support from Shakti Sustainable Energy Foundation, New Delhi. He enumerated the benefits of

demand side management and demand response which can play a vital role in energy conservation

and peak load management in Kerala.

Ms. Vrinda Sarda gave a brief introduction about Shakti Sustainable Energy Foundation (SSEF)

and its activities. She mentioned that SSEF has been active in the space of clean energy for a period

close to six years now and works collaboratively with national, state and local decision-makers to

craft sound energy policies to build new energy economy. Over the past six years, SSEF has done

many projects at national and state level on designing programs which can mark the transition to

MW scale in DSM implementation in India.

Session 1: DSM and DR activities in India- Scope, Potential and Implications

Moderator: Dr. Dharesan Unnithan, Energy Management Centre, Kerala.

Speakers:

Smt. Sudha Kumari, KSEB Ltd.

Prof. Rangan Banerjee, IIT Bombay

Prof. Suryanarayana Doolla, IIT Bombay.

Smt. Sudha Kumari (KSEBL)

Smt. Sudha Kumari is with the Kerala State Electricity Board.

Summary of her presentation is outlined below:

Power crisis has been a major issue for Kerala. There is a wide gap

between the supply and demand of electricity in Kerala. Only, 30%

supply of electricity is through internal generation (within the state)

while the rest of 70% is purchased from outside Kerala at higher price.

She mentioned that an Energy Savings Coordination (ESCO) team, by

the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) was formed to coordinate

its energy conservation activities, in 2014. The team conducted energy audits for consumers and

advice consumers on energy conservation measures so that they can reduce their power bills.

KSEBL is very active in DSM space, some important programs/activities are given below:

For creating awareness, brochures, leaflets, poster etc. were distributed to all the

consumers.

Labha Prabha Programme: The scheme was launched as part of promotion of energy

conservation practices among domestic consumers. It offers cash incentives and a number

of other prizes. The KSEB also guide the consumers to participate in the drive and provide

information on how to reduce energy consumption.

DELP Scheme: 9 Watt LED bulbs 2 each were distributed to each customer (approx.75

lakh) of KSEB. This program will be executed by EESL in collaboration with EMC,

Kerala.

LED street lighting project in Alappuzuha Municipality, in collaboration with EESL.

Energy Auditing for Hospitals, Government Institutions, KSEB buildings/ substation by

BEE certified Energy Auditors and Energy Managers.

Prof. Rangan Banerjee (IIT Bombay)

Prof. Rangan Banerjee is the Forbes Marshall Chair

Professor in the Department of Energy Science and

Engineering, IIT Bombay. Summary of his presentation

is outlined below:

The goal of energy sector is to supply energy to all

consumers 24/7 which can improve the quality of life.

But supplying 24/7 electricity at affordable prices is very

challenging task. DSM/ DR can play a major role in this

solution. He mentioned that demand response includes all the intentional electricity consumption

pattern modifications by end use customers that are intended to alter the timing, level of

instantaneous demand or total electricity consumption.

DR program is classified into several segments including incentive based program and price based

program:

In incentive based program, customers get rewards for giving DR provider some level of

control over the customer’s electricity using equipment. These incentive based programs

can be classified into:

Direct Load Control – Customers receive payments for giving DR provider some

level of control over customer electricity equipment.

Emergency Demand Response Program - Customers receive incentive payments

for demand reductions to maintain reliability.

Capacity Market Programs - Customers receive incentive payments for providing

load reductions as substitutes for a system capacity.

Curtailable Programs - Customers get discounted rate for reducing load on request.

Ancillary Service Market Program - - Customers receive incentive payments from

grid operator for promising to curb electric loads when needed.

In the case of price based program(s), the customers are encouraged to curb the demand

based on the price of electricity. Customers who enroll themselves in this program can

save electricity by adjusting their consumption to lower-price periods. DR Price Program

can be classified into the time of use, real time pricing and critical peak pricing.

He presented the details of survey conducted by FERC (Federal Energy Regulatory Commission)

in 2009 to determine the potential of Demand Response in US. The survey showed that if DR is

implemented then by 2019 there can be significant reduction in the peak demand (around 188GW)

20% of current peak demand of US. He emphasized that such studies give a good understanding

of DR potential and help in planning and execution.

During the presentation there was a brief discussion on Kerala’s sector-wise consumption pattern.

For the FY 2012-13, the electricity consumption in residential sector consumption is about 50%

and industrial sector is 30% followed by commercial sector (13%). The monthly load profile of

Kerala indicates a wide gap between the supply and demand. The load profile 28th July 2015 was

presented indicating possibilities of DSM and DR.

Sector wise DSM/DR possibilities suitable for Kerala state are discussed, which include:

Room Air Conditioners- Residential, Commercial

Central Air Conditioning- Commercial

Cool Storage –AC- Commercial

Water Pumping

Lighting- dimming

Industrial Process loads- scheduling, storage.

Prof. Suryanarayana Doolla (IIT Bombay)

He is currently associate professor at the Department of

Energy Science and Engineering, IIT Bombay. Summary of his

presentation is outlined below:

Demand Response consists of three main components:

Infrastructure, Monitoring and verification, Pricing/

Incentives/ markets. DR infrastructure consists of smart

meters, communication network, direct load controllers, meter

data management systems, automated meter infrastructure

(AMI), demand response automation system (DRAS), Gateways, Routers and other IT related

components.

The importance of each of these infrastructure components is discussed in detail and he

emphasized that demand response is not a product based program. It is a solution based program.

He briefly mentioned the DR execution process and interlinking of all these infrastructure

components. More emphasis was given on integration of Meter Data Management System

(MDMS) interface, where the entire consumer’s meter data are integrated with each site along with

other automation systems to execute DR.

He then discussed various technical challenges utility would face during execution of a DR project:

Interoperability challenges- Integrating MDMS with DRAS server

Handling bulk data between DRAS and gateways

Load Segregation challenges

Internet availability at customer site

Power backup for the gateways

Integration of manually controlled Loads

Regulatory policies

He highlighted the role of monitoring and verification in success of DR program. Various

baselining techniques were discussed in detail. He also highlighted large scale demand response

pilot executed by Tata Power, Delhi.

Discussion 1:

The presentations were followed by a discussion session. The key elements of discussions are

detailed below:

Suresh Kumar S (KSEB) mentioned that KSEB can put restrictions in the load usage rather than

making customers to do so. They can make some arrangement within the system which can bring

down the load usage pattern. He also expressed his idea of DR implementation in residential sector

in Kerala.

Prof. Rangan Banerjee explained that in Kerala most of the electricity is consumed by residential

consumers. DR program in residential sector may be an unviable option considering the

complexity and costs involved.

For residential sector, voluntary options are better than mandatory programs. Residential

sector implementation will account more cost with less benefits. In case of Kerala, DSM

through energy conservation may be a good fit.

The commercial and industrial sector should be focused for DR related activities as they

would be a very good starting point. If DR program is implemented in commercial and

industrial sector without affecting the production, benefit can be seen easily.

Based on purchase of power decisions should be taken.

It is important to have a strategic plan for implementation of DR programs.

Transaction cost for small scale consumers is very high.

Dr. Arvind M T (Ample bit) added that if DR implementation is done, monitoring and verification

is very important (as mentioned by Prof. Doolla), which cannot be possible in residential sector.

If effective results are required then focusing on high end consumers is very vital choice

as they are in limited number and the implementation as well as M & V can be done. He

also suggested that for Residential Consumers TOD pricing can be done which can be

more amenable.

Suresh Kumar S (KSEB) raised one more question about managing the load demand in peak hours

which is from 6 pm to 9 pm as for now during this time to meet the demand KSEB is purchasing

power from the neighboring state(s).

Prof. Rangan Banerjee explained the importance of load profile of Kerala for such activities. The

base load is mainly due to the industrial and commercial sector.

If load shifting, load curtailment is done by these sectors as they are flexible, it can make a

huge difference in the load profile.

It is possible to achieve 10 to 15% of reduction easily.

Rather than buying power from the neighboring states if that money is used as incentives

to the high end customers, the DR program can play a major role in energy conservation.

Initially some pilots program should be carried out which will give a brief idea about the

scenario of Kerala in terms of DR.

There was a question about economic viability of DR program conducted by Tata Power Delhi.

Prof. Suryanarayana Doolla informed that this pilot project would serve as a proof of concept for

technology deployment and economics were not worked out at this point of time.

Session 2: Case Studies: Implementation Agencies and Consultant Experience

Moderator: Prof. Suryanarayana Doolla, IIT Bombay

Speakers:

Mr Ritesh Yadav, ICFI, New Delhi

Dr. Arvind M T, Amplebit Energy, Bengaluru

Dr. Mahesh Patankar, MP ENSystems, Mumbai

Mr Neeraj Kaul, INNOVARI, Gurgaon

Mr Ritesh Yadav, ICFI, New Delhi

ICFI conducted a pilot project of design and implementation of large

scale demand side bidding in Rajasthan with help of SSEF and

JVVNL Rajasthan. Introductory meetings were held with the key

officials of the Jaipur Discom and the state energy department.

Workshops and capacity building programs were conducted for the

utilities and stake holders. Chairman, Discom appointed RDPPC as

the nodal agency for roll out of the pilot project.

Approach:

Steel Industries were selected for the pilot project, 25 Industries from three Industrial areas

in Jaipur. Load research study was conducted to ascertain DR potential for these industries.

High 5 of 10 days was selected as baseline methodology. A total of four 4 DR events were

carried out of 1 hour duration. An incentive of Rs. 2.5/kWh was paid to the consumers.

SSEF funded this project.

For implementing the project, GPRS enabled modems were installed at all consumer

premises. Login ID and passwords were given to each consumer. The validation was done

by CMRI data from JVVNL.

The bid submission process was by M/s AMP Solutions to India Energy Exchange (IEX).

IEX after clearing the bids sent the results to JVVNL. In this program, customers were

notified 4 hours before the DR event by phone call or by SMS. The incentives were given

to each customer by cross checking the load portal.

Some important takeaway(s) from this project:

DR should be called when over drawl is expected.

Frequency Monitoring should be done, DR to be called off if frequency is high.

Weather monitoring should be continuous, in case demand drops due to sudden change

in weather the DR can be called off.

Dr. Arvind M T, Amplebit Energy, Bengaluru

Dr. Arvind demonstrated a dashboard interface for AC unit of their

customer. He mentioned that customers are motivated to invest in

DSM measures only if they see reduction in energy cost. Other reasons

are secondary to them. However, customers do appreciate

transparency in measurement, reporting and baselining. Access to a lot

of data and analytics is generally appreciated by the customers.

Customers may not be electrical engineers but they have

sound business sense and are aware of the patterns of their

load.

They have a pulse of how it works and how it is changed.

Customers are always willing to participate if a system is designed and that meets their

requirements and the baselining and measurement issues are approached properly.

Complex strategies for baselining and savings computation discourage customers and IPMVP

methods of curve fitting are not really appreciated by them. There is also a lot of scepticism about

ESCOs and use of subjective criteria by them to calculate savings have caused loss of respect

among customers.

The experience of Amplebit with private utilities in Mumbai has been good and encouraging. With

government utilities, not just in Mumbai but in other parts of the country too, the experience has

been in the order of neutral to disinterest to opposition.

Some of the government utilities believe that DSM is an occupational hazard which is

imposed on them by policies and regulations.

DSM is relevant especially in the Indian context as there is supply-demand gap at a national

level. Although at state level, arguments for not participating in DSM may be different but

for a national interest, DSM should be given appropriate importance.

It is neither considered important nor something that is required. There are utilities that

believe that DSM measures work only with big customers and hence implementing DSM

will cut that revenue for them.

During the meetings conducted with regulators and utilities, it was suggested that DSM

should be practiced in agriculture sector as the power there is either free or subsidised.

The need for DSM can be articulated in a simple economical fashion to the customers

stressing the fact that DSM would lead to financial savings, the path to implementation

can become easier.

Some customers argue that power factor control has been implemented as a DSM measure, and

there is not much to do in that space.

The reason for such an argument comes from the fact that the effect of power factor

control is evident on the tariff bill, there is always a strong reason to practice it as there is

penalty if not done and incentive if done.

The effect of most DSM measures does not translate to incentive or penalty on the bill,

and it is one of the major reasons why DSM has taken a backseat in the country.

Kerala and Madhya Pradesh have done this to an extent by way of introducing differential

tariff through TOD structure and penalty for certain higher consumption which acts as

both carrot and stick.

There is strong need for this carrot and stick policy to be implemented in DSM context.

There is presence of appropriate DSM technology in the country and those are not difficult to

implement. Even the cost is economical and shouldn’t be a constraint.

It has been proposed to regulators and utilities that the first way to encourage customers

to implement any DSM measure is to provide them with data about their consumption

pattern.

Implementing such strategies through utilities is not a great idea, as a lot of capex allocation

and tendering process are involved.

Third parties can be encouraged to deploy cost effective simple technologies at customer

location that can enable data about different sections of the load accessible to customers

at all times.

This can help customers make decisions regarding if DSM is good for them. Moreover, if

the top 20 % of the customers are consuming, say 60-70% of the total energy consumed,

educating that 20 % section of the customers will fulfil most of the objectives.

Amplebit has a lot of customer data and case studies that can be shared on the public domain and

it is believed that information about DSM technologies and analytics on what can be done when

coupled with IT solutions can benefit the cause in a big way.

Dr. Mahesh Patankar, MP Ensystems, Mumbai

DSM consists of two major components: Demand Response

(DR) [part of load management] and Energy Efficiency (EE),

which is considered as conservation.

Demand response programs involve voluntary load curtailment

by the customers in response to the trigger signal from the

utility. For the amount of load reduced, the consumer is either

incentivized or penalized.

Tata Power Demand Response Program was approved by

MERC.

The program was designed to involve customers during high cost power purchase and

transmission/distribution network constraints.

It consists of 100 hours in a year in which each event was of 2 hours.

The enrolled customers were paid per 2.5 KWh of verified load curtailment.

Baseline established as High 4 of 5 days excluding weekdays, holidays and prior event days.

A significant load reduction was obtained such as in pumping operation and AC operation.

Maharashtra’s draft M&V regulations cover impact, process and market effect evaluations.

The Impact evaluation details actual demand and energy savings of DSM programs and

process evaluation tries to evaluate the procedure adopted for execution of DSM

programs.

It also covered the strategies that worked or failed during the implementation. The idea is

to promote these strategies as guidelines for implementation of DSM programs in future.

Market effect evaluations tries to articulate the effect of program implementation on

market performance.

Free rider and spill-over effect is also looked at as a part of these evaluations. These

evaluations, thus, look at DSM implementation in all three dimensions.

Mr Neeraj Kaul, INNOVARI, Gurgaon

INNOVARI carried out projects with Reliance, CSE, and TPDL.

With R-Infra (Mumbai), M/s INNOVARI conducted a pilot project

of 1MW in hotels malls and other commercial sector with no

incentives. Shadow meters were installed at the customer side. The set

point of AC systems were raised by 0.50. The load reduction was seen

in 1 hour only.

INNOVARI adapts agent based automation solution. He explained importance of this mechanism

and discussed in details role and responsibilities of various components in this agent based

automation system. He also explained about interactive energy platform developed by

INNOVARI for their clients. This system seamlessly connects between hardware, software and

communication network to securely analyze, communicate and respond in real-time.

Finally, a responsibility matrix is created between INNOVARI and Utility for the DR planning

and execution process.

Discussion 2

The presentations were followed by a discussion session. The key elements of discussions are

detailed below

Does the regulation of Maharashtra allow giving or collecting any incentives from the consumers?

– Mr Suresh Kumar S (KSEB)

Dr. Mahesh Patankar (MP Ensystems) answered that the rules and regulation for DR is covered

under Demand side regulation which allows incentives to be offered to the customers. But for that

Benefit cost analysis is a must before the implementation of the program. Mr Ritesh Yadav (ICFI)

added that the section 61 and 62 of electricity act 2009, allows differentiating consumer on basis

of their consumption pattern and specific use. Thus on basis of those guidelines, incentives can be

offered.

Mr Neeraj Kaul (INNOVARI) mentioned that during CESE (West Bengal) project they faced

many challenges in implementing the program as people were not ready to integrate their loads.

So to overcome this first they educated the people then they integrated the loads on utility portal

platform. Since control is given to customers, they can manage the load reductions, thus can know

their benefits. They can even schedule the event based on their comfort.

Mr Suresh Kumar S (KSEB) proposed to have a pilot project in the Kerala state for commercial

sector as the HT consumers can be approached and be requested for DSM program. He also

added that the designing of program should be started as soon as possible for sanction of project

from the regulatory.

Dr. Dharesan Unnithan (EMC) mentioned that in the state of Kerala people are using stabilizers

for each of their equipment. He raised question about how to reduce the usage of these stabilizers.

He also enquired about the thermal storage programs and the outcome of these projects.

MR Arvind M T (Amplebit Energy) suggested that with good quality of power and regulation of

voltage this wastage can be removed. Prof. Suryanarayana Doolla mentioned the thermal storage

practices which were carried out in many commercial sectors by giving example of National stock

exchange which was very busiest sector in Mumbai. Thus, he suggested that thermal storage can

be cost effective if implemented in Kerala.

There was a question with regard to INNOVARI program- Automatic or Manual DR

Mr Neeraj Kaul mentioned that the system was automatic, Energy Agent was set up in the

customer premises in which SIM card was installed for the operation of the events. Mr Ritesh

Yadav and Dr. Mahesh Patankar mentioned that the projects they were handling (in Mumbai and

Rajasthan) were manual programs where the customers were informed about the DR event on

phone.

The issue with failure of modems was raised by Smt. Sudha Kumari (KSEB). Mr Neeraj Kaul

mentioned that instead of one SIM in the Energy agent, two were installed for emergency cases.

Discussion: Potential and Programmes to Foster Demand Response in India

Moderator: Prof. Rangan Banerjee, IIT Bombay

In the discussion session, the main topics discussed include:

DR potential areas.

DR strategies for Kerala.

Mohammed Zia (KSEB) mentioned that loads (profile) for different states are different, depending

on that, DR programs can be designed.

In Kerala, the focus is mainly on Energy Conservation. There is a plan to facilitate each

and every consumer in the state with information on their electricity consumption and

suggest various energy efficient measures. He opined that DR scheme can also be used for

domestic consumers, for that KSEB is taking help from voluntary NGOs and requested

SSEF to assist in this activity.

In Kerala state, the load curves of 2009 and 2010 are coinciding, which indicates that the

trend is almost constant with no rise.

KSEB is creating awareness as they want to empower their consumers and guide them.

For example: purchasing energy efficient bulbs. He also mentioned that they are trying to

bring manufactures and consumers on one platform so that energy efficient products are

only sold.

Prof. Rangan Banerjee (IIT Bombay) suggested having a framework for DR. This would help in

monitoring the progress.

Dr. Dharesan Unnithan (EMC) informed that they conducted a study on star labeling program,

and found that about 40- 45% of products being purchased by the consumers were 5 star rating

products. EMC emphasizes this aspect to encourage consumers to buy more efficient products.

Mr Premkumar (Renewable Agency) has expressed his concern with regard to high penetration of

renewable energy. Mr Gopakumar (Consultant) suggested that HT consumers should be

accounted for the DR programs. He suggested that universities should also be taken into account

as they have good potential for DR programs.

Ms. Nisha Jose (BSNL) informed the participants that BSNL load is more or less constant and

hence they may not be able to participate in DR level activities. She mentioned that BSNL

constantly endeavors to conserve energy (For ex. They switch off the UPS after office hours and

with help of timer they switch on in off peak hours when tariff is less). Mr Arvind Tiwari (Amplebit

Energy) showed the telephone exchange data from MTNL. In these exchange offices there is

around 30 – 40 % peak in evening time and it’s not flat all the time. He also informed that during

morning time, the load increases due to exchanges and also because of people which can be

reduced substantially. He mentioned that in the exchange sector every floor has different packaged

AC which have different efficiency. Mr Arvind added that the infrastructure of the exchanges are

very old that even for cooling 4 racks they put high load on AC. Prof. Banerjee suggested that for

such cases, DSM would be a better choice.

Mr Ritesh Yadav (ICFI) suggested that since Kerala is a tourist destination in India, the hotel

industry could be an ideal choice for DR program, in the starting phase. It would better to target

energy efficient user and DR should be restrict to commercial and industrial sector in the initial

phase of the program.

Mohammed Zia (KSEB) suggested that cool storage is one important area for energy saving and

felt that a pilot project at large scale can be tried in this area. Dr. Mahesh Patankar (MP Ensystems)

recommended that tea industry is another area with high DR potential and he shared information

regarding to DR potential in the tea industry in northern parts of the country.

Dr. Dharesan Unnithan (EMC) mentioned that EMC has studied sectors like on plastics industry

and commercial sectors. They also have steel rollers but they faced problem as steel industry does

not participate, as some consumers are not keen on sharing their data. EMC tried to offer free

energy audit to these industries, but only one company expressed interest. He also mentioned

about fund earmarked by Kerala government for energy conservation programs. This fund is

primarily from Bureau of Energy Efficiency.

Dr. Mahesh Patankar (MP Ensystems) suggested that the funds can be used to hire architects for

designing upcoming buildings in commercial sectors, which can help in increasing the energy

efficiency from the base. Ms. Vrinda Sarda offered that they are ready to share the report of

designing the system.

Mr Arvind (Amplebit Energy) suggested that if electricity rates can be made steeper the reduction

can be seen. He also suggested carrying out monitoring of equipment which was distributed, to

know the feasibility of the program and check the progress rate. He added that high consumers

should be targeted first like hostels, malls, hospitals and university as these are fertile for such

activities and easily achievable. He also enquired about possibility of setting minimum DR targets

for some consumers through regulator. Dr. Dharesan Unnithan mentioned that at present EMC

is not authorized to do by the regulatory. He mentioned that KSEB is giving 20 units free to its

commercial consumers as they are the revenue generating group of the state. Ms. Vrinda Sarda

(SSEF) opined that DSM could be part of power procurement process rather than developing

individual programs.

Mr Ajith Kumar (Cochin Port Trust) suggested that DR can be implemented in their port area as

it includes about 21 HT (11kV) consumers and 900 LT consumers. There is a plan to add new

chiller plants in the cold storages and freezing units.

Prof Rangan Banerjee summarized the discussion during this workshop

There is a good scope for analysis and understanding of load variation.

There are suggestions and interest from the stakeholders with regard to pilot projects in

Kerala.

SSEF and KSEB can jointly work to find out the potential areas of DSM as this is the right

time to implement DR programs.

Pilot programs can be carried out for commercial sector as they are of great potential

instead targeting residential sector first.

Other suggestions include engagement of regulatory commission, KSEB holding seminar

for industries, new stock design.

There is inertia to move from kW to MW scale. It is important to aim at large scale projects.

It is possible to include universities for research, analysis and quantification of DSM and

DR potential and benefits.

The workshop concluded with closing remarks by Prof. Suryanarayana Doolla and vote of thanks

by Ms. Vrinda Sarda, SSEF.

Annexure 1: Workshop Program

Program

9:30 to 10:00 am

Registration

10:00 to 10:30 am

Welcome and Opening Address: Mr. K M Dharesan Unnithan, EMC Workshop Introduction : Prof. Rangan Banerjee, IIT Bombay Inaugural Address: Dr. R V G Menon, Vice-Chairman, EMC Introduction about SSEF : Ms. Vrinda Sarda

10:30 to 11:20 am

Session 1: DSM and DR Activities in India – Scope, Potential and Implications Moderator : Mr. K M Dharesan Unnithan, EMC, Kerala

1. Smt. Sudha Kumari, Asst. Executive Engineer, KSEB

Ltd.

2. Prof. Rangan Banerjee, IIT Bombay

3. Prof. Suryanarayana Doolla, IIT Bombay

11:20 to 11:45 am

Discussion

11:45 to 01:15 pm

Session 2: Case Studies: Implementation Agencies and Consultant Experience Moderator : Prof. Suryanarayana Doolla, IIT Bombay

1. Mr. Ritesh Yadav, ICFI, New Delhi

2. Dr. Arvind M Tiwari, Amplebit Energy Bengaluru

3. Dr. Mahesh Patankar, MP Ensystems, Mumbai

4. Mr. Neeraj Kaul, INNOVARI, Gurgaon

1:15 to 2:15 pm

Networking Lunch

2:15 to 3:15 pm

Discussion - Potential and Programmes to Foster Demand Response in India Moderator: Prof. Rangan Banerjee, IIT Bombay

3:15 to 3:30pm

1. Summing up, Future Course of Action : Prof. Suryanarayana

Doolla, IIT Bombay

2. Vote of Thanks – Ms. Vrinda Sarda, SSEF

3:30: to 4:00 pm

Networking Tea

Annexure 2: List of Participants

Name Designation Organization

Mahesh Patankar

Managing Director MP Ensystems Advisory Ltd.

Ritesh Yadav Manager ICF International

Francis P. X Asst. Engineer TCED, TCR.

Ajith Kumar D AEE ( Electrical) Cochin Port Trust

Kurian K Koshi Asst. Engineer KSEBL

J. Md. Siyad Asst. Executive Engineer KSEBL

K Premkumar Scientist ANERT

Gopakumar B Former Electrical Engineer University of Kerala

Consultant Electrical Engineer

Nikhil Arora Sales INNOVARI

Sanjay Kumar SDE BSNL

Rekha T. R Asst. Executive Engineer KSEBL

R. Jeyaraman Consultant Kannan Devem Hills Plantation Co. Pvt. Ltd

Suresh Kumar S Asst. Engineer KSEB

Ashok KMP Senior Project Engineer Athul Energy Consultants

Sudha Kumari R Asst. Executive Engineer KSEB

Arun S Electrical engineer INFOPARK

R. R. Biju Asst. Executive Engineer KSEB

Noushad S Asst. Executive Engineer KSEB

Suresh Babu B V

Accredited Energy Auditor OTTOTRACTIONS

Arvind M T Director Amplebit Energy Solutions Pvt. Ltd.

Rebecca Lincoln

M.Tech. Student Government College of Engineering, Barton Hill, Thiruvananthapuram

Bency Sam Project Engineer EMC

Aneesh K G M.Tech. Student Government College of Engineering, Barton Hill, Thiruvananthapuram

Sreekala R Deputy Electrical Inspector Electrical Inspectorate Department, Government of Kerala

Nisha Jose Sub Divisional Engineer BSNL

Neeraj Kaul Director Sales INNOVARI