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N-liability Bill tops govt House agenda
The Civil Nuclear Liability Bill was on top of the UPA government
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Womens diversity in households and its importance for (household) energy interventions
Looking at household dynamics in relation to gender is crucial for successful household energy interventions. Women
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Fundamentals of a sustainable US biofuels policy
The United States is investing billions of dollars each year in subsidies and tax breaks to domestic ethanol producers in the hope that biofuels will become a major plank of an energy security and fuel diversification program. Moreover, the investment has grown in recent years.
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Engaging communities in alleviating smoke what the real experts tell you
The fireless cooker is a little-used but valuable technology, comprising an insulated basket into which pre-heated food is left to cook in its own heat. During the recent Practical Action smoke alleviation project, the first fireless cooker demonstration used very smart baskets and expensive foodstuffs. The women felt it was 'too expensive' for them.
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Gender mainstreaming tools in the Lao Biogas Pilot Program
As part of its capacity building efforts, ENERGIA held a regional training of trainers and practitioners on gender mainstreaming in energy projects. The training was held in October 2007 in Chiang Mai, Thailand.
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Scope of energy conservation and renewable energy in villages in Eastern Uttar Pradesh, India: An energy security analysis
A survey has been carried out in a cluster of four villages in Amaniganj Block of Faizabad District of Eastern Uttar Pradesh in India. The survey is based on primary and secondary data collected from household and village level questionnaires.
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Natural draft gasifier water heater for rural households
In developing countries, biomass is used as a primary source of energy for cooking and water heating. Use of the biomass in traditional cook stoves creates serious health problems to rural women and children. Biomass gasification appears to have a significant potential for domestic cooking applications.
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Energy without the dirt? Making a case for the integration of biomass into energy policy in Nigeria
The energy poverty that typifies rural areas of developing countries in Africa is staggering in its proportions. These areas have become trapped in subsistence-level economies characterised by inefficient use of
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Solar illumination in Margao soon
MARGAO: Solar powered illumination will soon become a reality in the Commercial Capital. Work on erection of solar panels has begun around the Margao Municipal building as part of the joint project between the Margao civic body and the Goa Energy Development Agency.
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Is spiked petrol a good idea?
Any policy on blending ethanol with petrol has to keep in mind the costs involved in ethanol production - excessive use of scarce water to grow sugarcane and the effluents discharged in the process. Rakesh BhartiaRakesh Bhartia CEO, India Glycols Apart from reducing feedstock for the chemicals industry, there are environment costs of the bio-fuel policy that are quite significant
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CM affecting development of Bundelkhand,says Vivek Singh
Congress MLA from Banda and UP Congress Media Cell chief, Vivek Singh on Tuesday, accused chief minister Mayawati of creating hurdles in the development of Bundelkhand. He alleged that the proposed 4000 megawatt power plant, which was sanctioned by the Prime Minister was not coming up in the state just because of the rigidity of Mayawati.
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ADB aid for Assam
Asian Development Bank (ADB) is to provide, in first tranche, a sum of $60.3 million to the Union Government for funding Assam Power Sector Enhancement Programme, according to a release issued by Assam State Electricity Board (ASEB).
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Govt inks pact over power plant project
The Government of Karnataka has signed a joint venture agreement with Larsen and Toubro for establishing a 1600 MW (800x2) power plant in Chattisgarh.
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CFL lamps for ICF colonies soon
CHENNAI: All residents of Integral Coach Factory colonies will soon have energy-efficient compact 14 W and 29 W fluorescent lamps (CFL) in lieu of conventional incandescent bulbs. The CFL bulbs are given free to the residents as part of an energy conservation drive launched by the ICF.
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JV for power plant in Chhattisgarh
State-owned power generating company Karnataka Power Corporation Ltd (KPCL) and Larsen & Toubro today signed a joint venture agreement for the 1,600 MW (2X800 MW) coal-based thermal power project at Godhna in Chhattisgarh.
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Energy pledge on Founders Day - LEDs to light up Jubilee Park on March 3
Jamshedpur, Feb. 24: The city will pulse with energy and excitement on the 171st birth anniversary of Jamsetji Nusserwanji Tata. In a fitting tribute to the man who started it all, Tata Steel and its subsidiary Jusco have decided to celebrate March 3
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Pebble-bed nuclear reactor gets pulled
Hopes for the development of pebble-bed nuclear reactor technology, long held up as a safer alternative to conventional nuclear power, have suffered a blow. The South African government confirmed that it will effectively stop funding a long-term project to develop the technology.
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Government Order on BEE labels soon
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: A State Government Order adding muscle to the Central directive making Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) labels mandatory on home appliances is expected soon.
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Small town nukes
They'd be carbon free, relatively cheap, and according to the industry, inherently safe. An underground mini-nuke could power a village : a report.