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About the Unified Navigation Tool on Energy Efficiency

UNNATEE creates a substantial data pool based on various reports i.e. IGDPRs, ICRs, and M&V reports, from resource efficiency studies including Energy Audits in over 800 MSMEs across various Sectors / Clusters throughout the country. The need to collate this data and upload it on an application based database arose from the fact that:

  • a) Data was significantly large and diverse,
  • b) Significant number of MSMEs covered in each Sector / Cluster,
  • c) Pertains to real Energy Efficiency Implementations by MSMEs in various Sectors / Clusters,
  • d) Implemented EE measures are Credible and Verified by Third-Party Independent Agencies

Such a database would naturally be of immense use to similar MSME sectors in India for replications..

Taking this vision further ahead, SIDBI along with Bureau of Energy Efficiency developed the tool to generate simplified benchmarking for MSMEs belonging to various sectors i.e. Foundry, Forging, Textile, Engineering, Plastic, etc. The tool assesses the MSME units, analyse the findings by comparing with existing reports on the database, and offers suitable energy efficiency measures (EEMs). It also offers guidance on monetary implications such as Savings, Investment required and Payback period.

Broad functions of the tool include:

  • a) Assessment of Current Scenario to Benchmark the MSME based on existing MSMEs in the Database
  • b) Recommend suitable EE Measures
  • c) Calculation of Monetary, Energy & Emission Reduction implications of the same
  • d) Provide EE measures implemented in nearby MSMEs locations

This tool can help

MSMEs
  • Benchmark their unit in terms efficiency
  • To undertake a simplified opportunity / feasibility analysis
  • Possible EEMs
  • Improve reliability of assessment (WTA) in order to make an informed decision for DEA; justify cost for DEA as WTA assessment is structured and standardized
Bankers
  • Identify potential lending opportunities for EE projects in the SME sector
  • Understand the monetary implications of implementing EEM without extensive technical knowledge
  • Benchmark customers in terms of energy efficiency
Energy Experts / Professionals
  • Improve quality of output by using a standardised / structure tool; as WTA so far is based on individual experience and not very structured, not supported by a tool which covers the whole process
  • To provide timely advise and to reduce gap between assessment / factory visit and WTA report

About the Stakeholders

Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) was established on April 2, 1990 under an act of Indian Parliament. It is the principal financial institution for the promotion, financing and development of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). Over the years, SIDBI has evolved itself as a one-stop institution to meet the various types of credit requirements of the MSME sector by offering specialized fund based and non-fund based financial products. In keeping with the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship, the Bank has also evolved its bouquet of offerings over the years. One such growing area is the financing energy efficient, green technologies which also offer a tremendous opportunity for the banking sector.

In order to improve productivity and competitiveness of MSME sector through energy efficiency (EE) measures, SIDBI has undertaken a number of initiatives which include lines of credits from World Bank, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), KfW and AFD. Further, it has setup an Energy Efficiency Centre (EEC) at New Delhi which is implementing various developmental projects along-with BEE, EESL, GiZ, World Bank, etc. EEC also serves as a Project Management Unit (PMU) for executing World Bank – GEF Project: Financing Energy Efficiency at MSMEs and also for the Partial Risk Sharing Facility for Energy Efficiency (PRSF) Project.

The Government of India set up Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE). on 1st March 2002 under the provisions of the Energy Conservation Act, 2001. The mission of the Bureau of Energy Efficiency is to assist in developing policies and strategies with a thrust on self-regulation and market principles, within the overall framework of the Energy Conservation Act, 2001 with the primary objective of reducing energy intensity of the Indian economy.
BEE co-ordinates with designated consumers, designated agencies and other organizations and recognize, identify and utilize the existing resources and infrastructure, in performing the functions assigned to it under the Energy Conservation Act. The Energy Conservation Act provides for regulatory and promotional functions.