To advocate social and environmental responsibility

STRATEGIES, MEASURES, TARGETS,INITIATIVES

1. Provide “Electricity for All” by 2020

Measure Targets Initiatives Ans.
Electrification
of rural households.		 Completion
of 9 FYP RE.

Electrification of 24,000 HH in 10 FYP

 Establish
standards for RE-works and ensure compliance

Increase private sector participations

Vigilant project management and supervision.

Explore new technology and cheaper and faster alternative
methods for accelerated RE.

Coordinate statutory clearances

 RED & PSD
Implementation
of RE Master Plan		 Electricity
for All by 2017 within the 11 FYP		 To
initiate 11 FYP RE

To undertake filling of leftover and new households

To identify funds

 RED, DCSD, EDD, PSD
Explore
alternate energy sources		 Reports
for micro/mini hydels in consultation with DOE by
2008

Relocate Micro hydels by 2011

 Compile
possible sites

Select and conduct detailed study for 1 –
2 micro/mini hydels with capacity upto 5 MW

Select sites and relocate redundant micro hydels
from their present locations (Yadi, Thinleygang,
Surey)

 EDD, DCSD

2. Maintain a lifeline tariff that supports the basic electrical
needs of people

Measure Targets Initiatives Ans.
Lifeline
tariff		 200
kWh at lifeline tariff for all LV customers except
LV Bulk by 2007

Re-evaluate lifeline through Customer Survey by
2010

 Maintain
a lifeline tariff for minimum requirement of energy		 CS, FAD & DCSD

3. Engage in environment friendly activities

Measure Targets Initiatives Ans.
Environmental
Activities		 To
standardize LV ABC for new LT lines by 2008

To standardize HV ABC for new HT lines up to 33
kV by 2010 in protected areas

Fund tree plantation at twice the number of trees
cut in Transmission and Distribution Corridor by
2009

 All
the new extensions and up-gradations are done in
LV ABC.

Seek environmentally friendly initiatives &
methodology

Collaborate with other organizations for tree plantation
and environmental drive

 DCD,
RED & All Departments
Compliance
to Environment regulations		 Development
of Environmental Regulation implementation guideline
in consultation with NEC by 2008		 Work
in close coordination with NEC and other relevant
organization		 TD
& DCD
Environmental
Cell		 To
establish EIA capability within BPC by 2009		 Hire
and Train employees for Environmental Cell		 EDD

4. Promote understanding and cooperation with the communities

Measure Targets Initiatives Ans.
Public
Awareness		 Produce
a Public Awareness Program by 2007		 Create
public awareness programs for mass media, and work
with community and local authorities in creating
public awareness

Produce pamphlets for electricity use and safety

 DCSD,
TD, RED, DCD
ROW Right
of Way Rules and Regulations by 2007		 Formulate
clear guidelines		 EDD
Public
Forum Participation		 Participation
in the GYT and DYTs (Continuous process)		 Liaise
with local government		 DCSD