India has made ambitious commitments in the Paris Climate Accord and organizations such as Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. (M&M Ltd.) and Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) are putting their best foot forward to ensure that the goals are met. EESL and M&M Ltd., announced that they have collaborated for a LED replacement programme with energy efficient (EE) alternatives across Mahindra's 18 manufacturing facilities in India. This collaboration is EESL's first private sector engagement to promote energy efficient appliances in a working space and is aimed at encouraging private sector to adopt EE appliances.

The installation of LED lighting will save 20 million units of electricity per annum. Mahindra has made an investment of Rs. 16 crore in this project. Technical assistance, Cost efficient procurement and project management services for this project across all Mahindra facilities have been provided by EESL.

In addition, energy audits - are being undertaken in 6 manufacturing facilities of Mahindra to explore further energy saving opportunities which include waste heat recovery, energy efficient motors and heating, ventilating & air-conditioning (HVAC) etc. EESL will also help Mahindra in the training and capacity building of its employees to use the new energy efficient equipment and adopt efficient practice to conserve energy. Under the aegis of this programme EESL will enable Mahindra to manage its energy needs efficiently and affordably.

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