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Pollution panel asks state bodies to check effluentsBy : Sustainability ..., Oct 28, 2014
A Central Pollution Control Board's (CPCB) directive has asked MCG and HUDA to check discharge effluents at sewage treatment plants (STPs) in all Haryana districts. The state bodies have also been directed to set up a real-time effluent monitoring system to ensure that no... Read more.. |
Govt to launch 'zero liquid discharge' pilot projectBy : Sustainability ..., Oct 28, 2014
If the Centre gets states on board, it will not allow any of the 140 drains between Gangotri and Gangasagar to open into the river Ganga to discharge municipal and industrial waste water. A small step in this direction was taken on Monday when the government decided to launch... Read more.. Subject Tags: Ganga clean-up , India , Indian government , pollution , Technology , waste management , water , Zero Liquid Discharge |
YEIDA to luanch affordable, green homesBy : Sustainability ..., Oct 27, 2014
This Diwali , the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority ( Yeida ) is SET to Launch Affordable Residential Flats for nearly 3,000 middle and Low INCOME green groups. Located in Sector 22A of Yeida , BE handed over to the units expected by ARE two thousand and... Read more.. |
SmartCity Kochi gets ready for March launchBy : Sustainability ..., Oct 27, 2014
Dubai’s Tecom Investments is planning to launch the first phase of its SmartCity project in Kerala by March, an official said yesterday. |
Solargise to use $200m to set up 3,000 mw projectsBy : Sustainability ..., Oct 27, 2014
UK-based solar power firm Solargise plans to invest $200 million or Rs 1,200 crore in seting up about 3,000 mw of both self-generated and EPC projects in the next two to three years through its Indian subsidiary Solargise Grapp Energies. |
E-waste Trading Platform Woos 'Ethical' BusinessesBy : Sustainability ..., Oct 27, 2014
When it comes to disposing of electronic waste such as computers, televisions and other gadgets responsibly, there are two big certification programs that can help guide a company’s selection of disposal partner. |
Andhra Pradesh switches to LED efficiencyBy : Sustainability ..., Oct 27, 2014
Andhra Pradesh will be one of the first states to take up energy conservation under the DELP (Demand Side Efficient Lighting Programme) on a massive scale to meet future energy requirements. |
Ministry of new and renewable energy seeks loan from KfW to promote solar projectBy : Sustainability ..., Oct 27, 2014
The ministry of new and renewable energy (MNRE) wants the government to back a 1-billion loan (aboutRs 7,750 crore) sought from German bank KfW to promote rooftop solar systems across the country. |
Micro grids poised to take offBy : Sustainability ..., Oct 27, 2014
The Centre’s plans to supply electricity 24/7 to all parts of India in five years has opened up vast opportunities for power and automation companies such as ABB, GE, Schneider Electric and few others. These companies have expertise in setting up micro grids that have emerged... Read more.. |
Greenko raises $125 mn investment from EIGBy : Sustainability ..., Oct 27, 2014
Renewable energy company Greenko, through its subsidiary Greenko Mauritius, has secured commitment for $125-million investment from EIG Global Energy Partners, Washington D.C. |