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 …
With international pressure mounting on India to cut emissions in the fight against climate change, the government’s goal of providing ‘power for all’ seems to be a tall order. The country remains critically dependent on coal for electricity generation. The government must promote off-grid electricity solutions from renewable sources like …
The state government has asked AP power utilities to chalk out an action plan for a energy-saving awareness programme in rural and urban areas. With demand for power in the state growing exponentially and in an unprecedented manner, the department of energy plans to save more than 15,000 million units …
The Andhra Pradesh Government is planning to take up public participation programmes to save over 1,500 crore units of electricity worth around Rs 4,751 crore by arresting wastage. The Government has directed the power utilities in the State to chalk out an action plan to take up massive awareness programmes …
Taking forward the energy conservation measures, the divisional railway authorities have decided to install a 10 kilowatt solar power panel at the divisional railway office here and a solar water heater at the new running room in Villupuram Junction. Costing Rs.20 lakh, the solar panel will convert solar energy into …
Falling prices of carbon credits have scuttled the best-laid plans of private equity investors to make a fortune by selling them. Europe’s economic downturn coupled with low demand for emission compliance credits in the US and Asia and uncertainties over the continuation of Kyoto Protocol have resulted in a sharp …
Shimla: Himachal has added yet another feather to its cap as it has become the first state in the country to prepare its green house gas emission inventory where it has calculated its total carbon emissions from various sectors like energy, industry, transport and tourism. Having already taken the lead …
Official says energy saved is energy produced Kerala can achieve a 15 per cent overall saving in power consumption through a concerted effort involving utilities, consumers, and the government, said Pradeep Kumar, Secretary, Power, here on Monday. Presiding over the inaugural function of a special discussion meet with certified energy …
Mexico will earn a royalty on carbon credits generated from energy-saving light bulbs through a world-first deal that could pave the way for other developing countries to fund emissions cuts, the investor said on Monday. Under the project, an Australian company, Cool nrg International, advised by Bank of America Merrill …
The Sri Lanka Sustainable Energy Authority states that the use of energy efficient CFL electricity bulbs has increased. The CFL bulbs are saving around 80 percent of energy than the normal light bulbs. According to the No. 1611/10 Government Gazette dated July 22,2009 the label introduced by the Sustainable Energy …
The Centre has advised State Governments and power utilities to adopt energy conservation measures as there is potential to improve efficiencies. During the XII Plan period, the Government plans to focus on energy efficiency drive. With most States facing power crunch, the Centre has suggested the States to send the …
China and other developing countries are resisting a U.S. proposal to cut tariffs on environmental goods, casting doubt on one of President Barack Obama's goals for a Pacific Rim summit he hosts next week. The U.S. has been pressing for years, with little success, to liberalize trade on "green" goods, …
New Delhi: Residents of north and northwest Delhi will finally be able to purchase energy efficient compact fluorescent lamps (CFL) for Rs 15. Discom NDPL launched Bureau of Energy Efficiency’s (BLY) Bachat Lamp Yojana on Tuesday under which each household in the NDPL area will be entitled to four CFLs …
Consumers in Delhi's Mongolpuri area will be the first to make use of the new ‘Bachat Lamp Yojana' scheme that offers a limited number of energy-efficient bulbs at subsidised rates. The scheme, aimed at promoting energy efficiency in the city, was inaugurated by Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit on Tuesday. It …
Processing at source may be made mandatory Kerala may be in for stringent legislation on waste management as waste remains a major environmental and health hazard in the State. The Legislature Committee on Environment recommended in its report submitted early this year that law should be brought to make waste …
The high mercury content in compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) notwithstanding, more awful for the residents in this part of Punjab is the increasing number of thermal plants. But in this “power surplus” dreamt state, the residents of south-west Malwa region will have to bear the high emission of mercury due …
India has no law to mandate manufacturers to cap mercury level in lamps Compact Fluorescent Lamps (CFLs) being used in the Indian market could have major health implications for unsuspecting consumers, a significant new study on mercury contained in these energy efficient devices has shown. Although mercury (a highly toxic …
Power distribution company BSES Rajdhani Power Limited (BRPL) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Lighting Science Group (LSG), America's largest manufacturer of light emitting diodes. The MoU with see the two companies collaborate and explore avenues to demonstrate and promote energy efficiency using the next generation LED lighting. “The …
At least 10 lakh houses in rural areas of the country have come under solar energy, official sources said. "At present about 10 lakh houses in 465upazilas and 16 islands of the country are getting electricity from the equal number of solar panels, which generate 50 megawatt electricity per day,"Nazmul …
Bhubaneswar: The Bachat Lamp Yojana (BLY) implemented by the Centre 30 months ago to save electricity during peak hours, has remained a non-starter in Odisha. While the programme was implemented in 13 states including Odisha, not a single CFL (Compact Fluorescent Light) has been found in any of the village …
CFLs use less energy than the conventional incandescent lamps reducing the mercury (Hg) emissions associated with generating the energy to power conventional lamps. There are however, environment and health issues related to CFLs as they contain mercury that is integral to them (the white light produced by CFLs is possible …
