India News

Energy efficiency initiatives

Thursday, 16 February 2012 15:50

The 21st century has perhaps seen the best of efforts in relation to energy management and energy security. This century has seen many initiatives in the efficiency targeted towards energy management. The industry has matured from “produce or perish” to “produce at merit”.

Power utilities don a green cap

Thursday, 16 February 2012 15:45

Power utilities across the nation are devising new and efficient ways to generate electricity in an attempt to cut India’s dependence on fossil fuels.

Metrowater to get 5cr to cut CO2 emissions

Sunday, 29 January 2012 15:38

The Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (CMWSSB) will soon receive 5 crore from the United Nations for reducing carbon dioxide emissions in four of its sewage treatment plants. Metrowater officials said SGS India, a consultant, had registered with the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change to obtain emission reduction certificate for the plants.

Great potential for plantation companies in Green Business

Wednesday, 04 January 2012 05:31

The international carbon credit market holds great potential for plantation companies in Kerala willing to invest in biomass generation projects to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and minimise the impact of climate change, according to Ajith Menon, CEO of the Singapore- based DES Mapping Solutions, global consultants on climate change.