PEACEAP

Promotion of Energy Audit and Conservation of Energy (PEACE): Awareness Programme

The "Awareness Programme" component of the PEACE scheme is introduced to make the MSMEs understand that the energy audit and conserving energy is a critical issue that is of great importance to the financial performance and competitiveness of their enterprise.

State In Kind

States / UT: Tamil Nadu

Nodal department: Micro Small and Medium Enterprises Department

Scheme for: Infra

Scheme profile

DBT (direct benefit transfer): No

Categories: Business & Entrepreneurship

Sub-categories: Machine & skill up-Gradation, Setting up / start-up / entrepreneurship

Target beneficiaries: Business Entity

Tags: Awareness, Programme, MSME, Energy, Audit, Business

Details

"Promotion of Energy Audit and Conservation of Energy (PEACE)" is a scheme by the Micro Small and Medium Enterprises Department, Government of Tamil Nadu. The scheme comprises four main components: Awareness Programme; Training Programme; Detailed Energy Audit; and Implementation of Energy Audit Recommendations. The "Awareness Programme" component of this scheme is introduced to make the MSMEs understand that the energy audit and conserving energy is a critical issue that is of great importance to the financial performance and competitiveness of their enterprise.

Implementing Agency

The programme will be organized by GM, DICs/RJD, Chennai in coordination with MSMEs Associations, Product Associations, Clusters, and other Stakeholders. Wherever possible the awareness programs may be organized for a sector/ cluster.

Benefits

  • Objective The program will make the MSMEs understand that the energy audit and conserving energy is a critical issue that is of great importance to the financial performance and competitiveness of their enterprise. Schedule The program, designed for one day, will be based on the needs and requirements of MSMEs. The training content will be standardized by the Industries Commissioner and Director of Industries and Commerce in consultation with relevant agencies. Resource Persons
  • The Resource Persons are preferably drawn from organizations such as the Petroleum Conservation Research Association (PCRA), India SME Tech Services Ltd (SIDBI), National Productivity Council (NPC), BEE, TERI, etc., which are promoted by Government Departments
  • Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) accredited Energy Auditors/Managers with rich experience in energy audits, energy management & conservation, and BEE empaneled Energy audit firms/companies, may also be engaged. Fund Allocation At least one awareness programme in each district at a cost not exceeding ₹1,00,000per programme

Objective

The program will make the MSMEs understand that the energy audit and conserving energy is a critical issue that is of great importance to the financial performance and competitiveness of their enterprise.

Schedule

The program, designed for one day, will be based on the needs and requirements of MSMEs. The training content will be standardized by the Industries Commissioner and Director of Industries and Commerce in consultation with relevant agencies.

Resource Persons

  • The Resource Persons are preferably drawn from organizations such as the Petroleum Conservation Research Association (PCRA), India SME Tech Services Ltd (SIDBI), National Productivity Council (NPC), BEE, TERI, etc., which are promoted by Government Departments.
  • Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) accredited Energy Auditors/Managers with rich experience in energy audits, energy management & conservation, and BEE empaneled Energy audit firms/companies, may also be engaged.

Fund Allocation

At least one awareness programme in each district at a cost not exceeding ₹ 1,00,000 per programme.

Eligibility

  • The target audience includes executives, employees, and workers of MSMEs, as well as cluster members.
  • The ideal size for the awareness program is 40-50 participants, although in industrially backward districts, the batch size may be smaller.

Application Process

Online

Step 1: Registration

  • Visit the Official Website/Portal of the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises Department of the Government of Tamil Nadu. In the top ribbon, click "Login / Registration".- In the registration form, fill in the mandatory details accurately, Name, Date of Birth, Aadhaar Number, Email ID, and Mobile Number. Create a new password. The password must contain a minimum of 8 characters, 1 Upper Case Letter, 1 Lower Case Letter, and 1 Numeric Field.
  • Fill in the captcha code, and click "Register".

Step 2: Login

Visit the Login Page and click "Login", and then fill in the credentials received on your registered Email ID and the registered Mobile Number.

Step 3: Form Filling

  • After successfully logging in, hover over "Schemes" in the top ribbon, and then click on the concerned scheme from the dropdown.
  • On the next page, hover over "Apply Online" in the top ribbon, and then click on "New Application" from the dropdown.
  • Fill in all the mandatory fields of the Application Form. Carefully review all the information provided, acknowledge and agree to the terms and conditions, declaration, and privacy policy, and then click "Proceed".- Note down the reference number appearing on the screen and then click "Close".

Step 4: Upload Documents

  • Now, hover over "Schemes" in the top ribbon, and then click "Upload Documents" from the dropdown.
  • On the next page, provide the Application ID and click "Submit".
  • On the next page, upload all the mandatory documents in the specified format and size.
  • After uploading the documents, click "View" to verify the documents uploaded for correctness.

Step 5: Submission

  • Fill in all the checkboxes appearing at the bottom of the screen and then click "Submit Application".
  • The message regarding the submission of the online application to GM/DIC / RJD will be received on your mobile phone.

(Optional) Step 6: Track Application Status
You can check the status of your application here. The portal may provide updates via email or SMS regarding your application status.

Clarifications

Additional points from the scheme information published on myScheme (not legal advice).

How can applicants know their eligibility for the PEACE scheme, and what documents are required?
Applicants can check their eligibility at https://www.msmeonline.tn.gov.in/incentives/know_your_eligibility.php and need documents like Udyog Aadhaar Memorandum, Certificate of Registration, and others for the application.
What is the purpose of the "Awareness Programme" component in the PEACE scheme?
The Awareness Programme aims to make MSMEs understand that energy audit and conserving energy are critical issues for the financial performance and competitiveness of their enterprise.
What is the role of the Industries Commissioner and Director of Industries and Commerce in the PEACE scheme?
They standardize the training content for the one-day program based on the needs of MSMEs under the PEACE scheme.
What role do BEE-accredited Energy Auditors play in the PEACE scheme, and how are they selected?
BEE-accredited Energy Auditors with experience in energy audits and conservation are engaged in the scheme, and they may be selected from BEE empaneled Energy audit firms/companies.
Which government department promotes organizations like PCRA and TERI, involved in the PEACE scheme?
Organizations like PCRA and TERI, involved in the PEACE scheme, are promoted by Government Departments.
What is the eligibility criterion for the ideal size of the awareness program batches, and are there exceptions?
The ideal batch size is 40-50 participants, with possible exceptions for smaller batches in industrially backward districts.
Where can applicants track the status of their application for the PEACE scheme?
Applicants can track the status of their application at https://www.msmeonline.tn.gov.in/incentives/app_track.php?id=Track%20Your%20Status.
What is the accepted file type and size for submitting the Detailed Energy Audit Report under the PEACE scheme?
The Detailed Energy Audit Report should be in PDF format with a file size less than 200 kb.
What documents are required for applying to the PEACE scheme, specifically related to energy audit engagement?
Documents include Udyog Aadhaar Memorandum, Certificate of Registration, Proof of Connected Load, Proof for Alternate Energy Usage, and documents related to the engagement of Energy Auditor.
Who is the target audience for the awareness program under the PEACE scheme, and what is the ideal batch size?
The target audience includes executives, employees, and workers of MSMEs, with an ideal batch size of 40-50 participants, which may be smaller in industrially backward districts.
How is fund allocation determined for the awareness programs, and what is the maximum cost per program?
At least one awareness program in each district is allocated a cost not exceeding ₹1,00,000.
Which organizations are preferred as Resource Persons for the PEACE scheme, and what expertise is expected from them?
Resource Persons are preferably from organizations like PCRA, India SME Tech Services Ltd (SIDBI), NPC, BEE, TERI, etc., with rich experience in energy audits and conservation.
Who organizes the awareness programs under the PEACE scheme, and what stakeholders are involved?
The programs are organized by GM, DICs/RJD, Chennai, in coordination with MSMEs Associations, Product Associations, Clusters, and other Stakeholders.
What are the key components of the PEACE scheme by the MSME Department, Government of Tamil Nadu?
The PEACE scheme encompasses four main components: Awareness Programme, Training Programme, Detailed Energy Audit, and Implementation of Energy Audit Recommendations.

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