Port Blair, April 25: The sudden rise in power demand in the islands has created a severe paucity of power demand in Port Blair and adjoining areas of South Andaman. A detailed demand side management has been prepared by the Electricity Department to ensure optimal utilization of available power. In pursuance of the same this detailed directions are being issued.  All consumers have share in the demand generated for power consumption. To minimize & optimize such demand the following have been solicited:

Switch of the Air Conditioners (AC) during peak hours from 5  PM to 11 PM.

AC, if used in day hours shall be set at 260 C and use with ceiling fan for even distribution of cool air. However, use of AC even during day hours should be minimal

Use LED lamps for lighting.

Ensure optimal utilization of light in office premises & unnecessary lighting may be switched off.

Use of High Mast during peak hours should be avoided by PMB, DSS, PBMC & Pradhans.

In case of operation of High Mast becomes essential by DSS/PMB, load of high mast should be put on standby DG sets as far as possible.

All Govt. buildings functioning from 0830 hrs to 1700 hrs or beyond and installed with standby DG sets shall meet their own requirement by running DG sets.

Consume power judiciously by rationalizing the power requirements by using minimal lights & other electrical gadgets and switch off all non-required lights, fans and other electrical gadgets etc.

The Executive Engineer concerned will form teams to sensitize the consumers to personally monitor for effective compliance. Surprise checks would also be initiated by the respective Executive Engineers to ensure compliance. Cooperation from general public is highly solicited for judicious usage of power.