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Delhi seeks to tap more solar powerBy : Sustainability ..., Feb 8, 2013
With conventional sources of electricity likely to get scarcer and more expensive in the coming years, the Delhi government is weighing the option of generating more solar power in the near future. "The Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) had issued... Read more.. |
Indian Curbs on Solar Imports Spark U.S. Complaint at WTOBy : Sustainability ..., Feb 7, 2013
The U.S. lodged a complaint at the World Trade Organization against India’s restrictions on imports of solar equipment, saying domestic-content requirements violate global commerce rules. India compels solar-energy producers to use domestically manufactured solar cells... Read more.. |
New waste disposal system in city from March 1By : Sustainability ..., Jan 24, 2013
GVMC will introduce localised solid waste management in all the 72 wards of the city from March 1. Announcing this at the inaugural of a national workshop on ‘Appropriate solid waste management options for small and medium towns in India’ here on Tuesday,... Read more.. |
Govt. urge power companies to use renewable energy sourcesBy : Sustainability ..., Jan 21, 2013
The government is pushing power companies to start distributing a certain percentage of renewable energy, like solar power, from this financial year, but the discoms say they need more time and that solar power is likely to lead to higher power tariffs in the short run... Read more.. |
Bucks for green energyBy : Sustainability ..., Jan 21, 2013
In a pre-budget exercise, the Climate Parliament group of Members of Parliament asked the Finance Minister, P. Chidambaram to incorporate a series of financial measures for renewable energy in the Budget 2013-14, so that the targets set in the National Action Plan of... Read more.. |
Engaging the Private Sector in Forest Carbon Management in India By : Sustainability ..., Jan 16, 2013
This article by Dr Promode Kant and Dr Wu Shuirong reflects on pathways, building on the Chinese model, for creative involvement of private business in CO2 sequestration through forest vegetation. At the recently concluded UNFCCC convention... Read more.. |
World water experts to lead search for solutions at the International Water Summit 2013By : Sustainability ..., Jan 8, 2013
Press release World water experts to lead search for solutions at the International Water Summit 2013 Influential organizations and water innovators confirm their attendance at the International Water Summit from 15 – 17 January to discuss the water-energy nexus... Read more.. Subject Tags: Business , Global Water Partnership , Politics , Public Utilities Board Singapore , Technology , United Nations |
Govt to make water audit mandatory for companiesBy : Sustainability ..., Jan 7, 2013
After tax audits and mandatory corporate social responsibility norms, the government is set to introduce water audit and yearly water footprint disclosures in annual reports a mandatory feature for companies. The move is aimed at encouraging companies registered in... Read more.. Subject Tags: Politics |
753 villages meet criteria for eco-village schemeBy : Sustainability ..., Jan 5, 2013
As many as 753 gram panchayats from Pune district have been able to meet the eligibility criteria for the eco-village scheme. The scheme introduced by the state government especially for the rural areas aims at conservation of environment and restrict its exploitation. This... Read more.. Subject Tags: Politics |
500 MW solar power complex to be set up in ChitradurgaBy : Sustainability ..., Jan 4, 2013
Billionaire investor Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway is interested in solar power, and his interest in alternative energy has provided a major boost to Indian solar operators in the private sector. American Energy Holdings, a company controlled by Berkshire... Read more.. |