Microcredit scheme for solar lighting system
Rural families pay less than what they spent on kerosene lamps for off-grid lighting
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Energy fixing
Bureau of Energy Efficiency says it is likely to meet Plan target. Experts say claims far from truth
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What about nuclear transparency?
Activists say safety audits should be put in public domain
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Wind break ends
Centre wants to withdraw sops for wind energy sector; offers an incentive to improve performance
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Confusion over RTI persists
Do PPP ventures come under RTI Act? Planning Commission says not its call
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Hope flickers
Solar electricity lights the maximum number of villages in Chhattisgarh—but barely so
India takes a step ahead on nuclear transparency
To introduce an independent nuclear regulatory authority
Renewable energy demand-supply mismatch
At the first trading session supply was about 500 RECs while demand was at 1,00,000 RECs
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Too little for renewables
The sector remains a low priority for government
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Blank on target
Most states fail to achieve renewable energy target under the climate change action plan
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Mission eclipsed
National solar mission may get derailed as banks hesitate to give loans for its high-risk projects
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Breather for wind firms
They must accurately forecast contribution to grid from 2012
Environment ministry firm on 'no-go' zones
Says mining in no-go zone against Forest Conservation Act
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Light on mercury
Regulations to check mercury pollution take backseat as Centre promotes fluorescent light
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Low on carbon crunching
Fresh scheme sets efficiency targets for energy-guzzling sectors but is still too soft
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Villages protest forest acquisition
No compensation from steel major Jindal, allege Odisha people
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Time for bright switch
India set to introduce standards to ensure quality imports of LEDs
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