Energy efficiency of public water supply system: A case study in Vengikkal village panchayat
Vengikkal, the second-largest panchayat in Tamil Nadu by land area, hosts a significant number of government offices and is a hub for devotees visiting Annamalaiyar Hill. Home to 26,713 residents across 8,341 households, Vengikkal faces significant challenges in managing the energy-intensive public water supply system. Operating 19 electricity service connections for water pumps, the panchayat consumes 5 lakh units of electricity annually, costing ₹42 lakhs in electricity bills. Vengikkal panchayat has an outstanding debt of ₹1.4 crore to TANGEDCO.