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Cabinet nod to climate change policy in Maharashtra

By : sustainabilityo..., Oct 11, 2017

The state cabinet has given its approval to the state’s climate change adaptation policy on Tuesday that focuses on developing the environment friendly villages and cities in the state. The...

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Shell India launches accelerator programme for energy startups in the clean-tech, mobility and energy efficiency solutions segments

By : sustainabilityo..., Oct 10, 2017

Oil and energy major Royal Dutch Shell Plc’s Indian arm has launched the maiden edition of its pan-India accelerator programme for energy startups, a company statement said.
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Lucknow electricity body mulls capacitor banks to save energy loss, cut bills

By : sustainabilityo..., Oct 3, 2017

 Lucknow Electricity Supply Administration (Lesa) is mulling installation of capacitor banks close to the meter of households that have a power load of 5kW to ensure energy efficiency....

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Over 10,000 energy saving certificates trade on IEX on first day

By : sustainabilityo..., Sep 28, 2017

Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) said that 10,904 Energy Saving Certificates were sold in the first ever trading held yesterday.

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Green building code to hike construction costs by 5%: BEE

By : sustainabilityo..., Sep 15, 2017

The new green building code 2017 will lead to a rise in construction costs by 5 per cent but save energy up to 50 per cent, a senior official said today.
“New green building code 2017 will...

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EESL enters Malaysian market to sell LED bulbs in Melaka

By : sustainabilityo..., Sep 7, 2017

State-run Energy Efficiency Services Ltd (EESL) has entered the Malaysian market to sell its economical and energy-efficient LED bulbs in State of Melaka, a Power Ministry statement said today.
The scheme, which has seen successful implementation in the UK, was launched...

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ADB in talks for energy efficiency credit line

By : sustainabilityo..., Sep 5, 2017

The Asian Development Bank expects to step up its funding for the renewable energy sector, both sovereign and directly to the private sector. It is in discussions to channelise a credit line for energy efficiency.

Pradeep Perera, Energy Head India, South Asia...

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Amaravati to be an energy-efficient capital city, says energy principal secretary

By : sustainabilityo..., Aug 21, 2017

he state government is committed to develop Amaravati as one of the most energy-efficient cities in the country, said state energy principal secretary Ajay Jain.

Speaking at a conference on energy efficiency organised by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) and AP...

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India enters global smart-meter race to fight utility losses

By : sustainabilityo..., Aug 18, 2017

India is aiming to help its ailing power distribution companies by buying five million smart meters for two of its northern states in a global tender to be conducted later this month. 

Energy Efficiency Services Ltd., the government agency responsible for running the...

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Finance Ministry issues guidelines to Central government offices to install energy-efficient appliances

By : sustainabilityo..., Aug 18, 2017

The Finance Ministry has issued guidelines for mandatory installation of energy-efficient appliances in all Central Government buildings across the country.

It has said that usage of LED-based lightings and energy-efficient cooling equipment such as fans and air...

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