Directorate of Energy - Shimla

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Himachal Pradesh has emerged as one of the most advanced State of the Country with excellent Socio-Economic Indicators. The State is projected as Power State in the Country and Directorate of Energy is instrumental in achieving this milestone. Directorate of Energy was created during the year 2009. Prior to this it was a part of Himachal Pradesh State Electricity Board. The Directorate is headed by the Director (Energy) and this Directorate looks after the work of Allotment of Hydroelectric Projects above 5MW capacity, Monitoring of Hydro Power Projects above 5 MW, Grant of Techno Economic Clearance (TEC), Issues related to Hydro Power Safety, Environmental Issues, Social Issues, Monitoring and Management of Local Area Development Fund, Quality Control, Management of Power Flow, Sale of GoHP Power share received from various Central, State & Private Hydro Electric Projects, Implementation of Energy Conservation activities in the state as per mandate given by BEE, MoP in the capacity of State Designate Agency (SDA), DAM Safety aspects for all Large Dams in the capacity of DAM Safety Organisation for State of Himachal Pradesh. Directorate of Energy is nodal office of Departments of MPP & Power GoHP, it works for effective and prompt coordination between all power utilities of power sector of the state of H.P. PRIMARY FUNCTIONS Framing Rules & Procedures for tendering and allotment of Hydro Electric Projects above 5MW in the state of H.P. Implementation of Energy Conservation Act in the state of H.P. being the State Designated Agency (SDA) as designated by BEE, MoP, GoI. Examination of DPRs covering all engineering aspects viz freezing of project layout, hydro-meteorological and power studies, hydraulic design of project components including flood designs and cost estimation etc. for HEPs having cost upto 1000/ Crore. Implementation of Energy Efficiency in the Power Sector. Implementation of Electricity Act. Implementation of Environmental & Social norms related to Hydro Power Development. Policy framing for Power Sector. Sale of GoHP Power Share received from various Central, State and Private HEPs. Co-ordination among various power utilities of the State, Central & Private Sector. Monitoring of LADF Viz Pre-commissioning LADF as well as Post-commissioning as per Policy Guidelines issued by GoHP. Dam Safety Organisation for all large Dams in state of Himachal Pradesh. Monitoring Safety and Quality control of all the HEP’s commissioned, under execution Controlling office with regard to Finance, Accounts & Audit aspects for various power utilities under department of MPP & Power GoHP. ACTS, RULES AND POLICIES Electricity Act. Energy Conservation Act. Clean Development Mechanism. Hydro Power Policy. Local Area Development Fund Policy. R & R Plans. HP Energy Conservation Building Code & Rules.