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Oil prices poised for further hike: International Energy Agency
31 Aug 2018
| The Economic Times
Indian economy remains vulnerable to oil price fluctuations, which makes it important for the country to diversify sources of supply, use biofuels, and to reduce energy consumption by cars, trucks and factories, according to Dr Fatih Birol, Executive Director, IEA. Dr Birol delivered the 17th Darbari Seth Lecture organised by TERI.
Read moreInvest kerosene subsidy savings in solar lighting: Study
22 Aug 2018
| Business Standard
A part of kerosene subsidy savings in India could be invested in helping the vulnerable section of society access clean lighting through off-grid solar lighting technologies, a new study has suggested. The study by International Institute for Sustainable Development and TERI explored the business model for a 'kerosene-solar subsidy swap’. It says a shift to solar lighting will reduce the need for ongoing expenditure on subsidies because any government support would help cover one-off capital
Read moreUse of agricultural residues in power plants can cut Delhi pollution by 8 per cent by 2025: Study
22 Aug 2018
| The Economic Times
The use of agricultural residues in power plants can help reduce pollution in the Delhi-NCR region by 8 per cent by 2025, according to a recent study. The study, conducted jointly by TERI and Automotive Research Association of India, suggests several measures that could help in reducing pollution by 2025. It indicated that up to 26 per cent of pollution in the city in summer is caused by internal factors like vehicular emissions and this goes up to 36 per cent in winter. The study suggested
Read more36% of Delhi’s winter bad air is its own doing: Study
17 Aug 2018
| The Times of India
Delhi may be responsible for just 26% of its PM2.5 (microscropic, respirable particles) pollution, a new study released has revealed. This figure goes up to 36% in the winter months. Most of the pollution in this category are attributed to upwind regions beyond the city. These are the findings of the source-apportionment study jointly carried out by TERI and Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) to derive sectorial contributions to air pollution in Delhi and NCR. Data for the study
Read moreFrom Oman to NCR towns, 74% of Delhi’s pollution comes from outside: Study
17 Aug 2018
| Hindustan Times
At least 74% ultrafine particles (PM2.5) in Delhi's air come from outside the city during summers, a study by TERI has found. They come from NCR towns located further north or west of Delhi and beyond even from as far as Pakistan, Afghanistan and Oman. Delhi also contributes to 40% pollution in Noida and 15% in Gurugram during winter. The two satellite towns are located in Delhi's downwind path. Panipat is located on the upwind path of Delhi and receives only 1% pollution from Delhi. TERI
Read moreWeather alarms highlight need to accelerate low-carbon economy
12 Aug 2018
| Business Standard
India has to offer a lot of positive examples of climate ambition and clean energy development, Director-General, TERI, Dr Ajay Mathur said. The growth of renewables, the increase in energy efficiency, scaling up of electric mobility and even the recognition of linkages between air quality and climate change all demonstrate the country's climate action, Dr Mathur said. The challenges posed by climate change offer a slew of opportunities for corporate houses to take the lead.
Read moreCM inaugurates rooftop solar plants of 506 KW in Dwarka
05 Aug 2018
| The Pioneer
As part of BSES Rajdhani Power Limited's "Solar City Initiative - Solarise Dwarka", grid connected rooftop solar plants of 506 KW was inaugurated by the Chief Minister of Delhi. The Solarise Dwarka initiative is being implemented by BRPL in collaboration with TERI and Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ India) under its Indo-German Solar Partnership project.
Read moreTata Steel launches 'The Green School Project – Phase II' at Joda
31 Jul 2018
| Orissadiary.com
Aimed at creating awareness and understanding about environmental issues in school campuses, Tata Steel launched 'The Green School Project - Phase II' in association with TERI at Ore Mines and Quarries Division. The Green School Project aims to create awareness and sensitize students, teachers and community on issues related to environment for which TERI has been actively promoting environment awareness through classroom teaching and outdoor activities. The project focusses on empowering the
Read moreThe biggest decision maker in making the green shift in Indian real estate sector is the developer
21 Jul 2018
| HT Estates
The research facility, Centre of Excellence (CoE), was launched at TERI in Gurugram to promote an energy-efficient real estate ecosystem in India. The research facility has been collaboratively developed by Mahindra Lifespace Developers and TERI, and it showcases different energy efficient building materials and green construction technologies for the industry. The Mahindra- TERI CoE embodies the focus on sustainability beyond just business- towards creating a larger urban stakeholder
Read moreTERI lights up 50,000 Bihar households with solar home lighting systems
19 Jul 2018
| Mercon India
TERI has built a partnership with Bihar Rural Livelihoods Promotion Society's JEEViKA programme through an innovative institutional model to make clean energy products affordable to local women-based self-help groups (SHGs). To date, the program has benefitted over 50,000 households across Bihar by providing access to Solar Home Lighting Systems and clean cookstoves. The programme aims to complement the government's vision of enriching rural livelihoods by providing reliable electricity to
Read moreIndia may hit Paris climate targets ahead of schedule: TERI
28 Jun 2018
| The Hindu Business line
India may well achieve the national targets set to address climate change under the Paris Agreement before 2030, as around 30 per cent of the country's installed electricity generation capacity is now non-fossil-based. India's target is 40 per cent non-fossil-based power capacity by 2030. "We can meet the targets ahead of schedule if we are able to meet our solar battery cost challenges," says Dr Ajay Mathur, Director General of TERI and a member of the Prime Minister's Council on Climate
Read moreRunning your AC at 27°C vs 18°C can cut your electricity bill by over 30%
28 Jun 2018
| Mint
In an effort to promote energy efficiency in air conditioning, the government may issue an advisory to all AC manufacturers and commercial buildings to keep the default temperature setting at 24 degrees Celsius. A common misconception is that setting the thermostat at 18 degrees will cool down a room faster. However, that’s not true. It will take the same amount of time for the room to reach 26 degrees-which is significantly cooler than the average current outdoor temperature of 40 degrees
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