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ADB launches $9 bil. plan to develop solar power in Asia

By : sustainabilityo..., May 10, 2010

The Asian Development Bank on Monday launched a $9 billion initiative to spur the development of solar power in Asia's developing countries over the next three years.

ADB President Haruhiko Kuroda announced the initiative in a speech at the opening session of the ADB...

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President roots for wind and solar energy in Maharashtra

By : sustainabilityo..., May 9, 2010

President Pratibha Patil on Saturday said that Maharashtra should become an ideal state to fulfil all the dreams of its people.

The president was addressing the golden jubilee celebration programme at New Delhi which was held to mark the completion of the golden...

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SC asks Centre to frame a policy on energy security

By : sustainabilityo..., May 9, 2010

The Supreme Court on Friday asked the government to frame a comprehensive policy on the energy security of India and supply of natural gas under the Production Sharing Contracts (PSCs). The apex court while deciding the dispute between Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Industries (RIL...

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India Supreme Court settles dispute on energy prices

By : sustainabilityo..., May 8, 2010

India's Supreme Court on Friday settled a dispute between two billionaire brothers that had been as closely watched as a Bollywood melodrama, with an outcome that has potentially broad implications for this country's struggling energy industry.

The ruling makes clear...

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TERI BCSD, Johnson organize first India Energy

By : sustainabilityo..., May 8, 2010

TERI-BCSD India, the Regional Network member of WBCSD (World Business Council for Sustainable Development), and its member company Johnson Controls India Pvt. Ltd., on Friday held the first India Energy Efficiency Forum.

The forum brought together leaders of government...

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US carbon emissions saw record fall in 2009

By : sustainabilityo..., May 6, 2010

US emissions of the main greenhouse gas from fossil fuels such as coal, oil, and natural gas fell a record seven per cent in 2009 due to the recession and more efficient use of fuels, the Energy Information Administration said.

Carbon dioxide emissions from energy...

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Competitive Web 2.0 Climate Race Begins for Students in America, China, and India

By : sustainabilityo..., Apr 30, 2010

On May 5, 2010, 350.org, in collaboration with global partners, will launch the Great Power Race, a clean energy competition between America, China and India. This web 2.0 race will reveal who can rise to the challenge of the climate crisis with the most, and the most...

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Subject Tags: energy , India , Technology

UN report pushes for energy access and efficiency

By : sustainabilityo..., Apr 29, 2010

UNITED NATIONS, April 28 (Xinhua) -- Increasing access to clean energy and improving its efficiency will be vital to both enhancing global prosperity and combating climate change, according to a report issued here Wednesday by an advisory group of UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-...

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Ecotech Institute Launches as First and Only College Entirely Focused on building careers in Clean Technology

By : sustainabilityo..., Apr 29, 2010

Education Corporation of America, a leading owner and operator of private higher education institutions in the United States, announced today the launch of Ecotech Institute, the first and only college focused entirely on preparing America’s workforce for careers in renewable...

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Subject Tags: energy , Labor

Government of India approves Rs. 473 Cr renewable energy project

By : sustainabilityo..., Apr 29, 2010

The Union Cabinet Committee on Infrastructure has approved Rs.473 cr project to promote use of renewable energy in  Ladakh region at a total cost of Rs. 473 crore.

The Ladakh Region has extreme environment conditions and faces enormous energy adversities throughout...

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Subject Tags: energy