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14 December: National Energy Conservation Day
The National Energy Conservation Day is celebrated every year on 14 December. The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), under Union Ministry of Power spearheads the celebrations of the day every year since 1991. BEE is also observing National Energy Conservation ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2019
National Energy Conservation Week
National Energy Conservation Week is celebrated all over India from December 14 to December 20. Various Government enterprises and Public Sector Undertakings celebrate the week by organizing energy conservation message-oriented activities. December 14: Energy Conservation Day The Energy Conservation Day ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2019
International conference ‘ANGAN’ organized in New Delhi
On 9th September 2019, a 3-day long International conference ANGAN for Energy Efficiency in Building Sector is being organized by Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) in New Delhi. Indo-German Technical Co-operation is also partnering in the event. Experts and policy ..
Unlocking National Energy Efficiency Potential
The Bureau of Energy Efficiency has released the draft consultation paper for accelerating energy efficiency in India. The strategy document titled Unlocking National Energy Efficiency potential (UNNATEE) is first of its kind which clearly delineates the energy efficiency targets for ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2019
Washing Machines, Microwave Ovens to have Energy Efficiency Ratings
The Ministry of Power has announced that two more electrical appliances microwave ovens and washing machines will now be assigned star ratings based on their energy efficiency metrics. Star Ratings of Microwave Ovens and Washing Machines The programme of star rating of Microwave Ovens and Washing Machines ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2019
India Cooling Action Plan
India Cooling Action Plan was released by the Union Minister of Environment, Forests and Climate Change. The plan is aimed at reducing emissions and providing thermal comfort to citizens. India Cooling Action Plan India Cooling Action Plan provides a 20-year perspective to ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2019
TVS Motors Bags Green Era Award for Sustainability
TVS Motor Company has bagged the international sustainability award Green Era Award for Sustainability in Lisbon, Portugal. Tata Motors also won the Quality and Business Excellence Award in acknowledgement of its endeavour to create new benchmarks in product quality. Green Era ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2019
Ministry of Power launches ECO Niwas Samhita 2018
On the occasion of 2018 National Energy Conservation Day (NECD), the Ministry of Power has launched the ECO Niwas Samhita 2018 – an Energy Conservation Building Code for Residential Buildings (ECBC-R) – to promote energy efficiency in home construction. It’s ..
2018 National Energy Conservation Day (NECD)
The National Energy Conservation Day (NECD) is observed every year on 14th December by Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), under Ministry of Power, with an aim to demonstrate India’s achievements in energy efficiency and conservation, while working for its ambition ..
ADB to provide US $13 million loan to EESL to promote efficient energy usage in India
Asian Development Bank (ADB) it will provide US $13 million loan to Energy Efficiency Services (EESL) to promote efficient energy usage in India. It will be provided by Global Environment Facility (GEF) as part of US $200 million ADB-financed Demand-Side ..