Energy efficiency is high on the government agenda but we lack the commensurate action. Utility supported Demand Side Management (DSM) for different consumer segments can quickly save tens of thousands of MW in India. DSM can reduce power shortage at much lower cost compared to adding new capacity. Prayas carried out a study for WWF (Climate Change & Energy Program), which reviews the experience of DSM, identifies measures for realising the true potential of DSM. The report highlights the key role of the regulatory commissions, their legal mandate to implement low cost solutions to power problems and also recommends urgent actions needed.

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