Ongoing Projects
Establishing Energy Data Management Unit (EDMU)
August 9, 2023
| Energy Efficiency
| Energy Access
| Energy
Energy access, energy security, and energy transition are vital both at the global and national levels. This necessitates the availability of robust, consistent, and reliable energy data, which can help in understanding the energy profile of a country. Furthermore, it aids in assessing the impact of various policies and programs. In the current era, where energy transition holds high priority, having robust energy data can assist policymakers in formulating data-backed policies that support countries in achieving their environmental and developmental commitments in the coming years.
Comparative LCA Between Powertrain Components of ICE Vehicles Versus EVs
August 9, 2023
| Transport
| Resources & Sustainable Development
| Energy
Manufacture, promotion and adoption of EVs seem to be one of the top priorities of government all across the world including India when it comes to green measures. The aim of this project is to quantify the benefits associated with such a switch compared to the traditional option of using ICE vehicle powertrain and fuel in Indian roads. The upstream manufacturing of EVs is both resource and energy intensive while there is also an inflexion point beyond which EVs have to be driven to become environmentally competitive with ICE vehicles.
Sustainability Assessment of Vehicle Fuel
August 8, 2023
| Transport
| Resources & Sustainable Development
In a scenario where India is actively pursuing green energy, the objective is to realize the full potential of biogas as a vehicular fuel. Biogas has multiple benefits in the Indian context in terms of energy efficiency, raw material availability, affordable mobility and rural mobility penetration, waste management, as well as several social-economic benefits that come with its usage.
Clean Air Projects in India (CAP – India)
August 7, 2023
| Air
To tackle the problem of air pollution, GoI has taken several steps such as setting up of national ambient air quality standards and air quality monitoring programme, penetration of gaseous fuels in residential and transport sector, emission norms for highly polluting industries, advanced vehicular emissions, and fuel quality norms etc. Despite these initiatives, the pollutant levels in cities have not reduced and have increased in many cities with the growth patterns. Evidently, more intensive efforts are still required at both urban and national scale to combat the issue.
Emission inventories, Source apportionment studies and carrying capacity study for different cities in India
August 7, 2023
| Air
Air pollution is a major planetary health risk, with India estimated to have some of the worst levels globally. However, the impact of air pollution is not limited to health but extends to agriculture and the general well-being of humans and other living organisms. To address the deteriorating ambient air quality all over the country, the government of India has launched the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) in 2019. The main objective of the NCAP is to reduce the ambient PM2.5 concentrations by 20–30% as compared to 2017 in the non-attainment cities by 2024 (NCAP, 2019).
Strengthening Municipal Staff for Cleaner and Greener Lucknow: TERI's Innovative Training Program on Mechanical Road Sweeper Audit System under CAP India Project
August 7, 2023
| Waste
| Air
Under the banner of CAP India Project, the Director of Environment and TERI (The Energy and Resources Institute), in collaboration with the Lucknow Municipal Corporation, successfully organized a groundbreaking training program on the Mechanical Road Sweeper (MRS) based audit system. This initiative, held on 19th June 2023 to 22nd June 2023 at the prestigious Taj Hotel Lucknow, aimed to equip Nagar Nigam staff with the necessary skills to revolutionize road sweeping and combat air pollution in the city.
Low Carbon Pathways for Madhya Pradesh
August 4, 2023
| Energy
TERI carried out a study on decarbonization pathways for the power sector in the state of Madhya Pradesh. The primary aim of this study is to assess the future capacity and generation portfolio in the state of Madhya Pradesh in the short and medium term—2025 and 2030—to meet the anticipated demand profile. The study provides an assessment of key aspects such as (a) the degree of VRE generation which can be integrated with the state grid, (b) system costs, and (c) the impact on the operation of the coal fleet.
The study brings out the following impressions:
Stocktaking Study on Green Public Procurement in India
August 3, 2023
| Resource Efficiency & Governance
Green public procurement (GPP) is a component of sustainable public procurement that uses public sector purchasing to achieve environmental policy objectives and for green growth. GPP is a process which involves consciously and systematically factoring environmental goals during the procurement of goods, services and works by public agencies. This conscious and systematic factoring involves the use of technical specifications, evaluation of bids and proposals, standards, certifications, and labelling.
Scope 3 Inventorization for Corporates
July 26, 2023
| Climate Change
Organizations striving for sustainability and net-zero goals should conduct a greenhouse gas (GHG) inventory. This inventory includes Scope 1 (direct) and Scope 2 (indirect) emissions, which the organization controls and purchases energy, respectively. Additionally, Scope 3 emissions covers indirect emissions throughout the value chain, usually accounting for more than 50% of a company’s emissions. A comprehensive GHG inventory helps identify emission sources and enables organizations to prioritize reduction strategies.
Local Air Quality Management Plan (LAMP) for Indian cities
July 26, 2023
| Air
India is dealing with multiple environmental issues, with the most pressing of them all being air pollution. The issue of air pollution is not just limited to degrading the health of Indian citizens and the economy, but it also poses dangers to cultural heritages. It has been scientifically proven that continuous exposure to air pollutants both gaseous and particulate matter have damaged the historical monuments in India and across the world. To save these national treasures first step is to study and analyze the ambient concentrations of pollutants in the region and their species.