Punjab Energy Development Agency (PEDA) organized a one-day workshop in association with Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), Ministry of Power GoI on Signing of MoUs with 14 identified Industries and a technical session on “Adoption of ISO 50001:2018 Standards” at PEDA Auditorium here.
Welcoming all the participants, Chief Executive PEDA Dr. Sumeet K. Jarangal encouraged industries to implement energy efficiency measures to achieve the global mission for saving energy, environment, and climate. There were a total 40 Designated Consumers (DCs) notified by the Ministry of Power under PAT Scheme in the State of Punjab and out of 40 DCs, two industries namely NFL Bathinda and Ropar from the fertilizer sector have signed MoU with BEE for implementation of ISO 50001:2018 standards, he added.
Meanwhile, Chairman PEDA Mr. H.S. Hanspal, the Chief Guest of the Workshop, deliberated upon the importance and involvement of industries & MSMEs for implementation of energy efficiency projects in the State which would further boost the economy. He suggested that financial institutions shall provide required support for implementation of such projects in the State.