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. […]
CESL inks pact with CSC SPV to create demand aggregation for EVs, other initiatives
CESL on Friday signed the pact with CSC SPV, to create demand aggregation for electric mobility, solar, energy-efficiency solutions and other initiatives of CESL, the company said in a statement. New Delhi: Convergence Energy Services Ltd (CESL) on Friday signed a pact with CSC e-Governance Services India Ltd (CSC SPV) to create demand aggregation for […]
The digital power plant of the future
The power industry must overcome significant challenges in its journey to digitize, but successful transformations could result in the next S-curve of performance. Like many other industries, power generation is becoming increasingly digitized. Yet many players are only now taking steps to create value from tech-enabled initiatives and establish new ways of working. In fact, […]
Investment in energy efficiency, renewables and electricity grids can generate 9 million jobs over 3 years: Fatih Birol, Executive Director, IEA
Electricity grids, building renovation and modernisation along with energy efficiency and renewables can create 9 million jobs globally in next 3 years, Birol said. New Delhi: The global investment in energy efficiency, renewables and electricity grids can generate around 9 million jobs over the course of three years, according to Fatih Birol, Executive Director, International […]