CLIMATE CHANGE AGENDA

FOR DELHI 2009-12

Dr. Mrs. Parveen Dhamija

Chief Executive Officer
Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy management Centre
Department of Environment
Govt. of Delhi

CONTRIBUTION OF CITIES TO CLIMATE CHANGE

Cities cover less than 1% of the earth's surface but are

disproportionately responsible for causing climate
change.

Currently, around 50 % of the worlds population live in

cities (set to reach 60 per cent by 2030).

Yet cities and urban areas consume some 75 % of the

world's energy and are responsible for up to 75 % of
greenhouse gas emissions.

CARBON FOOTPRINT OF DELHI

A Study on
on Inventorization
InventorizationofofGreen
GreenHouse
Housegases
gases Sources
Sources
& Sinks in Delhi has been carried out by Delhi University.
This study
studycovers
covers
different
different
emission
emission
sources sources
namely, namely,
transportation, industrial,
industrial,residential,
residential,commercial,
commercial,and
and
power
power
plants.
Estimated CO2
CO2 emission
emissionfrom
fromDelhi
Delhi
is around
is around
15.42
15.42
million
million
metric Tons.

SOURCES OF GHG EMISSIONS IN DELHI



ROAD TRANSPORT SECTOR:

CO2 emission for the year 2007-08 is estimated to be 7.66
MMT using the top-down approach, whereas using the
bottom-up approach it was estimated to be 8.17 MMT.

POWER SECTOR:
Delhi has fiver thermal power plants (TPP) which serve as a
major point source of CO2 emissions in the city. The total
CO2 emission from these thermal plants in the year 20072008 was 9.76 MMT

DOMESTIC SECTOR
Pollution from domestic sector is mainly due to use of
kerosene, LPG, diesel (DG sets) and huge consumption of
electricity. Average CO2 emission from domestic sector of
Delhi in the year 2007-08 was 5.35 MMT

SOURCES OF GHG EMISSIONS IN DELHI



INDUSTRIAL SECTOR
CO2 emission from the industries of Delhi was 1.37 MMT

COMMERCIAL SECTOR
Estimated CO2 emissions from commercial sector of Delhi
were 1.87 MMT with power consumption alone contributing
1.69 MMT. Contribution from the combustion of fossil fuel in
the DG sets was 0.177 MMT.

SOLID WASTE SECTOR

Presently the solid waste is being dumped at three landfill
sites which fall under the category of uncontrolled disposal
facilities and have no gas recovery systems in place. Landfill
gas generation comprises mainly of methane which has a
global warming potential of21.

CO2 Emission from Delhi (2007-08) 15.41 million metric tons

Industries
8%
Commercial

12%
46%

34%
Road Transport

Domestic
Based on the estimations done using IPCC 2006, Tier-I Methodology

CLIMATE CHANGE AGENDA FOR DELHI 2009-12

 It broadly follows the NAPCC except two aspects of

Himalayan Ecosystem and Agriculture and is adapted to
urban challenges of Delhi as an emerging global metropolis.
 Much of Climate Change debate relates to reduction of Green
House Gases CO2 in particular in many sectors and
improving environmental accountability of planners and
implementers to create a new planning method based on
practical experience.
 The Climate Change Agenda for Delhi 2009-12 by the
Government of NCT of Delhi put forth several action items
that the Government intends to undertake in the coming
years.

DELHIS EXPERIENCE SO FAR

Delhi has done a lot but not focused it adequately. This

document does so and also integrates 20 departments in the
process of mitigating climate change impacts due to growing
urbanisation upto 2021. Today 55% of Delhi is urban and by
2021 85% will be urban.

Water
Water

Waste
Waste

Transportation
Transportation

Forestry
Forestry

Buildings
Buildings

Sectors
Identified
under Climate
Change
Agenda

Lighting
Lighting

Renewables
Renewables

Energy
Energy

CLIMATE CHANGE AGENDA IS DIVIDED

IN FOLLOWING SIX MISSIONS

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Solar
Enhanced Energy Efficiency
Sustainable Habitat
Green India
Water
Strategic Knowledge

THE ACTION PLAN FOR 3 YEARS

Actions to be taken
Solar Mission
Energy Efficiency
Sustainable Habitat
Green India
Water Conservation
Strategic Knowledge
Implementing agencies
TOTAL ACTIONS

:
:
:
:
:
:
:

four actions
Seven actions
twenty two actions
eleven actions
ten actions
eleven actions
twenty

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SOLAR MISSION 2009-12

Aims to reduce dependence on coal fired electricity and
promote use of solar energy to reduce GHG emissions.
Targets
Promote use of Solar water heating of 5 lakh litres capacity
5% electricity from renewable sources
10% of all energy is used is reduced through Energy
Efficiency measures.

SOLAR MISSION 2009-12

Progress

Solar Water heating made mandatory in all industries,

hostels, hotels and residential buildings on plots above
500 Sq.m
Subsidy scheme of Rs. 6000/ 100LPD for domestic
users and upto Rs. 60,000/- for 1000LPD for Non
Commercial Users
More than 5 lakh LPD installed as on 31st March, 2010

SOLAR MISSION 2009-12

Progress
All Delhi Govt. Housing will be provided with SWH system
at 30% subsidy from EEREM Centre
Solar tariff announced by DERC for projects on Rooftop PV
and Small Solar Generation programme of MNRE.
Small Rooftop (grid & off grid )demonstration projects setup
by DISCOMs.
1 MW Rooftop Solar Power plant setup at Thyagraja
Stadium to provide green power for Common Wealth
Games

ENHANCED ENERGY EFFICIENCY MISSION

2009-12
Aims to reduce GHG emissions and save natural resources through
improving the efficiency of conventional energy devices
Targets
Building Retro fitment for energy efficiency for 100 existing
buildings having covered area of 10, 000 sq ft
Use of CFL & LEDs to be enhanced
Star rating of electrical equipments to be promoted
Create Database on energy consumption.
To encourage conservation consciousness through media,
publicity and awards

ENHANCED ENERGY EFFICIENCY

MISSION 2009-12
Progress
Adoption of mandatory Energy Conservation Building Code in all
Government Building and in all new building projects. Energy
efficiency of existing Government Buildings through retrofitting to be
carried out so as to achieve at least rating of one star from BEE
under their Building labeling programme. 100 such buildings have
been identified and in first phase 15 buildings are being taken up.
Mandatory use of Compact Flourescent Lamp and Electronics
Chokes in Govt. Building/Govt. aided institution/Boards,
Corporations
Mandatory use of ISI marked Motor pump sets, Power capacitor,
Foot/Reflex valves in Agriculture Sector
Promotion of CFL/LED in all buildings, street lightings and
hoardings, advertisements etc

SUSTAINABLE HABITAT 2009-12

Aims to improve urban environment adoption of new technologies for
better infrastructure, water, power, transport and welfare services
Targets
Augment public transport on CNG and restructure Bus Transport
System
Financing public transport infrastructure
Improve fuel quality to 50 ppm sulphur
Tax concessions for clean fuel vehicles
Promote use of biofuels
Shut down coal fired power plants
Convert waste to energy
Use of demolition waste for construction material
Green Building Code to be implemented
Safe disposal of Biomedical waste, mercury waste, electronic waste

SUSTAINABLE HABITAT 2009-12

Progress
Increasing number of CNG buses in DTC fleet on the roads.
Creation of Delhi Urban Transport Development Fund [DUDTF]
under progress
Delhi Metro Transport expansion as per plan
Norm of 50ppm Sulphur in petrol/diesel implemented from 1st
April, 2010
Development of intelligent traffic system to regulate movement
and obtain optimal throughput
Development of intelligent traffic system to regulate movement
and obtain optimal throughput
IP Power Station closed . IPGCL is contemplating operation of
two coal based units of Rajghat Power House till its normal life
and plant is likely to be closed down after its normal life.

SUSTAINABLE HABITAT 2009-12

Progress
Subsidy scheme for promoting BOVs
15 Government buildings being taken up for retrofitting
Energy Conservation Building Code notified and adopted for all
new buildings. All building having connected load of 500 KW or
more, the ECBC code will be applicable.
In the buildings completed/under construction many provisions of
green building concept have been incorporated. DMRC has
undertaken green building certification for its operational
headquarter viz. Metro Bhawan.
PWD is coming up with Green Building Code for Delhi

SUSTAINABLE HABITAT 2009-12

Progress
Major hospitals have their own Incinerator/ Microwave/ Autoclave.
3 Common Bio-Medical Waste Treatment Facility CBWTFs are
operational in Delhi
MCD has operationalized the Slaughter House at Ghazipur & Close
down operations at Idgah is in progress
Construction & Demolition Waste facility of 500 MT capacity installed
at Burari
Launch of periodic special drive for penal action against vehicles
using pressure horns.

GREEN INDIA 2009-12

Aims to increase the green cover to 33% through greening of existing
greens, opening of new city forest and intensifying the green cover
Targets
Increase green cover from 289 sq kms to 500 sq kms
Increase city forests
Parks and gardens to be rejuvenated by community involvement
Green entire Delhi ridge
Composting of waste leaves and green foliage
Herbal gardens, vegetable gardens in schools
Five million potted plants for CWG 2010

GREEN INDIA 2009-12

Progress
49.77 Ha of degraded forest land identified for raising
compensatory afforestation.
6 acre plantation taken up in Gazipur Drain
9 new city forests are being created
300 parks rejuvenated
Herbal parks are being developed by RWAs parks
through
DPGS scheme.
Vermi-composting encouraged in schools, colleges & in
RWAs.
Procurement and deployment of potted plants in
progress.

WATER MISSION 2009-12

Aims to increase water use efficiency of 20% through better
regulatory mechanisms and new strategies to conserve water
and use waste water efficiently
Targets
Water reuse to be done
Conservation strategy to be implemented
Interseptor sewers to be built
Clean river Yamuna focus
Build sewer systems and storm water systems
unauthorised colonies and rural areas to conserve water

in

Water recharging of water bodies 620 identified so far and to

be rejuvenated

WATER MISSION 2009-12

Progress
Construction of recycling plants at 4WTPs
Steps taken for reducing water consumption, quality
monitoring and regulatory measures for misuse and theft
Promotion of Rain water harvesting scheme
Building byelaws require all buildings with wastewater
generation of over 10,000 lpd to have Recycling Structures
Scheme for incentivizing water recycling systems
All new STPs to have tertiary level treatment.

WATER MISSION 2009-12

Progress
Use of at least 30% treated effluent for non-potable uses

Curtailing use of ground water by all industrial units &

promoting effluent.
Reuse of waste water by Double piping proposed to be
adopted for new residential projects.
About 25 % of wastewater is being resused for Horticultural
purposes.
Steps for Construction of STPs at various loation are under
progress
Interceptor sewer project under progress
The DPCC and CI office are making efforts for enforcement of ETPs
in Polluting industries.
620 water bodies being rejuvenated by DJB and 24 water bodies
being developed by DSIIDC

STRATEGIC KNOWLEDGE 2009-12

Aims to develop an effective knowledge base and rare time
management so as to evolve effective policies for development
Targets
Promote of use of bio fuel like waste oil
Education and Training for restricting use of fossil fuel in Delhi
Promote awareness on climate change issues
Regulation and bench marking of energy consumption in
buildings
Hold international and Asian conference on Climate Change
Create database for waste handling processes

STRATEGIC KNOWLEDGE 2009-12

Progress
R&D project for production and use of bio fuels from waste oil
2000 eco-clubs have been selected in schools & colleges for
creating environmental awareness & action oriented activities
involving students & teachers.
Launching of awareness campaign and workshops from April
2011 onwards till 2012
Successful technologies for handling waste such as BARC
NISARGUNA technology is being developed.
Project to convert organic waste generated in Delhi Secretariat
into biofuel (based on BARC technology) has been setup
Three Compost plants of 900 MTD are operational.

STRATEGIC KNOWLEDGE 2009-12

Progress

Creation of trained manpower: Technical capability building in

Polytechnic & ITIs through Teacher Training Programme
Advertisements released in Newspaper to spread
environmental awareness.
Digital display has been done at important traffic
intersections.
Metro coaches and metro stations carry environmental
messages regularly.
Jingle on FM radio is released.
Participation in seminars, conferences, workshops,
exhibitions, is a regular feature.

Thank You