PM Modi discusses renewable energy collaboration with US Energy Secy
Last Updated : Sep 28 2015 | 7:05 AM IST
San Jose, Sep 28 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with US Secretary of Energy Ernest Moniz in San Jose to discuss collaboration in renewable energy between both nations. Following this, the Prime Minister attended a round table on renewable energy with Moniz and other US officials. Moniz and Minister of State with Independent Charge for Power, Coal, and New and Renewable Energy Piyush Goyal had earlier on September 23 co-chaired the US-India Energy Dialogue in Washington DC and held discussions on their mutual goals for combating climate change, ensuring energy security, and fostering economic growth. The two sides discussed ongoing work of five of the established working groups (power and energy efficiency, oil and gas, new technology and renewable energy, coal, and sustainable growth) and welcomed the formation of the new working group on research arm of PACE. The duo convened a series of meetings in September to review progress in these areas since President Barack Obama and