Section 17(7) in Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission (Demand Side Management) Regulations, 2013
(7)Allocation of funds for consumer awareness, audits and equity considerations. - Distribution Licensee shall be allowed to spend a reasonable amount, pre-approved by the Commission on recommendations by the DSM-CC to promote programmes of the nature described below:(a)DSM Programmes that promote consumer awareness and education about why, how, when and where of load management/energy efficiency and include activities such as.-(i)Energy audits,(ii)Awareness campaigns,(iii)Energy Efficiency and Load Management demonstration projects,(iv)Training programmes, seminars, workshops, round table conferences, business exchange meets (buyer-seller meets)(v)Establishment of permanent display/demonstration centres cum model "green"/ ultra energy efficient buildings (buildings that go beyond ECBC - Energy conservation Building Codes)(b)DSM Programmes for consumers below poverty line/consumers consuming less than 100 units per month (generally considered as low income consumers)
