SAFFE- Business Plan

The South Asia Forum for Energy (SAFFE) has been working proactively since 2009 to promote greater awareness about relevant energy issues and conduct informed debates and studies on concurrent energy issues. Considering the vast pool of talent and expertise available with our members and stakeholders , it is now proposed to establish a SAFFE Council of Experts for focused work on relevant energy issues, and studies to share our expertise with wider audience for greater benefit to the energy fraternity. These assignments shall be carried out on payment basis and the profit shared with the experts who have contributed to it.

The membership of Council of experts shall be on invitation basis duly ratified by the authorized persons from Governing Council. Some of the areas where SCOE could work may include:

1. Consultancy assignments for Industry and other organizations /individuals through group of experts from SCOE.
2. Conducting desktop research and sharing experience through studies on energy policy and other issues, which can then be circulated as priced publication of SAFFE
3. Organising Training programmes, Master Class, Certificate course on relevant energy issues.
4. Mentoring Young Energy Professionals on their career advancement and other options.
5. Conducting energy audits and surveys.
6. Facilitating arbitration on case to case basis.

For above and other similar assignments, the opportunities / proposals shall be circulated to SCOE as per their choice and area of expertise , availability and convenience. The revenue raised through these assignments shall be shared proportionally with the experts associated with the assignment, as per mutual agreement. All logistics and administrative support shall be provided by SAFFE Secretariat.

We may like to consider this proposal in the Governing Council and decide on its implementation. The membership of SCOE can be on complimentary basis or on nominal charge basis.

The South Asia Forum for Energy (SAFFE) was formed in 2009 and got registered under Societies Act in 2011. We have been working since then to promote greater awareness about energy conservation, energy and energy equity. While we have conducted a number of outstanding programs which have given us increased recognition and visibility, the fact remains that we have always been struggling to meet our bare minimum operating expenses. It is in this context that we may like to review our plans and strategies and realign them for greater benefit to society and manageability of our operating expenses. Some suggestions which we may like to consider are as follows:

1.0 We should increase the technical focus of our activity by way of some of the activities like:
a) Conducting Workshop/Master classes for training of fresh and practicing energy professionals on energy efficiency, energy audit, operation and maintenance of Solar Power Plants etc.
b) Forming a Council of energy experts and taking up some consultancy assignments for existing power projects on issues like energy audit, analysis of power plant break down and trippings, compliance to statutory norms, Energy Audit, Safety Audit etc.
c) Associating some senior experts and providing secretarial support to them to prepare operating manuals, guide lines, policy analysis and critique on energy issues which may then be published by SAFFE as a priced publication which may be of benefit to industries and corporate.
d) Associating some Universities and Technical Institutes and facilitating them for research on challenges faced by industries as a part of industry/academia partnership


2.0 Strengthening the Young Energy Professionals Forum and associating some deserving young professionals with senior experts for mentorship, advice and supporting them to prepare reports which can then be compiled and published as stated point No1 (c) .above.
3.0 Engineering Colleges and Academic Institutes have some fixed budget and grant components for supporting industry research, YEPF wing of SAFFE can facilitate this process in a win - win situation.
4.0 Initiating formulation of Energy CEO’s Club exclusively for CEO’s and Directors of Energy Organizations ( on invitation only) and organizing monthly/bi-monthly CEO’s meeting over networking breakfast or tea ( say at Chelmsford Club) to share current industry issues and policy advocacy. Proposal put up for kind consideration as deemed fit in the core committee of SAFFE.

(J.K. Mehta)
Secretary General, SAFFE

Young Energy Professionals Forum

1) About SAFFE

The South Asia Forum for Energy (SAFFE) formed in 2009, is a not-for-profit organization, actively working in the energy sector to promote greater awareness about energy , equity, environment and enterprise.
Since its inception, SAFFE has been working proactively on relevant energy issues by providing a platform for dissemination of knowledge and informed debates on energy issues. Experts at SAFFE contribute to nation-building through policy research, policy advocacy and sector studies with participative knowledge networking. The experts/stakeholders comprise of policy makers, decision makers, CEO’s from government organizations/Ministries, private sector, developers, consulting, research and academic organizations.
SAFFE envisions to make the upcoming generation one of the key stakeholders in building a sustainable energy future. On the occasion of the World Environment Day SAFFE formally announced the induction of student and academic professionals in SAFFE at special, subsidized membership fee. It was also announced that any institute having more than fifteen student members may form a student chapter for the institute to be facilitated by a nominated faculty who will be invited to be an Honorary Member of SAFFE. It was further stated that depending on skill and performance selected student members may be inducted in the Young Energy Professionals Forum of SAFFE which was also announced at the World Environment Day function.

2) About Young Energy Professionals Forum (YEPF)

The future of country lies in the hands of Youth - the future belongs to them. The Young Energy Professionals Forum shall invite professionals below 35 years of age to seek their involvement and perspective in mapping the future course of energy sector in South Asia region.

3) Objectives and Activities The YEP Forum shall be managed by Young Professionals below the age of 35 years and working in synergy with the objectives and vision of South Asia Forum for Energy (SAFFE). A coordination committee shall be constituted from amongst the members of YEP Forum to coordinate, facilitate and manage the activities of YEP Forum. Secretary General, SAFFE shall keep an over view of the activities of YEP Forum with a view to facilitate them and shall have the deciding power to approve or overrule any proposal of YEP Forum.

Activities
YEP Forum may organize and execute some of the following activities as may be planned and decided by the coordination committee and approved by Secretary General.
a) To conduct Issues Survey on relevant energy issues through electronic media or in person to seek views and suggestions on relevant energy issues for promoting energy conservation, efficiency, equity and environment.
b) Organize talk shows, seminar, workshops, conference, tech. fest, exhibition and competition on relevant energy issues.
c) Develop data base of energy professionals in academic and technical Institutes and facilitate Industry-Academia interface for developing a better understanding of Industry needs and increasing the employability of students.
d) Develop partnership with likeminded organizations like World Energy Council, Institution of Engineers, QCI,CII, AIMA ,and undertake projects for these organizations linked to energy sector on financial consideration as may be mutually agreed to.
e) Associate with senior experts from SAFFE and support them for consultancy contracts and energy audit etc. to increase the visibility, outreach and financial strength of the organization.
f) Organize campus placement interviews and support the Industry in the recruitment process of desirable candidate from the data base to be developed by the YEP Forum.
g) Establish communication links with similar Young Professionals Forum in South Asian countries and work for developing harmony and awareness on energy issues in South Asia region.
h) YEP Forum may maintain its Facebook page and website link through www.safeeindia.org and also publish a periodic newsletter/e-magazine for creating awareness amongst its members and energy fraternity.


4) Membership

The membership of YEP Forum shall be open to all young professionals below the age of 35 years preferably from energy sector against application to be submitted by desirous person on Application Form as annexed and its review and selection by the authorized committee of SAFFE /YEP Forum.
Initially the membership for YEP Forum may be limited to 50 selected young professionals (40 from India and 10 from other South Asian Countries), and shall be without any charge or fees. However, SAFFE may review and introduce a token membership fee at a later date as deemed fit.

5) Finance and budget.

The steering committee of YEP Forum shall select a Financial Advisor from amongst themselves to maintain a budget and statement of accounts for YEP Forum. Initially a reasonable budget as approved by SAFFE Governing Council shall be released by SAFFE for its YEP Forum. However, the YEP Forum shall endeavor to mobilize funds through its activities so that in due course of time the YEP Forum can be self sustaining financially.
The Governing Council of South Asia Forum for Energy (SAFFE) reserves its right to review and audit the activities and books of account for YEP Forum and extend its scope of services or curtail it as deemed fit.