In Short : The Andhra Pradesh government is making a significant push towards enhancing energy efficiency across the state. This initiative includes promoting the use of energy-efficient technologies, implementing green building codes, and encouraging industries and households to adopt sustainable practices. The government aims to reduce energy consumption, lower carbon emissions, and support the state’s […]
Powering Your Fridge Off-Grid: Solar, Batteries, and Energy Efficiency – EQ
In Short – Powering your fridge off-grid relies on a combination of solar panels, batteries, and energy-efficient appliances. Solar panels generate electricity, stored in batteries for use during low sunlight periods. Energy-efficient fridges optimize power consumption, ensuring sustainable and reliable off-grid refrigeration. In Details – Delve into the energy habits of a common medium-sized apartment […]
Punjab State Energy Action Plan launched for energy efficiency – EQ Mag
CHANDIGARH : Punjab New and Renewable Energy Sources Department, which is headed by Cabinet Minister Mr Aman Arora, on Wednesday has launched the Punjab State Energy Action Plan to ensure promotion of energy efficiency in Buildings, Industries, Municipalities, Agriculture, Transport and other sectors. This Energy Action Plan is aimed at assisting Punjab State Departments/Agencies to […]
The future of Virtual Power Plants in India – A perspective – EQ Mag
India has been stepping towards energy efficiency with increased dependency on renewable energy sources. Our society has also been gradually affected by these efforts, and have become more aware of environmental protection. To achieve the goal of benefiting the environment, a target of 175 GW capacity of renewable energy by 2022 has also been set. […]
5 Priorities for Urban Climate Action in 2023 and Beyond – EQ Mag
We now have less than seven years to cut emissions in half in order to keep global warming below 1.5 degrees C, the limit scientists say is necessary for averting some of the most dangerous climate impacts. 2022 saw flooding, drought and severe heat waves kill thousands and affect millions of lives around the world, […]
Ministry of Power implements significant schemes to increase energy efficiency – EQ Mag
India’s per capita electricity consumption was 1255 kWh in 2021-22, which is around one-third of the global average of per capita electricity consumption. The Government of India, through Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), has implemented schemes that help in increasing energy efficiency, such as Standards and Label (S&L) Programme, Unnat Jyoti by Affordable LEDs for […]
Israel allocates 29 mn for energy efficiency in govt offices – EQ Mag Pro
Jerusalem : Israel’s finance and energy ministries on Tuesday announced in a joint statement an allocation of 100 million shekels (about 29 million US dollars) to fund energy efficiency and renewable energy projects in government assets. The amount, to be distributed to government ministries, as well as subordinate authorities and offices, will lead to significant […]
Uttar Pradesh govt plans for energy efficiency in MSME units – EQ Mag Pro
LUCKNOW: Uttar Pradesh is making constant strides in the direction of energy efficiency and now plans to reform the MSME sector by reducing energy consumption and carbon emission by the micro, small and medium enterprises. The state will sign an MoU with Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), for MSME clusters, especially, sectors like brass and […]
National Mission for Enhanced Energy Efficiency
National Mission for Enhanced Energy Efficiency (NMEEE) consists of four initiatives to enhance energy efficiency in energy intensive industries which are as follows: Perform, Achieve and Trade (PAT) scheme aims at reducing Specific Energy Consumption (SEC) i.e. energy use per unit of production for Designated Consumers (DCs) in energy intensive sectors, with an associated market […]
EGLE Awards $492,145 in Grants For Community Energy Efficiency and Solar Projects
MICHIGAN : The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy announced Wednesday that it will finance energy efficiency upgrades and other energy-related projects through 26 Community Energy Management program grants totaling $492,145. “Reducing energy waste saves money, saves energy, makes us healthier and improves our environment all at once,” EGLE Director Liesl Clark said. […]
