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 …
Four Rajasthan villages get microgrid solar power using an innovative pre-paid meter that detects theft Solar power is stored in batteries and distributed among consumers (Photographs: Ankur Paliwal)It looks no different from the regular electricity meter, but its innovative version is changing the way people use electricity and pay for …
Two complete blocks of the Secretariat (D and H blocks) will soon rely on solar energy to generate power. This is the third large government building after Raj Bhavan and Rail Nirman Nilayam to convert partially to solar energy. Tenders are being invited for erecting solar panels in all government …
Rs. 15 for domestic consumers, Villupuram and Kanyakumari districts to be covered initially In an effort to promote energy efficiency, Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation (Tangedco), now at the centre of the public ire for unprecedented load shedding, will soon approach domestic consumers and hut dwellers to supply compact …
Rs.7.7 lakh to be spent for setting up plant The Cumbum Municipality plans to tap solar energy on a large scale to trim its power bill. Initially, solar power would be provided to the municipal office, municipal maternity hospital and the municipal abattoir, said Chairman T.Shiva Kumar. Presiding over a …
Consumer research finds conservative shoppers avoid purchasing an item associated with protecting the environment Eco-friendly labels on energy-saving bulbs are a turn-off for conservative shoppers, a new study has found. The findings, published this week in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, suggest that it could be counterproductive …
The mercury density of compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) will be reduced by 80 percent by 2015 in comparison to 2010, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology said Tuesday. Mercury content will be cut to less than 1 mg in more than half of new CFLs, according to a plan …
BANGALORE: Harish Hande is in the business of spreading sunshine. When he set up his company in 1995, he wanted to dispel the myth that the poor cannot afford sustainable technologies and that social ventures cannot be run as commercial entities. Selco Solar shows it can be done. For 17 …
More than 140 countries have agreed on the first global treaty to cut mercury pollution through a blacklist of household items and new controls on power plants and small-scale mines, the United Nations said on Saturday. The legally-binding agreement aims to phase out many products that use the toxic liquid …
More than 140 countries have reached a deal to cut mercury emissions after all-night talks in Geneva, the U.N. Environment Program (UNEP) said on Saturday. The agreement aimed to phase out many common household products that use the liquid metal, like thermometers and some fluorescent lamps, and reduce emissions from …
Government-level talks began Sunday at the United Nations in Geneva on forming an international treaty to regulate mercury trading and prevent environmental and health problems arising from the toxic substance. Government representatives from more than 140 countries are participating in the talks to craft a draft treaty. The talks are …
1,139 CFLs to be installed in 292 habitations this year Rural habitations in the district will not get just lights but energy-efficient ones under the Tamil Nadu Village Habitations Improvement (THAI) Scheme. The district administration has decided to go in for CFLs (compact florescent lamps) to standardise procurement and also …
Orange Electric, the 100% Sri Lankan owned electrical accessories manufacturing giant, has launched a special promotion for CFL bulbs while ensuring the eco-friendly disposal of old CFL bulbs which can cause environmental and health hazards. CFL (Compact Fluorescent Lamps) bulbs contain mercury, a hazardous substance that needs to be disposed …
This report speaks directly to governments involved in development of the global treaty on mercury. It presents updates from the UNEP Global Mercury Assessment 2013 in short and punchy facts and figures backed by compelling graphics that provide governments and civil society with the rationale and the imperative to act …
Hazardous metal waste can affect brain and nervous system if not disposed of properly. The city is likely to be chosen for a project on disposal of “fused” compact fluorescent lamp (CFL) bulbs that contain mercury - a hazardous metal that can affect the brain and nervous system if not …
The UNEP and the GEF have released a new enlighten tToolkit, titled “Achieving the Transition to Energy Efficient Lighting,” which provides guidance for developing countries to transform their markets to more efficient lighting. The Toolkit provides examples of best practice in areas such as policy development, regulations and standards, and …
The widespread adoption of compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) have been advocated on the premise that it will result in significant savings in electricity and reduced carbon emissions. Using a household level survey of electrical lighting and usage in Pakistan, examine the decision to adopt CFLs and the subsequent impact …
After getting Delhiites to shift from incandescent bulbs to the energy saving compact fluorescent lamps (CFL), the Government now wants the citizens to opt for the more “energy saving and environmentally safer” LED bulbs. And as an incentive to do so, the consumers are being offered LED bulbs at discounted …
The streets in Delhi will soon have LED lights as the state government today said that it will shift from the ordinary CFL lights. Speaking at a function organised by BSES Rajdhani Power Limited (BRPL) to encourage the use of LED, Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit said that the state government …
India has announced plans for deep-sea mining to meet its future requirements of rare earth minerals such as titanium, platinum, manganese, copper, cobalt and nickel. These minerals are required for a variety of electronic goods such as lithium car batteries, solar panels, wind turbines, flat screen television, compact fluorescent light …
A group of global businesses with operations in India have worked with the Government of Gujarat and the four largest cities in the state (Ahmedabad, Rajkot, Surat and Vadodara) to identify inclusive and sustainable solutions to key urban development challenges faced by these cities. The companies are part of a …
