energy efficiency

Kolkata, April 9 Blue Star Limited, a major player in air-conditioning and commercial refrigeration, expects around 20 per cent growth in sales volume and about 25 per cent revenue growth this year, its managing director B Thiagarajan said on Thursday.He said the air-conditioning industry is...

New Delhi, April 9: The apex business chamber, FICCI, on Thursday indicated that early signs of stress due to the West Asia conflict are visible across sectors, warranting proactive measures to mitigate immediate risks and build long-term resilience.In a report titled "West Asia Conflict...

JAMMU, April 8: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has begun identifying eligible beneficiaries under the Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) category to provide 200 units of free electricity per month, aiming to support economically weaker sections across the Union Territory.The progress of this...

Amaravati, April 8 Andhra Pradesh Energy Minister Gottipati Ravi Kumar said on Wednesday that the NDA coalition government is providing uninterrupted power supply without increasing electricity charges.Steps are being taken to strengthen infrastructure and improve service delivery across the...

Itanagar, April 8 Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein said on Wednesday that the revamped Sessa mini hydropower station in West Kameng district will provide electricity to more than 1,500 households.Mein made the statement after inaugurating the revamped 3x500 kw hydropower...

New Delhi, April 7 Helium Smart Air, a direct-to-consumer brand offering residential air conditioners, announced on Tuesday that it has raised USD 2 million in a seed funding round from India Quotient.The funds will be used to scale product development, research and development, and...

New Delhi, April 6 The government on Monday extended the deadline for implementing strict energy efficiency standards, or the star labelling program, for countertop induction hobs to January 1, 2027, by six months, to promote electric cooking in the country.This is particularly significant in...

April 03, New Delhi: Bangladesh has introduced new measures to reduce energy consumption in the face of rising power supply challenges, triggered by the conflict in West Asia that is disrupting global fuel markets.Under the new rules, government offices will operate from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m...

New Delhi, April 2 LG Electronics India announced on Thursday that it had sold over a million air conditioners in the first quarter of 2026 and claimed to be a "leading player" in the category.However, Tata Group firm Voltas disputed this claim, stating that it still leads the residential air...

April 1, New Delhi: A unique innovation by IIT Bombay is transforming dry leaves into cooking fuel, offering a sustainable solution amidst rising energy costs. The technology has significantly reduced LPG consumption while cutting carbon emissions on campus.The biomass gasification technology...

Mumbai, March 31 The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay has been using a patented biomass gasification technology to convert dry leaf waste into cooking fuel, a significant innovation considering the concerns over LPG supply that are currently causing people to panic buy.The...

Colombo, March 31 Sri Lanka has decided to increase electricity prices, effective April 1, the power authorities said.The Chairman of the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL), KPL Chandralal, said on Monday that the state-owned electricity entity, the Ceylon Electricity Board...

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...