CFL producers like Philips Lighting, Havells, Surya and the Electric Lamp and Component Manufacturers' Association challenged the rules which was notified on March 23. The Centre claimed on Monday before Delhi High Court that manufacturers of CFL bulbs, mostly multinational firms, do not want to adhere to the new e-waste …
JAIPUR: More than 31 lakh conventional bulbs are going to be replaced by energy-efficient CFLs in Jaipur under a new project to be launched by Jaipur Discom with the help of Banyan Environmental Innovations under the Bachat Lamp Yojna of the Bureau of Energy Efficiency. This replacement is expected to …
The ever-increasing demand for power and its low generation calls for the use of energy saving devices. It is a good sign that India too is fast waking up to the need for use of energy-efficient lighting. However, the percentage of those going in for such devices is small compared …
President Barack Obama, fresh from his first legislative victory on climate policy, expressed confidence on Monday that new greenhouse gas emission limits would become law with help from the U.S. Senate. Obama also announced new measures on efficiency standards for lighting used in homes and businesses to take effect in …
By Subhash Chandra N S, Bangalore: The compact fluorescent lamp (CFL), considered as energy saving light is posing as the biggest threat to the Garden City as heaps of broken and discarded lamps are ending up in lake beds, posing danger to the groundwater. As the energy conservation becomes a …
The study focuses on the context of the scope of different strategies for carbon emission reduction from existing and new R&D; technologies in the residential and commercial building sector of the developing countries. In order to do that it highlights the range of technologies and goods which could be applied …
Low price, high value CFLs use only 20 per cent of the energy an incandescent bulb uses, to generate the same amount of illumination. They also last much longer. But they cost up to 10 times more. If made available at Rs 10-15, they will be great value for money. …
The State Government has sanctioned 14.5 lakh new electricity connections in the past three years, according to an official spokesperson. At least seven Assembly constituencies have achieved the target of total electrification. Eighty more constituencies are aiming to achieve the target, which is under various stages of implementation. The period …
With lifting of the model code of conduct, the state electricity board has decided to resume distribution of the energy-efficient compact fluorescent lamp (CFL), which are being supplied to the domestic consumers free of cost. Superintending engineer, operations, Rattan Thakur said supply of CFL packs would commence from tomorrow in …
Two local companies that assemble quality energy saving lights are threatened with imported substandard and low-cost bulbs, which reportedly fall short of saving energy to the expected extent, amid a recent rise in demand for such bulbs. Bangladesh Lamps Ltd and Energypac Electronics Ltd are the two companies, which now …
The World Bank is supporting the Government initiative to increase rural people's access to electricity through the Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Development (RERED) Project as the Government is relying upon renewable energy options to provide electricity in remote areas where grid expansion is either too expensive or not possible …
Faced with a deep energy crisis due to gas shortage that cannot be overcome overnight, the government considers importing Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), increasing efficiency of bulk gas users to reduce demands and setting standards to promote energy efficient electrical equipment, says Dr Towfiq-e-Elahi Chowdhury, energy adviser to the prime …
LUCKNOW: Invariably, it costs between Rs 80 and Rs 100. But how about a CFL worth Rs 15? That could be a possibility in case the power companies from Uttar Pradesh government make a serious representation before the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) under the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM). Denizens …
THE Greenpeace activists on Friday launched the Bachat Lamp Yojana in the city. Film director Vasanth and Bengali actor Dhritiman Chatterjee, who acted in the recently released Tamil film Yaavarum Nalam, were present. As a part of the launch, the activists set up a stall near the Gandhi Statue on …
In the name of Bescom the 'salesman' has been offering special discounts on CFL bulbs manufactured by an Indian firm 'Wimco'. People always fall for discounts and assured returns. And even better, if it helps to save power as well. But beware, do not fall for the charming salesman who …
CHENNAI: Electricals and consumer appliances major Bajaj Electricals inaugurated its first green office in Chennai on Saturday. Later addressing presspersons, Shekhar Bajaj, Chairman and Managing Director, said the office had lighting controls from Helvar of the U.K. that come with a multi-sensor that detects the presence of people around and …