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INSPIRE 2018 organized in New Delhi by EESL and World Bank
The second edition of was International Symposium to Promote Innovation & Research in Energy Efficiency (INSPIRE 2018) launched in New Delhi. It was jointly organised by Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) and World Bank. The three-day symposium focused on enhancing ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2018
During INSPIRE 2018, EESL and ADB sign pact for $13 million Global Environment Facility (GEF) grant to set up an EERF
In New Delhi, the 2nd edition of INSPIRE 2018 (International Symposium to Promote Innovation & Research in Energy Efficiency) has been inagurated by R K Singh, the Union Power Minister. During INSPIRE 2018, EESL and Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed ..
Power Ministry launches Chiller Star Labelling Program on energy efficiency in chillers
Union Ministry of Power has launched Chiller Star Labelling Program to encourage deployment of energy efficient chiller systems in the country. It was launched as part of occasion of 24th World Ozone Day and 31st Anniversary of Montreal Protocol, which ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2018
Government inks $300 million agreement with World Bank to scale-up Energy Efficiency Program
Union Government (Finance Ministry) has inked $220 million Loan Agreement with World Bank to scale-up Inida’s Energy Efficiency Program. It also signed $80 million guarantee agreement with World Bank. The loan will be provided to EESL by World Bank through ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2018
Power Grid signs MoU with UP Power Corp for energy efficiency
Power Grid Corporation of India (POWERGRID) has signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation (UPPCL) for energy efficiency and agricultural demand side management programme. POWERGRID and UPPCL are going to held further discussions to decide terms and ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2018
Government to make 24 degrees celsius as default setting for air conditioners
The Union Ministry of Power is considering making 24 degrees celsius as mandatory default setting and labeling of air conditioners within few months. This has been planned after six months campaign was launched to promote energy efficiency in the area ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2018
Building Energy Efficiency Higher & Advanced Network (BHAVAN)
Recognizing that climate change, clean and efficient energy and environmental protection are among the biggest challenges facing India and the United States and to address the need for human resource development and capacity building in the frontier area of Building ..
Indian Railways plans to make all stations 100% LED lit by March 2018
The Union Ministry of Railways in an eco-friendly measure to reduce power consumption, has planned to make all stations 100% LED lit by March 2018. Under this initiative, the national transporter will provide 100% LED lighting for energy needs in ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2017
The 2017 National Energy Conservation Day (NECD)
The National Energy Conservation Day (NECD) is celebrated every year in India by Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), under Ministry of Power, on December 14 with an aim to demonstrate India’s achievements in energy efficiency and conservation, while working for ..
Andhra Pradesh tops World Bank's energy-saving rankings
Andhra Pradesh has been ranked number one in the World Bank’s ‘Energy Efficiency Implementation Readiness’. The ranking of the states were released in the World Bank’s study report titled: ‘India’s State Level Energy Efficiency Implementation Readiness’. Key Facts Andhra Pradesh ..