The Delhi government's "go green go solar' campaign is fast catching up with educational institutions switching to renewable energy to meet their water needs in the power-starved national Capital. Around 50 schools and colleges including Miranda House, Sri Ram College of Commerce, St Stephans, Modern School, Delhi Public School at RK Puram and Air Force Bal Bharati school have installed solar water system at their hostels. "Thus, they are saving on money as well as energy. In view of worsening power situation coupled with climate change threats, it is high time to bring down the increasing rate of energy consumption in the Capital,' J K Dadoo, Delhi environment secretary told PTI. Partly funded by the Delhi Government, Delhi Transco Ltd as well the institutions, the 1,000 litres capacity solar water system costing Rs 1.30 lakh each have been installed at the hostels of the schools and colleges. "The idea is to encourage consumers to rely on solar heating, which in turn will result in twin saving of money and power,' Dadoo said. More and more schools and colleges are coming forward to get the solar water heater system by availing the incentives offered by the government to encourage the use of alternative source of energy. In 2006, the Delhi government made use of solar water heater mandatory in all government hospitals, hotels and jails as well all residential buildings built on an area of 500 square metres or more. Energy Efficient and Renewable Energy Management Centre has been set up to co-ordinate the efforts of energy conservation under Energy Consumer Act.