President of Maldives, Mr Ibrahim Mohamed Solih stated during the United Nations Climate Ambition Summit that Maldives could achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2030 with international aid. Maldives with the majority of its economy being dependent on the tourism industry has started adopting eco-friendly and sustainable measures in majority of its resorts. Read more

Climate Ambition Summit marked the 5th anniversary of the Paris Agreement. The number of countries coming forward with strengthened national climate plans (NDCs) grew significantly, speeding up the shift from grey to green economies. India announced a new target of 450 GW installed capacity of renewable energy by 2030. Read more

NUS School of Design and Environment 4 (SDE4) which has been in operation since Jan 2009 is the first building in Southeast Asia to be awarded with the stringent zero energy certification by International Living Future Institute (ILFI), on of the world’s most prestigious sustainability organisations. Read more

Energy Efficiency Services Ltd (EESL) is preparing a project report to replace nearly 12000 street lights with solar powered lights for Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC). Each solar powered street light along with its accessories and pole costs INR 70,000/- approx. Read more

Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company and Energy Efficiency Services Ltd (EESL) commissioned 8 MW solar-agro project at Devdaithan, Maharashtra. This is a part of larger initiative to transform DISCOM’s agriculture – power supplying feeders to solar powered feeders which will reduce 11,500 tonnes of CO2e saving 2.2 crore for DISCOM annually. Read more

The national energy conservation is celebrated across India on 14th Dec to raise awareness about energy efficiency and appreciate the endeavours in reducing energy intensity by awarding best performers across various industrial sectors by Bureau of Energy Efficiency. Read more

All Non-residential buildings >2000 sqm and Govt Buildings > 1000 sqm must declare their energy performance per sqm/ year. The energy performance certificate must be submitted to South African national energy development institute and a copy of it is to be pasted at the entrance of the building. Read more

State owned and the second largest crude oil producer of Indonesia – PT Pertamina, has prepared a framework to decarbonise the operations of the company. It includes investments in renewable energy systems, geothermal power plants and bio-fuels making the transition towards renewable energy by 2050. Read more

Telangana State Renewable Energy Development Corp Ltd (TSREDCO), the state nodal agency for MNRE and state designated agency for BEE is planning to construct a net zero energy building in the state. As per the invitation, the performance of the net zero building should meet or exceed the SuperECBC specifications. Read more

Oakland joins the league of many US cities to ban natural gas or propane in both residential and commercial buildings. As per Officials, reduction of gas systems will reduce the risk of fires, improve indoor air quality and simplify building systems and maintenance. This regulation paves the way for all electric power sources, boosting the reliance and adoption of renewable energy resources. Read more

Power Minister of India declared in a statement that the two island territories of India will meet 100% of its energy demand from renewable energy resources. The Government has already given them the targets to become green. Read more

The national energy efficiency plan 2020-30 is expected to reduce 7.5% of greenhouse gas emissions per year equivalent to 6 million tonnes. The plan promotes the adoption of renewable energy and utilization of technologies that consume less fossil fuels. Electric mobility will be preferred and sale of polluting vehicles shall be banned. Read more