Andhra Pradesh mulling energy conservation policy

VIJAYAWADA: After unveiling a policy for exporting renewable energy, the state energy department is contemplating an energy conservation policy to achieve energy security, cost effective power and strengthen the beleaguered power sector on the whole. Of the total annual energy demand of 66,000 million units (MU) across all categories, the department has identified a potential to save 14,494 MU, which would translate to monetary savings of Rs 8,600 crore.