(1) In order to discharge the DSM related functions in a smooth manner, the licensee may within three months from the date of commencement of these regulations constitute DSM Cell and the DSM Cell so constituted shall be provided with necessary resources to execute the DSM related functions.
(2) The DSM related functions of the licensee shall be as under, namely:-
(a) Load research, consumer survey, development of baseline data and recasting at aggregate system level, segment level and end use level,
(b) Formulation of DSM Plan,
(c) Design and development of DSM programmes including cost benefit analysis, plans for implementation, monitoring and reporting and for measurement and verification for each measure,
(d) Seeking necessary approvals of the Commission to the Draft DSM Plan and DSM programmes,
(e) Implementation of DSM programmes,
(f) Liaison with the State Designated Agency at planning and implementation stage to avoid duplication of DSM and/or Energy Efficiency activity in the State of Himachal Pradesh,
(g) Validation and Updation of master plan and submission of the same for approval of the Commission, alongwith the DSM programmes on annual basis,
(h) Evaluation, Measurement and Verification of DSM programme, and
(i) any other additional DSM related function that may be assigned by the Commission from time to time.