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The CEB was considering to remove the use of incandescent bulbs in a move to save energy and introduce CFL and LED bulbs, Power and Renewable Energy Ministry Secretary Suren Batagoda said yesterday.

He explained that incandescent bulbs wasted around 95 per cent of electricity that was supplied.

The CEB had requested consumers to replace any incandescent bulbs used by them with energy saving CFL and LED bulbs in order to save energy.

“About 20 percent of the population still uses incandescent bulbs which they have got used to. A majority of the people however is conscious of the environmental and energy costs and have already shifted to CFL and LED bulbs,” he noted.

Mr. Batagoda requested the people to stop using those incandescent bulbs at least for the next three months and to support the CEB to manage the electricity supply while the drought continues.

The CEB is hoping to buy one million LED and CFL bulbs and to distribute them free of charge to the people.

He also advised urban councils (UC) to switch on street lamps half an hour later than the usual time of illumination which is 6 pm in a bid to save electricity due to the prevailing drought.

Meanwhile it was announced that President Maithripala Sirisena had instructed the CEB not to cut power even if the drought continues and water levels reduce to dangerous levels, Mr. Batagoda said.

He said they had made arrangements to purchase electricity from private suppliers in order to meet the additional power requirements of the country.

Addressing the media at the Ministry of Mahaweli Development and Environment, Power and Renewable Energy Ministry Secretary Suren Batagoda noted yesterday that electricity was being wasted as a result of street lamps being turned on earlier that necessary in many areas of the country.

He therefore requested urban councils to switch on street lamps only at 6.30 p.m and to ensure that they are switched off by 5.30 the following morning. (Chaturanga Pradeep)


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  • Kadupol Jothywansa Friday, 20 January 2017 11:58 AM

    Yes we will control this situation with Candles, provided if the price of candles are not increased.

    Benjamin Manuel Friday, 20 January 2017 12:00 PM

    This is applicable for Ministers

    Vijith Pieterz Friday, 20 January 2017 12:01 PM

    Find some other solutions rather than this.

    Kaupol Jothywasa Friday, 20 January 2017 12:03 PM

    Ravi, with the Govt. expenses, introduce Solar Power units to all SriLankans.

    Shelly. Friday, 20 January 2017 02:17 PM

    Senceless officials.Better keep their mouths shut if they cant find proper solution. via DM Android App

    ceylon Friday, 20 January 2017 03:36 PM

    this not a solution.create solar power energy.invite foreign firms to develop solar and wind power 10 year express plan to create 75% energy. via DM Android App

    Patriot Saturday, 21 January 2017 10:31 AM

    1 Million LED Bulbs Tender or Direct Purchase? Transparency should be observed. Beware of commissions, bribery.

    Consumer Monday, 23 January 2017 05:46 PM

    What is the basis for free distribution of Led/CFL bulbs ?


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