Energy subsidies are often used to alleviate energy poverty and promote economic development by enabling access to affordable modern energy services.

New Delhi: If the energy sector is the biggest contributor of greenhouse (GHG) gas emissions in the country, it is also showcasing some of the best examples of reducing emissions, according to FE-EVI Green Business Survey 2009-10.

The report includes: Discussion of the scope of energy subsidies; Estimates of energy subsidies, and identification of the gaps in the existing data and issues around the measurement of energy subsidies; Modelling-based analysis of the implications of phasing-out energy subsidies on the economy, including socio-economic and trade impacts, the environment, and the energy sector; and Suggestions

Gangtok: The next time you stop by in Sikkim, you might want to look for a souvenir with a difference

The electricity sector lies at the nexus of two urgent global imperatives: powering economic activities and livelihoods and reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the use of fossil fuels. The international community is looking to multilateral development banks (MDBs) to help developing countries balance these sometimes conflicting imperatives.

The Indian textile and clothing industry plays a dominant role in the national economy and has a prominent position in
the global textile industry. This study conducted domestic market
research to help lay the groundwork for formulating effective marketing strategies for eco-friendly products in the domestic

STABLE POLICY IS CRITICAL TO ATTRACTING INVESTMENT FOR SUCH PROJECTS
GOKUL CHAUDHRI

THE evolution of the policy framework for renewable energy dovetails dual national considerations: the need to enhance energy availability for rapid growth, and mitigating impact of climate change.

Through a review of existing data and literature, this report synthesizes the amount of information and its relative distribution in different fields.

A new generation, of responsible entrepreneurs, that shares the common passion and dream of making our earth a carbon free and a safer place to live in, is taking the lead today. They are setting examples for others to follow by starting up their own ventures in the clean technology space. Priya C Nair chats up with a few such enthusiastic entrepreneurs

The Union Ministry of Power has approved a loan of Rs 81.07 crore for upgradation of power infrastructure to help reduce energy losses of 14 major towns of the state under the restructured accelerated power development and reform programme.

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