The State of Uttarakhand since its existence is trying to harp on Non-Conventional and renewable energy sources in order to achieve sustainability in the energy sector. The Uttarakhand Renewable Energy Development Agency (UREDA) has been established in July, 2001 exclusively to promote Renewable Energy Sources, for which the state has tremendous potential.
Govt. of Uttarakhand, vide its order No. 632/576/AS(E)/Camp/2008 dated 27th August, 2008, has nominated UREDA as "State Designated Agency (SDA)" in the State of Uttarakhand for Energy Conservation Programmes and awareness.. An Energy Conservation Cell has been created in the UREDA for implementation of EC Programmes in the State.
UREDA functions under the administrative control of Department of Renewable Energy, Govt. of Uttarakhand and basically implements the following programmes in the State:-
In addition, UREDA designs and implements its own programmes which are specially suited for the state of Uttarakhand, and in many ways, has evolved systems, which are now accepted under the national programme.
S.No. |
Govt. Order No. |
Date |
Subject |
1. |
838/I/2004-05/100/02 |
28.09.2004 |
Energy Conservation and Efficiency. |
2. |
214/I/2006/01(3)/17/05 |
13.02.2006 |
For implementation of various energy conservation measures. |
3. |
697/I/2006-01(3)/17/05 |
06.06.2006 |
Hon'ble Chief Minister, Uttarakhand directions for energy conservation measures. |
4. |
922/I/2006-01(3)/17/05 |
29.06.2006 |
Govt. meeting directions to implement energy conservation measures. |
5. |
87(R)/I/2006-05/100/2002 |
04.01.2007 |
Proper provisions of energy conservation in government and semi-government buildings. |
6. |
276/2007-01(3)/17/2005 |
11.01.2007 |
Formation of committee for identification of DSM Schemes. |
7. |
3203/UREDA/CFL/EC/2008 |
25.02.2009 |
Use of CFL in rural households of state. |
8. |
1334/I/2009-01(3)/17/2005 |
11.09.2009 |
Prize distribution for achievements in the Energy Conservation Sector |
9. | 450/I/2013-01(3)-20/2006 | 15.03.2013 | The Uttarakhand Energy Conservation Fund (Amendment) Rules, 2013 |