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Bihar proposes to set up 25 hydel power projectsBy : Anonymous, May 1, 2012
Heavily dependent on the Centre for supply of electricity and facing acute power shortage, Bihar has taken steps for setting up 25 hydel power projects for generating about 800 MW with the proposals at various stages of approval, official sources said. Bihar State... Read more.. |
Which hotel chain has the smallest carbon footprint?By : Anonymous, May 1, 2012
By Hugo Martin 1:00 p.m. CDT, April 29, 2012 If you want to shrink your carbon footprint when you check into a hotel, you may be better off staying at a mid-range or budget chain hotel. That's the conclusion from a report released last week by Vermont-... Read more.. Subject Tags: energy , Technology |
Use of Agriculture Waste as BiofuelBy : Anonymous, Apr 30, 2012
The National Policy on Biofuels has been notified by the Government of India in December, 2009 for accelerated development and production of biofuels and for substituting for petrol and diesel for transport and other applications. Since technology for production of biofuel... Read more.. Subject Tags: Technology |
NTE Energy Awarded Patent for Biomass Hybrid Renewable Energy TechnologyBy : Anonymous, Apr 30, 2012
ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. --(Business Wire)-- NTE Energy is pleased to announce it has been awarded a patent by the United States Patent & Trademark Office for its proprietary biomass hybrid renewable energy technology. This technology revolutionizes the production of... Read more.. |
World Bank Arm Considers Funding Sri Lanka Waste-to-Energy PlantBy : Anonymous, Apr 30, 2012
The World Bank’s private-sector financing arm is considering $9 million in debt and equity funding for a project in Sri Lanka that will sell electricity produced from burning municipal waste. RenewGen Enviro Ventures India Pvt. won a 25-year contract to build and... Read more.. Subject Tags: Sri Lanka , Technology |
Obama’s energy policy a clear target for Republicans and industry leadersBy : Anonymous, Apr 30, 2012
WASHINGTON, April 29, 2012 — President Obama’s energy policies have come under fire as Republicans and industry leaders question his commitment to securing American energy independence as gas prices continue to rise. Critics are right to worry about rising gas prices... Read more.. Subject Tags: Business , energy , Entertainment , Environment , Health , oil , Politics , Social Issues , Technology |
Rising Consumer Awareness on Environment Issues to Stimulate the Demand for Green Marketing, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.By : Anonymous, Apr 28, 2012
The bulging demand for eco-friendly products and the consequent buoyancy of green marketing concept in the modern era is primarily driven by rising consumer awareness about environment, regulatory pressure to adopt eco-friendly products and processes, and concerns about... Read more.. |
IFC To Invest $130 Mn In Inox Renewable to fund 400MW wind projectsBy : Sustainability ..., Apr 27, 2012
According to reports, IFC is planning to invest $130 Mn in INOX Renewables Limited, a subsidiary of Gujarat Fluorochemicals Limited. The funds raised will be used to fund 400 MW of wind projects in the states of Rajasthan and Gujarat. IFC’s proposed... Read more.. |
Luis Miranda Joins Global Environment Fund As Senior AdvisorBy : Sustainability ..., Apr 27, 2012
According to reports, former IDFC Private Equity chief Luis Miranda has joined Global Environment Fund (GEF) as a Senior Advisor. Miranda will be based in Mumbai, “where he will contribute to GEF’s private equity investments in India and South Asia,” the investment... Read more.. |
Solar Energy Corporation to be fully functional by JuneBy : Sustainability ..., Apr 27, 2012
According to reports, state-run Solar Energy Corporation, formed primarily for executing the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission (JNNSM), will be fully functional by June. “The broad mandate of the company will be to help the ministry to implement JNNSM. It will... Read more.. |