“#iCommit” Initiative launched by Power Ministry

On June 5, 2020, the Ministry of Power launched the ‘#iCommit’ initiative on the occasion of World Environment Day. Highlights The initiative was launched to encourage stakeholders to continue providing efficient renewable power and resilient energy system in the future. The initiative is driven by the Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EFFSL). Role of EFFSL in ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

Topics: Fame • iCommit • KUSUM Scheme • National Electric Mobility Mission • Saubhagya scheme • Smart metering • UDAY • UJALA Scheme

Global Energy Transition Index: India ranks 74th

On May 13, 2020, the World Economic Forum released Global Energy Transition Index (GET Index). India has moved up to 74th rank showing improvements in key parameters such as energy security, growth and environmental sustainability. About the index The World Economic Forum has ranked 115 countries based on GET Index in its report “WEF Fostering ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020

Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

Topics: Energy security • Environmental Sustainability • Global Energy Transition Index • Inclusive Growth • Smart metering • World Economic Forum

EEESL of GoI completes one successful year in making India Energy Efficient

The EESL (Energy Efficiency Services Limited) recently celebrated its 10 years of successful operation. The Company adopted the policy of making India Energy Efficiency a year back. It has successfully completed its one year of energy efficiency policy. Highlights In the last one year, the company has installed more than 10 lakh smart meters all ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

Topics: Carbon emissions • EESL • Energy efficiency • Smart metering • Solar power • UJALA Scheme • Unnat Jyoti by Affordable LEDs for ALL

Prepaid and smart metering for electricity

Minister of Power and New & Renewable energy R.K Singh has said that in the next three years electricity metering will go smart and prepaid. He has also asked the manufacturers to scale up manufacturing of smart prepaid meters and to work towards bringing down their prices. Why the Pitch for Smart meters? The Power Ministry is ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2018

Topics: DISCOMs • Ministry of Power • Prepeid meters • Smart metering