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 …
Lucknow: Taking its first green step towards becoming a smart city, the Lucknow Collectorate on Sunday became the first district collectorate in the state to be solar-empowered. Constructed at the cost of Rs 98 lakh, the 135 kilowatt (Kw) capacity plant is part of the smart city project and would …
Assuming a three-year product life and a target of three lanterns per household, this corresponded to about two million jobs globally, more than... Switching from fuel-based lighting – such as firewood and kerosene lanterns – to solar-LED systems also create two million potential new jobs in developing countries like India, …
In addition to environmental benefits, shifting away from inefficient and polluting fuel-based lighting -- such as candles, firewood, and kerosene lanterns -- to solar-LED systems can spur economic development as well -- to the tune of two million potential new jobs, a study says. The researchers analysed how the transition …
Many households in impoverished regions around the world are starting to shift away from inefficient and polluting fuel-based lighting -- such as candles, firewood, and kerosene lanterns -- to solar-LED systems. While this trend has tremendous environmental benefits, a new study by Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) has found …
The distribution scheme of energy-efficient ceiling fans at lower rates is set be rolled out in five more states -- Delhi, Haryana, Maharashtra, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh -- in the next 2-3 months. State-run Energy Efficiency Services Ltd (EESL) is distributing these 50 watt energy-efficient ceiling fans in districts of …
NEW DELHI: The "smart" street lighting market in India is expected to grow at an annual rate of 42.2 per cent to reach USD 1,868.9 million by 2022 as adoption of LED and solar powered systems rises in the country, a report said. According to Infoholic Research, India's fast-developing public …
BRICS delegates agree to pursue joint research and technology transfer in the endeavour Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS) have resolved to promote green energy and maximise energy efficiency by co-operating with one nother and adopting best practices and technology transfer. The resolution was made here on Tuesday …
Excessive blue light emitted by light emitting diodes (LED) can adversely impact human health, according to a report recently released by the American Medical Association (AMA) Council on Science and Public Health. The report looked at LED street lighting on U.S. roadways. While LED lighting has several advantages, the excessive …
DEHRADUN: The State Action Plan for Climate Change (SAPCC) will first be implemented in the four sectors namely disaster, water, energy and forest, for being more critical in nature. The state is prone to disasters triggered by climatic changes. There is water crisis deepening. Energy sector is dependent on hydro-power …
AGRA: In a bid to conserve energy, ensure uninterrupted power supply and strengthen security, Central Jail authorities here have started working on plan to tap solar energy. The move is aimed at reducing electricity bills and utilizing the money saved to make improvements in prison. Jailor Lal Ratnakar Singh told …
Gujarat becomes the fastest state to distribute over 30 lakh LED bulbs under the Government of India's Unnat Jyoti by Affordable LEDs for All (UJALA) scheme. This scheme was launched in Gujarat on May 26, 2016 and the milestone of distributing 30-Lakh LED bulbs has been achieved within a short …
Havells India, Havells Share price, Promptec Renewable Energy Solutions, promtec enterprises, promtec industrial products, In a separate filing, Havells said it is launching solar solutions including solar power generating systems, home lighting kits, solar pumps, solar street lights etc. (Website) Electrical equipment maker Havells India today said it will increase …
Tiruchirapalli City Corporationsaves Rs. 2.14 crore in power bill The Tiruchirapalli City Corporation has achieved 24 per cent energy savings by replacing fluorescent bulbs with LED ones in street lights. The project has been taken up under the public-private partnership mode. As per the agreement, a private agency which was …
VARANASI: After energy efficient LED bulbs the Purvanchal Vidyut Vitaran Nigam Limited in collaboration with the Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) is going to provide energy efficient fans under National Energy Efficient Fan Pragramme in eastern UP. Talking to reporters on Monday, the PuVVNL managing director Ajay Kumar Singh the …
Underlining that environmental governance is the key factor in planning the future of any country, India today said the UN environment programme must work on integrating the green dimensions of the Sustainable Development Goals. "The world must build upon the momentum generated in Paris on Climate Change and in UN …
The LED bulbs under Government of India' s UnnatJyoti by Affordable LEDs for All (UJALA)scheme are being distributed across 16 States in the country in the price range of Rs 75- 95. The project, executed by Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), under the administration of Ministry of Power, procures high …
Government of India will be launching the Unnat Jyoti by Affordable LEDs for all (UJALA) in Gujarat tomorrow. The event will be presided by chief minister Anandiben Patel. The LED bulbs will be available to the consumers across Gujarat for an upfront cost of Rs 80 and at an EMI …
The "Internet of Things" could make cities "smarter" by connecting an extensive network of tiny communications devices to make life more efficient. But all these machines will require a lot of energy. Rather than adding to the global reliance on fossil fuels to power the network, researchers say they have …
After achieving the target of electrification of all villages in Himachal, the state government is now focusing on harnessing hydel power potential and strengthening transmission and distribution of electricity to provide quality power to consumers. According to a government release, the state government is harnessing 265-MW power in the public …
Himachal Pradesh government has drawn up plans for putting the hydropower projects under execution on fast track to harness over 13,500 mw of power. The state has so far harnessed 10,264 mega watt power, out of which 830 mega watt was harnessed during the year 2015-16 while projects with 265 …
