BB is using LED bulbs in Head Office to ensure efficient use of energy

Bangladesh is a low energy consuming country with per capita annual consumption of 220 KW hours supporting production of zero or low carbon emission energy generation. GHG (Greenhouse Gas) emission in Bangladesh is quite modest in comparison with most other developing and developed countries.The Government of Bangladesh is trying to make the demand side management (DSM) of energy through energy efficiency and conservation measures involving making efficient appliances and equipment.
It is estimated that nearly 400MW power can be saved by changing fluorescent bulbs to CFLs and another 400MW by making electric fans efficient. Besides, nearly 30% load reduction is possible by increasing energy efficiency of fridge and air-conditioners.The government is investing substantially in renewable energy, particularly solar power and biogas for rural households and enterprises. The current electricity generation from Solar Home Systems (SHSs) in the country amount to 65 MW. The target is to install 2.5 million SHSs by 2014 through IDCOL.Bangladesh plans to generate 5% of its electricity from renewable energy sources by 2015 and 10% by 2020.Tokelau now totally on solar power.The government needs to focus on off-grid areas (60% of rural areas) for power generation through renewable to address poverty elimination and achievement of all the MDGs.
The government has taken steps set up a wind turbine based 15 MW power plant.Bangladesh Bank has issued guidelines for Environmental Risk Management and Green Banking in 2011 aiming at ensuring environment friendly business practices by banks and financial institutions.Banks have been instructed to install solar power system while opening bank branches in rural areas.BB has taken in-house initiatives to promote green banking including installation of 8 kilowatt solar power system on its rooftop. BB is using LED bulbs in Head Office to ensure efficient use of energy. Environmentally harmful incineration of non re-issuable damaged bank notes is being phased out, restoring instead of shredding by BB.
Steps for measuring carbon footprint of BB's internal processes and operations are underway.BB has advised banks to facilitate clients to open L/Cs for installation of ETP in industrial units, finance solar energy, bio-gas and ETP projects.BB has introduced Taka 2.0 billion refinance line for financing solar energy, bio-gas and effluent treatment plant (ETP), at only 5% interest rate. BB has financed 18MW PV module manufacturing plant of Rahimafroz costs USD 4.5 million through BB green fund.