One often thinks what the future is going to look like with continuous exhaustion of natural resources on earth. In the times of ongoing power crisis and unavailability of even basic electricity supply to some of the inhabitants of Delhi, the future looks anything but ‘Bright’. To make a difference to the rampant power crisis and the general lack of concern and awareness, four years back a small lamp was lit to spread the light of awareness on Energy Conservation techniques. The unique initiative, a first of its kind, is based on the maxim of ‘Collaborating to Conserve’.

Children are one third of our population and all of our future. With the increased awareness levels of today’s children, they play a formidable role in day to day decision making and simple choices - be it in choosing the color of the car or what brand of Television the family should buy. Understanding their evolving importance NDPL wanted to collaborate with them to create change, to foster conservation. 

With this need of the hour as its forte, for bringing social and behavioral change, NDPL Energy Club is an endeavor in this direction by North Delhi Power Limited.  The young turks of our nation, kids from classes VI-IX were made the change agent for this much needed social change. The Club seeks to sensitize school children of an impressionable age (Classes VI – IX) in schools, on such issues relating to Energy Conservation.

The energy conservation drive in schools is rolled out first with Project ‘CONSERVE’ (CONServation of Energy Resources through Verification and Experimentation) and secondly with Project ‘NEST’, (Neighbourhood Energy Sensitisation Task).

The club also conducts feedback workshops that provide an interactive session where children clarify their doubts & apprehensions and share their learning. At the same time, events and contests like poster making, quiz, debate, nukkad natak and science model display is organized under the banner of Urja Mela once in a year to encourage students to demonstrate their understanding on energy conservation.

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Phase- IV of Energy Club brought 40 new member schools on board making the total number of members to 90 schools. An Energy Conservation Team comprising of CS group members & volunteer employees went to these schools in their morning assemblies & zero period sensitizing students about energy conservation. Zonal team was also invited to volunteer in the same where their expertise on electricity related issues added stars to the program. The conclusion of Phase IV in August 2009 saw 3, 02,425 individuals inclusive of 31, 000 students from 40 new schools sensitized.

For the first time electricity bills were collected from students in Phase IV to assess the quantum of electricity conserved by them. A massive figure of 7 lakh units was saved by the students & individuals sensitized by them during the year long program.

Capturing the learning from Phase IV & feedbacks received from principal, teachers & students  Phase V of NDPL Energy Club was launched in December 2009 with 50 new schools (40 Govt. +10 Public) making total strength of NDPL Energy Club 140. Along with energy conservation Climate Change & Electrical Safety were included for the in the program agenda. Very expressive & informative booklets on electricity conservation tips, electrical safety guidelines & climate change information have been designed & distributed to every student. Along with volunteers, zonal team is also invited to share inputs on electrical safety & energy conservation.