This study assesses the impact of the existing energy efficiency initiatives on household awareness levels, preferences and behaviour concerning efficiency in electricity use. It examines the level of awareness of Indian households about Bureau of Energy Efficiency’s (BEE) star labelling program, the benefits they associate with it, and the key …
Green certified buildings in India deliver an additional health and climate benefit of USD 12 for every dollar in energy savings, a recent survey said. According to a study 'HEALTHfx' by the Harvard University that examined LEED-certified buildings in six countries, additional health and climate benefits amounted to USD 12 …
Solar-powered LED lights to be installed. Visakhapatnam: The decision to have solar-powered street lights has given a boost to green energy, in the city. Solar-powered LED poles will soon light up the road to the beach. Under the Smart City Project, 4 to 6 metre, standalone street lights with a …
The government on Wednesday said power will not be provided free of cost to any category of consumer under the recently launched Saubhagya scheme, which aims to provide electricity to all. However, under the scheme the poor families will be provided electricity connections free of cost, said the frequently asked …
The CM suggested that officials concentrate on increasing the renewable energy production while reducing thermal power. Vijayawada: Energy officials projected a 154-per cent growth in wind power production to impress upon Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu that wind power was the best alternative to the hydel and thermal power. This …
The Centre's Bureau of Energy Efficiency has proposed rules for star labels on light emitting diode (LED) bulbs to help consumers pick the devices on the basis of energy consumption as possible now for air-conditioners or refrigerators. The BEE, an agency under the Union power ministry, has released for public …
The Asian Development Bank expects to step up its funding for the renewable energy sector, both sovereign and directly to the private sector. It is in discussions to channelise a credit line for energy efficiency. Pradeep Perera, Energy Head India, South Asia Department, Asian Development Bank, told BusinessLine that, “We …
Assam Governor Banwarilal Purohit, along with the Minister for Science and Technology Keshab Mahanta, inaugurated a 30-KW grid interactive solar power plant under Renewable Energy Project in Raj Bhavan on Wednesday. Inaugurating the solar power plant, the Governor said that solar energy is considered to be the best option for …
BENGALURU: The Karnataka government has banned camp fires, loud music and plastic in resorts, homestays and hotels located near eco-sensitive zones. The state's forest, ecology and environment department has issued guidelines for private resorts, homestays, hotels, institutions and entities operating around wildlife sanctuaries, national parks and protected areas. The department …
The Centre has started the Street Lighting National Program (SLNP) to install LED streetlights in the country. Hyderabad: Energy Efficiency Services company, under the ministry of power, has become the largest streetlight management firm in the world with the installation of LED streetlights on 50,000 km across the country. Andhra …
Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday said that India may become first country in the world to use only LED products for lighting needs by 2019. "India will probably become the first country in the world to use 100 per cent LEDs for its lighting needs by 2019," Goyal, the …
Chandigarh: The central government's Unnat Jyoti Affordable LEDs for All (UJALA) scheme has evoked a positive response in this city. Implementing the scheme, the UT Administration has set up counters at different spots, including 23 Sampark centres, to distribute sets of four 9-watt LED bulbs, two 20-watt LED tubes, and …
Indore: Nine crossroads of the city will soon get a new look as officials of Indore Municipal Corporation (IMC) have decided to install solar powered traffic signal system . The move came after clashes between IMC and police department over payment of conventional traffic signals' power bills. In the first …
India ranked third for LEED green building certification Backed by environmental regulation and rising awareness, green buildings in India are expected to grow from the current 1.7 billion sq feet to 3 billion sq feet by 2020. New high-rise residential, schools, communities and mixed-use development are expected to be the …
The green building concept is picking up fast in India, according to US Green Building Council's president and CEO Mahesh Ramanujam. Speaking to TOI during his visit to Chennai, Mahesh said the council, a non-profit organisation recognised by the United States government, guides builders, architects and individuals on judicial usage …
HYDERABAD: With the state government proposing that all new commercial buildings in the city with more than 1,000 sq.mt built-up area comply with the Energy Conservation Building Code (ECBC), the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) has prepared plans for ECBC’s enforcement at the earliest. The civic body has initiated the …
Accra — China offered on Friday a support package for Ghana's renewable energy program in off-grid communities. The package, worth 20 million RMB (about 3 million U.S. dollars) and including 2,000 solar home systems; 1,000 air conditioners, as well as 500 LED solar street lights, were presented to the University …
SIERRA ODC building looks like any other IT office building from the outside. No posh or massive structure, but if you enter the office complex of this Coimbatore-based IT solutions company, you will realise what the so-called “Green Building” means and is much talked about. The building incidentally has been …
The project will be implemented in under a year-and-a-half, said Goyal. According to Goyal, the Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), a central government undertaking, will assist states with the mandate. IN A bid to improve energy efficiency in Maharashtra, the state government would conduct energy audits in 1,500 government offices. …
The government is working on a scheme to promote energy efficient homes by offering cheaper loans and lower registration fee for green residential units as it ramps up efforts to mitigate climate change by moving towards a net zero-energy building regime. Government sources said the proposal is part of ongoing …
CHANDIGARH: Unnat Jyoti Affordable LEDs for All (UJALA) scheme of the central government implemented by the Chandigarh administration is turning out to be a power-saver. Under the scheme, which was launched on March 6 by local MP Kirron Kher, consumers can buy 4 LED bulbs (9watt), 2 LED tubes (20watt) …
