1. The scope of the EA Study would be as specified by GEDA in its sanction.
2. The work eligible for the EAS subsidy would include assessment of energy use in the industry, outline of cost-effective measures, scope of energy saving, estimates of investments for implementation of corrective measures suggested, payback periods and reporting of results of these activities.
   Other works, in particular tariff comparison and analysis, preparation of tender specifications and tender evaluation, detailed design work, work connected with implementation of measures and long-term consultancy work are not eligible for subsidy under the scheme.
3. Any industry within the Gujarat will be eligible for availing subsidy under this scheme 'once' provided the industry has not availed subsidy under any other government scheme.
4. Energy audits conducted by GEDA authorized Energy Audit Consultants will only be valid for availing subsidy under this scheme.
5. The energy auidt must be conducted as per the scope defined in GEDA's sanction letter. Any deviation in the specified scope of study will result in cancellation of the subsidy.
6. The industry must forward the draft report to GEDA with its comments. A formal presentation of the report by the Energy Audit Consultant, in the premises of the industry should be arranged in the presence of GEDA official(s) and concerned executives from within the industry. Only after the presentation and discussion the report will be accepted.
7. The claim for subsidy is subject to the sanction issued by GEDA. Any claim without a prior sanction of GEDA would not be entertained. All payments made by the industry to the Energy Audit Consultant should be done so by cheque or demand draft only.
8. It is mendatory for the industry to implement EC measures so as to achive atleast 20% of the financial saving projected in the Final Report.
9. GEDA shall follow up on the post-audit implementation by the industry, with either a written communication or a personal visit by its representative to the industry. The industry would be obliged to respond positively to such visits and/or correspondences.
10. GEDA reserves the right to reject an application for EAS subsidy without giving reasons and to change the terms and conditions of the scheme and to terminate the scheme at any time.
11. The Energy Audit Report would be a confidential document. However, GEDA reserves the right to use and publish data and information generated during the study, for dissemination to other similar industries. The industry may have the option of not indicating its name on the Report. In such cases GEDA's sanction number & date should be mentioned in the Report.
12. If the study is not completed within the specified time limit, GEDA may decide to cancel the subsidy. However, extension, if required, may be requested, before the due date of reporting, stating reasons for the extension. It would be at GEDA's discretion to grant such extension.
13. Terms Of Payment Of Energy Audit Subsidy
    
    GEDA shall release subsidy amount directly to the industry against submission of two copies of the Final Report. The industry shall submit the subsidy claim letter alongwith `Declaration' (Form II) and proof of payment released to the Energy Audit Consultant. The subsidy would be disbursed as follows:
     
    • 100 % against submission of the Final Report if subsidy amount is less than 10000/-
      If subsidy amount is more than 10000/- than
    • 50% against submission of final report
    • 50 % against submission of the post-audit feedback report, duly certified jointly by the industry and the Energy Audit Consultant

For details contact:

Sr.Project Executive/Assistant Project Executive,
Gujarat Energy Development Agency,
4th floor, Block No 11-12, Udyog Bhavan,
Sector-11, Gandhinagar
Email: energycon@geda.org.in