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A tool that educates consumers on energy efficiencyBy : Sustainability ..., Jul 2, 2012
Losing your cool over your air-conditioner blowing a hole in your monthly budget? The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), which provides the legal framework for the Union Power Ministry’s energy saving initiatives, has put out an AC energy calculator on its website,... Read more.. Subject Tags: energy , Technology |
Waste to Energy Markets to Grow 11.2% Annually Through 2021: SBI BulletinBy : Sustainability ..., Jun 29, 2012
Industrial and energy market research publisher SBI has released a research study on the global Waste to Energy (WtE) market, revealing the market increased from $4.8 to $7.1 billion during the 2006-2010 historical period, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.0%.... Read more.. |
Renewable energy certificates witness a record trade in JuneBy : Sustainability ..., Jun 28, 2012
In its 16th trading session, India energy exchange (IEX) witnessed a record trading figure of renewable energy certificates (RECs). Out of the 3, 99,865 RECs that were available for sale, 2, 48,165 RECs were issued - the highest issuance for any month till date. In the... Read more.. |
Corporation drafts plan to tap solar powerBy : Sustainability ..., Jun 28, 2012
In a step to conserve energy, the city corporation, on Wednesday, June 27, 2012 submitted a draft plan for the Solar City project, part of the Union Ministry of New and Renewable energy project. The meeting was attended by senior officials of Coimbatore Corporation and... Read more.. Subject Tags: energy |
Mandatory Carbon Emission Reports Boost Green SoftwareBy : Sustainability ..., Jun 28, 2012
Green software got a boost last week, with the announcement that all businesses listed on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange will have to report their levels of greenhouse gas emissions from the start of the next financial year. The announcement, made by Nick... Read more.. |
BEE plans risk guarantee fund for energy efficiency projectsBy : Sustainability ..., Jun 26, 2012
The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) plans to set up a partial risk guarantee fund (PRGF) to enhance financing options for energy efficiency projects. PRGF would provide commercial banks with up to 50 per cent of risk coverage against loans issued for such projects. BEE is... Read more.. Subject Tags: energy , Energy Efficiency Services |
Commercial establishments tap renewable energy for powerBy : Sustainability ..., Jun 26, 2012
It is not just industries here that are going in for renewable sources, such as wind power, to meet their energy needs. Some of the retail outlets have also started exploring the green energy options. Recently, Chennai Silks installed a stand-alone, rooftop wind and... Read more.. |
A-B-C-D of the Business Case for Energy Efficiency By : Snehil Taparia, Jun 26, 2012
This article explores the different business prerogatives and the benefits that can be tapped into by adopting energy efficiency measures in the workplace. Depleting energy resources, rising cost of energy and the threat of climate change have elevated the demand for... Read more.. Subject Tags: Business , energy , Environment , Human Interest , Labor , Law , Resource Efficiency , Technology |
Subsidy spoiling green image of Indian companiesBy : Sustainability ..., Jun 26, 2012
Government policies on subsidy are preventing Indian energy-intensive companies from improving their carbon image globally even though comparable firms in the developed world on an average have higher overall emission figures, according to India Market and Environment Report... Read more.. Subject Tags: Bombay Stock Exchange , energy |
Vinod Khosla's SunBorne Energy raises $5M VC fundingBy : Sustainability ..., Jun 25, 2012
Vinod Khosla-backed Sun Borne Energy Holdings LLC has raised $5 million (Rs 28.4 crore) in VC funding as part of its plan to raise $20 million (Rs 113.5 crore) equity funding, according to information from the US Securities and Exchange Commission's Notice of Exempt Offering... Read more.. |