'I don't think future generations will be very happy with our performance'
Michael Jefferson is vice-president of the London-based World Energy Council (WEC), an international association covering all energy forms. …
How green is your building?
The building's green credentials have been recognised internationally, most notably by the us Green Business Council (usgbc). The Washington-…
A Renewable Crisis
The last time there was a major push for renewable energy alternatives to polluting fossil fuels was in the aftermath of 1970s oil shock. And then,…
Rajya Sabha passes Energy Conservation (Amendment) Bill
The amended bill aims to bring large residential buildings under the Energy Conservation regime, enhance the scope of the Energy Conservation …
Helping computers keep a tight hold on power
Scientists are trying to integrate a new type of circuits - called reversible circuits -- into computers to make them more energy efficient
India needs an energy disclosure policy
BEE needs to revisit, revive, and expand its star rating system for all designated consumers, especially buildings. It can’t be kept …
Billed for conservation
A bill, to be tabled in Parliament early next year, will promote energy conservation in the industrial sector
"People can save on electricity bills"
N K Bansal, of Centre for Energy Studies, Indian Institute of Technology, New Delhi talks to TV Jayan on energy efficiency
Power failure
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Energy analysis uncovers interesting trends
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Bickering scuttles power-saving project
Two non-resident Indians blame inter-organisational rivalry for the rejection of their proposal to use compact fluorescent lamps, which will …
Fluorescent gains
Compact fluorescent lamps could provide the right intensity of light and reduce power consumption at the same time
The magic lamp
Energy conservation is the bottomline of the latest innovations. A new light bulb has the combined attractions of less energy, more efficiency …
A retired railway officer knows how to save water and energy
R K Palhan, former general manager, Central Railways, has two innovations to his credit. One has already been implemented in most railway …
There’s need for city-level climate actions
Indian cities need climate action plans that are implementable and have necessary financial, institutional and policy support
Tough decisions ahead
A BBC serial says strong political will is needed to ensure that energy is used efficient.
Sending right signals
High optical efficiency and monochromatic light give light-emitting diodes an edge over conventional traffic lights in saving a lot of energy
The investment dilemma
Technological improvement for greater efficiency faces many hurdles, especially poor immediate returns on investment
Time to act
People in the us should realise that only if they reduce fuel consumption will prices fall
US engineers design heating patches that can be sewn into clothes
They claim the patches can replace heating systems and save 47 % of global energy used for indoor heating
Study warns of desolate energy scenario
The Tata Energy Research Institute's report on fuel consumption trends calls for a clear energy policy to prevent India from being trapped in an …
Too close to the sun
The internationally-funded programme to promote solar photovoltaic systems remains a nonstarter
The X factor
Business ultimately depends on profit. Sustained growth depends on wise investment. But as economies grow and productivity rises, resource use …
Beat that heat
Municipalities and citizens in the US could significantly contribute to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Technosolutions
The need of the hour is technological innovation that helps tackle both poverty and environmental degradation
