Reply affidavit on behalf of the Central Ground Water Board in the matter of Suo Moto case titled "Haryana 60.48% groundwater over exploited Kurukshetra worst Jhajjar best says" appearing in the Tribune, January 8, 2025. The CGWA report, May 3, 2025 addresses the issue of groundwater exploitation and violation of …
Data transparency is key to accounting for how local governments and the private sector are contributing to global emissions reduction, say Angel Hsu and colleagues.
The signing of the Paris agreement on climate change later this week in New York will "open up" a new market for energy efficiency innovation that US companies have pioneered, the White House has said. "This will open up a market for energy efficiency innovation that US companies have pioneered," …
Expressing confidence that India is set to become the biggest energy market, Power Minister Piyush Goyal has said that affordability, access and inclusiveness are driving India's energy policies. "India, which is projected to see demand quadruple in the coming years will also lead the way in scaling up energy efficiency …
India is poised to emerge as the largest market for lighting systems based on LEDs (light-emitting diodes), thanks to the Narendra Modi-led government's UJALA (Unnat Jyoti by Affordable LEDs for All) scheme for replacing all inefficient bulbs with these energy-efficient lamps. "With India selling 770 million LED bulbs every day, …
This policy brief highlights the significance of ‘mineral resource security’ for India in delivering its ambitious plans for development and economic growth. It emphasizes the linkage between a secure supply of minerals (as a raw material inputs) and domestic manufacturing with a purview of recent policies and programs announced by …
An assessment of greenhouse gas emissions in 2030 associated with a 30% renewable energy target and 30-40% energy efficiency targets. The EU has put forward a greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction target of ‘at least’ 40% by 2030, compared to 1990 emissions levels. Current plans are to achieve this by …
The Center for American Progress proposes that federal agencies and state governments adopt the private-sector practice of proxy carbon pricing when evaluating long-term government decisions and investments. This practice would apply to decision-making with respect to both direct government action, such as investment in transportation infrastructure, and indirect government action, …
Rooftop panels could supply 40% of country’s power with open spaces such as parking lots offering further potential, study shows. Conservation magazine reports To take advantage of the sun’s energy to satisfy our ever-increasing need for electricity, Americans will have to take a fresh look at their roofs. A report …
Perovskite solar cells first appeared in 2009 with an efficiency of just 3.8%. With the outstanding photovoltaic properties, perovskite solar cell has become a subject of vigorous research for sustainable power generation, with researchers around the world finding new ways to increase its energy conversion efficiency. It has currently established …
Given their convening power, technical expertise and their ability to mitigate risks, multilateral and national development banks are particularly well placed to coordinate these activities, globally, and at the regional and country levels. This paper focuses on strategies to facilitate increased investment in clean energy – in particular, in low-carbon …
Israel's cabinet on Sunday unanimously approved a plan for reducing greenhouse gases and increasing energy efficiency to benefit the economy. Government officials expect the cumulative benefit to Israel's economy would reach more than 30 billion shekels ($8 billion), the finance, energy, environment and economy ministries said in a statement. "We …
Savings will proportionally increase for households in States with higher power tariffs Shifting to LED bulbs could save an average family around Rs. 4,000 a year on their power bills due to energy efficiency gains and lower replacement costs, according to Energy Efficiency Services (EESL), a government-run joint venture. The …
MACAU: American tech giant HP has announced it will only use renewable electricity globally from now on. As part of this goal, HP is joining RE100, a global initiative of top businesses committed to 100% renewable electricity, which is led by The Climate Group in partnership with CDP. RE100 works …
Solar Power will reach 20 GW by 2017 The Government is focusing on a multipronged strategy to ensure increased electricity access and demand, said Mr Piyush Goyal, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Power, Coal and New & Renewable Energy. The overall strategy includes a focus on enhancing energy efficiency, …
The schemes target to conserve 30 per cent savings in energy by 2019. Vijayawada: Two schemes aimed at making electrical instruments energy-efficient will be launched on Thursday by Union minister of state with independent charge for power, coal and new & renewable energy along with N Chandrababu Naidu, Chief Minister …
The World Bank Group’s Climate Change Action Plan, is designed to help countries meet their Paris COP21 pledges and manage increasing climate impacts. A key focus is boosting the resilience of people and communities to climate shocks, with new efforts to expand early warning systems, climate-smart social protection, and urban …
BENGALURU: The water coolers at VMware Software's city office no lon ger serve as gossip cor ners Employees of the Palo Alto California-headquartered virtual computing firm here prefer huddling by the trash bins. Every time Chirag Arora, a senior technical researcher at VMware in Bengaluru, wants to dispose paper or …
Escalating its attack on the AIADMK dispensation, Union Minister and BJP leader Prakash Javadekar today alleged the Tamil Nadu government was not opting for the Centre-led power reforms initiatives and was only interested in protecting those pilfering electricity. Referring to Uday scheme, a Centre-led power reforms initiative, he said if …
We know adjusting the thermostat, using blinds, opening windows or using electronics such as a heater or air conditioning unit has an impact on the amount of energy consumed in homes. But a new study looks at which of these is the most efficient when it comes to saving power. …
The world’s largest energy consumer and producer as well as the top oil importer and carbon dioxide emitter, the People’s Republic of China is in the centre of the global energy landscape – and at a turning point towards a low-carbon future. There is an increasingly clear congruence of China’s …
