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Calangute locals discuss proposal to study carrying capacity

22 Jun 2026
| The Times of India

The Calangute panchayat held a special gram sabha to discuss a proposal for a scientific carrying-capacity study of the village. The panchayat had received a proposal from TERI to conduct the study, with residents calling for it to be free from political influence.

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Clean drive: Rajasthan inks MoU with TERI to promote renewable energy projects

30 May 2026
| The Indian Express

In a bid to accelerate renewable energy initiatives in the desert state, a crucial Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Rajasthan Renewable Energy Corporation Limited (RRECL), Government of Rajasthan, and The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI).

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Simulator-based military training can save Indian Armed Forces over Rs 1,000 crore annually: TERI report

14 May 2026
| The Tribune

The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) has said that wider adoption of simulator-based training by the Indian Armed Forces can help save more than Rs 1,000 crore annually while reducing fuel consumption, ammunition usage, logistics costs and equipment wear without affecting battlefield preparedness.

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From kilns to clean steel: Rethinking India’s sponge iron strategy

18 Apr 2026
| The New Indian Express

Backed by studies from TERI, IIT Bombay, CEEW, and McKinsey, the case challenges coal-based rotary kilns and pushes for cleaner alternatives like gas or hydrogen.

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The road to net zero cement begins with smarter finance

09 Dec 2025
| ETEdge Insights

Recent industry analyses, including one developed collaboratively by GCCA India and TERI, highlights four key levers for further reducing emissions in the cement sector. These include increasing the use of SCMs to reduce clinker content, expanding the use of waste-derived and biomass fuels, enhancing energy efficiency through digital and smart control systems, and investing in CCUS technologies. Put together, these initiatives will provide a comprehensive effort towards a more sustainable

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Andhra Pradesh’s clean energy initiatives lauded

19 Nov 2025
| The Indian Express

Andhra Pradesh's dedication to renewable energy and saturation-level Energy Efficiency initiatives exemplifies a long-term vision to safeguard future generations, stated Mr Girish Sethi, Senior Fellow & Senior Director, Industrial Energy Efficiency Division, TERI, New Delhi. He observed that the MoUs signed within a single day could potentially garner investments totaling Rs 5,000 crore and could serve as a benchmark for other States.

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Ensure all PMAY beneficiaries get BEE star-rated, energy-efficient appliances: Naidu

19 Nov 2025
| The Times of India

Mr Girish Sethi, Senior Fellow & Senior Director, Industrial Energy Efficiency Division, TERI hailed the Andhra Pradesh government for signing a record number of MoUs in a single day for energy efficiency measures. These agreements, worth around Rs 5,000 crore in investments with central government agencies such as EESL, aim to aggressively promote energy efficiency and are expected to inspire other states to follow suit.

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Hard to Abate, Harder to Ignore: Decarbonizing India’s Heavy Industry -Girish Sethi

21 Aug 2025
| The India Energy Hour

In this episode, Mr Girish Sethi, Senior Director, Industrial Energy Efficiency Division, The Energy and Resources Institute or TERI to unpack one of the toughest challenges in India’s clean energy journey decarbonizing the steel and cement sectors.

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Maharashtra MSMEs to Cut Over 4 Mn in Carbon Emissions by 2031 Despite Green Funding Hurdles

29 Jun 2025
| Outlook Planet

Greenhouse gas emissions from India's MSME sector are projected to increase from approximately 30 million tonnes of CO2- equivalent (MtCOe) in 2016-17 to over 72 MtCO2e by 2029-30, more than doubling in just over a decade, according to a 2022 report by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI).

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MSME hubs to cut carbon emission by 4mn+ tonnes

29 Jun 2025
| The Times of India

As the world marked World MSMEs (Micro, Small, Medium Enterprises) Day on Jun 27, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from India's MSME sector are projected to increase from approximately 30 million tonnes of CO₂-equivalent (MtCO₂e) in 2016–17 to over 72 MtCO₂e by 2029–30, more than doubling in just over a decade, data from TERI highlights.

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CoE on energy transition to come up in Hyderabad

28 Jan 2025
| The Hindu

As a premier knowledge hub, the CoEET would play a key role in driving the country's clean energy transition and advancing its ambitious Net Zero emissions target by 2070. The Centre has selected Hyderabad for establishment of a world-class Energy Transition Hub – Centre of Excellence on Energy Transition (CoEET) by The Energy Research Institute (TERI) in association with the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) with necessary financial support.

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Centre assures Rs 488 crore support to Telangana to strengthen power grid

25 Jan 2025
| The Hindu Business Line

Bureau of Energy Efficiency and The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) signed MoU to establish Centre of Excellence in Energy Transition in Hyderabad with ₹25 crore. This collaboration aims to foster advancements in energy efficiency and sustainable energy practices.

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