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State-run agency suggests mandatory green hydrogen norms for oil refineries

Bureau of Energy Efficiency suggests giving refineries three years to meet green hydrogen obligations

Arunachal inks MoU with Norwegian Institute to channel geothermal potential

The Arunachal Pradesh government on Wednesday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Norwegian Geotechnical Institute (NGI) to explore feasibility of harnessing geothermal potentials that the state's numerous hot springs offer. The MoU was signed by state science and technology secretary Repo Ronya and Dr Rajinder Bhasin, technical expert from NGI, in presence of Chief Minister Pema Khandu, Science and Technology Minister Honchun Ngandam, chief secretary Dharmendra and senior advisor of Norwegian embassy in New Delhi, Dr Vivek Kumar. Congratulating the NGI and the department of science and technology, Khandu termed the signing of the MoU as a right step towards green and clean energy production especially in the light of global warming concerns. "It is a great coincidence that this MoU is being signed on World Tourism Day as its theme this year is Tourism & Green Investment' that perfectly goes in tandem with this new initiative," the chief minister said. He expressed

Iraq signs $27 billion energy deal with TotalEnergies, says report

TotalEnergies took a 45 per cent stake and QatarEnergy holds the remaining 25 per cent

GIC, Genus Power Infra tie up to invest $2 bn in smart meter venture

Genus says this is the largest transaction in the smart metering space in India

Indian, Nepali private companies sign agreement for direct energy sale

In a major boost for energy cooperation between Nepal and India, private entities and companies of both countries on Wednesday inked an agreement for selling and buying energy directly

Centre asks states to expedite energy efficiency activities on mission mode

The Centre and Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) have directed state governments to expedite energy efficiency activities on a mission mode, Andhra Pradesh State Energy Conservation Mission Chief Executive, A Chandrasekhara Reddy said on Sunday. He said the energy efficiency movement is aimed at securing the interests of future generations and the economy at large. In accordance with the Government of India's policy to increase energy efficiency and substantially reduce greenhouse gas emissions by achieving the country's climate change targets (Panchamrit), the Union Ministry of Power-led BEE has emphasized the need for all state designated agencies to engage deeply in the energy efficiency movement on a mission mode, said Reddy in an official press note. Abhay Bakre, Director General of BEE directed state energy saving bodies to strive to achieve the national energy savings target of 150 million tonnes of oil equivalent of energy, which equates to 750 billion units of ...

Explore energy efficient pricing to reduce water waste: Parl panel to govt

Flagging rampant wastage of water in the agriculture sector, a parliamentary panel has recommended to the government to explore the option of having "energy efficient pricing" and said it may become an important tool for sustainable management of groundwater resources. The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Water Resources, in its report tabled in Parliament on Tuesday, pulled up the government over its response to an earlier suggestion of the panel on the issue. The panel said there is an urgent need to bring down the water consumption in the agriculture sector. It also said subsidized electricity and fertilizer had encouraged farmers to grow water-intensive crops even in the areas having water scarcity, and called for "institutional changes". The report stated the committee regrets to note that the action taken reply furnished by the Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation is silent on the specific recommendation of the committee urging it to explo

EU to provide $504 mn in grants for Western Balkans to tackle energy crisis

The European Union (EU) will provide 500 million euros ($504 million) in grants for the Western Balkan countries to tackle energy crisis, European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen said here

Amid energy crisis, desperate Europeans return to firewood for warmth

Not far from Berlin's Nazi-era Tempelhof airport, Peter Engelke is putting up a new security gate at his warehouse because of concerns about desperate people pilfering his stock

Nations must regulate, invest in clean energy to bring down costs: Report

Governments must deliberately use public investment and regulation to rapidly scale-up clean energy technologies to bring down costs, achieve global climate goals and boost economies worldwide

Sterlite Power forms RE firm for projects serving commercial clients

Serentica Renewables will supply 600 MW to Vedanta Group, set up energy storage capacity in three states

Michelin becomes first tyre maker in India to get BEE accreditation

Michelin X Multi Energy Z tyre has been awarded the industry's first fuel savings label with a 4-star rating by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), the company said in a statement

Rajasthan ranks 2nd after Karnataka on State Energy Efficiency Index 2020

In the recent report, Rajasthan has registered 61 points, which is a tremendous rise from the score of 18.5 at the previous year index, SEEI 2019.

Panel on energy efficiency, low carbon tech to be set up: R K Singh

RK Singh said a committee will be set up having members from all relevant Ministries for implementation of the Roadmap on Energy Efficiency and low carbon technologies

EESL, Lemon Tree Hotels to implement energy conservation measures

Energy Efficiency Services Ltd (EESL), a joint venture under the Ministry of Power, has signed a MoU with Lemon Tree Hotels Ltd for implementing energy efficiency and conservation measures

EESL to implement 'Energy Efficient PNG Cook Stove' programme across India

State-run Energy Efficiency Services Ltd (EESL) has inked a pact with Petroleum Conservation Research Association (PCRA) for implementation of Energy Efficient PNG Cook Stove (EEPS) programme, across India. The EESL, a joint venture of PSUs under the Ministry of Power, Government of India, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with PCRA, Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas for implementation of the EEPS programme on a pan-India basis, a statement said. The MoU was exchanged in the presence of Tarun Kapoor, Secretary (Petroleum an Natural Gas) and Chairman, PCRA, during the inauguration of SAKSHAM (Sanrakshan Kshmata Mahotsav) Campaign 2021, a month long annual event by PCRA. Under this MoU, the EESL will execute and implement the EEPS programme across India and will collaborate with the PCRA to promote the programme and distribute energy efficient PNG (piped natural gas) based cook stoves to prospective consumers. The EEPS programme, in its first phase, will witness the ..

BSES discoms launch replacement scheme for air conditioners, fans in Delhi

The BSES discoms have launched a replacement scheme for its consumers in Delhi to have energy-saving air conditioners and fans for substantial discount, a company spokesperson said

Govt, World Bank, EESL ink $300 mn pact to push energy efficiency programme

The programme will help scale up the deployment of energy saving measures in residential and public sectors, strengthen EESL's institutional capacity