energy efficiency

Prayagraj, March 31 – In a remarkable example of grassroots innovation, a street vendor in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, has devised a unique "magic stove" that runs on waste engine oil, offering an alternative solution amid concerns about LPG availability.Instances of "jugaad" – innovative...

March 26, Kohima: Nagaland is set to participate in the global Earth Hour movement on March 28 to raise awareness about climate change and energy conservation.The Department of Environment, Forests and Climate Change has urged citizens, offices, and workplaces to observe the hour by switching...

Bhopal, March 26 – Electricity is set to become more expensive in Madhya Pradesh as the Madhya Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission has announced a moderate increase in electricity tariffs for the financial year 2026-27.In its tariff order issued on Thursday, the Commission approved an...

New Delhi, March 26 State-owned Energy Efficiency Services Ltd (EESL) is planning new tenders to procure half a million induction cookstoves in two phases to meet the rising demand for e-cooking appliances, official sources said on Thursday.This move is significant in light of the West Asia...

Bhubaneswar, March 25 Amidst shortages of LPG cylinders, the Odisha government has simplified approval processes for the early execution of piped natural gas (PNG) distribution projects across cities in the state, officials said.In a move to expedite the expansion of clean energy...

March 25, New Delhi – Sri Lanka has ordered the shutdown of street lights, neon signs, and billboard lighting as part of efforts to reduce energy consumption by 25 percent and address supply shortages.Government spokesperson Nalinda Jayatissa said that all state institutions have been directed...

New Delhi, March 24 The government on Tuesday introduced measures to strengthen consumer-centric gas service delivery while ensuring that the transition to piped natural gas (PNG) does not impose an excessive financial burden on users.The framework mandates the time-bound provision of PNG...

Amaravati, March 24 Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday ordered a reduction in power purchase costs and a series of reforms aimed at stabilizing the state's energy utilities.During a review meeting with Energy Department officials, the CM emphasized bringing down the...

Seoul, March 24 – The South Korean government will strictly enforce a mandatory five-day vehicle rotation system for the public sector in response to potential disruptions in oil supply amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East, while also implementing additional energy-saving measures, the...

New Delhi, March 24 The Delhi Budget 2026-27, presented by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta in the Assembly on Tuesday, allocated Rs 3,942 crore to the power department, including Rs 3,500 crore for subsidy payments and Rs 200 crore for undergrounding overhead wires.The budget also proposes the...

Canberra, March 23 – The Australian government announced on Monday that it will expedite approval for data centers that use water sustainably and support the nation's transition to clean energy.Tim Ayres, Minister for Industry and Innovation and Minister for Science, said on Monday that a new...

New Delhi, March 22 Indian companies are facing disruptions ranging from shipment delays to shortages of key raw materials due to the ongoing West Asia conflict, the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) said on Sunday, highlighting growing stress across sectors dependent on global trade flows...

Union Power Minister Manohar Lal met with Patrick Gervais Assirvaden, the Minister of Energy and Public Utilities of Mauritius, on the sidelines of the Bharat Electricity Summit in New Delhi. In a social media post, Mr. Lal stated that they discussed expanding cooperation in power generation...

Berhampur, March 20 A village in Odisha's Ganjam district has been transformed into a solar-powered settlement under the Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, with nearly half of its households installing rooftop panels, officials said.The Matikhala village now has approximately 200 of...

Bhubaneswar, March 18 The Odisha government has installed rooftop solar plants on 56,793 buildings across the state under a central scheme, Deputy Chief Minister KV Singh Deo told the Assembly on Wednesday.Responding to a written question by BJD legislator Arun Sahoo, the deputy chief minister...

Chennai/Bengaluru, March 18 AGNIT Semiconductors, a company incubated by IISC, has secured a $2.6 million seed extension, the company said.AGNIT Semiconductors is "India's first vertically integrated gallium nitride (GaN) startup" incubated at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc).The...

New Delhi, March 17 The Railways has saved ₹6,000 crore by switching from diesel to electric energy to operate trains, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw informed the Lok Sabha on Tuesday.Responding to a debate on the demands for grants of the Railway Ministry, he also said that the national...

New Delhi, March 16 Schneider Electric has partnered with Tata Power Western Odisha Distribution Limited (TPWODL) to modernize and digitize power distribution infrastructure across Western Odisha.Digitizing power distribution infrastructure can help the grid to handle decentralized, renewable...

Bengaluru, March 13 In light of the alleged shortage of LPG amid the conflict in West Asia, the BAF urged apartment communities on Friday to adopt responsible consumption practices and avoid panic booking or stockpiling of cylinders.In an advisory, the Federation said that while the government...

New Delhi, March 11 The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) announced on Wednesday that it has signed an agreement with Voltas to support startups in the cooling and smart appliance ecosystem.The collaboration aims to engage startups working on technologies related...