Job Potential

What is Energy Conservation Act 2001 ?

The Energy Conservation Act implemented by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), a statutory body under Government of India, envisages creation of cadre of professionally qualified energy managers and auditors with expertise in energy management, project management, financing and implementation of energy efficiency projects, as well as policy analysis. It is a Law to force firms to make more profit and not an Act to control and monitor energy consumption of industry.

Need of Energy Manager

Government of India has enacted the Energy Conservation Act, 2001 keeping in view of importance and benefits of energy efficiency. The Schedule to the Energy Conservation Act provides list of energy Intensive Industries and other establishments, specified as Designated Consumers. A Designated Consumer has to designate or appoint Energy Manager possessing a minimum qualification. The Energy Manager occupies an important position and is focal point of all the activities pertaining to Energy Management in the organization.

PGP in Lighting Technology & Energy Management (PGP-LTEM)

 In view of the provision of Energy Conservation Act and envisaging the demand of Energy Managers not only in Lighting Industry but all other industries, MITSOL has taken initiative to rechristen and redesign its existing PGP in Lighting Technology & Management (PGP-LTM) as PGP in Lighting Technology & Energy Management (PGPLTEM). The program will contain all major inputs required for becoming a Energy Manager.

Opportunities

Thus a student completing this Techno-Managerial Program successfully stand chances for employment not only for Marketing Lighting Products, but also as Energy Manager in any industry. Since the philosophy of MIT Group of Institutes is not only to create job opportunities, but also to develop entrepreneurs, one can venture in the field of Energy Management / Energy Audit.