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Different Strokes: The sustainability journey of a clean energy entrepreneur

By : Sustainability ..., Sep 20, 2011

In this next piece in our series “Different Strokes”, we are presenting a snapshot of the career journey of an entrepreneur Piyush Jaju who has started ONergy for providing clean energy solutions to the BoP.

Sustainability Entrepreneur
Piyush Jaju...

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Subject Tags: Disaster , energy , Technology

The ABC of Renewable Energy Certificates in India

By : Aparna Khandelwal, Sep 13, 2011

Renewable Energy Certificates is a relatively new and challenging market based instrument, but holds great promise in promoting the renewable energy market development in India.

In a bid to promote renewable energy market in India, the Indian government has framed...

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Shaping sustainability in business via ICT tools

By : sustainabilityo..., Aug 26, 2011

With climate change posing a global challenge, adopting ICT solutions in various industries would be a win-win way to reduce India’s carbon trail, says a DESC Report.

The new millennium has witnessed a perceptible change in people’s attitude towards climate change...

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Indian firms would invest in sustainability if there is a clear return and favorable economics

By : sustainabilityo..., Aug 9, 2011

Srivats Ram has been Managing Director of Wheels India Ltd. since May 1, 2008. Mr. Ram has over 3 decades of work experience in Vehicle and Component Industry and serves in various leadership roles across the TVS group including the Board of TVS & Co. and Axles India....

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"India’s tilt should be towards clean energy and energy security," says senior ESCI scientist

By : sustainabilityo..., Jul 11, 2011

Dr. Shalini Sharma is an environmental scientist currently working as the Head of Center for Climate Change at Engineering Staff College of India, Hyderabad. She is a trainer for working professionals, and works on national capacity building programs on climate change and...

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Subject Tags: energy , Technology

Policy Tracker: Water and Energy Outlook of the 12th Five Year Plan

By : Roselin Dey, Jul 7, 2011

India Carbon Outlook catches up with a Planning Commission consultant to discuss the Approach paper for the 12th Five Year plan; the stakeholder consultation process followed this year and the position of ‘water’ and ‘energy’ in the plan.

Before the Twelfth Five Year...

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MMTC to expand wind energy project in Karnataka

By : sustainabilityo..., Jun 10, 2011

As part of its diversification plans, India’s largest international trading company under the ministry of commerce and industry, Minerals & Metals Trading Corporation (MMTC) Limited will invest in non-conventional and sustainable energy projects by setting up wind farms...

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Is sustainability a viable career in India?

By : Pallavi Pant, Jun 9, 2011

In this article, the author talks about the potential of sustainability as a career in India, given the various policies and initiatives being taken up by the government and corporates to move towards a low carbon economy.

The concept of sustainable development, first...

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Uncertain policies and regulatory hurdles hinder renewable energy sector

By : sustainabilityo..., Jun 8, 2011

India's renewable energy sector, a key plank of the country's plan to cut emissions, is feeling the pinch of policy uncertainty and regulatory hurdles, unsettling entrepreneurs who were gearing for spectacular growth.

Renewable power producers were enthused by the...

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Energy Advantage Inc. Expands to India

By : sustainabilityo..., Jun 7, 2011

Energy Advantage Inc., a leading North American energy and sustainability management services provider, is pleased to announce its entrance into India’s energy and environmental management services market. This move is a key element of the company’s global growth strategy....

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