Experts stress on energy-efficient measures

Improving energy efficiency not only reduces emissions, but also increases energy savings by contributing to economic growth and social …

Certified, not certain

Green-rated buildings in India are not necessarily energy efficient

A cool idea

Roofs that reflect sunlight save electricity

A void for 0

Smart grid's here

As India experiments with smart power grid, Ankur Paliwal explains how the technology functions

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Turn it off

2,700 million units of electricity lost annually through appliances in standby mode  

WATCH: Why we should use a fan with air conditioners?

The draft of air from the ceiling fan can help remove hot air from over the skin and help the sweat evaporate during humid days 

Time for dual standards

A separate time zone for the Northeast can increase productivity at work, save energy

Mall stays cool with waste

Exhaust gas from generators fuels air conditioners

Energy audit shy

Green Internet

Internet-based technologies come at a cost—extensive energy consumption. A few technologies have been developed to reduce energy wastage …

The Clean Power Revolution: How to Boost the Economy by $1 Trillion per year with clean energy

The book shows simple ways how homeowners and commercial facilities can help, and save thousands of dollars of energy costs ($100 per month or …

Is your five-star AC sucking more power than it should?

A new study by the Centre for Science and Environment shatters the myth of star-rated ACs. Your so-called five-star rated split AC becomes energy-…

Planting trees is not doing your bit

Small initiatives to save energy can go a long way in curbing emissions

CSE study questions performance of ACs with energy efficiency ratings

The energy performance of room air conditioner drops substantially with the rise in outdoor temperature

Courtyard as cold island

With a little twist in traditional design, Akshay Urja Bhawan in Haryana provides a model for affordable green buildings

Governor shows the light

Visibly efficient

Label your CFL

How about a long drive

Chennai engineering students make efficient solar car

The light bulb moment

Citing energy efficiency and durability, industry has put LED lights on a pedestal. But is it really time to bid adieu to CFL and the humble …

Renewable energy provided jobs to 11 mn people in 2018: IRENA report

Solar photovoltaics (PV) industry emerged as the top employer with 3.6 million jobs