World energy issues monitor 2024
In a world where the demands for secure, affordable and sustainable energy are ever-increasing, global and national energy systems are showing signs of deficiencies and strains everywhere. There is an
In a world where the demands for secure, affordable and sustainable energy are ever-increasing, global and national energy systems are showing signs of deficiencies and strains everywhere. There is an
JAIPUR: After its recent initiative to save energy for domestic consumers by replacing electricity bulbs with the compact fluorescent lights (CFLs), the Union Government
President Pratibha Patil has asked educational institutions to include energy-efficient design technologies in the curriculum of engineering and architecture courses. Stressing on the need to adopt energy efficient designs during constructions of new buildings, the President asked for including these methods in academic courses so that pollution levels can be reduced. Ms Patil said National Action Plan on Climate Change is a major step forward in India
Smriti Kak Ramachandran NEW DELHI: Spread over two acres, the 80,000 sq. ft. campus of TERI University at Vasant Kunj here, which will be inaugurated by President Pratibha Patil on Thursday, has emerged as a template for energy efficiency and conservation. The University, which is the first of its kind dedicated to the study of environment, energy and natural sciences, will consume only 60 per cent of the energy that a building of its dimensions uses.
JAIPUR: The Jaipur Vidyut Vitaran Nigam has allotted the project work of replacing over 30 lakh incandescent lamps of domestic consumers with the compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) to three private companies. The move is expected to reduce electricity consumption by 30.4 crore units every year. Jaipur Discom Chairman and Managing Director R.G. Gupta said here on Wednesday that the three companies were selected through tenders for entering into an agreement under the Bachat Lamp Yojana of the Union Government
CHENNAI: The Madras High Court has directed the State government to come out with a policy on power conservation immediately. The policy should give broad guidelines on the steps that needed to be taken by households for conserving electricity and minimising wastage.
State to join REEEP Minister holds talks with REEEP officials in Vienna Projects to be submitted before April 2009 THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Kerala will join the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Partnership (REEEP) based in Vienna, Austria. Electricity Minister A.K. Balan and Director of the Energy Management Centre Dharesan Unnithan held discussions with International Director of the REEEP Marianne Osterkorn and Deputy Director Binu Parthan in Vienna on Saturday and came to an understanding on the State joining the partnership.
Intel Corp. is expanding its line of Xeon chips for server systems with four models that boost computing performance and energy efficiency.
COIMBATORE: The Southern India Engineering Manufacturers
Pune, September 05 Kumar Sublime, a project by Kumar Builders at Kondhwa, received the prestigious five-star eco-housing rating certificate from Municipal Commissioner at a function held recently. Arun Nigvekar and Prashant were among those presenton the occasion. The certification has been initiated for the first time in the city. For the 5 star eco housing rating, the minimum criteria is 800 points. This is an interim certification till the completion of the project, said a press release.
CHENNAI: The Chennai Division of Southern Railway is adopting energy conservation measures in view of the power situation prevailing in the State. Power consumption is going up by leaps and bounds in the Division in view of additional facilities such as lifts, escalators and enhanced illumination provided at the railway stations. The Division is consuming about 38 lakh units a month.