ELEC TRNS&CONSRVTN

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The objectives of the Electricity Transmission and Conservation Project are to: (i) optimize investment in the power sector; (ii) improve sector finances; (c) expand energy conservation and demand management programs; and (d) improve sector institutional arrangements. The project comprises the following components: (a) transmission investment and rehabilitation programs of selected power utilities for the period 1990-1993 including construction of transmission lines and installation of transformer capacity at power substations; and (b) Part A (1990-1991) of the National Electric Energy Conservation Program including works (installation of more efficient public lighting fixtures, loss reduction schemes), studies (load management, system loss reduction, improvement of efficiency industrial processes), research (improvement of electrical equipment performance, use of improved insulation material and construction technique for building/houses) and training.