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Solar Water Heaters Must in New Homes in Bangalore

  • With the government planning to reduce dependence on electricity by promoting use of solar energy, Bangaloreans will have to install solar water heaters in their newly constructed houses.The government has said solar water heaters are a must in new houses in Bangalore. Energy minister Shobha Karandlaje on Thursday said the decision was taken in view of the acute power crisis. "Solar lights will be used in government offices. The central and state governments have given more than 50% subsidy on solar items," she said.

  • Bescom MD P Manivannnan said if the government formulates such a policy, it will be a welcome move. "We'll be more than happy to implement the same. Bescom is promoting conservation of energy and trying to implement smart prepaid meters for all its consumers," he said.

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